I currently own a 2011 Specialized Roubaix, and a 2013 Kona Rove.
The Roubaix was my "dream bike", but after riding it a while, I was kind of unimpressed. The ride has always been super rough for me, and I eventually got frustrated and considered just giving up riding altogether.
On somewhat of a whim, I got the Rove a year ago, and it's the most comfortable ride I've ever had. The best way to describe it is that it's the first bike I've had where I just want to keep riding and riding. The problem is that it's 28lbs, and I definitely notice it, especially on hills (I live in the Seattle area).
Since getting the Rove, I've experimented with 26mm tires on the Roubaix instead of the stock 23s, and while the ride is definitely improved, it's still nowhere near the Rove wrt comfort.
I'm wondering if the right move would to sell both, and put the money toward a Seven titanium, or possible steel, bike. I'm thinking no higher than an Axiom SL or *maybe* and SLX.
The idea is that I'd be getting the best of both worlds: the light weight of the Roubaix, and the comfort of the Rove.
My riding intentions are pavement, rail to trails, centuries, and maybe some smooth single track. I'm 6'4" and 230ish.
Does this make sense? I'll be test riding the bikes before too long, but I thought I'd ask the unwashed masses as well.
The Roubaix was my "dream bike", but after riding it a while, I was kind of unimpressed. The ride has always been super rough for me, and I eventually got frustrated and considered just giving up riding altogether.
On somewhat of a whim, I got the Rove a year ago, and it's the most comfortable ride I've ever had. The best way to describe it is that it's the first bike I've had where I just want to keep riding and riding. The problem is that it's 28lbs, and I definitely notice it, especially on hills (I live in the Seattle area).
Since getting the Rove, I've experimented with 26mm tires on the Roubaix instead of the stock 23s, and while the ride is definitely improved, it's still nowhere near the Rove wrt comfort.
I'm wondering if the right move would to sell both, and put the money toward a Seven titanium, or possible steel, bike. I'm thinking no higher than an Axiom SL or *maybe* and SLX.
The idea is that I'd be getting the best of both worlds: the light weight of the Roubaix, and the comfort of the Rove.
My riding intentions are pavement, rail to trails, centuries, and maybe some smooth single track. I'm 6'4" and 230ish.
Does this make sense? I'll be test riding the bikes before too long, but I thought I'd ask the unwashed masses as well.