Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport Shimano 105 Carbon Road Bike
Specialised Roubaix SL8 Sport with Shimano 105 groupset - become one with your road bike
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport with mechanical Shimano 105 2x12-speed drivetrain and Shimano disc brakes is a super-smooth long-distance carbon road bike. With its endurance geometry, unique integrated damping and up to 40 mm tyre clearance, it lets you float over rough roads, cobblestones and light gravel.
The Future Shock 3.1 hydraulic system built into the head tube offers you 20 mm of suspension travel and thus ensures smoother steering and more control, regardless of your position on the bike. You'll be fast, lively and confident even on rough surfaces. Preload and suspension stiffness can be individually adjusted to your weight and riding style.
The counterpart to the Future Shock cockpit is the Pavé seatpost with lowered seat clamp, which deflects impacts horizontally, yields perfectly vertically and, in combination with the stiff rear triangle, contributes to efficient progress.
Overall, the Roubaix SL8 is built in such a way that your hands, arms and shoulders are relieved and that you don't sit on the bike, but in the bike, so to speak, and merge with it. The aerodynamics have also been improved and the weight reduced compared to the predecessor model. Mounting points for three bottle cages, a top tube bag and even mudguards whet the appetite for bike adventures.
However hellish the road may be, with the Roubaix you will experience a heavenly ride.
Specifications:
- Application:
- Road, Gravel
- Wheel Size:
- 28"
- Sizes:
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Frame Material:
- carbon (10r)
- Fork Material:
- carbon
Components:
- Frame:
- Specialized Roubaix SL8, FACT 10r carbon, Rider First Engineered (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library Tubes, threaded bottom bracket, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle, Flat Mount Disc
- Fork:
- Specialized Roubaix SL8, FACT carbon, Future Shock 3.1 with Smooth Boot, 375 mm length, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Flat Mount Disc
- Stem:
- Specialized Future Stem Comp
- Handlebars:
- Specialized Hover Comp, aluminium, 125 mm drop, 75 mm reach with Di2 opening
- Headset:
- Specialized S222500004 / S182500006 (56,8 x 48,8 x 6,5 x 45° bottom / 45,8 x 36,8 x 6,5 x 45° top)
- Seatpost:
- Specialized S-Works Pavé, Hidden Drop Clamp
- Saddle:
- Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- Crank:
- Shimano 105, 12-speed, Shimano BSA bottom bracket, 34-50 teeth
- Pedals:
- none
- Brakes:
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brake
- Shift/Brake lever:
- Shimano 105 R7120 hydraulic disc brake
- Rear Derailleur:
- Shimano 105 R7100, 12-speed
- Front Derailleur:
- Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on
- Cassette:
- Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-36 teeth
- Chain:
- Shimano 105, 12-speed
- Wheels:
- DT Swiss G 540 rims, 24 mm rim width, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes, fully sealed Specialized thru-axle hubs, Disc Center Lock, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes + DT Swiss brass nipples
- Tyres:
- Specialized S-Works Mondo, 2Bliss Ready, 700 x 32c
Approved For:
- Weight Limit:
- 125 kg (rider + gear)
- Rotor Size (max.):
- 160 mm (rear), 180 mm (front)
- Tyre Size (max.):
- 700 x 38c
- Chainrings:
- 2x, 1x
- Chainring Size (max.):
- 2x 36-52 teeth
Features:
- light, fast and smooth endurance racing bike made from carbon fibre
- Future Shock 3.1: gentle handlebar suspension with 20 mm travel, individually adjustable
- this means smoother steering and more control for a safer, more confident ride, regardless of your position on the bike
- fast ride over bumps with unchanged centre of gravity
- more momentum and stability without loss of speed known from conventional forks
- Smooth Boat Design for a clean transition from the head tube to the stem
- special seatpost and lowered seat clamp (Hidden Drop Clamp) for horizontal deflection of shocks (AfterShock technology)
- perfect horizontal compliance of the seatpost in combination with a stiff rear triangle ensures smooth riding behaviour with high efficiency
- endurance geometry with 40 mm more stack than the Tarmac to relieve strain on hands, arms and shoulders
- better aerodynamics than previous models thanks to expertise gained while developing the Aethos frame
- tyre clearance up to 38c (40 mm) for more grip on light gravel
- mounting points for three bottle cages, top tube bag and mudguards
- mechanical Shimano 105 groupset, DT Swiss wheels
- Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape
- lightweight and highly efficient tyres from Specialized, 28-38 mm tubes with 48 mm SV valve
- intended use Category 2: riding on flat gravel roads and moderate trails where the tyres do not lose contact with the ground
Technology:
FACTFACT is an acronym for " Functional Advanced Composite Technology" and summarises all the know-how that Specialized has in the use of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.
