Trek Domane 4.1 2016 or Specialized roubaix sl4 2016

[wxbull]

Hello all, I'm buying a new bike next month, and wondering if anyone has any of these bikes....I have a secteur 2014 which has served me well on loads of 70 mile plus rides and a couple of 100 plus.

Which one would you buy?

 

[ianrauk]

Which ever one fitted me the best and was most comfortable for me.

And for me it was the Spesh. (after trying both brands).

 

[wxbull]

I prefer the spesh, as I have been very happy with the bike I have...but the bloke in the shop said the trek would be better value.

 

[vickster]

I prefer the spesh, as I have been very happy with the bike I have...but the bloke in the shop said the trek would be better value.

Better value how? Not if it's not the right bike for you

 

[Boyfrom64]

@wxbull for what it is worth, my first bike was a Specialized Sectur 2010 model. Last year I switched to a Trek Emonda SL5. I had been considering the Specialized Roubaix and the Trek Domane. However, after riding demonstration models of both a Domane and an Emonda over two separate weekends I found that the Emonda suited me well. Furthermore, I found I could ride it for a good distance (50 miles) without any discomfort.

My feeling is that Specialized and Trek are two good brands making good bikes. What swayed me to Trek is the service, time patients and advice I was given by Trek Coventry.

I agree with Ian, buy the bikes that suit you best and do so buy going to a good LBS.

Good luck.

 

[Kajjal]

Very similar bikes, choose the one that feels best and makes you want to ride.

 

[Spiderweb]

Hello all, I'm buying a new bike next month, and wondering if anyone has any of these bikes....I have a secteur 2014 which has served me well on loads of 70 mile plus rides and a couple of 100 plus.

Which one would you buy?

Try and test ride both and see which suits best. Both bikes get excellent reviews, I have a Roubaix and it is the smoothest most comfortable bike I have ever ridden.

 

[wxbull]

Thank you all....great advice

 

[Globalti]

Have you also considered a Cannondale Synapse? As good as the Trek and the Roubaix, I believe.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Do Trek still make their own parts for these newer models?
Had to replace the bottom bracket (BB90) and head set bearings on my Madone. Both parts were only available from Trek and, consequently, nearly double the price of other makes.
Might be worth taking into consideration.