2019 Specialized Roubaix Comp Ultegra Di2 Review
While the frame and the shock absorbing technologies make the specialized roubaix expert unique the peripheral componentry should also be noted.
2019 specialized roubaix comp ultegra di2 review. The blended ingredients of the road bike include ultegra di2 components dt swiss r470 wheels and shimano rs805 hydraulic disc brakes. The roubaix comp is packed full of all the features we love about the top level bike at a more affordable price. The roubaix comp 2018 does improve on the 2017 bike of the year model it s better equipped albeit a bit heavier because of those wider tyres and retains the same sublime ride but at 3 100. It s been fun but we found someone better for us.
At the peak of the spring classics we had the chance to put specialized s all new future shock 2 0 front suspension roubaix endurance road bike to a true test on the bergs pavé wind swept roads that define those iconic one day races. The complete roubaix expert package. The 2019 specialized s works roubaix has a new look a new direction and a faster ride is it better. The super light frame has been constructed from our fact 10r carbon fiber.
In our humble opinion the roubaix comp with ultegra di2 represents the future of road bikes and with one ride you ll feel exactly why. The specialized roubaix really is one of the best one day road bikes we ve ever seen. It looks like a tarmac can be set up the same but can attack the cobbles like a roubaix. Cycling weekly october 30 2019 4 06 pm the specialized s works roubaix.
The roubaix comp ultegra di2 is specialized s definition of the all round race bike taking the aero advantages and positive handling of its tarmac while adding the damping effect of the future shock to allow you to maintain a high pace even over the roughest of roads. The roubaix comp ultegra di2 4 100 keeps the same frame and groupset as the model above it but different wheels bring the price down substantially. Next up is the roubaix comp 3 100 which features the same fact 10r carbon frame but with mechanical shimano ultegra and hydro disc brakes and dt r470 aluminium wheels. 2020 s works roubaix photo album.
The roubaix expert with shimano ultegra di2 shares its fact 10r carbon frame with the sram force etap axs equipped roubaix pro costing 1 000 more in the uk and several more affordable models too.