Which one is the better bang for your buck



nellybelly

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Still fairly new to the scene and i have a done a 45 mile ride and a 2 day 150 mile ride on a friend's bike. I am ready to get my own bike looking to be $1000-1500 range. I am looking to do more century rides.

Trying to decide if i should go all the way and get a

Specialized Roubiaux full carbon ultegra w/ 105 shifters for 1100

or

2007 trek madone 5.5 full dura ace for 1700

Will i get that much more performance by overshooting my budget?
 
nellybelly said:
Still fairly new to the scene and i have a done a 45 mile ride and a 2 day 150 mile ride on a friend's bike.  I am ready to get my own bike looking to be $1000-1500 range.  I am looking to do more century rides. Trying to decide if i should go all the way and get a Specialized Roubiaux full carbon ultegra w/ 105 shifters for 1100 or 2007 trek madone 5.5 full dura ace for 1700 Will i get that much more performance by overshooting my budget?
You won't really see any performance difference. The most important factors are:
  • How does the bike fit?
  • How does the bike ride and handle?
  • Is the bike aesthetically appealing?
  • Can I live with the price?
Are these bikes new or used? Have you test ridden either? What model year is the Specialized?
 

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