PV Bicycle Center at http://pvbike.com/ (310) 377-7441 or (888)377-7441 Here, Steve Bowen from PV Bicycle Center presents the Specialized 2012 Roubaix Bike. Produced by www.Page1Listings.com Photos and videos courtesy of Specialized
@unitnormal Having learnt a fair bit since, here is your answer:
Roubaix is built with comfort in mind, with lots of measures in reduce the shock of the roads - hence the name - from the Paris–Roubaix. Downside in this is you don't get such a stiff frame, meaning essentially you don't have as efficient power transfer.
The Tarmac is built for racing and is stiffer, and a less comfortable riding position - but more aerodynamic.
Its basically a tradeoff between efficiency and comfort.
@vousden I don't understand your comment. I'm trying to decide if I should get the Roubaix or the Tarmac. They're about the same price but I don't understand the difference between the two models.
I wish someone would do this with the pro in red/black/gray so that i could see what it really looked like in person. Seeing the blue and black in 360 certainly gives a new appreciation for the color.
@unitnormal Having learnt a fair bit since, here is your answer:
Roubaix is built with comfort in mind, with lots of measures in reduce the shock of the roads - hence the name - from the Paris–Roubaix. Downside in this is you don't get such a stiff frame, meaning essentially you don't have as efficient power transfer.
The Tarmac is built for racing and is stiffer, and a less comfortable riding position - but more aerodynamic.
Its basically a tradeoff between efficiency and comfort.
vousden 1 month ago
@vousden I don't understand your comment. I'm trying to decide if I should get the Roubaix or the Tarmac. They're about the same price but I don't understand the difference between the two models.
unitnormal 1 month ago
I know this bike is more comfortable, but why would you chose the tarmac over this?
vousden 1 month ago
I wish someone would do this with the pro in red/black/gray so that i could see what it really looked like in person. Seeing the blue and black in 360 certainly gives a new appreciation for the color.
skinidipi 3 months ago