Odd dilemma...

[Beane]

Why is the roubaix like a corolla? I'm assuming you mean that it would be a more economical choice than the look, but the S-works roubaix would still be at least $6,000 if I'm not mistaken, which is a lot to spend on a bike. And it's not like pros don't ride the roubaix. I think fit is certainly the most important thing about a bike... Have you ridden the look? Does it fit? If they fit equally well and you are just deciding whether or not to spend more for the cache of the look, that's one thing, but if the roubaix fits better, I can't imagine going for the look.

[Red Rock]

I agree with what everyone has said so far. I am not far from you in the situation. Meaning, I am looking into the mountain scene and have been a roadie my whole life. I got a LOOK a few years ago and LOVE it. When I first started to ride it, I thought I died and went to bike heaven. Its an awsome ride.

I will be testing a giant mtb this coming week to see if I should go with them.

Good luck on your decsion.

Red Rock

[celerystalksme]

Why is the roubaix like a corolla? I'm assuming you mean that it would be a more economical choice than the look, but the S-works roubaix would still be at least $6,000 if I'm not mistaken, which is a lot to spend on a bike. And it's not like pros don't ride the roubaix. I think fit is certainly the most important thing about a bike... Have you ridden the look? Does it fit? If they fit equally well and you are just deciding whether or not to spend more for the cache of the look, that's one thing, but if the roubaix fits better, I can't imagine going for the look.

i have not ridden the look...they don't have my frame size in stock...and, of course, they won't cut the seattube down to my size unless i buy it (integrated seat post). but the look's geometry is pretty similar to the roubaix. but is it similar enough to fit super comfortably, i hope so!

what i mean about the corolla comment is...i mean, s-works, non s-works...it's still a specialized...you know, like the walmart of bike manufacturers. specialized outsells everyone...they're ubuiqitous.