Rider-First Engineered
Rider-First Engineered describes the design approach used by Specialized to precisely match each frame size to the target group. Simply put, smaller frames for smaller riders are built in a different way than larger frames for larger riders. This is done on the basis of performance parameters determined in practical tests, taking into account the forces acting on different areas of the bike when riders of different sizes ride it. Based on this analysis, the optimum tube dimensions and the appropriate carbon fibre covering for the respective frame size are determined. This way you can be sure that no matter what your height is, you will receive a bike that delivers optimal and controllable performance suited to your size.
Future Shock 3.0 series
The Future Shock 3.0 system is an adjustable damping hydraulic system developed by Specialized for road and gravel bikes. It is based on a cartridge with a spring, which is used in the head tube. When you ride over a bump in the road, it offers up to 20 mm of travel - in a vertical direction to be specific. This results in a shock-absorbing effect without - as would be the case with horizontal compliance - any loss of speed. This allows you to ride more comfortably and prevent premature fatigue, which in turn increases performance.
Compared to earlier versions of Future Shock, the 3.0 series is more durable and, above all, individually adjustable. Spacers can be used to increase the preload, thus reducing the negative suspension travel (sag). No spacers are fitted ex works. The spring can also be replaced with a harder or softer one. This allows adjustments to be made to your preferred riding dynamics and body weight. While Future Shock 3.1 and 3.2 differ only slightly in their design - 3.2 uses a damper screw - 3.3 is equipped with a rotary knob that allows the compression level to be changed while riding.
Geometry:
49 cm:- Recommended Height:
- 155 - 163 cm
- Stack:
- 549 mm
- Reach:
- 363 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 410 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 523 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 90 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 418 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 992 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 269 mm
- BB Drop:
- 80 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 74°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 70.8°
- Standover Height:
- 719 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 52 mm
- Trail:
- 66 mm
- Stem Length:
- 80 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 380 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 165.0 mm
- Saddle width:
- 155 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 380 mm
52 cm:
- Recommended Height:
- 163 - 170 cm
- Stack:
- 566 mm
- Reach:
- 370 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 446 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 534 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 105 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 418 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 998 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 269 mm
- BB Drop:
- 80 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 74°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 71.5°
- Standover Height:
- 747 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 52 mm
- Trail:
- 62 mm
- Stem Length:
- 90 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 400 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 170.0 mm
- Saddle width:
- 155 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 380 mm
54 cm:
- Recommended Height:
- 170 - 178 cm
- Stack:
- 585 mm
- Reach:
- 381 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 465 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 550 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 122 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 420 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1005 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 270 mm
- BB Drop:
- 78 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 74°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 72.3°
- Standover Height:
- 766 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 47 mm
- Trail:
- 61 mm
- Stem Length:
- 100 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 420 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 172.5 mm
- Saddle width:
- 143 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 380 mm
56 cm:
- Recommended Height:
- 175 - 180 cm
- Stack:
- 605 mm
- Reach:
- 389 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 485 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 569 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 140 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 420 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1012 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 270 mm
- BB Drop:
- 78 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.5°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 73°
- Standover Height:
- 787 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 47 mm
- Trail:
- 57 mm
- Stem Length:
- 100 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 420 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 172.5 mm
- Saddle width:
- 143 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 380 mm
58 cm:
- Recommended Height:
- 180 - 188 cm
- Stack:
- 630 mm
- Reach:
- 397 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 505 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 584 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 168 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1031 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 271 mm
- BB Drop:
- 78 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.5°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 73°
- Standover Height:
- 809 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 47 mm
- Trail:
- 57 mm
- Stem Length:
- 110 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 440 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 175.0 mm
- Saddle width:
- 143 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 450 mm
61 cm:
- Recommended Height:
- 188 - 196 cm
- Stack:
- 665 mm
- Reach:
- 403 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 545 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 600 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 202 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1042 mm
- Bottom Bracket Height:
- 271 mm
- BB Drop:
- 78 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.5°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 73.5°
- Standover Height:
- 847 mm
- Fork Offset:
- 47 mm
- Trail:
- 54 mm
- Stem Length:
- 110 mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 440 mm
- Crank Arm Length:
- 175.0 mm
- Saddle width:
- 143 mm
- Seatpost length:
- 450 mm
Manufacturer Number:
- metallic obsidian-birch:
- 94424-60
Shipping Notice:
The shipment is sent pre-assembled by a forwarding agent.The delivery time is extended by 2-5 days, depending on the overall volume of orders.
For individual consultation, please contact our customer service team.
Contents:
- 1 x Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport Shimano 105 road bike
- 100 day return period
- Online since 1998