Spec Roubaix v Orca Onix

bhickey
bhickey Posts: 49
edited July 2009 in Road buying advice
Another one of those "what bike should I buy..." questions, so I'll keep it focussed and brief before I drive everyone daft...

I've whittled my long-list down to the Spec Roubaix (w Ultegra groupset) or the Orbea Onix Tour (ditto). Both seem well recommended, are similar price and I can source both from an LBS (my preference over Internet purchase). I am leaning towards the Orbea only because my current (first) bike is a Spec (Allez) which has been great but I fancy a change. I have no racing ambitions and will use it for Sportives/longish weekend runs.

If anyone has looked at both and made the jump I'd be grateful for their feedback.

Thanks.

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  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    It all depends on which fits you best and fulfills your riding goals. The Onix is sportier, one of our club members circuit races on one. I have a 07 Bira and it shares the same mould as the old Orca but uses a more comfortable weave of carbon. Both models are comfortable enough for 100 miles rides if you can get on ok with the position. Every one I have spoken to who owns a Roubaix loves them for the ride and comfort and I doubt you would be disappointed with one.
    Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?

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  • Mothyman
    Mothyman Posts: 655
    i am a beginner this year...bought the Spesh Roubaix Comp after much thought and forum searching. I didnt test the Orbea but they look lovely.
    my Roubaix does what it says on the tin - very comfy once position sorted, great up hills and over medium distances ( i havent got fit enough for longer rides), i shoot past my mate on his Pinnacle Carbon..but he seems to be quicker on the flat and uses less cadence - he has the ability to go pretty quick over a few miles on the flat whereas my bike comes into its own as soon as well start climbing a bit. Great brakes, seems to corner well, feels like its part of me straight away.
    I really love it - but did wonder if I should have got the Tarmac Comp instead as they reckon its v comfy yet also quickish on the flat.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Got an Onix last year as a do-it-all bike... And it does, I road race, sportif and train on it with no problems, A bit less nervy into a fast corner than my Cervelo was, but for my style that's perfect.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

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  • kozzo
    kozzo Posts: 182
    Last weekend I bought Spec Roubaix frame and I armed it overnight.
    On sunday I did 100 km training and... Roubaix is great.
    We did interval sprints during the ride (up to 53km/h) and I have to admit that this bike is fast and smooth.
    No reason to complain.

    (maybe your friend is faster with less cadence because he is just stronger?)



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