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The Roubaix’s endurance geometry delivers an “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike feel that’s ideal for long rides. It relieves stress from your hands, arms, and shoulders, yet is ready to dissect any twisting mountain descent at full gas.
With tire clearance up to 40 mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. We've given it every mount your adventures could need — three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it's even fender-ready.
Smoother is faster comes from suspending the rider, not the bike. As rough roads impact your Roubaix, our all-new Future Shock 3.0 and AfterShock technology keep you floating above the chaos - reducing impacts by 53% vs. the nearest competition.
The Roubaix’s endurance geometry delivers an “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike feel that’s ideal for long rides. It relieves stress from your hands, arms, and shoulders, yet is ready to dissect any twisting mountain descent at full gas.
With tire clearance up to 40 mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. We've given it every mount your adventures could need — three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it's even fender-ready.
The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new fork shaping, a reimagined downtube, and dropped seat stays. At just 825 grams, the frame is 50 grams lighter, utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos and our premium Fact 12r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter.
Roubaix with Future Shock was a game-changer for Peter Sagan as he chased Paris-Roubaix glory. But don’t take our word for it. Hear the 2018 Champion of the Hell of the North himself tell us exactly why he’s a fan of the Roubaix.
What does the greatest XC marathon racer in history choose when she hits the road? Roubaix, of course. Annika Langvad tells us why the Roubaix is her bike of choice to deliver race-level performance on the long days she loves.
The smoothest endurance bike in the world, now in a gorgeous, limited Glacial Metallic color with the all-new SRAM RED AXS, custom Roval graphics, silver accents, and the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 cycling computer. With only 100 worldwide, each individually numbered, they’ll be snapped up faster than Future Shock eats potholes. Don’t wait!
We created the endurance road category two decades ago proving that high ergonomics means high performance. Today, the new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster, and smoother than any road bike ever made, unleashing unmatched confidence. The road may be hell below, but on Roubaix, it’s always heaven above.
With low-maintenance, Shimano 105 Di2 electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes paired with DT Swiss G540 Disc wheels, you have the perfect steed to excite you out on the road.
COMPLIANCE: Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more tunable, adjustable, and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and bars steady for a smoother ride with more control to stay fast, safe, and confident.
Our dropped clamp design exposes more seatpost to increase deflection, but “more” isn’t simply better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for the optimal vertical compliance. Together they create AfterShock technology, and when paired with the Roubaix’s rigid rear triangle, deliver a smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.
The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike our Ride Science Team has ever tested—reducing impacts at the bars and saddle by 53% vs. the nearest competition. With Roubaix’s Future Shock 3.0 the wheel quickly moves over the bump, while rider mass remains stable, maintaining momentum in rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backward on impact, causing a measurable loss in speed. It’s a scientific fact, smoother is indeed faster.
CAPABILITY: The Roubaix pioneered endurance geometry, so you ride “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike to relieve pressure on your hands, arms, and shoulders for capability and confidence on any road, yet it’s ready to dissect a mountain decent at full gas. Snuggle up.
With tire clearance up to 40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to lightweight, super-efficient Specialized tires, that extra tire volume and traction comes with no downsides.
Roubaix inspires really BIG days on the bike, so we’ve given it every mount your adventures could need—three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it’s even fender-ready. So, go ahead and bring it all along for the ride.
PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new aero shapes from our Free Foil library and dropped seat stays. At just 950 grams, the frame is lighter, utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos - the world’s lightest production frame - and Fact 10r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.
Frame
FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Front Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, 160mm
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7170, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7150, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 12-Speed, 11-36t
Chain
Shimano 105, 12-Speed
Crankset
Shimano 105, 12-speed
Chainrings
50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Front Tire
S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c
Front Wheel
DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
Rear Tire
S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c
Rear Wheel
DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
Inner Tubes
700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve
Stem
Future Stem Comp
Handlebars
Specialized Hover Comp, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
SeatPost
S-Works Pave
Seat Binder
Hidden drop clamp
Weight
8.97kg (19 lb, 12.4 oz)
Weight Size
56
* 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.
| 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 360mm | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 450mm | 450mm | 450mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 549mm | 566mm | 585mm | 605mm | 630mm | 665mm | 685mm |
| Reach | 353mm | 363mm | 370mm | 381mm | 389mm | 397mm | 403mm | 409mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 90mm | 105mm | 122mm | 140mm | 168mm | 202mm | 222mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3° | 70.8° | 71.5° | 72.3° | 73° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| BB Height | 269mm | 269mm | 269mm | 270mm | 270mm | 271mm | 271mm | 271mm |
| BB Drop | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 78mm | 78mm | 78mm | 78mm | 78mm |
| Trail | 76mm | 66mm | 62mm | 61mm | 57mm | 57mm | 54mm | 54mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm | 375mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm |
| Front Center | 589mm | 587mm | 593mm | 598mm | 604mm | 620mm | 631mm | 634mm |
| Chainstay Length | 418mm | 418mm | 418mm | 420mm | 420mm | 423mm | 423mm | 423mm |
| Wheelbase | 994mm | 992mm | 998mm | 1005mm | 1012mm | 1031mm | 1042mm | 1054mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 503mm | 523mm | 534mm | 550mm | 569mm | 584mm | 600mm | 618mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 686mm | 719mm | 747mm | 766mm | 787mm | 809mm | 847mm | 865mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 365mm | 410mm | 446mm | 465mm | 485mm | 505mm | 545mm | 581mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
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