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    Category
    Endurance
    4.1
    Frame
    Carbon
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Axis Rim
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora is a carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and axis rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Roubaix SL4 Sora
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Roubaix SL4 Sora

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized SL4 FACT 8r carbon, FACT construction,1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" headtube, compact race design, Zertz, internal rear brake cable, OSBB

    Fork

    Specialized Roubaix FACT carbon full monocoque, Zertz

    Bottom Bracket

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Comp Shallow Bend, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 9-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, braze-on, 9-speed

    Crank

    Shimano Sora

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-32

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

    TypeAxis Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Espoir, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

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