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Specialized Roubaix Road Bike
About this item
- Specialized Roubaix Sport Road Bike - 2020, 58cm
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2 listings at 1 stores, lowest first. Ask the stores what shipping to 43215 costs to see who is cheapest at the door.
How it scores
Mixed · likely 5.2 to 7.4 · low confidence
From 5 video reviews, 4 owner reports, 13 community posts.
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By what matters
Ride comfort10 reviews · what they said8.1
- Squishy, comfortable, upright endurance bike; Future Shock suspension cartridge a unique USP. BikeRadar · sponsored
- Very comfortable; neck pain helped; Future Shock a blessing. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
- Very smooth, no soreness after long rides; shines on rough roads. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
Speed & weight3 reviews · what they said7.3
- Fast and stable at high speed, more so than a Pinarello. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
- Race-ready geometry promises speed; full-gas efforts tested. VeloVeloVelo
- Narrow contact and higher tyre pressure aid speed and control. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
Components2 reviews · what they said7.9
- Carbon wheels make a huge difference in handling and performance. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
- Specs unmatched by other bikes; expensive but worth it. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
Tire room & versatility4 reviews · what they said6.7
- Compared against dedicated all-road designs in real-world testing. BikeRadar · sponsored
- Now has space for 40 mm tyres and mudguards. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
- Tyre clearance increased to 40mm tyres and mudguards support. David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes · sponsored
Reliability3 reviews · what they said7.4
- Future Shock fails and replacement parts are scarce or expensive. YouTube comment on BikeRadar
By source
Problems owners mention
- Future Shock failure; no replacement parts available
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Long-term tester calls it his favourite ever bike after six months; Future Shock makes it comfortable.
Matthew’s Favourite EVER Bike? | Specialized Roubaix Long-Term ReviewPromises comfort without sacrificing speed, but felt like riding two bikes smushed together.
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Feels Like Two Bikes Smushed TogetherShop video titled 'Not a Gravel Bike'; no substantive assessment in the text.
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Review - Not a Gravel BikeFirst ride impressions; new Future Shock, more tyre clearance, fast and smooth ride question.
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Review: New Future Shock 3, 40mm tyres and more aeroArgues older riders need suspension; implicitly values the Roubaix's comfort.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarLikes that the suspension needs no fiddling with a knob while riding.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarAsks viewers whether the reviewer's Roubaix opinion is justified.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarOwner with neck injury says it is very comfortable and a bike for life.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarNotes the bike now fits 40 mm tyres and mudguards, as requested.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarPro DI2 owner felt great after test ride; carbon wheels make huge difference.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarOwner loves the 2018 Roubaix; smooth, fast, not sore after long rides.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarAsks whether the travel is in the handlebars rather than the fork.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarAsks whether the seat tube is sealed against the elements; wants comparison with Domane.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarFuture Shock seems an improved Headshok; higher pressure aids speed and control.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarConcerned used 2017 Roubaix Future Shock fails and parts are unavailable or costly.
Future Shock failure; no replacement parts available
YouTube comment on BikeRadarSold after watching the review; calls it the best Roubaix review seen.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarOne of the best endurance bikes of 2017; Future Shock is very useful.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarRemoving three plastic spacers under the Future Shock gives a much lower bar.
YouTube comment on BikeRadarFrom Specialized University
The brand’s own videos. Shown for reference; they don’t count toward the score.
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| Customer rating | Highest rated | ||
| Price | $1,999.99 Lowest price | $4,499.99 | $2,749.17 |
| Doorprice Score | 6.3Doorprice Score | 7.1Doorprice Score Best score | 6.0Doorprice Score |
| Sold by | The Pro's Closet | Centraal Cycle | veloboutiquepro.com |
| See details | See details | See details |
Product description
Specialized Roubaix Sport Road Bike - 2020, 58cm
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