Roubaix Sport
- 1 Review
£2900.00
Size 54 is out of stock.
With seven wins at Paris-Roubaix, our Roubaix has proven that Smoother is Faster. Until this moment, however, smooth has admittedly come with some compromises. But not anymore. The all-new Roubaix Expert now delivers compliance without compromise by introducing a radical new Future Shock 1.5 that gives you more control on rough roads, a new Pavé seatpost that creates our most balanced Roubaix to date, aerodynamics that equal the Tarmac, and a Rider-First Engineered™ frame that’s shed some serious weight. Is it still comfortable? Sure, but don’t call it a comfort bike, because performance was behind every engineering decision we made. This is the new Roubaix. This Roubaix Sport provides a tremendous value, but like the frame itself, this value doesn’t come with any compromises. We spec’d it with Shimano’s 105 11-speed groupset for its crisp shifts and powerful hydraulic disc brakes, as well as smooth and sturdy DT R470 Disc wheels, the all-new S-Works Pavé seatpost, 28mm Turbo Pro tires, and our fan-favorite Power Sport saddle.
- The new frame delivers compliance without compromise via the perfect balance of aerodynamics, light overall weight via a FACT 10r carbon construction, compliance, and Rider-First Engineering. With tube shapes that were born in our FreeFoil Shape Library and validated in the Win Tunnel, the new Roubaix is more aero than the Tarmac SL6. Meanwhile, to ensure the weight and ride quality, we turned to a Rider-First Engineered™ design to deliver optimal stiffness and compliance across all sizes, from 44 to 61cm. Of course, the frame has shed some serious weight in the process. And to prep you for your own Hell of the North, we’ve made room for 33mm tires.
- To go along with the new frame, we’ve also developed a totally-new S-Works Pavé seatpost. Not only is it the first compliant seatpost that’s aerodynamic, it does so without any additional weight or contraptions. Starting with the same d-shape design found in the Tarmac, we took its compliance a step further, building additional flex into the upper and developing a new drop-clamp design in the frame. In the end, it provides plenty of compliance, while staying perfectly balanced with the front end, delivering a sublime, smooth ride no matter how rough the road.
- With 20mm of rough-road-taming travel, the Future Shock 1.5 not only delivers a smoother, more comfortable ride, but it also reduces fatigue and increases speed over harsh terrain. The new Smooth Boot, meanwhile, enhances the aesthetics to bring a clean transition from the head tube to the stem
Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
FRAME | FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
FORK | Future Shock 1.5 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
HANDLEBARS | Specialized Hover Comp Alloy Bar, 125 Drop x 75 Reach |
STEM | Future Stem, Comp |
TAPE | Roubaix S-Wrap |
FRONT BRAKE | Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc |
SEATPOST | S-Works Pave |
SEAT BINDER | Hidden drop clamp |
REAR BRAKE | Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc |
SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano 105 R7020 hydraulic disc |
FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano R7000, clamp-on |
REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 R7000 GS, medium cage, 11-speed |
CASSETTE | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t |
CRANKSET | Praxis Alba |
CHAINRINGS | Praxis, 46T, 110BCD |
BOTTOM BRACKET | Praxis 68-0201B, 68mm BSA |
CHAIN | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
FRONT WHEEL | DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples. |
REAR WHEEL | DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples. |
FRONT TYRE | Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm |
REAR TYRE | Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm |
SADDLE | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
INNER TUBES | Presta, 48mm valve |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.
Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Size | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
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BB Drop | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 | 76 | 76 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
BB Height | 265 | 265 | 265 | 266 | 266 | 268 | 268 |
Bike Standover Height | 682 | 715 | 743 | 762 | 783 | 805 | 844 |
Chainstay Length | 413 | 413 | 413 | 415 | 415 | 418 | 418 |
Fork Length, Full | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 |
Fork Rake/Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Front Center | 580 | 581 | 586 | 585 | 592 | 607 | 618 |
Head Tube Angle | 70 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.75 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 74 |
Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 112 | 125 | 143 | 170 | 205 |
Reach | 353 | 363 | 368 | 376 | 384 | 392 | 398 |
Seat Tube Angle | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Seat Tube Length | 365 | 410 | 446 | 465 | 485 | 505 | 547 |
Stack | 540 | 555 | 570 | 585 | 605 | 630 | 665 |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 512 | 525 | 533 | 545 | 563 | 579 | 595 |
Trail | 71 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 52 |
Wheelbase | 981 | 982 | 986 | 988 | 995 | 1014 | 1024 |
This is the first road bike I have bought in 30 years and I think it is excellent!
My other bikes are a Specialized Comp hybrid (which I’ll compare the Roubaix to) and a full suspension mountain bike.
So, why the 5 stars?
This bike is comfortable which means it’s easier to ride for longer and go further which, in my view, increases enjoyment. The frame is compliant yet sufficiently responsive if you need to pick up speed or are going up a steep climb. The future shock 1.5 is good, really good. It absorbs a lot of road noise and makes a big difference to comfort, and there is virtually no movement when climbing. My arms are noticeably less tired after riding the Roubaix for a couple of hours compared to my hybrid which has a more relaxed geometry. I’m sure the pave seat post helps too but as I’m under 70Kg it probably has less flex in it than for a heavier rider although I find the back end of the bike compliant enough. The seat is surprisingly comfortable too.
The components are decent quality. 105 shifting is good and the 105 brakes are excellent. The wheels are adequate and are used on the Expert model which is £2000 more expensive. No doubt the shifting would be slightly better if I had Ultegra but for me it wouldn’t be worth the additional £750 (for the Comp model) considering the frame and future shock are exactly the same.
You can get a competitor bike with the similar kit (minus the future shock) a bit cheaper but in my view Specialized invest in providing a package that is unbeatable overall in terms of its ride, handling and specification.
The only part of this bike I have changed is the stem for a slightly shorter reach and more elevation but that’s just down to my size and age!
I am looking forward to many more hundreds of miles on my Roubaix.