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Pierre
Guest
Hi all.
I'm an avid mountain biker looking into buying a road bike. After
doing some research, I've narrowed it down to the two models above.
My concern: I've test ridden both these bikes in 52, though I'll be
looking for a 54. I found the Roubaix a long and sleek feeling ride, a
little slower, a lot more comfortable. However, the Allez is 200 bucks
cheaper, and more aggresive. Considering that neither of these bikes
were fitted for me, how much info should I glean from a test ride?
I've had lower back problems and am concerned that, while I'd rather
purchase the Allez, I might not be able to fit it in a way that would
alleviate these back concerns.
Also, I wonder if I bought the Roubaix now, would I say, 6 months down
the road feel like I could have handled the Allez? That I've doomed
myself to a sort of biking geekdom?
In general, in spite of my back, I'm a very aggresive rider and my
primary motivation for getting a road bike is speed. Me like going
fast.
Thanks for your help,
P
I'm an avid mountain biker looking into buying a road bike. After
doing some research, I've narrowed it down to the two models above.
My concern: I've test ridden both these bikes in 52, though I'll be
looking for a 54. I found the Roubaix a long and sleek feeling ride, a
little slower, a lot more comfortable. However, the Allez is 200 bucks
cheaper, and more aggresive. Considering that neither of these bikes
were fitted for me, how much info should I glean from a test ride?
I've had lower back problems and am concerned that, while I'd rather
purchase the Allez, I might not be able to fit it in a way that would
alleviate these back concerns.
Also, I wonder if I bought the Roubaix now, would I say, 6 months down
the road feel like I could have handled the Allez? That I've doomed
myself to a sort of biking geekdom?
In general, in spite of my back, I'm a very aggresive rider and my
primary motivation for getting a road bike is speed. Me like going
fast.
Thanks for your help,
P