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Today’s Deals2017 Specialized
S-Works Roubaix 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"
🐐 Estimated
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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Dec 2023 · Mat Brett
The three-time world champion – who just bowed out of his ultra-successful road racing career – won over the Paris-Roubaix cobbles with disc brakes and mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace components
Dec 2017 · Stu Bowers
The cobbles-bashing bike is back, now with extra bounce
Minimal weight penalty for the added comfort
Less detriment to fast paced riding than you might expect
Subtlety of the Future Shock design reduces visual impact
Not for everyone: I think it will be an acquired taste
High price even with this level of spec
The Expert level seems to offer much better value than the S-Works
Discernibly not too different in performance but half the cost
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 · 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
Suspension, ride quality, awesomely capable
A little heavy on paper, but I didn’t notice
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 …
Sep 2016 · R BA
New Roubaix adds suspension and tire clearance
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11r 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Shifters | C-clips for bottom bracket shell |
|---|
First added November 6
Last updated November 6
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