Specialized 2012 Roubaix Presented by PV Bicycle Center in Palos Verdes

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.
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[vousden]

@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.

[unitnormal]

@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.

[vousden]

I know this bike is more comfortable, but why would you chose the tarmac over this?

[skinidipi]

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.