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Roubaix Expert

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7 Reviews

With seven wins at Paris-Roubaix, our Roubaix has proven that Smoother is Faster.…

#1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards
Voted Best Brand 5 Years in a Row

#1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards

The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!

Product Details

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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 Pavé 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 12-speed shifting. Of course, you’ll be rolling on sturdy wheels courtesy of a Roval C38 wheelset.

  • 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 Pavé 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.

  • 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.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

Frame

FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Suspension

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-34t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed

Crankset

Shimano Ultegra R8100

Chainrings

50/34T

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BSA BB

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim

Front Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm

Rear Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm

Rear Wheel

Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim

Inner Tubes

Presta, 48mm valve

Cockpit

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Handlebars

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

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

SeatPost

S-Works Pave

Seat Binder

Hidden drop clamp

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length165mm165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width360mm380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm440mm
Stem Length70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm120mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length380mm380mm380mm380mm380mm450mm450mm450mm
Trail71mm62mm59mm61mm55mm55mm52mm52mm
Front Center580mm581mm586mm585mm592mm607mm618mm626mm
Wheelbase981mm982mm986mm988mm995mm1014mm1024mm1033mm
Seat Tube Length365mm410mm446mm465mm485mm505mm547mm568mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm44mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
BB Height265mm265mm265mm266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal512mm525mm533mm545mm563mm579mm595mm609mm
BB Drop77.5mm77.5mm77.5mm76mm76mm74.5mm74.5mm74.5mm
Reach353mm363mm368mm376mm384mm392mm398mm404mm
Head Tube Length90mm100mm112mm125mm143mm170mm205mm215mm
Chainstay Length413mm413mm413mm415mm415mm418mm418mm418mm
Stack540mm555mm570mm585mm605mm630mm665mm675mm
Head Tube Angle70°71.5°72°72.75°73.5°73.5°74°74°
Fork Length, Full370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm
Bike Standover Height682mm715mm743mm762mm783mm805mm844mm862mm
Seat Tube Angle74°74°74°74°73.5°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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SPECIALIZED STEM ACCESSORY MOUNT
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2020 Roubaix User Manual
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2020 Roubaix Small Parts Schematic
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Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Chinese Simplified)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Dutch)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Finnish)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (French)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (German)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Greek)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Russian)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Spanish)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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Future Shock Front Suspension (2.0 damper/1.5 undamped) User Manual

Rider Reviews

5

7 Reviews

 

Solid ride

I'm very happy with this bike. It's loaded with great features; Di2 is responsive and quiet and I can't say enough about Future Shock. I'm feeling a big difference on the less-than-great Los Angeles roads. Transitioning from a bike that was more race-focused, this Roubaix has struck a nice balance between long ride comfort and faster-paced group rides.

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Yes!

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Dave

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Love it

Highly highly recommended . The best bike i have ever purchased. Great for long rides

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Yes!

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Robert S.

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Roubaix Expert

Sold my 2018 S-Works to purchase this 2023 Expert, absolutely love this bike! The fit is superb, the 12 speed really makes a difference! The new ultegra Di-2 components far exceed the older Di-2 dura ace. Simply a joy to ride.


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JOEL

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Silk

This bike is incredible. Long rides, short sprints, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a flaw. The lockout mech is superb and the ability to turn it up or down as needed is great, especially in Seattle where roads and trails can be rough. I was scared the future shock would dampen performance but this bike is just a delight to ride.

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Yes!

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Zachary

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Buy it!

Looks amazing, ride very smooth and responsive, love how easy it is to adjust the damper whilst on the move. 12 speed is the new norm👍. I changed the tyres from 30 to 28mm as the original 30’s felt unnecessary with the damper in play. Comfortable, fast & responsive, what else do you need? Buy it if you can get your hands on one.

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Yes!

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Edward

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Smooth comfortable and responsive.

Smooth comfortable and responsive.

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Yes!

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Guest G.

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Love my new Roubaix Expert Teal Tint

First time I saw it I fell in love. It was a challenge to find a 44 in that colors but I am so happy I was able to find one. The color is spectacular with it's shimmer paint effect. The DI2 12 speed work very well. I look forward to many hours on this new Bike.

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France

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