Specialized Roubaix Elite 2014 Review

Like shocks on a race car the zertz vibration damping inserts on the roubaix sl4 help absorb road impact and keep power planted firmly on the road couple that with a fact carbon 10r frame and it s still plenty stiff to thrash around in a sprint. Specialized s works roubaix sl4 review. The specialized roubaix sl4 disc 2014 is one of two new models fitted with hydraulic road disc brakes.

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The more comfortable and less fatigued you are at the end of a 4 hour ride the stronger you ll be.

Specialized roubaix elite 2014 review. The specialized pro handlebars feature a short drop and ergonomic shape for all day comfort. These inserts help fight rider fatigue. With unique and slightly odd looking vibration damping inserts in the fork blades and seatstays the roubaix was designed for racing on the eponymous cobbles tom boonen won paris roubaix on one. Road bike with endurance features but race character.

The shimano 105 10 speed sti brake shift levers give crisp shifts and effortless braking. The compact roubaix elite c2 uses fact 7r carbon in a more upright positioned race design. 4 0 out of 5 star rating 4 0 usd dollar 8 000 00. The vibration absorbing zertz inserts add an additional layer of comfort.

It s worth noting here that specialized is already pushing out its 2015 model year bikes which includes a slightly revised version of this bike. Does specialized s radically sprung ride really work. At 3400 the solace 20 is 450 more than the roubaix sl4. The roubaix 2014 model likely to draw the greatest attention is the 4 500 sl4 expert disc.

The carbon fibre framed roubaix range is named after the one day professional paris roubaix road race which takes riders over a number of gruelling sections of cobbled road or pavé as it s also know. Specialized roubaix elite review. The specialized roubaix sl4 tested rated and reviewed specialized roubaix sl4. This is the magic behind the specialized roubaix sl4 elite 105.

4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5 gbp 2 600 00 rrp. This bike features a lightweight carbon frame and fork equipped with vibration damping inserts. Shimano 105 components grace this machine and offer precise shifting. With such harsh conditions to contend with the roubaix range is engineered to offer a considered balance of comfort and speed.

Cockpit parts from specialized add value and an axis wheelset finishes. Arguably the specialized roubaix kicked off the whole comfortable race bike genre. Dubbed the roubaix sl 4 comp for 2015 the bike will run 3000 and come stock with shimano 105 brakes and a praxis works bb30 compact crankset.