Quote Originally Posted by celerystalksme View Post
...as for the bike decision...you know...i REALLY want the look. right now i'm definitely a roadie with ZERO mountain bike experience. BUT...what's stopping me is that i'm afraid of fit. my little roubaix is SO comfy...such a perfect fit...
Just my two cents......

You are just into your cycling season as a newbie and I think you may want to take your time to really think about this. Give yourself some time to determine what you really need in terms of performance and fit rather than what you want. If the Roubaix does not fit you, then getting a new or different bike is a reasonable choice. If the Look is catching your eye only because of looks.......

Depending on your region, you may be able to road bike up to 4 seasons. Last year I was able to ride my Roubaix all year except for 2 weeks in February (and some time off for overtraining). With that being said, I also bought a mtb, a Specialized Rockhopper, to exercise my german shepherds on the roads. (I have since sold it and bought a Specialized Epic.) I rode my mtb from last October to May of this year and finally hung it up only because the trails became overgrown with funny foliage and the deer flies were thick this year. If you live in a region where you have 6 months of road riding or less, than adding a mtb might be in your best interest. Check with your local bike shop and see if they can rent out a mtb for you to try or check and see when Specialized is coming to your area for the test rides. Mtb'ing is really addictive but it's not for everyone. You might learn that you prefer the roads over the trails.

Before considering your next bike purchase, talk to a mechanic and learn the ins and outs of the Titus and the Look. Mechanics sometimes know the dirty little secrets of different brands and how well the bike holds up to use and abuse.

Hope this is helpful and good luck with your choice. If I could, I'd ride my mtb everywhere. I prefer it over my Roubaix.