New Specialized Headshok (Roubaix)
Moderator: robbosmans
Not sure how I feel about this one, would love to have a spin on one though.
http://www.cyclist.co.uk/specialized/roubaix/1639/new-specialized-roubaix-and-ruby-models-launched
http://www.cyclist.co.uk/specialized/roubaix/1640/specialized-roubaix-review-first-ride
New integrated toolbox too...
http://www.cyclist.co.uk/specialized/roubaix/1639/new-specialized-roubaix-and-ruby-models-launched
http://www.cyclist.co.uk/specialized/roubaix/1640/specialized-roubaix-review-first-ride
New integrated toolbox too...
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Yeah, not quite sure how I feel about it or suspension on road bikes.
Road bike suspension is slightly different than MTB suspension. In the case of MTB susp. the fork has to handle significant changes in road surface, these will be step changes of quite a low frequency response. On the road, the fork susp. is trying to mitigate against smaller surface undulations and defects, but those occuring at a higher frequency. The issue being, the dynamics of a suspension fork, or steerer, doesn't really have a high frequency response. So a suspension fork or steerer is good when you go off a small drop or hit an edge, but it won't help much with the high frequency buzz from rippled concrete. At the end of the day tire choice and tire pressure are always going to be the deciding factors in mitigating against high frequency road buzz.
As for the tool box, good idea, but it is going to rattle. No one likes rattles!
Road bike suspension is slightly different than MTB suspension. In the case of MTB susp. the fork has to handle significant changes in road surface, these will be step changes of quite a low frequency response. On the road, the fork susp. is trying to mitigate against smaller surface undulations and defects, but those occuring at a higher frequency. The issue being, the dynamics of a suspension fork, or steerer, doesn't really have a high frequency response. So a suspension fork or steerer is good when you go off a small drop or hit an edge, but it won't help much with the high frequency buzz from rippled concrete. At the end of the day tire choice and tire pressure are always going to be the deciding factors in mitigating against high frequency road buzz.
As for the tool box, good idea, but it is going to rattle. No one likes rattles!
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I hope you can lock that steerer suspension out! Otherwise no more wins on the 'sprint for the village sign' race....
REALLY not sure about that toolbox...would make a good croissant holder though.
Also that rider has VERY hairy legs.
REALLY not sure about that toolbox...would make a good croissant holder though.
Also that rider has VERY hairy legs.
It's interesting, echo would love to have a ride on one.
Be interesting to see if it makes a difference next classics season, if you believe the hype anyone riding one of these will have a better chance of a win riding one of these... (apart from Mathew Hayman, who's frankly epic 2016 win will disappear into the history books by bike manufacturers as an anomaly).
Be interesting to see if it makes a difference next classics season, if you believe the hype anyone riding one of these will have a better chance of a win riding one of these... (apart from Mathew Hayman, who's frankly epic 2016 win will disappear into the history books by bike manufacturers as an anomaly).
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When I took the one we built for a spin around the store tonight, it was surprisingly solid when out of the saddle. Not a full out sprint, but will report more back tomorrow morning.
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Also, built a Sequoia, was thinking of running a Roubaix as my gravel bike, definitely sticking with the Sequoia now.
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Toolbox is class, maybe even more aero. I just think the headset is a bit goofy looking. Shame, otherwise I do like the experimentation. I'm sure the ride is great too.
As goofy as I think the front end looks - out of all the most recent bikes I've seen for 2017 - this is the one I'd love a go on the most!
As goofy as I think the front end looks - out of all the most recent bikes I've seen for 2017 - this is the one I'd love a go on the most!
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