Specialized Roubaix - 105 mechanical vs Di2 pricing
02-14-24, 11:56 AM
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I have a 2019 Roubaix, so 2 generations behind the SL8. It has 11 speed Ultegra Di2 and cost less than that 105 mechanical SL8(!), so if I were to put myself in your shoes, it would be a tough decision whether going electronic is worth it, especially with big discounts on Di2 kits at places like Merlin. That doesn't stop me from imagining upgrading to a SL8, as I would absolutely love having fender mounts and gravel-potential. Hoping they'll sell a non-S-Works frameset or have a sale next year and I would seriously consider swapping my UDi2 over.
Another thought about what to do with that money: the biggest upgrade I made to my Roubaix were deep section Light Bicycle wheels (50mm/56mm f/r depth and not far off 1300g) over the cheapo wheels the lower-tier Specialized bikes come with, which I think is a better use of ~1k USD than springing for electronic.
Another thought about what to do with that money: the biggest upgrade I made to my Roubaix were deep section Light Bicycle wheels (50mm/56mm f/r depth and not far off 1300g) over the cheapo wheels the lower-tier Specialized bikes come with, which I think is a better use of ~1k USD than springing for electronic.
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My concern about the Roubaix is the fit. In size 54, the reach is the same as my current bike, but the stack height is 30mm higher. I run a few spacers under my stem now, so it looks like if I slammed the stem on the Roubaix it could match my current fit, but with the futureshock it would end up at least 20mm higher, plus the riser bar that comes with it adds even more. This seems like a lot and I'm wondering if it's a dealbreaker - I'd be more aero on my SuperX.
The stack height on most bikes is measured to the top of the head tube, so this is a bit confusing.
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Isn’t there also an SRAM Apex axs etap option between those 2?
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02-28-24, 11:18 AM
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Yes, for $4k. Unfortunately it's a 1x setup, which I don't want. (I currently have a 1x GRX bike and find it's a bit limited for road riding)
Also paying $4k for Apex seems a little crazy to me.
There is also a 2x Rival AXS build that is $5200, currently on sale for $4500 though seemingly unavailable in every size.
Also paying $4k for Apex seems a little crazy to me.
There is also a 2x Rival AXS build that is $5200, currently on sale for $4500 though seemingly unavailable in every size.
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Now I'm curious if I'm missing something about Di2 instals. I've never done it, but would have no problem installing and setting up mechanical shifters and F/R derailleurs. Is it more complicated than I realize?
I like working on bikes - it's not a burden and I would only go to a shop if it required some special tools that I didn't already own.
I like working on bikes - it's not a burden and I would only go to a shop if it required some special tools that I didn't already own.
https://www.lordgun.com/shimano-105-di2-7100-12s-disc-rt70-group
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