Gloss Dusty Turquoise-Cast Blue / Charcoal/hyper

Front: Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc

Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T, 50/34T

Specialized FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

Specialized Expert Hover, alloy, 125x75mm

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage

Front: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h, Rear: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h

Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon fiber, single-bolt, 27.2mm

Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28m

Sorry, rough roads. Up until now, you've challenged only the bravest of riders to travel over you, but with the Future-Shock-Equipped Roubaix Expert with Shimano Ultegra Di2, the "road less traveled" is now the "fun way home." The super-light frame has been constructed from our FACT 10r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range due to our Rider-First Engineered™ construction. Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the Roubaix outperforms anything on the market. This Roubaix Expert comes equipped Shimano's latest Ultegra 8050 Di2 shifting, hydraulic 8070 disc brakes, and hand-built Roval C38 carbon fiber wheels.

Specialized Roubaix Expert

The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its exceptional comfort and smooth ride over rough terrain, thanks to its Future Shock suspension system and flexible seatpost. It's designed for endurance, offering a balance between speed and comfort, with a lightweight frame and aerodynamic efficiency. However, some reviews note the rear end can feel harsh, and the Future Shock system may lack damping for aggressive riding styles.

MSRP	$5,800
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Endurance
	8.6
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	700c
	Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc


	Ultegra, Ultegra Di2
Drivetrain	2 × 11 Electronic
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Roubaix Expert is a carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.

Fork	Specialized FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Bottom Bracket	Shimano Ultegra, BBR60
Stem	Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar	Specialized Expert Hover, alloy, 125x75mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
Seatpost	S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon fiber, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
Crank	Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T, 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 disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Rims	Front: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h, Rear: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h
Tires	Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28m