SPECIALIZED S-WORKS ROUBAIX SL8 FRAMESET

Two decades ago, we created the Endurance Road category by proving that ergonomics improve performance. Today, the Roubaix SL8 with the Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is lighter, faster, and more comfortable than any other road bike. The road may be hell beneath your tires, but in the saddle of the new Roubaix, it’ll feel like heaven.

Key Features of the SPECIALIZED S-WORKS ROUBAIX SL8 FRAMESET:

• VIBRATION DAMPING: The Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is the new benchmark—more adjustable and durable than ever. Regardless of your riding position, every cyclist benefits from 20mm of frictionless travel between the stem and head tube. Your hands stay stable on the bars, delivering smoother handling and more control—so you’re faster, safer, and more confident.
• The dropped clamp design exposes more of the seatpost to enhance its flex. The Pavé seatpost regulates this movement to optimize vertical compliance. Combined, they form the 'AfterShock' technology, and when paired with the Roubaix’s stiff rear triangle, they ensure a smooth ride without compromising efficiency.
• The Roubaix SL8 is the most comfortable race bike our Ride Science Team has ever tested—reducing handlebar impacts by 53% compared to other bikes in its class. With the Future Shock 3.0, the front wheel glides over bumps while the rider remains stable, maintaining their line even on rough terrain. Traditional forks bend backward under impact, reducing speed. Scientifically, more comfort means more speed.
• CAPABILITY: Roubaix pioneered Endurance Geometry, giving you the feeling of riding “in” the bike, not “on” it. This reduces pressure on your hands, shoulders, and arms, delivering confidence and control on any road surface.
• With tire clearance up to 38c/40mm, this endurance road bike offers exceptional grip on rough roads and gravel. Thanks to lightweight and efficient Specialized tires, the added volume comes with no downsides.
• The Roubaix is made for long days in the saddle, so we equipped it with everything needed for epic adventures—three bottle cage mounts, a top tube bag mount, and fender compatibility. Just get out and ride!
• PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is the most aerodynamic in its class, with tubing shapes derived from our Free Foil library and dropped seatstays. Drawing on the Aethos project—the lightest production road frame ever—we created this 825-gram FACT 12r carbon frame, 50 grams lighter than its predecessor. No other bike in this category is faster or lighter than the new Roubaix.

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