trek domane or spec roubaix

[burndust]

considering one of the above...i was leaning towards the trek but the roubaix is on my radar again, looking for something thats going to take a bit of abuse..now i know both claim to be cobble masters etc, but my issue is the wheels i dont really want to shell out on a new wheelset when i've just spent a couple of grand on the bike. i've heard some trek users complaing about the stock wheels not sure whats on the roubaix tbh...

 

[SteCenturion]

These 2 bikes are being discussed on another thread so it might be good to jump in on that.

FWIW I bought my bike for £1500 (reduced from £2499) & even though it had very good wheels I sold them & bought what I wanted.

Most bikes have a compromise somewhere.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I have a Roubaix disk, its a really good bike. I find the wheels to be responsive and strong.
I would not have a trek simply because I don't like the brand

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/the-most-comfortable-roadie-domane-or-roubaix.157155

 

[redcard]

In the last year I've ridden a Roubaix, a Scott Foil and a Canyon SLX. I wouldn't say the Roubaix was any more 'comfortable' that's the other two, which are 'race' bikes.

Get a bike and a proper fit

 

[User169]

Worth considering the Cannondale Synapse too - I've seen some good deals on 2013 Ultegra spec'd versions.

Canyon have also just launched a new bike aimed at the sportive market which is very competitively priced - 1500 squid for Ultegra 6800 with wide rim DT wheels + 25mm conti 4000iis.