Roubaix SL8 Pro

Two months ago I bought a couple of these, one for my wife and one for me. We both like them very much and we're out riding more because these let you. I've been bagging passes with mine. The bike is light and rigid and gets me to the top with some left in the tank. The power meter helps me keep some energy on reserve, so I don't blow up. The brakes are excellent and let me brake for more than an hour at a time with no fade. Shifting is also excellent. So far the chain has stayed on, despite my tendency to call for several changes all at once. It is amazing to see wrinkled, cracked, pavement below you and feel nary a thing. I don't miss the bumps a bit! These bikes will be ridden to retirement and beyond! Thanks Specialized!

Likes COMFORT: with the head shock, wider Roval Terra wheels, and 32s Sworks Mondo tires this bike is hands down the most comfortable road bike I've ever ridden. Road vibrations are nearly eliminated. Never felt fresher after 3 hours in the saddle. Comfort equals speed and the bike is also aero as well bladed fork and tight front wheel in relation to the down tube is key. VERSATILITY: I purchased as set of ROVAL Alpinist CL II wheels for road riding and use the Roval Terra wheels that came with the bike as my "gravel curious" wheels. I have 40s mounted on the Terra wheel set and ride glam gravel all day with the head shock dialed into a cushy setting. Basically this is 2 bikes for the price of 1 and more than capable on road and medium rough gravel! Specialized Roubaix Pro, 2024.

This road bike is so smooth, yet when I want to step on it, it responds so, so well! This bike is so much fun riding on the road. I look forward to many, many rides and miles that will be so much easier riding such an awesome Specialized bike!

Specialized hit the jackpot with the Roubaix pro SL8 bike frame and selection of components. The Roval Terra wheels and Mondo 32mm tire selection are brilliant for riding twisty mountain descents and the Sram Force gearing provides the ability to carry a higher cadence climbing with no sacrifice on top end descent performance. With road surface deterioration becoming commonplace, the Roubaix's shock absorbing performance has reignited my enthusiasm for making the long winter trips to the Los Alamos / Santa Barbara corridor for riding during our sustained rainy periods here in Western Washington.

Love this bike! The electronic shifting is great. Specially for arthritic hands. With a 36 in the back, climbing had become effortless. I really didn't think much of the shock in the front, but it makes a huge difference going over expansion cracks and rough roads. The wider tires make for a smooth ride and cornering is solid. Even the app has enough tutorials (online) to make set up easy. It tells you your tire pressure and battery percentages. Overall the bike is great!!