Road bike opinions....the pedal type

[Skniper]

There's gotta be plenty of roadie pedal mashers here. So I'm looking at possibly upgrading my current road bike (which is a Specialized Roubaix with mid range components) and looking at some Cannondales and Treks. Curious if anyone has an opinion one way or the other.
I've been looking pretty hard at Cannondale's six13 series (the new system6 is out of the ballpark for me) but don't know much about the Treks, other than Lance rode one, which means squat to me other than it's good marketing.
Price points really boil down to the level of componentry on the frame, yet there are differences in frame material combos, stiffness, manufacturing, etc.
Can anyone out there speak to me about the pros & cons of say the six13 vs. the Madone oclv stuff?? Thanks.

 

[carboncycles]

In all honesty, I'd ask a few basic questions such as what level or rider are you now? What is your preferred riding style? Do you have any physical limitiations? jPrice range? I wouldn't purchase a bike based strictly off brand recognition, material, etc but more on how well the bike fits you and is suitable for your riding needs.

Yes, I realize I didn't answer your direct question, but by asking the above, it might help eliminate some of the choices you brought up.

 

[cary]

My first question is why do you want to replace your current bike. The Roubioux is a nice bike, with 105 level or higher components (you don't say what year or model of Roubioux). Do you have issues with fit, ride quality, handling? Why don't you like it, or alternatively why do you want a new bike. Upgraditus is a legitimate reason, but if you think another bike will make you faster, you will be dissapointed.

Material and component choices will tell you little about a bike and how it will ride and fit you. You first need to identify what you don't like about your current bike, then some direction can be provided. You may also want to post on roadbikereview.com with the information requested, your height, weight, cycling inseam, how you ride, how mutch, etc, and see the feeback you get.

 

[patpend2000]

If you are looking to spend that much on an off the rack bike, you can have a sweet custom steel frame made that will fit you perfectly and ride the way you want it to.

 

[Liam]

Fat Chance......nuff said

 

[fzjchase]

Save up, and buy a Moots. That last road bike you'll ever need.

I ride a Felt [F3C] and the bang for the buck, it doesn't get much better than Felt. The build quality is really nice and when you start thrashing the bike around the bike does not become "flexy" which is associated with some carbon frames.

How much money are you willing to spend? Do you want a steel frame? carbon? titanium? aluminum? aluminum/carbon?

Trek is over priced for obvious reasons.