[Closed] Darkside - Specialized roubaix comp - what else

Are you looking for something for sportive events?

Bianchi - anything in the C2C range
Planet X - Pro Carbon
Trek
Colnago
Pinarello
Boardman

I'll add the models when I've had some coffee, I'm guessing your budget is £1.5k

Think Felt's Z series is the relaxed geometry one to so might be worth checking out. Have a Spesh Roubaix Elite myself and it's comfy (needed to upgrade the wheels though). The Boardman & Planet-X are great value but more normal 'race' geometry, no reason they couldn't be as comfy as the Spesh though but I'd definitely want to try first (which is hard :p ).

Assuming you are after something at the comfier sportive end of the spectrum, rather than all out stiff and racey - Cannondale Synapse, Ribble's new Sportive model, ProBikeKit's own brand team frame is supposed to be more sportive oriented. All are excellent value for money over the Roubaix Comp.

I have a Roubaix Comp and it is a fantastic bike - came from buyabikedirect.com (? who are really the bike shop in Charnock Richard. That said, I upgraded the wheels for some I found in a sale.

Thank you one and all

Plum

ive a sabbath september ti lovely bike with guard mounts and rear rack mount too great bike

Just to add. I'll not be racing more just for base fitness rides but want something that isn't going to break my back.

As Joxter says budget around 1.5k

Thanks

Plum

I would recommend you take a look at the Time speeder ( slightly crap name I know).I had a time edge first the predecessor to this bike and it was truly excellent, a really great frame. Time make brilliant frames which have a great pedigree and are really well finished. Apparently it was also very highly rated by cycling plus last month. I think they are about £1600 with full veloce.

To muddy the waters further, I had a very jolly time on my Scott CR1 Pro at the weekend. I got it in a sale for 1.5k but the Team is the same frame and would be in your budget.