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Today’s Deals2015 Specialized
Roubaix SL4 Expert
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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| 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 innovative features, such as the Future Shock suspension system and CG-R seatpost, which provide a smooth ride over rough surfaces. It's noted for its light frame and race-worthy efficiency, though some find its aesthetics and initial suspension feel unconventional. Comparisons often highlight its competition with the Trek Domane and Specialized Tarmac.
Future Shock suspension system improves comfort and control
Lightest frame Specialized has ever made
Highly adjustable fit with different springs, stems, and bars
Good performance on rough surfaces like cobbles
Remarkable comfort and vibration dampening
Future Shock suspension system feels odd initially
Aesthetic might not appeal to everyone
Mechanics claim hydraulic disc brakes can be finicky to set up
Some buyers might be put-off by the non-traditional styling
Slight feeling of imbalance between front and rear compliance on very rough roads
The new Roubaix is something that has to be ridden to be believed
BikerumorThis Roubaix fit and felt like a race bike with the ride comfort of a mountain bike.
Cycling TipsIt’s a complete pleasure to ride.
CyclistThe Roubaix behaves impeccably both on smooth tarmac and gravelly surfaces.
BikeRadarSpecialized has breathed new life into the platform with hydraulic discs that let the Roubaix stop the way it rides: on any road, in any conditions, in a WorldTour-worthy package.
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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
Sep 2016 · Zach Overholt
When I found out that we would be headed to Kortrijk, Belgium for the Specialized launch, things started to click. We still didn’t technically know what we were going to see, but it was pretty easy to read between the lines. Not only is Kortrijk used as a base camp for major classics events, it’s …
Jul 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt
Specialized Roubaix - Names aren’t given by chance, so by christening this bike as the Roubaix, you’ve got to either possess bags of unflinching confidence.
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
The Roubaix SL4 had one hell of a debut when Tom Boonen rode it to a solo victory in Paris-Roubaix. But that was in 2012. Specialized has breathed new
Apr 2016 · John Bradley
Specialized has breathed new life into the Roubaix with hydraulic discs that let it stop the way it rides: on any road, in any conditions.
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
Mar 2015 · Warren Rossiter
Rear shifts proved snappy, accurate and consistent, though at the front the chain occasionally held onto the big ring teeth a pedal rotation too long.
| 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 FACT carbon, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, size specific lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 10mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 30mm of carbon spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert, shallow drop, 2014 alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 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, 11-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA, carbon, BB30, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 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 |
| Rims | Front: Fulcrum S4, Rear: Fulcrum S4 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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