2024 Specialized

Roubaix SL8 Sport – SRAM Apex

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,000($4,395)
Weight19.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetApex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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BikeRadar
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp review | Endurance Bike of the Year contender

Jun 2024 · Warren Rossiter

A road-smoothing masterpiece, but it doesn’t offer the best value for money

Highs
  • Bump smothering ride quality like no other

  • Handling balance

  • Great drivetrain and finishing kit

Lows
  • Budget wheels underwhelm

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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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Cyclist
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert review

Jan 2024 · James Spender

This is generation seven of the Specialized Roubaix, a platform that debuted in 2004. Great fact, I know, but in

Highs
  • Exceptionally smooth ride

  • Tuneable suspension

  • Now with mudguard and top tube bag mounts

  • 40mm tyre clearance

Lows
  • Suspension components add weight

  • Hoses routed externally

  • No adjuster dial for suspension at this spec level

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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

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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VeloNews
Gallery: Peter Sagan's non-Di2 Specialized for Paris-Roubaix

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

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Road Bike Action
SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ROAD BIKE TEST - Road Bike Action

Oct 2021 · David Kennedy

REVAMPED AND STILL A WINNER

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Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsCarbon / Smoke; Metallic Spruce / Forest Green

Fork

Future Shock 3.1 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 68mm, threaded

Stem

Future Stem Comp

Handlebar

Specialized Hover Comp, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM APEX XPLR eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Crank

SRAM APEX AXS, Wide 12-speed

Shifters

SRAM APEX eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Cassette

SRAM APEX, PG 1231 XPLR, 11-44T

Chain

SRAM APEX, 12-Speed

Brakes

SRAM APEX AXS

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c

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