Hello – Help with a new bike

brianc · 2013-08-17T18:46:52+01:00

Hi Just signed up to the forum. Always been a reader of roadcc site though. I'm currently using a Specialized Allez Triple 2012 Road Bike, But in the market for a new bike and seem to be torn between the below two. any pointers or feedback would be helpful - i seem to be swaying to the first, http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/tarmac-2013-road-bike-ec040970 - Seen the review on the site seems quite nice http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/roubaix-compact-2013-road-bike-ec040969 - no review on roadcc so cant compare it Thanks in advance

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August 17, 2013 at 6:46 pm #19635

brianc

Hi

Just signed up to the forum. Always been a reader of roadcc site though.

I’m currently using a Specialized Allez Triple 2012 Road Bike, But in the market for a new bike and seem to be torn between the below two. any pointers or feedback would be helpful – i seem to be swaying to the first,

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/tarmac-2013-road-bike-ec040970 – Seen the review on the site seems quite nice

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/roubaix-compact-2013-road-bike-ec040969 – no review on roadcc so cant compare it

Thanks in advance
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August 19, 2013 at 11:16 am #752387
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brianc

Cheers guys
Think i’ll go
Cheers guys

Think i’ll go for the Tarmac

I just dont like white bikes for some reason

August 18, 2013 at 9:53 pm #752385
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paulfg42

The Roubaix is a nicer colour
The Roubaix is a nicer colour 😉

August 18, 2013 at 2:08 pm #752383
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Shanefutcher

Get the tarmac and put your
Get the tarmac and put your foot on the pedal and fly

August 18, 2013 at 10:29 am #752381
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Super Domestique

Oh and the Tarmac climbs just
Oh and the Tarmac climbs just fine btw.

August 18, 2013 at 10:28 am #752379
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Super Domestique

A 2012 Allez will have
A 2012 Allez will have Tarmac-like geometry so if you like that feel then the Tarmac is a great bit of kit.

If you want comfy mile muncher then Roubaix all the way.

August 17, 2013 at 8:14 pm #752377
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brianc

The problem i have is i’m
The problem i have is i’m getting it through the ride2work scheme where the most you can get is a thousand and has to be evans. So i’m wanting a carbon bike and thats the only choices

Although the tarmac is classed as racier i’m assuming its still fine on the climbs, as i say i’m more pulling towards the tarmac,

August 17, 2013 at 7:57 pm #752375
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Shanefutcher

Stay with specialized they
Stay with specialized they are the best

August 17, 2013 at 7:57 pm #752373
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matthewn5

Have you considered anything
Have you considered anything other than a Specialized?

August 17, 2013 at 7:51 pm #752371
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Bedfordshire Clanger

They are both great bikes.
They are both great bikes. The Tarmac is racier, the Roubaix slightly more upright and comfortable but quick nonetheless.

Take them both for a test and see what you think.
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