Specialized Roubaix Pro Review

Good Points
Responsive ride, low weight, comfort for longer rides, smileability, looks, high spec for the price

Bad Points
White bar tape (takes some cleaning - but does look good), Toupe saddle - I have replaced this with a Charge Spoon Leather Ti

General Comments
I wanted a bike that would cover all road riding duties from the quick 20 mile, through the club run and onto audax/sportif rides or longer tours. The Pro is superb in all of these roles - especially the longer distance rides. The riding position may not be the best for shorter runs and time trials - I will be trying it out on these during 2009 though.

The overall finish of the bike is excellent and it shows all the signs of being a long termer :-)



I also had a 'creaky' bike as per the reviewer above. I thought it was the frame or crank, as it sounded like it was from there. It turned out to be the seat/seatpost fixing, which had not been greased on the cups during assembly (this is recommended by Specialized). As soon as I traced it and greased the cups, all of the creaking went away.