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2023 Specialized

Roubaix Pro

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$8,700
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce, Force eTap
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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40 mph

Roubaix Pro

39 mph

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Summary

The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its smooth, comfortable ride and versatile performance, particularly on rough surfaces, thanks to its Future Shock suspension system. It's lighter and more aero than previous models, with increased tire clearance and tunable suspension for any rider weight. However, some reviews note a firmer rear end and better value available elsewhere, making the sentiment mixed.

Pros
  • Smooth, comfortable ride position

  • Upgraded to Future Shock 3.0 for smoother ride

  • Lighter and more aero than previous models

  • Increased tire clearance up to 38-40mm

  • Tunable suspension for any rider weight

Cons
  • Ride can feel unbalanced

  • Higher price range, up to $14,000 for S-Works model

  • Firmer rear end splits the bike into two halves

  • Better value available elsewhere

  • Not a gravel bike, limited tire clearance for some gravel races

Key Quotes
The Roubaix is versatile with a smooth ride and swift handling, but it's very much an all-road bike rather than a pure road bike
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The new Roubaix promises a heavenly ride when it’s hell on the ground.
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The smoothest road bike in the world they claim.
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The Specialized Roubaix Comp rides like on a bed of clouds.
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road.cc
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert 2024

Sep 2024 · Suvi Loponen

Sublimely smooth bike that is capable, versatile and comfortable without compromising performance

Highs
  • True all-road bike with 40mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Threaded BB

  • No internal headset cable routing

  • Compatible with mechanical and electronic drivetrains

Lows
  • Adjustable Future Shock only on top models

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Cyclist
Specialized Tarmac vs Roubaix: The best Specialized road bike for you in 2024

Jun 2024 · Paul Norman

The Specialized Tarmac and Roubaix are, along with the lightweight Aethos, the giant American brand’s carbon fibre road bikes. Both

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Escape Collective
2024 Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8 review: Ok, yeah, it’s pretty darn good - Escape Collective

May 2024 · James Huang

The latest iteration of Specialized’s endurance road bike, updated with a more refined suspension cartridge and lighter-weight chassis.

Highs
  • The new Future Shock 3.3 cartridge finally performs the way it should

  • Wonderfully light and efficient-feeling frame

  • Excellent tire clearance

  • Generous mounting options

  • No-compromise build kit

  • No headset cable routing

  • Still compatible with mechanical drivetrains.

Lows
  • Ride quality can still be imbalanced front-to-rear

  • Goofy headset adjustment procedure

  • Sky-high stack height

  • Not exactly the prettiest thing.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert review

Nov 2023 · Warren Rossiter

The Roubaix is versatile with a smooth ride and swift handling, but it's very much an all-road bike rather than a pure road bike

Highs
  • Smooth, comfortable ride position

  • Swift steering

Lows
  • Ride can feel unbalanced

  • Better value available elsewhere

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Velo
Specialized Roubaix SL8 first ride review: Compliance above all else

Sep 2023 · Troy Templin

The upgraded Specialized Roubaix SL8 is new but far from all-new.

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Bikerumor
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Adds Future Shock 3.0 & AfterShock Seatpost Flex

Sep 2023 · Tyler Benedict

The latest cobble crushing Roubaix gives you more tire clearance, a lighter frame, upgraded Future Shock suspension, and better aerodynamics.

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Cycling News
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert: First ride review

Sep 2023 · Tom Wieckowski

The Roubaix platform has received further refinement and the Future Shock in particular feels better than ever

Highs
  • The Future Shock 3.0 feels plusher and is more adjustable

  • Stiff, performance-focused frame and ride feel

  • Power meter chainset as standard

Lows
  • Some riders may desire a lower front-end

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Gran Fondo Magazine
2023 Specialized Roubaix Comp - Head-to-head in our all-road group test

Sep 2023 · Calvin Zajac

The Specialized Roubaix Comp aims to deliver a ride as smooth as a magic carpet. But can the compliant bike hold its own in our all-road group test?

Highs
  • Bike with the best front suspension

  • Forgiving long-distance handling

Lows
  • Reserved, dated look

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorChameleon Silver Green / Black/spectraflair/black Reflective

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 68

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon Hover Drop 125mm, Reach 75mm, w/Di2 hole

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

Seatpost

S-Works Pave

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force eTAP AXS, braze-on

Crank

SRAM Force AXS, 12-speed, 46/33T

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Cassette

SRAM XG-1270, 10-36t

Chain

SRAM Force 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

TypeSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

Tires

Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm

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