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2017 Specialized

Roubaix Pro Di2

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Roubaix Pro Di2
Other Endurance bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Roubaix Pro Di2

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
49cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

61cm

6'0" – 6'4"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size 54cm, Just right
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
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.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
Mock the FutureShock all you want; it absolutely works as advertised.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
It’s designed to dampen bumps at the hands, while preventing the bike’s front end from bouncing up and down like a pogo stick.
Cyclist logoCyclist
An uncompromised place for road suspension, creating a simply incredible ride.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

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Cyclist
Specialized Roubaix Pro tyres review

Mar 2018 · Joe Robinson

Supremely comfortable but not as puncture resistant as hoped, still a bargain

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Good grip in the wet

  • Easy to get on the wheel

Lows
  • Not the most puncture-resistant

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Roubaix vs. Trek Domane: Clash of the endurance bike titans

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?

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BikeRadar
Specialized Roubaix Pro Di2 review

May 2017 · Robin Wilmott

An uncompromised place for road suspension, creating a simply incredible ride. Buy if you want to get there with astonishing all-conditions speed and less fatigue

Highs
  • Suspension, ride quality, awesomely capable

Lows
  • A little heavy on paper, but I didn’t notice

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VeloNews
Specialized Roubaix Pro

May 2017 · William Tracy

The new Roubaix raises something of an existential question: Just how soft do we want our road bikes?

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road.cc
Specialized Roubaix Expert (2017)

Dec 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur

Light, stiff and comfortable, the new Roubaix with its FutureShock delivers an impressive ride

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Bicycling
First Ride: 2017 Specialized Roubaix

Sep 2016 · Mike Yozell

The newly redesigned bike has features that make it more capable than ever

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Bikerumor
First Impressions: Riding the new Specialized Roubaix from Flanders to Roubaix

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 …

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Road Bike Action
Ride Review: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Adds "Future Shock" Suspension (Video)

Sep 2016 · R BA

New Roubaix adds suspension and tire clearance

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 11r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel

Fork

S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 6806 bearings

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Hover Carbon, 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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, long cage, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 6870, braze-on, 11-speed

Crank

Specialized Pro 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano R785 Di2, 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

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: CL 32 Disc, thru-axle, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: CL 32 Disc, 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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