Beanland
02-19-2008, 02:32 AM
Before it all kicks off my immediatebudget dictates the lower end carbon offerings but would appreciate opinions from owner/riders experience of either one.
Have ridden both bikes the Specialized for longer and would need 58 in Tarmac, 60 in Madone also rode a Scott Cr1 for that matter.
Main riding is short hilly races upto 20miles with occasional endurance events 80/100 miles in summer reasonable fitness but no superstar by any means.
Coming off a Cannondale Caad 5 and like the Tarmac/Madone for the taller headtube(the Roubaix that bit too big).
Like most people that view this site admire all the top end bikes shown but have to be realistic about my own capabilities and especially budget and so over to the experts what do you think Tarmac Comp/Madone 4.5 or ride the Cannondale into the ground and save some money for the next model up.
Have ridden both bikes the Specialized for longer and would need 58 in Tarmac, 60 in Madone also rode a Scott Cr1 for that matter.
Main riding is short hilly races upto 20miles with occasional endurance events 80/100 miles in summer reasonable fitness but no superstar by any means.
Coming off a Cannondale Caad 5 and like the Tarmac/Madone for the taller headtube(the Roubaix that bit too big).
Like most people that view this site admire all the top end bikes shown but have to be realistic about my own capabilities and especially budget and so over to the experts what do you think Tarmac Comp/Madone 4.5 or ride the Cannondale into the ground and save some money for the next model up.