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    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    sweeetttt!

    Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.

    Can't wait for my next ride.

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    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert.  All I can say is
    sweeetttt!

    Frame is rock solid.  Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is.  Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.

    Can't wait for my next ride.

    congratulations. nothing like getting a bike that wants to be rode
    ( just like a girl...) question, why are you waiting for your next
    ride ? just get on and go. enjoy

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    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    sweeetttt!

    Quoted message said:

    Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.

    Quoted message said:

    Can't wait for my next ride.

    congratulations. nothing like getting a bike that wants to be rode
    ( just like a girl...) question, why are you waiting for your next
    ride ? just get on and go. enjoy

    Oh, I picked it up today, then put 25 miles on it. I'm in the
    Northeast so the days can be a bit chilly. Forecast for Saturday is
    about 40 I think.

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  4. bdbafh
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    Quoted message said:

    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    sweeetttt!

    Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.

    Can't wait for my next ride.

    New or off eBay?
    25mm Specialized All Condition Pros?
    SRAM Force brakes?
    I'm wondering if its the one that I drove support for starting out
    from Delray beach?
    It lacked adequate clearance between the front brake caliper and tire
    so smallish rocks that should have not caused an issue repeatedly got
    lodged between caliper and tire, causing the rock to cut into the tire
    like it was on a lathe.

    Probably not that big of a deal in the cold, but wait until and 80
    degree day when the tar starts getting sticky ...

    -bdbafh

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  5. Email address hidden
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    bdbafh said:
    Quoted message said:

    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    sweeetttt!

    Quoted message said:

    Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.

    Quoted message said:

    Can't wait for my next ride.

    New or off eBay?
    25mm Specialized All Condition Pros?
    SRAM Force brakes?
    I'm wondering if its the one that I drove support for starting out
    from Delray beach?
    It lacked adequate clearance between the front brake caliper and tire
    so smallish rocks that should have not caused an issue repeatedly got
    lodged between caliper and tire, causing the rock to cut into the tire
    like it was on a lathe.

    Probably not that big of a deal in the cold, but wait until and 80
    degree day when the tar starts getting sticky ...

    -bdbafh

    I bought it new. Spent some time with the owner of the bike shop to
    get a good fit.

    23mm Specialized All Condition Pros. The Roubaix Expert comes with
    the SRAM Rival gruppo.

    Now that you mention it, the clearance between the tire and the
    caliper does look tight. I don't have enough experience to know if it
    is "to tight". Guess I'll find out in the summer.

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  6. Paul M. Hobson
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    Quoted message said:
    bdbafh said:
    Quoted message said:

    Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    sweeetttt!
    Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.
    Can't wait for my next ride.


    New or off eBay?
    25mm Specialized All Condition Pros?
    SRAM Force brakes?
    I'm wondering if its the one that I drove support for starting out
    from Delray beach?
    It lacked adequate clearance between the front brake caliper and tire
    so smallish rocks that should have not caused an issue repeatedly got
    lodged between caliper and tire, causing the rock to cut into the tire
    like it was on a lathe.

    Probably not that big of a deal in the cold, but wait until and 80
    degree day when the tar starts getting sticky ...

    -bdbafh

    I bought it new. Spent some time with the owner of the bike shop to
    get a good fit.

    23mm Specialized All Condition Pros. The Roubaix Expert comes with
    the SRAM Rival gruppo.

    How do you like the Double Tap shifters?

    \\paul
    --
    Paul M. Hobson
    ..:change the f to ph to reply:.

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  7. Email address hidden
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    Paul M. Hobson said:
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    bdbafh said:

    On Feb 27, 5:01 pm, [email hidden] wrote:

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    > Just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert. All I can say is
    > sweeetttt!
    > Frame is rock solid. Got on it a few times and I'm amazed at how
    > solid it is. Bear in mind this is my first carbon bike.
    > Can't wait for my next ride.
    New or off eBay?
    25mm Specialized All Condition Pros?
    SRAM Force brakes?
    I'm wondering if its the one that I drove support for starting out
    from Delray beach?
    It lacked adequate clearance between the front brake caliper and tire
    so smallish rocks that should have not caused an issue repeatedly got
    lodged between caliper and tire, causing the rock to cut into the tire
    like it was on a lathe.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Probably not that big of a deal in the cold, but wait until and 80
    degree day when the tar starts getting sticky ...

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    -bdbafh

    Quoted message said:

    I bought it new. Spent some time with the owner of the bike shop to
    get a good fit.

    Quoted message said:

    23mm Specialized All Condition Pros. The Roubaix Expert comes with
    the SRAM Rival gruppo.

    How do you like the Double Tap shifters?

    \\paul
    --
    Paul M. Hobson
    .:change the f to ph to reply:.

    So far so good, although I'm not completely used to them yet. It may
    take a few rides for that. My initial impression is I have to throw
    the lever pretty far to downshift.

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