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Specialized Roubaix Expert

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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 2.0 that gives you more control and damping options, a new Pave 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.

For the build, we spec'd the Expert with Shimano Ultegra Di2 for its powerful hydraulic disc brakes and super crisp 11-speed shifting. Of course, you'll be rolling on sturdy wheels courtesy of a Roval C38 wheelset.

- The Future Shock 2.0 is the result of our pro riders' demands for the cobbles of Roubaix. It's smoother, faster, and gives you more control via a knob atop the stem. This knob adjusts compression from fully-open to stiff, while hydraulically-damped internals control rebound. Add it up, and this latest version will reduce fatigue and increase your speed, no matter the terrain. The new Smooth Boot, top cap, and Future Stem also enhance the aesthetic, so you get a clean transition from head tube to stem.

- 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 64cm. 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 Pave seatpost. Not only is it the first compliant seatpost that's also aerodynamic, it does so without any additional weight or finicky contraptions. Starting with the same D-shape design found on the Tarmac, we took its compliance a step further by building additional flex into the upper and developing a new drop-clamp design in the frame. This provides plenty of compliance, while staying perfectly balanced with the front-end, so you get a smooth, balanced ride no matter how rough the road.

Geometry

Geometry Chart:
Frame Size4449525456586164
BB Drop (mm) 77.5 77.5 77.5 76 76 74.5 74.5 74.5
BB Height (mm) 265 265 265 266 266 268 268 268
Bike Standover Height (mm) 682 715 743 762 783 805 844 862
Chainstay Length (mm) 413 413 413 415 415 418 418 418
Fork Length, Full (mm) 370 370 370 370 370 370 370 370
Fork Rake/Offset (mm) 50 50 50 44 44 44 44 44
Front Center (mm) 580 581 586 585 592 607 618 626
Head Tube Angle (degrees) 70 71.5 72 72.75 73.5 73.5 74 74
Head Tube Length (mm) 90 100 112 125 143 170 205 215
Reach (mm) 353 363 368 376 384 392 398 404
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) 74 74 74 74 73.5 73.5 73.5 73
Seat Tube Length (mm) 365 410 446 465 485 505 547 568
Stack (mm) 540 555 570 585 605 630 665 675
Top Tube Length, Horizontal (mm) 512 525 533 545 563 579 595 609
Trail (mm) 71 62 59 61 55 55 52 52
Wheelbase (mm) 981 982 986 988 995 1014 1024 1033
Sizes:
Frame SizeHeight (inches)Height (cm)
44 4'8"-5'0" 142-152cm
49 5'1"-5'4" 155-163cm
52 5'4"-5'7" 163-170cm
54 5'7"-5'10" 170-178cm
56 5'9"-5'11" 175-180cm
58 5'11"-6'2" 180-188cm
61 6'2"-6'5" 188-196cm
64 6'5"-6'9" 196-205cm

Specs

Frame FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork Future Shock 2.0 w/Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Wheels Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Tires Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm
Bottom Bracket Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Crankset Shimano Ultegra R8100
Chainrings 50/34T
Shifters Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-34t
Chain Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Brakes Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Handlebars Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Tape/Grips Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Stem Future Stem, Pro
Seatpost S-Works Pave
Saddle Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
Pedals Sold separately

* Subject to change without notice.

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