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Roubaix SL4 Expert
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its exceptional comfort and vibration dampening, making it a standout in the endurance category. Its innovative frame design and early adoption of disc brakes contribute to a smooth, quiet ride, though some may find the hydraulic disc brakes finicky to set up. While it excels in handling and comfort, its weight and component spec at certain price points have drawn mixed reactions.
Remarkable comfort and vibration dampening
Innovative frame design and early adoption of disc brakes
Smooth and quiet ride
Excellent handling and stability
CG-R seatpost provides suspension without power loss
Hydraulic disc brakes can be finicky to set up
Legacy wheelsets cannot be used
Non-traditional styling may not appeal to all
Weight can make climbing ponderous
Lower level spec compared to bikes at similar price points
This Roubaix fit and felt like a race bike with the ride comfort of a mountain bike.
Cycling TipsTravel across some badly kept roads on the Roubaix and you’ll barely notice they were there.
CyclistThe latest Roubaix SL4 is by far and away the best yet.
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Apr 2025
Tornado Tom won Paris-Roubaix on this rim brake bike equipped with Zertz viscoelastic inserts that were said to damp vibration
Nov 2015 · Jordan Gibbons
Are the Zertz inserts on the Specialized Roubaix SL4 a gimmick? We're not sure but it's one of the most comfortable bikes we've ridden.
Very comfortable
Same fork rake regardless of the size
Sep 2015
While the pro peloton is only just starting to experiment with disc brakes, consumers have had access to road disc bikes for a few years. Specialized was an early adopter however a pure-bred race bike with disc brakes was missing from their catalogue until recently. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom compares
Sep 2014 · Warren Rossiter
Classy carbon chassis dulled by average components and some excess weight
Apr 2014 · Caley Fretz
Boonen's Roubaix bike gets bigger tires, softer pressures, and custom geometry
Jun 2010 · Lennard Zinn
Specialized kicked off its 2011 product presentation this weekend at Keystone Resort in Colorado.
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8"" to size-specific lower headtube, compact race design, Zertz, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Roubaix FACT carbon full monocoque, Zertz, size-specific |
| Bottom Bracket | OS integrated, sealed bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper and size specific lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 15mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set, 3D forged aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Bend, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Romin Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon w/ Zertz, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, long-cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed |
| Crank | FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Front: Fulcrum S4, Rear: Fulcrum S4 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23/25c, Rear: Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23/25c |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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