[HitRi]

Hello,

I’m decideing bettween Scott CR1 20 2015 and Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport 2015. Could you help me with pros and cons for each bike?

Thank you

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[Luv2ride]

I’ve got a CR1 SL and love
I’ve got a CR1 SL and love it. Possibly older technology than the latest bikes granted, but good all the same. Had a Specialized Roubaix before the Scott (older 2010 era though) but found that a little too soft and relaxed, although I think the new Roubaix frames are much better than what I had. I find the Scott is certainly “racier” and more direct than my old Roubaix, but still takes the sting out of bad road surfaces so I much prefer the riding experience. It’s also really light.

I think the only real downside of the cR1 is the relatively tight rear tyre clearance by current standards. You may be limited to 25mm max depending on wheels.

[hmas1974]

The CR1 is a good bike, but
The CR1 is a good bike, but dated. If you are looking for a modern endurance/sportive bike, then I would recommend you give the Scott Solace 30 a look. I bought an ex-demo Scott Solace 20 at the beginning of the year and I absolutely love it. I just took it to Belgium for the Tour of Flanders Sportive and it coped very well indeed with the cobbles. It’s quick too.

The Roubaix is a good bike, but I know of several people who have experienced that Roubaix ‘speed wobble’

If you are willing to stretch your budget a little and the sizes suit you, you could get an ex-demo Solace 20 from Start Cycles for GBP1679. That gives you Ultegra 6800.

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