2016 Roubaix SL4 Disc for a 2017 Roubaix Sport?
01-28-18, 10:39 AM
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2016 Roubaix SL4 Disc for a 2017 Roubaix Sport?
So, I'm thinking about trading my '16 Roubaix SL4 Disc for a new '17 Roubaix Sport. Even though I was thoroughly impressed with the ride of the new Roubaix's with the Future Shock (test rode the Expert), with all the negative things I'm reading regarding persistence rattle and longevity of the shock ...I'm now wondering if it wouldn't be more of a nuisance than a benefit. I'd really rather have a 105 over the current Tiagra of the SL4 as well.
I may also look for something in the $2,000 range from Giant, being those two brands are the ones I most prefer. Wouldn't be opposed to something from Trek or Cannondale though.
Thoughts and suggestions?
I may also look for something in the $2,000 range from Giant, being those two brands are the ones I most prefer. Wouldn't be opposed to something from Trek or Cannondale though.
Thoughts and suggestions?
01-28-18, 10:53 AM
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I came close to making a similar switch from a '16 Diverge Expert to an '18 Diverge Expert, but decided to keep my bike, and wait and see how things go long term with the Future Shock.
Roubaix SL4 Disc is a fine bike. Unless you're switching to something racier (I'm assuming not since you were looking at a '17 Roubaix), you'd probably be better off upgrading the components on this one rather than buying a new bike all over again.
Roubaix SL4 Disc is a fine bike. Unless you're switching to something racier (I'm assuming not since you were looking at a '17 Roubaix), you'd probably be better off upgrading the components on this one rather than buying a new bike all over again.
01-28-18, 11:01 AM
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I came close to making a similar switch from a '16 Diverge Expert to an '18 Diverge Expert, but decided to keep my bike, and wait and see how things go long term with the Future Shock.
Roubaix SL4 Disc is a fine bike. Unless you're switching to something racier (I'm assuming not since you were looking at a '17 Roubaix), you'd probably be better off upgrading the components on this one rather than buying a new bike all over again.
Roubaix SL4 Disc is a fine bike. Unless you're switching to something racier (I'm assuming not since you were looking at a '17 Roubaix), you'd probably be better off upgrading the components on this one rather than buying a new bike all over again.
01-28-18, 11:06 AM
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Inventory is slim, but I think that the Trek Domane SL 5 Gravel is the best deal going in an endurance bike. It's the same price ($2500) and the frame (different paint job) as the regular Domane SL5 Disc, but it comes with fatter tires (35mm, IIRC - feel free to swap them out) and the Ultegra-level hydro levers and calipers (as opposed to the knobby 105-level levers/calipers on the Domane SL5 Disc).
01-28-18, 11:53 AM
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Inventory is slim, but I think that the Trek Domane SL 5 Gravel is the best deal going in an endurance bike. It's the same price ($2500) and the frame (different paint job) as the regular Domane SL5 Disc, but it comes with fatter tires (35mm, IIRC - feel free to swap them out) and the Ultegra-level hydro levers and calipers (as opposed to the knobby 105-level levers/calipers on the Domane SL5 Disc).
01-28-18, 12:59 PM
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Inventory is slim, but I think that the Trek Domane SL 5 Gravel is the best deal going in an endurance bike. It's the same price ($2500) and the frame (different paint job) as the regular Domane SL5 Disc, but it comes with fatter tires (35mm, IIRC - feel free to swap them out) and the Ultegra-level hydro levers and calipers (as opposed to the knobby 105-level levers/calipers on the Domane SL5 Disc).
The SL5 gravel is an amazing deal especially with those shifters/brakes. Good luck getting one though. A few bike shops here each have one still, but the Trek inventory is completely empty and they don't plan on replenishing it. They have a full on monster gravel bike coming this year.
01-29-18, 12:18 PM
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The SL5 gravel is an amazing deal especially with those shifters/brakes. Good luck getting one though. A few bike shops here each have one still, but the Trek inventory is completely empty and they don't plan on replenishing it. They have a full on monster gravel bike coming this year.
The SL5 gravel is an amazing deal especially with those shifters/brakes. Good luck getting one though. A few bike shops here each have one still, but the Trek inventory is completely empty and they don't plan on replenishing it. They have a full on monster gravel bike coming this year.
Same situation in my area - only one or two here and there. As far as I could tell, there was only one in my size in my region. I visited the shop today and they were willing to give me this weekend's SuperBowl sale price (20% off) a few days early, so I brought it home
01-29-18, 04:27 PM
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That is nuts, congrats on an amazing deal on what was already a great price from Trek.
