Specialized Roubaix Pro 2018 Review
Specialized roubaix expert long term review update 2 over the last few weeks the roubaix has been been my go to for lots of short lockdown rides before work and slightly longer outings at the.
Specialized roubaix pro 2018 review. I still ride an old expedition touring model comparable to a trek 720 that handles like a dream and hauls a load. The 2018 specialized roubaix pro road bike with future shock technology represents the future of road bikes and with one ride you ll see why. Buying new cycling products whether online or in store takes a lot of research finding the right product at the right price from the best retailer and one that delivers the best features and from a reputable brand. Hannah bussey february 11 2018 1 31 pm.
I got it as a warranty exchange. This comes with 20mm of travel which can be adjusted with a dial above the stem on the higher end options. Fork fact carbon. The defining feature of the specialized roubaix is the future shock front suspension.
The future shock features up to 20mm of travel positioned above the head tube allowing for a vertical travel path. Specialized have improved the aerodynamics of the new roubaix which is now significantly more aero than the previous bikes. The specialized roubaix is one of our bike of the year bikes for 2018. It is smooth as silk over bumps and descends like it is on rails.
We ve recently spent some quality time with both the 2018 specialized roubaix and the all new diverge. I ve been buying and riding specialized bikes since 1984. That said with a rrp of 29 a pop the specialized roubaix pro tyre. Smoother faster and more efficient.
To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road mountain and women s bikes visit our bike. The latest roubaix pro by specialized is a step in the right direction for road bikes with an all new faster more efficient geometry combined with top end spec. The framesets are also much lighter and the new future shock 2 0 is a properly damped cartridge that can be adjusted on the fly to adapt to different road conditions. What bike is better suited to your riding needs.
But the roubaix pro mine is a 2011 frameset is a sweet ride. Specialized roubaix pro road bike tyre score.