Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert Road Bike

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert Bike: Light and Fast

Specialized created the endurance road category two decades ago by proving that high ergonomics means high performance. Today, the new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster and smoother than any road bike ever made, unleashing unmatched confidence.

Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more adjustable and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube.

Future Shock helps keep hands and handlebars steady for a smoother, more controlled ride for a fast, confident and secure ride.

The drop clamp design exposes more seatpost for increased deflection, but “more” isn't just better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for optimal vertical compliance. Together they create AfterShock technology, and when combined with the Roubaix's stiff rear triangle, they provide a smooth ride with no loss of efficiency.

The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike the Specialized Ride Science team has ever tested, reducing handlebar and saddle shock by 53% compared to the nearest competitor. With Roubaix's Future Shock 3.0, the wheel moves quickly over the bump, while the rider's mass remains stable, maintaining momentum over rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backwards on impact, causing an appreciable loss of speed. It's a scientific fact, softer is faster.

The new Roubaix SL8 is the most aerodynamic to date, with new aero shapes from our Free Foil library and lowered seat stays. At just 950 grams, the frame is lighter, using lessons learned from the Aethos - the world's lightest production frame - and the Fact 10r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert Specifications

FRAMESET

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.

DRIVETRAIN

Derailleur: (F) SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed | (R) SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed.

Shifters: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed.

Chain: SRAM Rival, 12-Speed.

Crankset: SRAM Rival AXS w/Power, 12-speed, 46/33T.

Cassette: SRAM XG 1250, 10-36T.

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA.

BRAKES

Brakes: (F) SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc | (R) SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc.

WHEELS

Wheels: (F) Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes | (R) Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes.

Tires: S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c.

COMPONENTS

Handlebar: Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

Stem: Future Stem Pro

Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert

Seat Post: S-Works Pave Seat post.

Weight: 8.62kg (19 lb, .1 oz).

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