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The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its endurance-focused design, offering a smoother ride on rough roads thanks to Zertz inserts and carbon layup, alongside a sharper, more focused ride feel. It maintains comfort with a stiffer frame and additional compliance from the Cobl Gobl-R seatpost, aiming for uniform performance across the range. The bike is also noted for its considerable stiffness and lighter frame weight compared to previous iterations.
Tuned level of compliance with Zertz inserts for smoother ride
Sharper and more focused ride feel
Stiffer frame without sacrificing too much comfort
Uniform level of performance across the range
Lighter frame weight compared to previous versions
Zertz inserts' damping effect primarily due to carbon shaping and layup, not the inserts themselves
Cobl Gobl-R seatpost not used by Boonen for Paris-Roubaix win
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Tornado Tom won Paris-Roubaix on this rim brake bike equipped with Zertz viscoelastic inserts that were said to damp vibration
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Jan 2009 · Cycling News
Old-yet-new-school wheelset
Oct 2008 · R BA
The slighter longer wheelbase and the frame's vertical compliance allow the rider to ease up on the brakes and let the bike carve its way down the hill.
| Crank | 48/38/28, w/ chainguard |
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First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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