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Roubaix SL8 Expert

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We created the endurance road category two decades ago proving that high ergonomics…

Smoother is Faster

Smoother is Faster

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.

Pioneering Endurance Geometry

Pioneering Endurance Geometry

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.

More Clearance, More Capable

More Clearance, More Capable

With tyre 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.

Aero and Lightweight at the top of the Class

Aero and Lightweight at the top of the Class

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.

Peter Sagan’s Choice

Peter Sagan’s Choice

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.

Annika Langvad’s Ride

Annika Langvad’s Ride

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.

Smoother is Faster. Proven
Nothing is Faster than Diverge STR on Rough Terrain

Smoother is Faster. Proven

Suspend The Rider (STR) technology not only eats up impacts so your body doesn’t have to, but it also reduces rolling resistance to keep you rolling faster on rough terrain with up to a massive 11.3 watts of savings—all proven by the Sports University of Cologne.

Specialized Roubaix SL8: The Tech behind the World's Lightest, Fastest and Smoothest Bike
S-Works Roubaix SL8 LTD
All-New SRAM RED AXS

S-Works Roubaix SL8 LTD

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!

Product Details

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 38c/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.

  • With tire clearance up to 38c/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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Cockpit

Handlebars

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Stem

Future Stem Pro

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

SeatPost

S-Works Pave Seat post

Seat Binder

Hidden drop clamp

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Front Brake

SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1250, 10-36T

Crankset

SRAM Rival AXS w/Power, 12-speed

Chainrings

46/33T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA

Chain

SRAM Rival, 12-Speed

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Rear Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Front Tire

S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c

Rear Tire

S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c

Inner Tubes

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

Weight

Weight

8.62kg (19 lb, .1 oz)

Weight Size

56

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, 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
Stack543mm549mm566mm585mm605mm630mm665mm685mm
Reach353mm363mm370mm381mm389mm397mm403mm409mm
Head Tube Length90mm90mm105mm122mm140mm168mm202mm222mm
Head Tube Angle69.3°70.8°71.5°72.3°73°73°73.5°73.5°
BB Height269mm269mm269mm270mm270mm271mm271mm271mm
BB Drop80mm80mm80mm78mm78mm78mm78mm78mm
Trail76mm66mm62mm61mm57mm57mm54mm54mm
Fork Length, Full375mm375mm375mm375mm375mm375mm375mm375mm
Fork Rake/Offset52mm52mm52mm47mm47mm47mm47mm47mm
Front Center589mm587mm593mm598mm604mm620mm631mm634mm
Chainstay Length418mm418mm418mm420mm420mm423mm423mm423mm
Wheelbase994mm992mm998mm1005mm1012mm1031mm1042mm1054mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal503mm523mm534mm550mm569mm584mm600mm618mm
Bike Standover Height686mm719mm747mm766mm787mm809mm847mm865mm
Seat Tube Length365mm410mm446mm465mm485mm505mm545mm581mm
Seat Tube Angle75°74°74°74°73.5°73.5°73.5°73°
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Rider Reviews

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STELLAR RIDE – 100% THE bike for me!

I have had my 2024 SL8 Roubaix Expert size 56 since late December of 2023 and have logged about 300 miles so far. I am 50 years old and average roughly 100-125 miles a week - this puts me in the saddle for rides that range from 1 hour, to about 3-4 hours each ride. I am BLOWN AWAY by the comfort, tech, quality, look, and the speed of this bike. My previous bike was an entry level aluminum 8/16 speed that I logged well over 30k miles on, the Roubaix is a MASSIVE upgrade and I can’t believe how great this bike feels to ride. Specialized says that the Tarmac SL8 is “one bike to rule them all” but I disagree – I think the 2024 Roubaix SL8 is that bike, at least for someone like me – super comfortable riding position, electronic shifting that works like a dream, combined with the Future Shock 3.2 and AfterShock technology, make the bike just stiff enough for excellent speed, but also super comfortable for rides on most any terrain and any length - you gotta try this bike!


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Jeff

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