Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert

Product information

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Spec Score
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Highlights

  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Best brakes in class
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP6500 €
CategoryMarathon/Endurance
Travel Front100 mm
Weight8.6 kg
Wheels28 Kohlenstoff
Frame MaterialAluminum
GroupsetSram
BrakesSram Rival ETAP AXS

Reviews

Bikerumor

Tyler Benedict

Well, it’s not the interrupted seatpost design we saw a while back (that one became the Sirrus commuter bike), but the new Roubaix promises a heavenly ride when it’s hell on the ground.

Cycling News

Tom Wieckowski

The Roubaix SL8 adds an extra degree of compliance and comfort but still feels like a performance road bike

Pros
  1. +The Future Shock 3.0 feels plusher and is more adjustable
  2. +Stiff, performance-focused frame and ride feel
  3. +Power meter chainset as standard
Cons
  1. -Some riders may desire a lower front-end

Cyclist

James Spender

VERDICT: The new design feels like a race bike for all roads

Gran Fondo Magazine

Jan Richter

The 2024 Specialized S-Works Roubaix boasts a range of new features and doesn’t shy away from fast gravel roads. Is this the perfect do-it-all bike?

Pros
  1. adaptability of the Future Shock 3.0 system
  2. a super versatile bike thanks to a variety of mounting points and wide tire clearance
  3. very comfortable thanks to the Future Shock 3.0 and relaxed riding position
Cons
  1. external cable routing isn’t the cleanest
  2. no high-end Shimano groupset options

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
CARBON/LIQUID SILVERDOVE GREY/CHAMELEON LAPIS

Suspension

Fork
Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
Future Stem Pro
Handlebars
Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Tape/Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1250, 10-36T
Chain
SRAM Rival, 12-Speed
Crankset
SRAM Rival AXS w/Power, 12-speed
Chainrings
46/33T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Wheels

Front Rim
Rear Rim
Inner Tubes
700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

Geometry Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert

Size444952545658
Seat Tube Length (mm)365mm410mm446mm465mm485mm505mm
Seat Tube Angle75°74°74°74°73.5°73.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)9090105122140168
Head Tube Angle69.3°70.8°71.5°72.3°73°73°
Top Tube Length (mm)503mm523mm534mm550mm569mm584mm
Chainstay Length (mm)418418418420420423
Wheelbase (mm)994992998100510121031
Standover (mm)686mm719mm747mm766mm787mm809mm
Stack (mm)543mm549mm566mm585mm605mm630mm
Reach (mm)353mm363mm370mm381mm389mm397mm
BB Offset (mm)80mm80mm80mm78mm78mm78mm
Trail (mm)76mm66mm62mm61mm57mm57mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)52mm52mm52mm47mm47mm47mm
Handelbar Width (mm)360mm380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm
Stem Length (mm)70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm
Crank Length (mm)165mm165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert

How heavy is the Bike?

The Roubaix SL8 Expert weights 8,60 kg. Thats roughly 19,0 pounds

What material is the frame of the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert?

The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 6500 EUR