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Specialized Roubaix Compact
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based on 10 reviews
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Category Average
$1,599.99 - $1,899.99
from 16 stores
Pros
Cons
- Brakes could be better (4)
- Uncomfortable seat (4)
Best Uses
- Casual riding (8)
- Serious training (8)
- Exercising (7)
- Racing (5)
- Climbing (4)
- Good for commuting (4)
- Sprinting (1)
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Specialized Roubaix Compact Reviews
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Specialized Roubaix Compact Review
Specialized Roubaix Compact 2009
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
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Pros
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Climbing
- Commuting
- Exercising
- Racing
- More »
Best Uses
"I bought this bike on June 30th/ 09. I am 6 foot and weigh about 166 lbs. Also 60 years old. Regular cyclist for 20 years, about 30 to 40 miles/ week in winter; 50- 60 miles/ wk in summer. I also do one long trip every so often. I tested mainly Trek 1 and 2 model series, and Allez bikes too. Shopped …" Read Full Review »
[9 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
Specialized Roubaix Compact Review
THE BEST BIKE I'VE EVER OWNED
- Absorbs Shock Well
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
Pros
- Brakes Could Be Better
Cons
- Racing
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"I LOVE THIS BIKE. IT TOOK ME ALL THE WAY THROUGH RED ROCK CANYON FROM LAS VEGAS AND HANDLED BEAUTIFULLY. COULDNT ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE. THANKS TO EVERYONE AT PULSE, ESPECIALLY IRONMAN MIKE... FOR ALL THE GOOD ADVICE AND POINTING ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. "
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Specialized Roubaix Compact Review
Excellent Fast Comfortable Ride
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Exercising
- Racing
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"Zertz softens up the ride with little impact to responsiveness. It's fairly light, I had the 2007 model (~17.8 pounds). My previous bike was cro-mo @ 24.7 pounds - quite a difference.
I've test ridden several bikes and the Madone was the only one that I rode which was more responsive. It was hard
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Specialized Roubaix Compact Review
Roubaix turns cobblestones into dust....
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Pros
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Exercising
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"I use this bike for 10-25 mile rides daily and the periodic 50-65 mile ride on the weekends. I really enjoy this bike. Quite responsive and the Shimano 105 components work well with my riding needs. Great entry level road bike to get back into riding routine. After not riding for awhile, the seat de …" Read Full Review »
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Specialized Roubaix Compact Review
Very competative Intermediate bike
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Lightweight
Pros
- Brakes Could Be Better
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Exercising
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"The Zertz inserts are extremely nice. I rode some Trek equivalents prior to purchasing this and this bike was way smoother. Runs quick too. Acceleration and brakes could be a bit better, but for the price this bike is well worth. "
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