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Roubaix Expert
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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 innovative Future Shock suspension system, offering a smooth ride over rough terrain while maintaining a race-ready stiffness and efficiency. Its redesigned frame and wide tire clearance enhance comfort and control, making it a standout in the endurance category. However, opinions vary on the Future Shock's undamped performance and the bike's suitability for aggressive riding styles.
Smooth ride over rough terrain
Future Shock suspension system improves comfort and control
Lightweight and stiff frame
Wide tire clearance up to 32mm
SWAT storage for tools and tube
Future Shock lacks damping, leading to handlebar bounce
Not ideal for aggressive riding styles
Some models lack mudguard eyelets
High price point for top models
Specialized had met its goal of crafting a bike that tames the road, offers up grand control, and will possibly give Specialized-sponsored riders another shot at glory while delivering a safer, more secure ride to consumers.Bicycling
The new Roubaix is something that has to be ridden to be believed.
BikerumorMock the FutureShock all you want; it absolutely works as advertised.
Cycling TipsIt’s designed to dampen bumps at the hands, while preventing the bike’s front end from bouncing up and down like a pogo stick.
CyclistAn uncompromised place for road suspension, creating a simply incredible ride.
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Jan 2018 · Matthew Page
Game-changing Future Shock adds the wow factor to an already excellent bike
Future Shock works beautifully
Great Ultegra brakes
Fast and reasonably light climbing and descending
High front end
Complicated cockpit setup
Reduced front end feel
Oct 2017
The Specialized Roubaix and Trek Domane SLR are arguably the top two endurance road bikes on the market - but which one should you buy?
Jul 2017 · Benjamin Topf, Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt
“Smoother is faster” – that’s the slogan for the Specialized Roubaix Expert Ultegra Di2, the new comfort-miracle from Specialized.
May 2017 · William Tracy
The new Roubaix raises something of an existential question: Just how soft do we want our road bikes?
Dec 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
Light, stiff and comfortable, the new Roubaix with its FutureShock delivers an impressive ride
Nov 2016 · Ben Delaney
A road bike with bona fide front suspension — this is the new Specialized Roubaix.
Sep 2016 · Mike Yozell
The newly redesigned bike has features that make it more capable than ever
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 …
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat disc mounts |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover Expert Alloy, 15mm rise, 125mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Phenom Expert GT, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra Compact, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano ST-RS685, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano RS805 hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano RS805 hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT R470 Disc Pro, thru-axle, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: DT R470 Disc Pro, thru-axle, 2Bliss Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
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Last updated November 6
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