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zombie
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 Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 3:41pm Post subject: Specialized Roubaix Expert |
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looking at upgrading my current bike to a Roubaix Expert. Is 4k a good price?
FRAME Specialized FACT 8r carbon, Az1 construction, compact design, Zertz inserts
REAR SHOCK N/A
FORK Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork, full carbon legs, crown and steerer w/ Zertz inserts
HEADSET Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, carbon 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers
STEM Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable
HANDLEBARS Specialized Zertz Pro, 2014 alloy, Zertz damper, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm
TAPE/GRIPS Body Geometry Bar Phat, Soft-Touch cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm gel padding
FRONT BRAKE Shimano Ultegra
REAR BRAKE Shimano Ultegra
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL Shimano Ultegra, 12-27t
CHAIN Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed
CRANKSET Shimano Ultegra, Hollowtech II 2-piece crankset
CHAINRINGS 50x34T
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Ultegra, Hollowtech II
RIMS Shimano Ultegra
FRONT HUB Shimano Ultegra, QR
REAR HUB Shimano Ultegra, alloy cassette, QR
SPOKES Stainless 14g aero
FRONT TIRE Specialized Roubaix Pro, 700x23/25c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
REAR TIRE Specialized Roubaix Pro, 700x23/25c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
TUBES Specialized standard presta tube
SADDLE Specialized Toupé Gel, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover
SEAT POST Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER Specialized CNC, alloy, 32.6mm clamp
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sifter
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 4:14pm Post subject: |
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I have one, and it's a nice bike. Cost me a damn sight more than 4k
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istepinyards
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 4:16pm Post subject: |
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| sifter wrote: | | I have one, and it's a nice bike. Cost me a damn sight more than 4k |
Thats because an Oli came with yours 
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sifter
Moving forward
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 4:34pm Post subject: |
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| istepinyards wrote: | | sifter wrote: | | I have one, and it's a nice bike. Cost me a damn sight more than 4k |
Thats because an Oli came with yours |
in that case, it was worth every cent! 
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Gavatron
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 7:12pm Post subject: |
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It's a good price. I bought an 08 in April as part of a two-bike package for just under that when the list price was $5700. I question the list price of Specialized bikes even if Shepherds position them as a premium marque.
The Roubaix Expert is a sweet ride. I see them as an endurance model ideal for mucho miles but still very capable of racing. I love mine. The only thing I've replaced is the tyres. I had one of the dodgy Pro tyres blow out through the tread in my first race when it was virtually new. It was replaced no problemo but has put me off Specialized tyres.
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pushbikerider
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 8:02pm Post subject: |
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4k is a good price for that bike , they ride very nicely, that said I'd be swapping the tyres out before the bike leaves the shop, either some michelins, conti's or vittoria's
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zombie
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 8:25pm Post subject: |
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Do the bike shops generally replace the tires or is it something i would have to pay extra for? just wondering how the speshy tires compare to one of those you recommended.
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pushbikerider
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| Posted: Sun 14/Sep/08 8:27pm Post subject: |
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At a sale or deal price like that, it is more likely that you will be charged an upgrade price for new tyres, from memory (when I worked in a shop selling specialized) RRP was about $49.90 each for the Speccy tyres
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SaturnReturn
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| Posted: Mon 15/Sep/08 8:27pm Post subject: |
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i think Avanti plus are doing a robaix 08 pro now for $4499....thing is like a feather with full carbon handle bars, stems etc. VERY sweet ride but again....more money 
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zombie
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| Posted: Wed 17/Sep/08 8:03am Post subject: |
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at 4k, is it fair to ask for the pedals to be included in the price?
Just wondering how far to negotiatiate at that price...
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SaturnReturn
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| Posted: Wed 17/Sep/08 9:17am Post subject: |
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I think so given every other bike they sell will (on average) ususally come with pedals.
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OliverBendix
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| Posted: Wed 17/Sep/08 10:04am Post subject: |
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Not neccesarily, at the higher end a lot of bikes don't come with pedals. And if you're already getting a decent discount on the bike they might not be that keen on chucking them in free.
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SaturnReturn
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| Posted: Wed 17/Sep/08 10:25am Post subject: |
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try any way dude, you never know (don't ask = don't get).
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zombie
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| Posted: Mon 22/Sep/08 8:08am Post subject: |
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bought it - and love it!
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Gym
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| Posted: Mon 22/Sep/08 9:39am Post subject: |
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Congrats! I can say welcome to the club now since I've had mine all of 5 days 
Took mine for its inaugural ride on saturday, 22km's around the Miramar peninsular. What struck me was on sunday I had no muscle aches or pains at all. Having not been on any bike in 9 months, let alone 15 years off a roadie, I thought that was a real testament to the Roubaix's ride quality and fit 
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