2011 Specialized Roubaix SL2 & SL3 Frames

jacroz
jacroz Posts: 30
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Hi

Has anybody ridden both the SL2 & SL3 frames in the 2011 Roubaix and has views on how they compare. I've had a SL3 expert on demo and really liked it. Wondered if there is much difference though.

Thanks

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  • allen
    allen Posts: 214
    I rode the 2011 SL3 and have bought the SL2 comp. Price being the issue ! Have yet to ride my SL2 but given that the SL2 carbon was basically last years top range frame and whilst there are differences for me I don t believe them to be that great to the mere mortal rider. I will post when I ride mine. I expect it to be lovely given the feel from setup though : )
  • TheMasterLink
    TheMasterLink Posts: 9
    jacroz wrote:
    Hi

    Has anybody ridden both the SL2 & SL3 frames in the 2011 Roubaix and has views on how they compare. I've had a SL3 expert on demo and really liked it. Wondered if there is much difference though.

    Thanks

    I've put quite a few miles on both. Have to admit that while the SL3 is stiffer laterally, because I am a mere mortal I could not feel a difference (although the numbers prove it's with out a doubt more latterly stiff). The SL2 was plenty stiff for me.
    Vertical compliance (the overall bump absorption) was where I could feel the improvement. The SL2 was the best bike I had ridden for vertical compliance until I rode the SL3. I don't know how our engineers did it exactly, but the ride is phenomenally comfortable and efficient. The internal cable routing is very nice as well.
  • jacroz
    jacroz Posts: 30
    Thanks both.

    Not made my mind up yet. I liked the SL3 expert I had on demo. I'm trialling a Trek Madone tonight.

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