Which of these bikes makes most sense ?

[Dave7]

Quite close to getting a new bike............comfort being a key factor.
Looking at the Specialized Roubaix the shop I visited today has these 2 options...........
1) An SL4 sports @ £1400. It has MOSTLY 105s. The brakes and wheels are Axis (don't know them). The
chain-set is Gossamer (don't know them)
2) Last years SL4 which is lower spec components but discounted to £950.00 so.............for an extra £400.00 I could upgrade to full Ultegra (including the chain-set).
WHEELS..........I think they are both lower end Axis (not certain).
Any thoughts ???

 

[vickster]

Didn't you just have a comfortable ride onyour current bike?

I wouldn't have either as they say Specialized on the frame it might be a decent frame but the kit is generally poor for the money

But go ride yourself and see what you think

 

[mark st1]

But go ride yourself and see what you think

^^this but I'd ignore the rest Spesh hating should be a crime.

I'd also add that the new (if it's still new) 105 11speed is a more than capable group set. I'd save the money and upgrade the wheels as for me the axis wheels I've tried are pretty poo. Solid and reliable but poo.

 

[Roadrider48]

Didn't you just have a comfortable ride onyour current bike?

I wouldn't have either as they say Specialized on the frame it might be a decent frame but the kit is generally poor for the money

But go ride yourself and see what you think

Is Ultegra a "poor" groupset?

 

[mark st1]

Is Ultegra a "poor" groupset?

I think and I may be wrong but the op is suggesting getting the group set as an additional purchase (as in not on the bike) the Spesh hater does have a point some of the groupo on the bikes are lower end (I do find that with most manufacturers though). The frames inc lifetime warranty though are worth it imo.

 

[Roadrider48]

I think and I may be wrong but the op is suggesting getting the group set as an additional purchase (as in not on the bike) the Spesh hater does have a point some of the groupo on the bikes are lower end (I do find that with most manufacturers though). The frames inc lifetime warranty though are worth it imo.

I know. Butt a high proportion of the cost is the frameset itself.
I agree about things like the wheels.

 

[Dave7]

Didn't you just have a comfortable ride onyour current bike?

I wouldn't have either as they say Specialized on the frame it might be a decent frame but the kit is generally poor for the money

But go ride yourself and see what you think

I just did a 51 miler with a nice comfy 'bum' ...........shoulders & neck were on fire though. Not sure if that is the geometry or me being an old fart.
They have offered to loan me one for 4 days (subject to the manager's OK) so I am taking them up on that-I will do the same 51 miler and see how I am.
Nothing is 'cast in stone' but if the test ride is positive I will need to decide.

 

[Roadrider48]

Actually I did read it wrong....sorry @vickster. My mistake.

 

[vickster]

^^this but I'd ignore the rest Spesh hating should be a crime.

I'd also add that the new (if it's still new) 105 11speed is a more than capable group set. I'd save the money and upgrade the wheels as for me the axis wheels I've tried are pretty poo. Solid and reliable but poo.

Dave is an OMIL I think so specialized would be spot on as a brand

 

[Dave7]

Dave is an OMIL I think so specialized would be spot on as a brand

Go on...I will bite..............what is an .......OMIL

 

[vickster]

Go on...I will bite..............what is an .......OMIL

I'll leave you to figure it out...I apologise in advance for using the acronym to refer to you . Around here it's all MAMILs on Specialized...

 

[mark st1]

Old Man In Lycra ! How rude @Dave7 id take offence to that lol

FYI I'm 36 which must make @vickster well over the hill

 

[vickster]

Old Man In Lycra ! How rude @Dave7 id take offence to that lol

FYI I'm 36 which must make @vickster well over the hill

So you are a classic MAMIL

 

[mark st1]

So you are a classic MAMIL

Nope I only have 1 S Works and I can't afford to live in Surrey but hey we all have flaws I suppose

 

[vickster]

Nope I only have 1 S Works and I can't afford to live in Surrey but hey we all have flaws I suppose

You work for Waitrose...you are the epitome of middle class MAMIL