I had always dreamed of owning a Specialized S-Works Tarmac, and like many people, this dream became further and further away the more expensive the bike became. The launch of the SL7 Specialized S-Works Tarmac model caused me particular excitement and the thought (dream) of having it in the standard red awoke the desire all…
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2021 Remembered
It’s always a good at this time of year to take a moment to reflect on what is happened in the last 12 months. Was it a good year? Did I do all that I set to? and perhaps the biggest question of all, did I make the most of it? In yet another COVID…
Specialized Roubaix Comp 2022 Review – What It’s Really Like
It’s a long story how I came to own a Roubaix Comp 2022 so soon after their release, and the short version is due to warranty issues I had with the previous 2020 Comp model. I had started early bike life on a Roubaix 2012 Comp so when that 2020 version came along after such…
What I really think of the New Specialized Roubaix Comp
I’ve ridden my Roubaix through the depths of winter, over every wet badly surfaced road in the area, and through beautiful countryside on hot sunny days on 100 mile+ rides. I’ve now got a good idea what this bike is really like and some good reference points for that view. As background, the bike I…
Fosseway Fun
As I dived between puddles, holes and deep ridges in the track, the open bi-way in front of me just pulled me further and further along. Stopping only for photographs and, as you can see, nerd like levels of documenting on the GoPro, I felt like a child out in the 70’s with no care in the world
Specialized Roubaix Comp 2020
My finger hovered over the mouse as the screen urged me to hit the buy button on the Specialized Roubaix Comp that was advertised
My Specialized Roubaix Comp
When researching the background to the bike I wanted to buy I found this review on an Australian bike blog somewhere. Unfortunately I don’t have the original link to credit the writer or publisher, so bear in mind it’s their work and not mine. The Roubaix is a model that has stood the test of…
Bike Bling Blues – How accessories destroyed my bike
I am riding a great road bike that feels great, rides smoothly and regardless of however many miles my lungs and legs can muster, never lets me down and always feels ready for a few more miles….even if I don’t
Dad On A Bike 