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S-Works Roubaix SL4 Frameset
A carbon frame endurance frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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 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
Oct 2013
If you followed Eurobike and Interbike last month you would have seen that all the major road bike brands are moving full steam ahead when it comes to disc brake models. In this piece we review the Specialized Roubaix S-Works Disc and put it through its paces. Specialized’s Roubaix S-Works is the bike Tom Boonen rode
Jun 2010 · Lennard Zinn
Specialized kicked off its 2011 product presentation this weekend at Keystone Resort in Colorado.
| Frame | S-Works SL4 FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8"" to size-specific lower headtube, compact race design, Zertz, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works Roubaix FACT carbon full monocoque, Zertz, size-specific, hollow carbon dropouts |
| Bottom Bracket | OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper and size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers |
| Seatpost | S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon w/ Zertz, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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