The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster, and more comfortable than any other road bike. The road can be hellish under your tires, but on the new Roubaix, it feels like being in paradise. The Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is the new star in the firmament, more adjustable and durable. Regardless of riding position, every cyclist can take advantage of 20mm of frictionless travel between the handlebar stem and the head tube. Hands on the handlebars remain steady, ensuring a smoother ride with greater control to be faster, safer, and more confident. The design with a lowered clamp exposes a larger portion of the seat post to increase its flex. The Pavé seat post 'controls' this movement for optimal vertical vibration absorption. Together, these two elements form the 'AfterShock' technology, and combined with the Roubaix's stiff rear end, they create a smooth ride without compromising efficiency. The Roubaix SL8 is the most comfortable road bike ever tested by our Ride Science Team - it reduces handlebar impacts by 53% compared to other bikes in this category. With the Future Shock 3.0 cartridge, the wheel glides over obstacles while the cyclist remains stable and maintains trajectory on rough terrain. Normally, the fork flexes backward upon impact, causing a loss of speed. It's scientific; more comfort means more speed. The Roubaix has pioneered endurance geometry, giving you the feeling of pedaling 'in' the bike, not 'on' the bike. This reduces pressure on your hands, shoulders, and arms, giving you capability and confidence on any road. With tire clearance for up to 38c/40mm, this endurance road bike provides exceptional traction on rough roads or gravel. Thanks to the lightweight and efficient Specialized tires, this increased clearance has no downsides. The Roubaix makes you want to spend long days in the saddle, so it’s equipped with everything you might need for bike adventures - three bottle cage mounts, a mount for a bag on the top tube, and provisions for fenders. All you have to do is ride! The new Roubaix SL8 is the most aerodynamic in its category, with new tube profiles generated from the Free Foil library and with lowered rear stays.
- Seat: Body Geometry Power Expert.
- Handlebar Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush.
- Chain: SRAM Rival, 12-Speed.
- Rear Cassette: SRAM XG 1250, 10-36T.
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA.
- Shifters: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed.
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed.
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed.
- Crankset: SRAM Rival AXS w/Power, 12-speed.
- Gearing: 46/33T.
- Inner Tubes: 700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve.
- Front Tire: S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c.
- Rear Tire: S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c.
- Front Wheel: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes.
- Rear Wheel: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes.
- Frame: FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc.
- Fork: Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc.
- Brakes: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc.
- Stem: Future Stem Pro.
- Seat Clamp: Hidden drop clamp.
- Seatpost: S-Works Pave Seat post.
- Handlebar shape: Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole.
- Weight size 56: 8.62kg (19 lb, .1 oz).
- Color: Orange (Satin Cooper / Smoke).
