Roubaix

The idea of a perfect road is a myth, as there's always a chip, a crack, a rough patch—you name it. But with our Roubaix with hydraulic disc brakes, you'll be taming wild asphalt without any extra effort. This is how road bikes were always meant to be.

The super-light frame has been constructed from our FACT 10r carbon fibre. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some sophisticated engineering, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range with our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the Roubaix outperforms anything on the market.

• Shimano's RS505 hydraulic disc brakes deliver plenty of stopping power abd the superior modulation that hydraulic disc brakes are known for.

• With Shimano Tiagra taking the reins on shifting, you'll experience crisp shifts for many miles to come.

• Consistent throughout the size-range with our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN

• CHAIN                                                  KMC X10, 10-Speed

• BOTTOM BRACKET                             Praxis, Threaded bearings

• CRANKSET                                           Praxis Alba

• SHIFT LEVERS                                      Shimano RS405 Shifters, hydraulic disc, 10-speed

• FRONT DERAILLEUR                            Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

• CASSETTE                                            SunRace, 11-34t, 10-speed

• CHAINRINGS                                        50/34T

• REAR DERAILLEUR                              Shimano Tiagra, GS cage, 10-speed

SUSPENSION

• FORK                                                   Specialized FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

COCKPIT

• SADDLE                                               Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

• TAPE                                                    S-Wrap Roubaix w/ sticky gel

• SEATPOST                                            Carbon, single-bolt, 30.9mm

• HANDLEBARS                                      Specialized Comp Hover Bar, 6061 alloy, 125x75mm w/ Di2 hole

• STEM                                                   Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

WHEELS & TIRES

• REAR WHEEL                                       Axis Sport Disc

• FRONT WHEEL                                    Axis Sport Disc wheelset

• INNER TUBES                                      Presta, 40mm valve

• FRONT TIRE                                         Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

• REAR TIRE                                           Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

BRAKES

• FRONT BRAKE                                     Shimano RS405, hydraulic disc

• REAR BRAKE                                        Shimano RS405, hydraulic disc

ACCESSORIES

• PEDALS                                                Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

FRAMESET

• FRAME                                                Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc brakes

The perfect balance of incredible performance and comfort while coming in at a great price is what the Roubaix sport was built for. Take advantage of those rough roads less travelled.

Made form FACT 9r carbon fibre the frame is is stiffer than our charts have ever seen, lighter than previous models and looking at the numbers from years past you'll definitely notice a difference in speed and efficiency. Plus using our vast knowledge from the RETUL database we were able to keep the same comfort and feel of the much-loved SL4, plus keeping it a consistent fit across the board.

Up front is the Future Shock, it's our bar-raising new technology, developed hand-in-hand with McLaren Applied Technologies with the aim of keeping efficiency and handling consistent, no matter how rough the road is. What we came up with was a piston or spring in the head tube, offering up to 20mm of travel, addressing performance in vertical compliance rather than working with traditional suspension systems. In the past, fork splay would be the go-to method of smoothing out rough surfaces, but that means stretching the wheelbase which loosens up the handling and compromises pace and efficiency. By focussing on vertical compliance and sending road feedback up through the headtube, the bike essentially stays the same shape, maintaining its exquisite handling and ensuring that the Roubaix outperforms any of its competitors.

The Roubaix Sport comes with 11-speed shifting from Shimano 105 and braking from Tektro Spyre Mechanical disc brakes. Keeping you rolling smoothly are DT R470 wheels wrapped in Our brilliant Turbo Pro 28mm Tyres.

• Features our Rider-First Engineeredâ„¢ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary responsiveness and smooth ride quality that you'd expect from a Roubaix. The FACT 9r frameset holds its own with our highest-end carbon offerings, with the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness, while the all-new Future Shock "suspension" system at the cockpit delivers a revolutionary degree of comfort and control.
• DT R470 Disc wheels feature reliable, sealed cartridge hubs, and 24 front and rear spokes that keeps weight low and durability high.
• Shimano's 105 shifting and hydraulic disc brakes ensure reliable shifting and stopping power in a variety of conditions.

The Roubaix provides you with the tools you need to explore the road less traveled, while keeping room in your wallet for a mid-ride brew.

