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Roubaix Pro
A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace 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 and cobbles, while maintaining a race-ready stiffness and efficiency. Its versatility and comfort make it a standout in the endurance category, though some reviews note a harsh rear end and the system's lack of damping as drawbacks. The bike's design and technology aim to blend speed with comfort, making it a favorite for long rides and challenging surfaces.
Innovative Future Shock suspension for smooth ride over rough terrain
Light and stiff frame suitable for racing
Versatile for various weather conditions and terrains
Comfortable on rough roads and cobbles
Fast and efficient on smooth pavement
Future Shock lacks damping, leading to handlebar bounce
Rear end can feel harsh
Not the most puncture-resistant tires
Slightly aero tube shaping can cause side push in strong winds
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 bike simply felt fast on the first cobblestone section, smoothly flying over the pavé at speed.
BikerumorThe new Future Shock feels controlled.
Cycling TipsIt’s the Holy Grail of endurance bike design, right?
VeloNewsFeedback?
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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
Oct 2019 · Cycling Weekly
The 2019 Specialized S-Works Roubaix has a new look, a new direction and a faster ride, is it better?
Fast ride
Relatively comfortable up front
Capable on multi terrain
Rear end is harsh
Apr 2019 · Veronika Benson
At the peak of the Spring Classics, we had the chance to put Specialized’s all-new Future Shock 2.0 front suspension Roubaix endurance road bike to a true test on the bergs, pavé & wind swept roads that define those iconic one-day races. While the Roubaix certainly proved its mettle with Phillipe Gilbert winning Paris-Roubaix on …
Apr 2019 · Dave Rome
“Lighter than our Venge and more aero than our Tarmac.” That’s an attractive statement for anyone seeking a new race bike. In this case, it applies to Specialized’s all-new Roubaix, the company’s long-standing endurance platform. Announced just in time for its namesake race, the new Roubaix retains and improves on a number of the platform’s […]
Mar 2018 · Joe Robinson
Supremely comfortable but not as puncture resistant as hoped, still a bargain
Comfortable
Good grip in the wet
Easy to get on the wheel
Not the most puncture-resistant
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
May 2017 · William Tracy
The new Roubaix raises something of an existential question: Just how soft do we want our road bikes?
| Frame | 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 | Praxis 6806 bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | S-Works Carbon Hover Drop, 125x75mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on |
| Crank | S-Works FACT Carbon, Alloy spider, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydraulic disc |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval CL 32 Disc, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 32mm depth, Roval AFD Hub, 21h, Rear: Roval CL 32 Disc, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 32mm depth, Roval AFD Hub, 24h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready, 180 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt Protection, GRIPTON compound, 700x28mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 2Bliss Ready, 180 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt Protection, GRIPTON compound, 700x28mm |
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