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Here's my 2018 Roubaix
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I figured I would get flamed for the hideous turkey neck seat post, but nothing just yet.
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I rode one size bigger and smaller before settling on this size. The Roubaix is an endurance bike and you are correct it is set up for more comfort riding than racing. The stack height is more about the goofy future shock set up than personal preference.
I figured I would get flamed for the hideous turkey neck seat post, but nothing just yet.
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Too many not hot things about that bike to cover in one post.
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I don't think it's much of a choice with hydro brakes and mechanical shifting.
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Now we're getting somewhere!
Even the shimano Di2 hydro stuff is huge. The sram from what I have seen is slightly smaller. I have heard the campy hydro levers are about the same size as their mech brakes. I have big hands so the larger shifters work for me.
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Reminds me of a hot chick with a big nose. A face only a mother could love.
Now we're getting somewhere!
Even the shimano Di2 hydro stuff is huge. The sram from what I have seen is slightly smaller. I have heard the campy hydro levers are about the same size as their mech brakes. I have big hands so the larger shifters work for me.
Now we're getting somewhere!
Even the shimano Di2 hydro stuff is huge. The sram from what I have seen is slightly smaller. I have heard the campy hydro levers are about the same size as their mech brakes. I have big hands so the larger shifters work for me.
The Roubaix is a strange looking bike, but from what I’ve heard, it rides nice.
This is a showroom stock, mass produced bike. Not Hot
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To me it really has an odd look to it. I certainly agree its not a traditional hot road bike. But it does fit me well and rides nice.
Thanks for all the comments, good and bad.
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The front end of that bike is all wrong. Too much steering tube and the bars are rotated up and the whole thing looks un balanced. I also don't like that seat post, a Specialized branded item. I also would agree with one of the other comments that perhaps this frame is incorrect for the rider with so much seat post and stem height showing.
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The front end of that bike is all wrong. Too much steering tube and the bars are rotated up and the whole thing looks un balanced. I also don't like that seat post, a Specialized branded item. I also would agree with one of the other comments that perhaps this frame is incorrect for the rider with so much seat post and stem height showing.
The frame design is a bit gimmicky for sure. The high seat post, oversize upper seat post tube, and low seat post clamp provide compliance. The same with the high stem height, the future shock set-up requires a much higher profile for operation. The bars even have a rise to them to increase the more upright riding position. Endurance design rather than a traditional racy design.
Future upgrades will include a standard style seat post (I hate the turkey neck), and a more neutral stem with no rise bars.
As I have said before, it does have an odd look to it. It is comfortable but it surely isn't a traditional hot road bike.