Specialized Roubaix Sl4 Sport 2014
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Specialized roubaix sl4 sport 2014. 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. The more comfortable and less fatigued you are at the end of a 4 hour ride the stronger you ll be. Pros like tom boonen who rode his roubaix sl4 to a record equaling 4th paris roubaix victory in 2012 count on its smooth ride and responsive handling to get the job done. 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.
About specialized roubaix bikes. The roubaix sl4 sport is an awesome addition for any cyclist looking to redefine their limits. Road bike with endurance features but race character. The word roubaix conjures up images of rough terrain long hard miles and abysmal weather conditions where only the toughest riders and bikes can survive.
The specialized roubaix sl4 disc 2014 is one of two new models fitted with hydraulic road disc brakes. Specialized roubaix sl4 sport compact road bike 2014. 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. 4 0 out of 5 star rating 4 0 usd dollar 8 000 00.
Specialized s works roubaix sl4 review. Looking for the latest version of this bike. With its responsive and compliant sl4 fact 8r carbon frame and fork with zertz vibration damping inserts along with the workhorse performance of the shimano 105 components this bike will be right there with you no matter how long you decide to ride. The roubaix 2014 model likely to draw the greatest attention is the 4 500 sl4 expert disc.
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. At 3400 the solace 20 is 450 more than the roubaix sl4. Arguably the specialized roubaix kicked off the whole comfortable race bike genre. With such harsh conditions to contend with the roubaix range is engineered to offer a considered balance of comfort and speed.