I rode a 2006 Specialized Roubaix Elite today. It was the first road bike that I have ridden that felt great! It was so smooth and comfortable! I also rode a 2007 Specialized Sequoia, didn't feel bad but the derailer kept skipping, LBS said it needed some adjusting.

The Roubaix is marked down to $950, here's the specs.

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...61&language=US

The Sequoia is $500.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22259.

I was hoping to stay in the $700 range, but the Roubaix seems like a great deal. I have ridden a few other bikes so far..Trek 1000, Jamis Ventura & Raleigh Sport. So far the Roubaix has been the only one that felt "right."

Does anyone have the Roubaix? What do you think of it?
Should I ride more bikes before I decide?

Thanks...