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Hello - Help with a new bike
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-ec... - Seen the review on the site seems quite nice
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/roubaix-compact-2013-roa... - no review on roadcc so cant compare it
Thanks in advance
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Cheers guys
Think i'll go for the Tarmac
I just dont like white bikes for some reason
The Roubaix is a nicer colour
Get the tarmac and put your foot on the pedal and fly
Oh and the Tarmac climbs just fine btw.
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.
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,
Stay with specialized they are the best
Have you considered anything other than a Specialized?
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.