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Roubaix Comp – Shimano Ultegra Di2
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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NZ$7,300($4,191)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| 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
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
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 …
| 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 Uv Lilac / Black; Satin Carbon / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Future Shock 1.5 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Ultegra, BBR60 |
| Stem | Future Stem, Pro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover Comp Alloy Bar, 125 Drop x 75 Reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works Pave Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RX, RX805 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic, Rear: Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT R470 Disc, Rear: DT R470 Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm |
First added March 8
Last updated July 17
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