# Specialized Roubaix Road Bike

**Doorprice Score 6.3/10** (Mixed; likely 5.2–7.4, low confidence).
Price: $1,999.99 at The Pro's Closet (with est. tax $2,145.79; shipping set at checkout).

## Options and stores
2 listings at 1 stores, from $1,999.99.

Versions:
- Sport: from $1,999.99 (this listing) — https://doorprice.co/live/3AMAcHqBR0tFQcsxwzk5oD
- Comp: from $2,834.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/HCxt4ukUjweO3nnPU0xvm

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| The Pro's Closet | Sport | $1,999.99 |
| The Pro's Closet | Comp | $2,834.99 |

## What matters for bikes (out of 10)
- Ride comfort: 8.1 (10 reviews) — "Squishy, comfortable, upright endurance bike; Future Shock suspension cartridge a unique USP." (BikeRadar)
- Speed & weight: 7.3 (3 reviews) — "Fast and stable at high speed, more so than a Pinarello." (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Components: 7.9 (2 reviews) — "Carbon wheels make a huge difference in handling and performance." (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Tire room & versatility: 6.7 (4 reviews) — "Compared against dedicated all-road designs in real-world testing." (BikeRadar)
- Reliability: 7.4 (3 reviews) — "Future Shock fails and replacement parts are scarce or expensive." (YouTube comment on BikeRadar)
- Value for money: 6.7 (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): 7.5/10 — Calls the new Roubaix a full-blown revolution, not incremental upgrades; first exclusive review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkKrPGSXoY
- BikeRadar (independent) (sponsored): 8.0/10 — Long-term tester calls it his favourite ever bike after six months; Future Shock makes it comfortable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY
- VeloVeloVelo: 6.5/10 — Promises comfort without sacrificing speed, but felt like riding two bikes smushed together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvR57wt5eQU
- The Bicycle Station: 5.0/10 — Shop video titled 'Not a Gravel Bike'; no substantive assessment in the text. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33vA1MQsMs8
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes (sponsored): 7.5/10 — First ride impressions; new Future Shock, more tyre clearance, fast and smooth ride question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcm5BjEho

## Owners and community
- Community: Argues older riders need suspension; implicitly values the Roubaix's comfort. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY&lc=UgxpNSM5DkAaHAjh_gd4AaABAg)
- Community: Likes that the suspension needs no fiddling with a knob while riding. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY&lc=UgxiEbWYCFKdiuZ0Ghh4AaABAg)
- Community: Asks viewers whether the reviewer's Roubaix opinion is justified. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY&lc=UgxFy02c57Tw5vZzfh94AaABAg)
- Owner: Owner with neck injury says it is very comfortable and a bike for life. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY&lc=UgxIZiBEdp3qLpvZKV94AaABAg)
- Owner: Built one up; it rides as good as Specialized claims. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkKrPGSXoY&lc=Uggt5rHxYgJmOXgCoAEC)
- Community: Notes the bike now fits 40 mm tyres and mudguards, as requested. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7A6cuyiQYY&lc=UgwrHKxcSDby7HqVIu54AaABAg)
- Owner: Pro DI2 owner felt great after test ride; carbon wheels make huge difference. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkKrPGSXoY&lc=UggMmFZ5hwuE-3gCoAEC)
- Owner: Owner loves the 2018 Roubaix; smooth, fast, not sore after long rides. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkKrPGSXoY&lc=UgwowdlK3N9UGrkAD6R4AaABAg)

Problems owners mention: Future Shock failure; no replacement parts available.

## Where to buy
Buy at The Pro's Closet: https://www.theproscloset.com/cart/49037907820736:1?_gsid=KhWDvymwuc9u&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:3AMAcHqBR0tFQcsxwzk5oD.