I have always had pure thoroughbred road bikes all my life so when the time came to change my ten years old aluminum-Tiagra bike, I was also overwhelmed by all the choices and by the hybridization of traditional bike categories. Then came the Roubaix SL8 and what a pleasant surprise it was. After only a couple of rides, I knew right away I would be making one with this beautiful machine. The smoothest ride I’ve ever felt with no compromise on performance whatsoever. Just want to spend more time on it! Would recommend 100%.

As a brand new cyclist diving into the world of carbon road bikes, I was a little overwhelmed by all the choices. I knew I wanted comfort and a bike that wouldn't break the bank, and let me tell you, the Roubaix SL8 hit the sweet spot. First off, this bike is gorgeous. But the beauty goes way beyond the surface. The minute I hopped on, I was impressed by the smooth ride. The Future Shock 3.0 really is a game-changer, especially for a beginner like me. It absorbs all the bumps and road chatter, making those longer rides much more enjoyable. This bike feels perfectly comfortable and confidence-inspiring, which is exactly what I need as I build up my endurance.

This guy…mind blowing. I’m not even sure where to start. I thought my Allez was a work of art, this guy is a masterpiece. I took this guy out for his maiden voyage 12 hours after he came home. Took him to my “go to” trail…I know this trail. I wanted something that I knew because I wasn’t sure how he was going to handle…what little weird things were going to “pop up”. A mile into the ride, the weirdest thing that “popped up” was how well he handled. He handles like a masterpiece. Corners, acceleration, standing, sitting, stopping, doing tiny little figure 8’s at slow speeds, this guy floats on air. Truly “Heaven Above”. This will be my last bike – I think. IF I do ever buy a new bike, which is doubtful – it will be another Roubaix…there will be no other bikes for me.