Is Specialized Roubaix worth it?

The Roubaix pulls off the neat trick of being a road bike that can do so much more than just ride on tarmac. With squishy tubeless tyres and that Future Shock, it’s one of the most versatile bikes I’ve ridden in years and, critically, it’s loads of fun. The Expert spec leaves very little to be desired.

How much does a Specialised Roubaix Comp weigh?

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Is Specialized Roubaix a fast bike?

Specialized Roubaix Sport review: fast AND comfortable, this is the ultimate road bike all-rounder. You might get more expensive components on similarly priced rivals but this is one of the most comfortable and technologically accomplished frames for the money.

Can the Roubaix be a gravel bike?

The roubaix is a great choice for gravel if it’s not too chunky. You are certainly not going to hurt the frame. While the trend is toward wider tires, you can have a significant advantage on some courses running narrower tires when everyone else is running big.

Is the Specialized Roubaix a good climbing bike?

Due to the slightly chunky overall weight and wheels it does feel better climbing in the saddle than trying to attack out of the saddle when it just felt like there wasn’t enough forward momentum for the amount of power put in. One aspect of the Roubaix Comp that is really positive is the handling.

What is the difference between Roubaix Comp and expert?

The Specialized Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Expert are both carbon frame endurance bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Roubaix Comp has aluminum wheels, while the Roubaix Expert has carbon wheels and better components.

What does Roubaix mean in English?

Roubaix. / (French rubɛ) / noun. a city in N France near the Belgian border: forms, with Tourcoing, a large industrial conurbation.

Is the Roubaix a race bike?

Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France, starting north of Paris and finishing in Roubaix, at the border with Belgium. It is one of cycling’s oldest races, and is one of the ‘Monuments’ or classics of the European calendar, and contributes points towards the UCI World Ranking.

How do I tell what year my Specialized Roubaix is?

Registered. One way to find out model and year would be go to the Specialized website look in the support tab and find the bike archive. You can look back all the way back to 2003. Youi can use the paint scheme and components to figure out which year and model you have.

What is Roubaix fabric?

Roubaix (85% Nylon / 15% Lycra) This is a close fitting, thermal stretch fabric, with a soft brushed lining. Roubaix is extremely warm, and it’s high wicking properties help to maintain a comfortable microclimate close to the body. This reduces both chilling and overheating: a risk factor for dehydration.

What does Roubaix mean in cycling?

The Roubaix is an endurance road bike. That means it is made for long days in the saddle. I think it’s perfect for RAGBRAI. The Roubaix also has the Zertz inserts in the fork and rear chain stays that help with road vibration giving it a more comfortable ride.

Is the Specialized Roubaix Comp a good bike?

The Specialized Roubaix Comp is one of our Bike of the Year bikes for 2018. To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road, mountain and women’s bikes, visit our Bike of the Year hub. A few things have changed in the year since the Roubaix took the crown, first the price has shifted upwards considerably.

What kind of groupset does Specialized Roubaix use?

Shimano’s reliable Ultegra R8000 mechanical groupset takes care of shifting and braking on the Comp. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this groupset (apart from noisy brake rotors in the wet) but the Roubaix is one of the most expensive bikes that comes with the mechanical version.

Which is the lightest model of Specialized Roubaix?

The 2017 Roubaix frame was amongst the lightest that Specialized have ever made, whether that be the FACT 10r carbon fibre of the Elite, Comp and Expert models to the top-level FACT 11r carbon of the S-Works bike, and it’s the same story for 2018.

What’s the head angle on a Specialized Roubaix?

A head angle of 72.4° supplies a good balance of sure-footedness and agility. By combining Shimano’s 11-speed Ultegra Di2 shifters and derailleurs with a 105 chain and cassette, Specialized has brought high-end electronic shifting to the masses at a surprisingly keen price.