The light weight frame has been constructed from our FACT 9r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range due to our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Roubaix outperforms anything on the market.

Lastly, the Roubaix comes equipped with hassle-free mechanical disc brakes that'll see you spending more time riding and zero time bleeding your brakes, a Shimano Tiagra drivetrain, and Axis Sport Disc wheels, ensuring that you'll keep rolling without trouble, mile after mile.

For years, you had to choose between stiff and snappy, or compliant and comfortable for a race-bike—that is, until the new Roubaix. Featuring a completely Rider-First Engineered™ frame, our Future Shock technology, and a top-level build kit, the S-Works Roubaix with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 is right at home at a local fondo, a Saturday group ride, or a cobbled road race.

The frame is one of the lightest that we've ever made, and it's been constructed from our top-tier FACT 11r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range due to our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Roubaix outperforms anything on the market.

We spec'd our cobble-crushing S-Works frame with the legendary performance of the Shimano Dura-Ace 9150 Di2 electronic build kit and 9170 hydraulic disc brakes, a full assortment of S-Works bits, and hand-built Roval CLX 32s with the legendary CeramicSpeed bearings and custom hubs. Add it all up, and you get a race bike at heart, with the technology to float over the roughest roads.

We all know the benefits of a smooth ride; your bike feels fast and eager to eat up the miles. Regardless of whether you're on the cobbles of Northern France or that horrible unsealed section on the way to work, the Roubaix Comp will help ease your rough road woes.

The frame has been constructed from our FACT 10r carbon fibre, making for a featherweight machine that packs the punch of a backstreet brawler. Stiffness levels are also sky high and the Roubaix Comp is noticeably faster thanks in part to new and improved geometry than the SL4 iteration from yesteryear. We tasked our engineers with increasing speed while preserving the same fit of our popular SL4; it's fair to say they rose to the challenge. Thanks to our Rider-First Engineered construction, this great feel is maintained across the entire size range.

We know you'll be wondering about the all-important suspension, the feature which makes the Roubaix so special. We've named it Future Shock and it's essentially a piston in the head tube that offers 20mm of travel. We worked with specialists at McLaren Applied Technologies to develop the Future Shock and the resulting performance improvements are highly impressive. We'll spare you a physics lecture, but by exploring the effects of vertical compliance we were able to improve smoothness, speed and comfort all at once. Plenty of bikes have been put through their paces in our Rolling Efficient Model and the new Roubaix Comp bests anything on the market.

The build spec is fit for purpose with the awesome Ultegra 8000 11-speed mechanical shifting, 8020 hydraulic disc brakes and ultra-tough Roval SLX wheels twinned with our Turbo Pro 28mm tyres.

• Featuring our Rider-First Engineeredâ„¢ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary responsiveness and smooth ride quality that you'd expect from a Roubaix. The FACT 10r frameset holds its own with our high-end carbon offerings, with the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness, while the all-new Future Shock "suspension" system at the cockpit delivers a revolutionary degree of comfort and control.
• A Roubaix Disc fork is built from our FACT carbon fiber for supreme stiffness, strength, and reactivity, while a thru-axle design only stands to bolster all of the above.
• Disc wheelset built on Roval SLX 24 rims features a 20-millimeter internal width and an alloy construction that makes these wheels solid performers when the road gets rough.

Hitting a sweet spot between performance and value, the Roubaix Sport was designed to thrive on long rides through rough country.

The light weight frame has been constructed from our FACT 9r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range due to our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Roubaix outperforms anything on the market.

Lastly, we spec'd the Roubaix Sport with Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical shifting, hassle-free Tektro Spyre mechanical disc brakes, and Axis Sport wheels that have been cased in our Turbo Pro 28mm tires.

Coming fully equipped with the Future Shock, a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket, CG-R seatpost, and a full SWAT™ box, the S-Works Roubaix frameset is the perfect start to your cobble-crushing dream build.

The frame is one of the lightest that we've ever made, and it's been constructed from our top-tier FACT 11r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4, and kept it consistent throughout the size-range due to our Rider-First Engineered™ construction.

Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Roubaix outperforms anything on the market.