# Specialized Roubaix SL8 Road Bike

**Doorprice Score 7.1/10** (Good; likely 6.0–8.1, low confidence).
Price: $2,999.99 at Bike Mart (with est. tax $3,218.69; shipping set at checkout).

## Options and stores
17 listings at 10 stores, from $2,999.99.

Builds:
- Shimano Tiagra: from $2,699.00 (this listing) — https://doorprice.co/live/2KTrQ7G3kFdDJaxPQPRpR6
- Shimano 105 Sport: from $3,499.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/42sZXBoCEwyVKp3wpPESjs
- Shimano 105 Di2 Comp: from $4,199.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/5knJ7eJHdo87KoBPPuRCaY
- Expert: from $5,199.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/5TGl7VKlcc1prfcd23cYmv
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 Expert: from $6,146.51 — https://doorprice.co/live/2QUdVpn37aprddkWzel6oW
- AXS Expert: from $6,499.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/1tofOF505KmQOE7YMhVCzA

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| Orange County Cyclery | Shimano Tiagra | $2,699.00 |
| Sierra Bicycle Supply | Shimano Tiagra | $2,999.99 |
| Miyar Adventures | Shimano Tiagra | $2,999.99 |
| ERIK'S Bike Board & Ski | Shimano Tiagra | $2,999.99 |
| Peachtree Bikes | Shimano Tiagra | $2,999.99 |
| CycleRun | Shimano Tiagra | $3,000.00 |
| Cycle Sport | Shimano 105 Sport | $3,499.99 |
| ERIK'S Bike Board & Ski | Shimano 105 Sport | $3,499.99 |
| Roy's Bikes | Shimano 105 Sport | $3,799.99 |
| ERIK'S Bike Board & Ski | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,199.99 |
| Centraal Cycle | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,499.99 |
| Cycle Sport | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,499.99 |

## What matters for bikes (out of 10)
- Ride comfort: 7.6 (9 reviews) — "Future Shock and AfterShock do a good job minimizing bumps" (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Speed & weight: 6.9 (8 reviews) — "Chapter on faster and lighter build, details unspecified" (BikeRadar)
- Components: 4.6 (4 reviews) — "Stock rims and tyres are great all-rounders" (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Tire room & versatility: 7.9 (10 reviews) — "Increased tyre clearance and mounts updated; pitched as gravel-capable" (BikeRadar)
- Reliability: 8.7 (4 reviews) — "Happy after a month of ownership, no problems mentioned" (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Value for money: 6.9 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=comfort:2,speed:2 (ids: comfort, speed, components, versatility, reliability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- BikeRadar (independent): 7.0/10 — Video first ride covering Future Shock, tyre clearance, mounts, speed and weight, and ride impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE
- Jack Ultra Cyclist: 8.5/10 — Calls it the fastest endurance road bike on the market after 1,500km test ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti5dE_FzoIQ
- VeloVeloVelo: 7.0/10 — Field test says it promises comfort without sacrificing speed, but felt like two bikes smushed together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvR57wt5eQU
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes (sponsored): 7.5/10 — First ride impressions; new Future Shock, more clearance, and more aero; asks if it still rides fast and smooth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcm5BjEho
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes (sponsored): 7.0/10 — Tests whether 40mm tyre clearance makes the Roubaix SL8 work as a gravel bike; ride impressions included https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uabEHw_N0zw
- Jamesthebikeguy (sponsored): 4.0/10 — Mocks the boardroom decisions behind the Sport model; compares to Tarmac and Diverge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn_ETze36dM

## Owners and community
- Community: 33mm to 40mm clearance is a huge win, solves road-plus-gravel problem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE&lc=Ugx1scaqEY3CH0M5G2F4AaABAg)
- Community: Fender mounts a huge improvement; works as gravel bike on smooth gravel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE&lc=Ugyq95RukIttHhQvCgd4AaABAg)
- Community: 40mm tyre clearance will make this the most popular bike by a landslide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE&lc=UgznI3hpaWgC2iKPZrd4AaABAg)
- Community: Future Shock is leagues better than Redshift stem, even the spring model (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcm5BjEho&lc=UgxXxwIGKOnTFaNBsWd4AaABAg)
- Community: Specialized engineers the best bikes; Future Shock works well (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcm5BjEho&lc=UgwOtOqyLQO9QSrzoLp4AaABAg)
- Community: Looking forward to a longer-term test; no verdict yet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcm5BjEho&lc=UgzjkaJCBWzRb01CMG14AaABAg)
- Community: Big tyre clearance welcomed on endurance bikes; considering 38mm tyres (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE&lc=UgxWzCEH_OkN9mHE7vF4AaABAg)
- Community: Geometry very close to 2019 Diverge; loves the Diverge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU1yBCuSVE&lc=UgzLNGRTCA_29dBi36t4AaABAg)

Problems owners mention: Dislikes Future Shock and AfterShock.

## Specs
- Frame: 10R carbon blend, 825–950 g depending on model
- Fork: Future Shock 3.0 with 12x100mm thru axle, flat mount disc
- Wheelset: Axis Elite Disc, 700x32c tires
- Drivetrain: Shimano Tiagra 10-speed, hydraulic disc brakes
- Weight: 825–950 g (varies by model and size)
- Suspension: Rigid rear triangle with Future Shock 3.0

## Where to buy
Buy at Bike Mart: https://www.bikemart.com/cart/46763997036797:1?_gsid=mfR4LBcvYH4h&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog
For the price delivered to a ZIP (real shipping options, promotions, estimated tax) ask for the delivered price of shopify:2KTrQ7G3kFdDJaxPQPRpR6.