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Roubaix SL4
A carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and axis rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Axis Rim |
155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
172cm – 181cm
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183cm – 191cm
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Summary
The Specialized Roubaix is celebrated for its innovative Future Shock suspension system, offering a smooth ride over rough terrain while maintaining a race-ready stiffness and efficiency. Its redesigned frame and wide tire clearance enhance comfort and control, making it a standout in the endurance category. However, opinions vary on the Future Shock's undamped performance and the bike's suitability for aggressive riding styles.
Smooth ride over rough terrain
Future Shock suspension system improves comfort and control
Lightweight and stiff frame
Wide tire clearance up to 32mm
SWAT storage for tools and tube
Future Shock lacks damping, leading to handlebar bounce
Not ideal for aggressive riding styles
Some models lack mudguard eyelets
High price point for top models
Specialized had met its goal of crafting a bike that tames the road, offers up grand control, and will possibly give Specialized-sponsored riders another shot at glory while delivering a safer, more secure ride to consumers.Bicycling
The new Roubaix is something that has to be ridden to be believed.
BikerumorMock the FutureShock all you want; it absolutely works as advertised.
Cycling TipsIt’s designed to dampen bumps at the hands, while preventing the bike’s front end from bouncing up and down like a pogo stick.
CyclistAn uncompromised place for road suspension, creating a simply incredible ride.
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déc. 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
Light, stiff and comfortable, the new Roubaix with its FutureShock delivers an impressive ride
sept. 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp is superbly comfortable and the Ultegra Di2 really helps it sing.
Unbelievably comfortable
Wheel & tyres on the heavy side
sept. 2016 · Mike Yozell
The newly redesigned bike has features that make it more capable than ever
sept. 2016 · Zach Overholt
When I found out that we would be headed to Kortrijk, Belgium for the Specialized launch, things started to click. We still didn’t technically know what we were going to see, but it was pretty easy to read between the lines. Not only is Kortrijk used as a base camp for major classics events, it’s …
sept. 2016 · R BA
New Roubaix adds suspension and tire clearance
juil. 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt
Specialized Roubaix - Names aren’t given by chance, so by christening this bike as the Roubaix, you’ve got to either possess bags of unflinching confidence.
mai 2016 · VeloNews.com
The Roubaix SL4 had one hell of a debut when Tom Boonen rode it to a solo victory in Paris-Roubaix. But that was in 2012. Specialized has breathed new
avr. 2016 · John Bradley
Specialized has breathed new life into the Roubaix with hydraulic discs that let it stop the way it rides: on any road, in any conditions.
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" head tube, compact race design, Zertz, internal rear brake cable, OSBB |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon fiber, full carbon monocoque, Zertz inserts |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Alba, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed w/reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0 Type: Axis Rim |
| Rims | Front: Axis Elite, quick-release, Rear: Axis Elite, quick-release |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Espoir Elite, 700x25mm, Rear: Espoir Elite, 700x25mm |
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Last updated 6 novembre
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