Hi all!
Am currently looking to getting my first ever road bike. I think my needs points me toward getting endurance bike so after looking around a few brands and models, I find myself to be most attracted to Roubaix from Specialized but as I am not familiar with road bike so I hope to get some advice and inputs from the more experienced cyclist here!
I did considered getting a cheaper starter bike, but I think it might be safer to get something better and stick with it longer before feeling like to upgrade again. Am definitely considering getting a 2nd hand too for better price and faster delivery date. (So if anyone know any good 2nd hand store/website I should check out please do kindly share)
I am currently looking at the 2021 range of Roubaix, specifically Sport or Comp. After some reading, I do find that Sport is the most value with money and I get lesser value for every tier I go upwards from there but I do have some friend advising me to get Comp so at least it is an Ultegra (Maybe they are not into 105), I'd like to know whether Comp or Expert is worth the price. Honestly speaking I don't even think I can differentiate between 105 or Ultegra in performance...
Sport: 10r frame, 105/mixed groupset, 1.5 Future shock, price: 290k JPY
Comp: 10r frame, Ultegra groupset, 1.5 Future shock, price: 385k JPY
Expert: 10r frame, Ultegra Di2 groupset, 2.0 Future shock, price: 550k JPY
My consideration for getting Sport is that:
Would love to make the right decision for me as this will be the last purchase for me at least for a few years.
Looking forward to hearing all the valuable inputs and I appreciate the time and attention given. Thanks in advance!
Am currently looking to getting my first ever road bike. I think my needs points me toward getting endurance bike so after looking around a few brands and models, I find myself to be most attracted to Roubaix from Specialized but as I am not familiar with road bike so I hope to get some advice and inputs from the more experienced cyclist here!
I did considered getting a cheaper starter bike, but I think it might be safer to get something better and stick with it longer before feeling like to upgrade again. Am definitely considering getting a 2nd hand too for better price and faster delivery date. (So if anyone know any good 2nd hand store/website I should check out please do kindly share)
I am currently looking at the 2021 range of Roubaix, specifically Sport or Comp. After some reading, I do find that Sport is the most value with money and I get lesser value for every tier I go upwards from there but I do have some friend advising me to get Comp so at least it is an Ultegra (Maybe they are not into 105), I'd like to know whether Comp or Expert is worth the price. Honestly speaking I don't even think I can differentiate between 105 or Ultegra in performance...
Sport: 10r frame, 105/mixed groupset, 1.5 Future shock, price: 290k JPY
Comp: 10r frame, Ultegra groupset, 1.5 Future shock, price: 385k JPY
Expert: 10r frame, Ultegra Di2 groupset, 2.0 Future shock, price: 550k JPY
My consideration for getting Sport is that:
- I am not sure when will the new updated Ultegra be out but since the current version has been out for a while I think the new version might be out soon and I can upgrade from 105 later on when i really need it or when the 105 is broken.
- I talked to the mechanic at Specialized and he told me that 1.5 and 2.0 Future shock is the same other than 2.0 will have a dial to switch it on and off and you can't choose the spring/toughness of the spring while 1.5 you can choose one out of the 3 hardness level.
- I have heard that 105 is only heavier than Ultegra but it performs as good as and is also more durable compared to Ultegra, but the mechanic told me that Ultegra is definitely far more durable than 105, so if I plan to cycle often he will suggest me to get Ultegra (Comp).
- I don't think it is worth the money for Expert just to get the Di2 + 2.0 Future shock since there is no wheel upgrade in that range, but if anyone thinks Expert is a good choice I am open to hearing your inputs.
Would love to make the right decision for me as this will be the last purchase for me at least for a few years.
Looking forward to hearing all the valuable inputs and I appreciate the time and attention given. Thanks in advance!