Description
Specialized Roubaix Pro Carbon Road Bike 2026
Specialized created the endurance road bike category two decades ago, proving that comfort and ergonomics lead to higher performance. The new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster and smoother than ever, giving riders unmatched confidence. Now equipped with SRAM’s Force AXS groupset with integrated power meter, it delivers lighter weight, effortless braking and faster, more precise shifting.
Specialized Future Shock Compliance
Future Shock 3.0 delivers 20 mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between stem and head tube, keeping bars steady and improving control in all conditions. Tunable, adjustable and more durable than ever, it ensures every rider experiences lasting comfort. The Pavé seatpost works with the dropped clamp design to optimise vertical compliance without sacrificing efficiency, creating AfterShock technology when combined with the rigid rear triangle. In testing, the Roubaix SL8 reduced impacts at the bars and saddle by 53 percent compared with the nearest competitor, ensuring that smoother is faster.
Roubaix’s Capability
The Roubaix’s endurance geometry puts the rider in the bike, not on it, reducing strain on hands, arms and shoulders while maintaining precision handling on technical descents. With clearance for tyres up to 40 mm, it delivers traction and stability across rough tarmac and light gravel. The frame includes three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts and is fender-ready, making it ideal for long adventures.
Specialized Roubaix Performance
At just 950g, the Roubaix SL8 frame is the lightest in its class, built from a Fact 10r carbon blend and shaped using insights from the Aethos, the lightest production frame in the world. Aero profiles from Specialized’s Free Foil library and dropped seat stays make this the most aerodynamic Roubaix yet, ensuring there is no faster or lighter option in its category.
Technical Specification
| Frame | FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142 mm thru axle, flat mount disc |
| Fork | Future Shock 3.3 with Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon, 12x100 mm thru axle, flat mount disc |
| Front brake | New SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor |
| Rear brake | New SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor |
| Shift levers | New SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD |
| Crankset | New SRAM Force E1 Power Meter, 46/33t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Chain | New SRAM Force E1 |
| Front derailleur | New SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Rear derailleur | New SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force, 12 speed, 10-36 |
| Front wheel | Roval Rapide CL III, 21 mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 51 mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, 18h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
| Rear wheel | Roval Rapide CL III, 21 mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 48.5 mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT 350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Competition Race straight pull spokes |
| Front tyre | Mondo TLR Endurance, 700x32c, GRIPTON T2/T5 |
| Rear tyre | Mondo TLR Endurance, 700x32c, GRIPTON T2/T5 |
| Inner tubes | 700x28/38 mm, 48 mm Presta valve |
| Handlebars | Roval Alpinist Carbon, 125 mm drop, 75 mm reach |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Seatpost | S-Works Pave |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Pro Mirror, hollow Ti rails |
| Seat binder | Hidden drop clamp |
| Tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Claimed Weight | 7.87 kg (17 lb 5.6 oz) |
| Weight size | 56cm |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
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