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Roubaix Comp
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,200| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its exceptional comfort and innovative Future Shock suspension, which effectively smooths out rough roads, making it a standout in the endurance category. While it offers a balanced ride quality and impressive handling, some reviews note its higher price point and the lack of certain adjustments in the Future Shock system as drawbacks. Comparisons often highlight its relation to the Specialized Tarmac, with the Roubaix being the more comfort-oriented option.
Exceptional comfort with Future Shock suspension
Balanced ride quality and impressive handling
Innovative design with Rider First Engineering
High-quality frameset across all models
Versatile for various riding conditions
Higher price point compared to rivals
Future Shock system lacks some adjustments
Heavier wheels may affect speed
Some models lack tubeless-ready tyres
It’s more Rolls Royce than Lamborghini in terms of performance.
Cycling WeeklyIn the past I definitely would not have considered myself a Roubaix customer, but now I’d have to reconsider.
CyclistSpecialized launched the Roubaix with the tagline 'smoother is faster' and I’m inclined to agree.
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Sep 2022 · Will Jones
A lack of mudguard mounts holds it back from being the ultimate ‘real world’ road bike
The Future Shock is genuinely brilliant
Seatpost flex makes long rides a breeze
Race levels of stiffness and power transfer
No mudguard mounts
Difficult to work on
Expensive
Oct 2021 · David Kennedy
REVAMPED AND STILL A WINNER
Oct 2021 · Ben Delaney
Shimano’s latest R9200 Dura-Ace group has a few options, but none of them include mechanical shifting; it’s Di2 only for Shimano’s top racing group from here on out. At Paris-Roubaix, Peter Sagan has voted with his bike that he prefers still mechanical shifting for the world’s hardest cobblestone race, thank you very much. In 2018, … Continued
Jun 2020 · Stu Bowers
The 2020 Specialized S-Works Roubaix is as comfortable as previous generations while matching the speed of the Tarmac SL6
Nipping at the Tarmac's heel in terms of performance
But with much greater comfort and increased versatility at the turn of a dial
Impressively light
Fantastic control
To buy an S-Works means nearly £10k
But cost is subjective
Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter
This Future Shock-equipped bike promises comfort and speed, and is one of our Endurance Bike of the Year 2020 contenders
Road smoothing
Speedy handling
Not the greatest-value proposition when it comes to the wheels
Apr 2020 · Benjamin Topf
The Specialized S-Works Roubaix SRAM RED eTap AXS endurance bike on test against 12 competitors. Can maximum comfort and speed be combined?
Thought-through technical concept
Adjustable Future Shock 2.0 suspension
Feels secure on all terrain
Missing just a tiny bit of sprightliness
Future Shock and seat post clamp don't quite fit into the otherwise tidy picture
Mar 2020 · James Bracey
The latest Roubaix has more versatility with a promise of better performance. Does it deliver?
Ride performance
Frame quality
Future shock does a good job of smoothing out the road
Heavy wheels suck away potential speed
Feb 2020 · Stu Kerton
Fast, sweet-handling bike with great comfort levels, but I'd like some control over the spring rate
Handling unaffected by rough roads at speed
Ultegra Di2 groupset is faultless in use
No lockout on Future Shock, which means it bounces under hard efforts
| Frame | FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Clay / Chameleon; Satin Smoke / Carbon/black; Gloss Ice Blue / Dove Grey/cool Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Future Shock 1.5 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB |
| Stem | Future Stem, Pro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover Comp, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works Pave Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RX800, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Disc R8020 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples., Rear: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples. |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm |
First added March 26
Last updated October 8
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