Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp bicycle

• VIBRATION ABSORPTION: The Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is the new star in the firmament, more adjustable and resistant. Regardless of the riding position, every cyclist can enjoy 20mm of travel, without friction, between the stem and the head tube. The hands on the handlebars remain stable, ensuring a smoother ride with greater control to be faster, safer and more confident.
• The low-clamp design exposes more of the seatpost to increase its flex. The Pavé seatpost ‘controls’ this movement for optimal absorption of vibrations in the vertical plane. Together, these two things form the ‘AfterShock’ technology, and when combined with the Roubaix’s stiff rear triangle, they create a smooth ride without compromising efficiency.
• The Roubaix SL8 is the most comfortable road bike ever tested by Specialized’s Ride Science Team—it reduces impacts to the handlebars by 53% compared to other bikes in its category. With the Future Shock 3.0 damper, the wheel flies over the obstacle while the rider remains stable and holds his line over rough terrain. Normally, the fork flexes backwards on an impact, causing a loss of speed. It’s scientific, more comfortable equals faster.
• CAPABILITY: The Roubaix pioneered endurance geometry, giving you the feeling of riding '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 clearance for up to 38c/40mm tires, this endurance road bike provides exceptional traction on rough roads or gravel. Thanks to the lightweight and efficient Specialized tires, this increased section does not come at a disadvantage.
• The Roubaix makes you want to spend long days in the saddle, so Specialized has equipped it with everything you need for a bike adventure - three bottle cage mounts, a top tube bag mount, and room for fenders. All you have to do is go!
• PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is the most aerodynamic in its class, with new tube profiles generated by the Free Foil library and dropped seatstays. Using the Aethos project—the lightest industrially produced road bike—the new frame weighs just 825 grams, is made of FACT 12r carbon and is 50 grams lighter than the previous one. No other bike in this category is faster or lighter than the new Roubaix.

Technical specifications

Chassis

• Frame : FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru axle, flat-mount disc brake

Suspensions

• Fork : Future Shock 3.2 with Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru axle

Cockpit

• Handlebar : Specialized Hover Comp handlebar, alloy, 125mm drop, 75mm reach with Di2 hole
• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport saddle, steel rails
• Stem : Future Stem Comp Stem
• Seatpost Clamp : Hidden Seatpost Clamp
• Seatpost: S-Works Pave Seatpost
• Handlebar Tape : Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Brakes

• Front brake : Shimano 105, hydraulic disc
• Rear brake : Shimano 105, hydraulic disc

Transmission

• Gears: 50/34T
• Shifters : Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc
• Cassette : Shimano 105, 12 speed, 11-36t
• Crankset: Shimano 105, 12 speed
• Rear Derailleur : Shimano 105 R7150, 12 speed
• Front derailleur : Shimano 105 R7170, braze-on
• Chain: Shimano 105, 12 speed
• Bottom bracket : Shimano threaded BSA

Wheels and tires

• Inner tubes : 700x28/38mm, Presta valve 48mm
• Front tire : S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c
• Rear tire : S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c
• Front wheel : DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24 spokes, Specialized thru-axle hub with sealed bearings, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
• Rear wheel : DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24 spokes, Specialized thru-axle hub with sealed bearings, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Accessories

• Pedals : Test pedals provided by Specialized

Weight