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Specialized Roubaix Elite 27 vs. Allez Comp Double
Hi all.
I'm an avid mountain biker looking into buying a road bike. After doing some research, I've narrowed it down to the two models above. My concern: I've test ridden both these bikes in 52, though I'll be looking for a 54. I found the Roubaix a long and sleek feeling ride, a little slower, a lot more comfortable. However, the Allez is 200 bucks cheaper, and more aggresive. Considering that neither of these bikes were fitted for me, how much info should I glean from a test ride? I've had lower back problems and am concerned that, while I'd rather purchase the Allez, I might not be able to fit it in a way that would alleviate these back concerns. Also, I wonder if I bought the Roubaix now, would I say, 6 months down the road feel like I could have handled the Allez? That I've doomed myself to a sort of biking geekdom? In general, in spite of my back, I'm a very aggresive rider and my primary motivation for getting a road bike is speed. Me like going fast. Thanks for your help, P |
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Pierre wrote:
In general, in spite of my back, I'm a very aggresive rider and my primary motivation for getting a road bike is speed. Me like going fast. Thanks for your help, P You like fast.. Allez is french for fast Go Allez you won't regret it - |
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Dominic Sansom wrote:
You like fast... Allez is french for fast! Go Allez! you won't regret it. Whoops! I obviously wasn't paying attention in French class "Aller" means Go, Ride - |
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It depends on how you define "fast." The Allez is more of a
crit geometry meaning it's a bit easier to lean it into turns. The flipside of that is a lack of stability (wants to turn when you don't want it to). Additionally, the shorter wheelbase will mean a harsher ride. I'm not sure about the aluminum Roubaix with carbon stays, but the all-carbon Roubaix is both lighter and stiffer (torsionally and laterally) than any other frame that Specialized makes. It is very efficient and is used by their pro team. Todd Kuzma Heron Bicycles Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery LaSalle, Il 815-223-1776 http://www.heronbicycles.com http://www.tullios.com |
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Specialized Roubaix Elite 27 vs. Allez Comp Double
That's the infinitive for "to go". Allez is the 2nd person form of it:
"Vouz allez". Geez Dave, thanks for taking the time. Perhaps you were looking for soc.culture.french. Anywho, I know a long fitted test ride would be best, but unfortunately, shops in my area don't offer those. Fitting takes an hour or so and they normally charge for it, so that's out. Dan, when you said you feel the difference, you mean size or comfort or both? Ever bothered on long rides on your fast bike (which, I assume, is properly fit)? Thanks, Pierre (That's right. The french wasn't wasted on me.) |
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