Let me start out by saying, this is my first real road bike. I rode mountain when younger and spent the last 18 years riding on & off-road motorbikes. I really wanted a bike I could ride to work, and put in some miles for exercise weekly. I was hesitant going to a road-bike for excersize, cause of the general pressures it puts on my back and body over distances (several motorcycle injuries, ""life behind bars"" haha). I rode approximately 5-6 bikes trying to figure out what I wanted to be spending my time on 3-5 times a week. I tried several Trek bikes, a Carbondale and one, or two others in my search. I thought i was going to up with a gravel bike but when I hopped on the Roubaix, I knew almost immediately, ""I was going to buy this bike"". Honestly, the ride was just far superior in the comfort from the future-shock, and general body position/geometry while riding the bike. I would tell anyone to hop on a bike before buying, but I don't think anyone could be disappointed with it. I really do love the stupid thing haha!

This was my first road bike and i absolutely love it. Extremely reliable and will take you to amazing places. Highly recommend this bike if you're just starting out or even upgrading from a more base-line model!

I like this bike except for the offset on the seatpost. Even with the seat all the way forward I cannot get into proper riding position. (Apparently I have relatively short femurs?) On all my other bikes I require a zero offset seatpost, but unfortunately the Roubaix only has the option of the offset post. I could switch to a standard post, but then I loose the shock absorbency of the Roubaix post. I wish specialized would come out with a zero offset version.

Found many cheaper bikes with Shimano 105 but knew about the comfort of the Roubaix. Just wish I could have bought sooner for local Fondo. Very satisfied with ride and performance.

I spent a few months looking for the ideal bike for me... a bike I could ride most days of the week, year round, that would be great for NYC street riding (which can be bumpier and harsher than some trails), longer rides on smoother roads, and possibly do some ""gravel"" road riding. I narrowed my search down to a Specialized Roubaix or Diverge with the Future Shock, or possibly the Trek Domane with the ISO Speed. After test riding them all, the Roubaix and the Diverge just felt so much more comfortable than the Domane. Yeah, the idea and tech of the Future Shocked seemed simple, a spring right under the handle bars to absorb all of the pounding of potholes, cobbles, and consistent repetitive vibrating of poorly paved streets. But, was it just hype? How did it compare to Trek's ISO Speed decoupler? Well, I am here to tell you that the Future Shock is ALL that it is hyped up to be and the ISO Speed is really not. I chose the Roubaix over the Diverge daily because I got a better deal and it felt as comfy but a lot faster and more agile. I guess if I was mainly riding dirt roads I would get the Diverge, but I am mostly riding bumpy city streets. This bike has been nothing but joy to ride. I am so impressed with the Future Shock and it has really helped my elbows!! From being a rock climber for over 25 years, my elbows always bothered me after long rides on my previous bike and almost always on my mountain bike. But with the Roubaix, I have not had a single complaint! Thanks Specialized! Also, thanks to the customer service crew who answered the phones and took so much time helping me with all my questions during my research. You guys rock!

most definitely a great buy for your buck. love the performance.

Man this mike does it all. You can't beat it for the price and performance. Took it out felt like I was riding a motorcycle.

Love this bike. It is comfortable, easy to use, and FAST.

The ride on this bike is incredible! After shopping around, I found the perfect balance of price and performance for my needs.