steve_the_magnificent
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Hey, recently started commuting to work by cycle and was looking to upgrade from my 10 yo Apollo XC26. From the research I have done seems to be a number of things to look out for but been fairly difficult to know where to prioritise (e.g hydraulic discs or better tyres etc). Have a budget of around 1.5k which I'm happy to use 'as an investment', obviously anything I buy for this price is going to be a world apart from the old bike but wanted to get some advice in terms of value for money and upgradeability.
Been looking at the 2019 Specialized Roubaix Sport Disc, specs pasted below. Any advice would be great or suggestions for other bikes. Thanks!
Been looking at the 2019 Specialized Roubaix Sport Disc, specs pasted below. Any advice would be great or suggestions for other bikes. Thanks!
Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc brakes |
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Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle |
Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
Number of Gears | 22 |
Shifters | Shimano 105 R7020 hydraulic disc |
Chain set | Praxis Alba M30, PF30 50/34T |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, external bearings, threaded, 68mm |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t |
Chain | KMC X10 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
Pedals | Supplied |
Brakeset | Shimano 105, hydraulic disc |
Handlebars | Specialized Comp Hover Bar, 6061 alloy, 125x75mm w/ Di2 hole |
Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
Bar Tape | S-Wrap Roubaix w/ sticky gel |
Wheelset | DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h |
Tyres | Turbo Pro, 700x28mm |
Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
Seatpost | Carbon, single-bolt, 30.9mm |