Hello
I've made up my mind on a Specialized Roubaix for my first road bike. It's frame geometry fits me the best. My LBS has the aluminum framed roubaix for around $1300 to $1400 and the carbon fiber framed one for around $1600. I'm willing to pay extra for the carbon fiber roubaix but I've heard bad things about carbon fiber longevity. Has carbon fiber manufacturing techniques progressed to a point where I shouldn't worry about it? If not, am I any better off with an aluminum framed roubaix?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I've made up my mind on a Specialized Roubaix for my first road bike. It's frame geometry fits me the best. My LBS has the aluminum framed roubaix for around $1300 to $1400 and the carbon fiber framed one for around $1600. I'm willing to pay extra for the carbon fiber roubaix but I've heard bad things about carbon fiber longevity. Has carbon fiber manufacturing techniques progressed to a point where I shouldn't worry about it? If not, am I any better off with an aluminum framed roubaix?
Thanks in advance for any input.