Yeah, there I was, 220 pounds, buying the carbon bike with Ultegra components. This was my step up from the comfort beast. Seemed like way too much bike for me, where I was that day, when I was at the LBS to buy an entry level road bike.

My Roubaix Elite was on clearance -- she only cost a few dollars more than if I'd bought the brand new model Allez sitting next to her.

Who am I to pass up a bargain like that, even if she was too fancy for beginner-me?


Karen in Boise