Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
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Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:44 pm
The bike I'm looking at is a 2015 'Double' with Shimano Sora components. Same as this http://lakesbikes.com.au/bikes/roubaix-sl4-double/
The Double is their lower spec model but the price is within reach on the used one I'm looking at.
Does anybody have experience with these? I'd like some advice on the difference that the Zertz inserts make.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby Calvin27 » Thu Aug 11, 2016 2:10 pm
As for the ride, it's really good, the geometry is nice and relaxed. Imo the zerts inserts are marketing rubbish, but they do make it look nicer imo. The whole bike is pretty solid and rides well.
i haven't seen it first hand but soem people have noticed weakness in the zertz area. It might be worthwhile to check that zerts insert area and the carbon around it to make sure it's crack free.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby TheWall » Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:50 pm
If priced right, buy and enjoy!
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:51 pm
But my idle mind has gone into action and I've been looking at a slightly higher spec model
So the options are the used 2015 with Sora for $1100 or a new 'Sport' model with 105 gear at $1999, marked down from $2800 (so perhaps 2015 spec as well). http://jetcycles.com.au/our-bikes/road/ ... -sl4-sport
Buying upspec now means I won't be tempted to upgrade later. Isn't that what people say in times like this?
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby TheWall » Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:48 pm
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:22 pm
Thank you for being so ready to spend my money.TheWall wrote:There is no decision.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby madmacca » Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:09 pm
You can pick up a entire 105 groupset for under $500, so you could by the Sora, upgrade and still have money in hand (even more if you onsell the Sora components). Of course, you have to figure in what the warranty on a new bike might be worth to you. Plus the better wheelset.DrShifty wrote:Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input.
But my idle mind has gone into action and I've been looking at a slightly higher spec model
So the options are the used 2015 with Sora for $1100 or a new 'Sport' model with 105 gear at $1999, marked down from $2800 (so perhaps 2015 spec as well). http://jetcycles.com.au/our-bikes/road/ ... -sl4-sport
Buying upspec now means I won't be tempted to upgrade later. Isn't that what people say in times like this?
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby TheWall » Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:12 am
DrShifty wrote:Thank you for being so ready to spend my money.TheWall wrote:There is no decision.
My pleasure! If I can't spend my own I might as well have fun with someone else's...and it looks like a good sale (it is not what you spend it is what you save!) and they may even knock a bit more $ off or throw in some accessories such as pedals, helmet, light, socks orgloves (whatever you need the most is what you should aim for)
Also, if you buy new, you can get the size you want, they will fit you on delivery and the warranty is a factor as well as the new and higher spec components
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:56 am
Thanks for the heads-up on the groupset price. I looked for a bit but only looked at individual components and the money rocketed up. Sellers seem put the whole set prices towards the bottom of the webpage and I hadn't looked down far enough.madmacca wrote:You can pick up a entire 105 groupset for under $500, so you could by the Sora, upgrade and still have money in hand (even more if you onsell the Sora components). Of course, you have to figure in what the warranty on a new bike might be worth to you. Plus the better wheelset.
The warranty matters a certain amount, but I'm in Newcastle and the bike shop is in inner city Sydney so it loses some impact for smaller issues.
And the wheels ... seems the only difference between Axis1 and Axis2 is 2mm deeper rim. More changes start to happen when they get to 3 and 4. Many people seem to complain about 1 and 2 as being heavy or dead and swap them out. I imagine those riders are far more technical riders and gear-aware than I am. However, getting the lower spec bike forces me to swap wheels if I want to move up from the Sora 9 speed.
And let's face it, I'm heading off a 1970s 531 steely (and also ride a Giant Toughroad) so this whole package is going to be very different. I'm looking forward to the newness of it all.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:00 am
This sounds like a mantra for the whole of life ...TheWall wrote:(it is not what you spend it is what you save!)
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby madmacca » Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:05 pm
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-10 ... 72462.htmlDrShifty wrote:Thanks for the heads-up on the groupset price. I looked for a bit but only looked at individual components and the money rocketed up. Sellers seem put the whole set prices towards the bottom of the webpage and I hadn't looked down far enough.madmacca wrote:You can pick up a entire 105 groupset for under $500, so you could by the Sora, upgrade and still have money in hand (even more if you onsell the Sora components). Of course, you have to figure in what the warranty on a new bike might be worth to you. Plus the better wheelset.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Sat Aug 13, 2016 1:44 pm
The used bike went to another buyer before I could get there.
And the new bike that was on special has all sold out.
Two phone calls this morning that I didn't plan on.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby TheWall » Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:53 pm
Also maybe post what size and location you are and maybe someone here will have something similar on know someone....
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:51 pm
https://specialized.com/us/en/bike-arch ... disc/65442
Should arrive in a few days.
Higher spec than the other two for the same money as the Sport. I have told my son that if ever I mention buying another bike he is to shoot me. (Pushy, that is. Motorbikes do not count in the shooting thing.)
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby TheWall » Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:18 am
My job here is done ha ha. (Bar the bike vs motorbike debate) congrats and enjoy the ride. Post a few pics so we can all see the good work we did.DrShifty wrote:Knowing how happy you are to spend my money ... ... I've come up with a used 2015 one of these
https://specialized.com/us/en/bike-arch ... disc/65442
Should arrive in a few days.
Higher spec than the other two for the same money as the Sport. I have told my son that if ever I mention buying another bike he is to shoot me. (Pushy, that is. Motorbikes do not count in the shooting thing.)
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:02 pm
Very nice ride. Soft and comfy compared with the old steely, and rockets along with me just sitting there and my feet going round and round. Getting used to the SRAM double tap shifters was pretty easy - I got it right most of the time. It is so good to be able to brake and shift from the hoods.
Will post pics when I remember to take the camera out - my phone's camera is too low fi for a bike like this.
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby aive » Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:01 am
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:42 pm
This guy: http://stores.ebay.com.au/thepedalpusher/aive wrote:Where'd ya get it from just out of interest?
He's in Melbourne and has good reviews. The bike is as new and came well packed a few days after clicking to buy.
I think this might get you to the bike. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/351801374816
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby aive » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:19 pm
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
Postby DrShifty » Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:31 pm
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Re: Considering buying a used Specialised Roubaix
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