Specialized Roubaix Sport Apex - M, 28 Carbon/Smoke, 2024

DURABILITY: Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, better tunable, adjustable and durable than ever before. Now, no matter the position on the bike, every rider will experience 20mm of smooth, stutter-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and handlebars stable for a smoother ride with more control to keep you fast, safe and confident.
Our lowered sleeve design exposes more of the seat tube to increase sag, but "more" doesn't simply mean better. The Pavé seatpost controls deflection and ensures optimal vertical compliance. Together, they create AfterShock technology and, in conjunction with the Roubaix's stiff rear triangle, ensure a smooth ride without sacrificing efficiency.
The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike our Ride Science team has ever tested - reducing handlebar and saddle shocks by 53% over the nearest competitor. Thanks to the Future Shock 3.0 shock, the bike moves quickly over bumps while keeping the rider's weight stable and maintaining momentum over rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backwards on impact, causing a measurable loss of speed. It's a scientific fact, smoother is actually faster.
ABILITY: The Roubaix bike pioneered the geometry for endurance riding, so you ride "IN" the bike, not "ON" the bike, to reduce pressure on your hands, arms and shoulders and gain ability and confidence on any road. At the same time, the bike is ready to go full throttle into the corners of mountain descents.
With a tire clearance of up to 38c/40mm, this endurance road machine provides better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to Specialized's lightweight and super-efficient tires, there's no downside to this extra volume and traction.
The Roubaix inspires you to have some really BIG days on the bike, so we've given it all the mounts your adventures might need - three bottle mounts, top tube mounts, and it's even fender-ready. So go ahead and take it all with you on your ride.
PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aerodynamic to date thanks to new aerodynamic shapes from our Free Foil shape library and lowered seatstays. Weighing just 950 grams, the frame is lighter and benefits from the expertise of Aethos - the world's lightest mass-produced frame - and our premium Fact 10r carbon compound. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.