The All-New Roubaix SL8
Hell Below,
Heaven Above
The All-New Roubaix SL8
Hell Below,
Heaven Above
Smoother is Faster
The Smoothest Road
Bike Ever Made
As you ride rough roads, our all-new Future Shock 3.0 up front, and AfterShock technology in the rear, reduce impacts by 53% vs. the nearest competition. You’ll be confidently and comfortably floating above the chaos - smooth, in control, with less fatigue - while your bike remains nimble and laterally rigid for power transfer and precise handling.
Smoother is Faster
The Smoothest Road
Bike Ever Made
As you ride rough roads, our all-new Future Shock 3.0 up front, and AfterShock technology in the rear, reduce impacts by 53% vs. the nearest competition. You’ll be confidently and comfortably floating above the chaos - smooth, in control, with less fatigue - while your bike remains nimble and laterally rigid for power transfer and precise handling.
Future Shock 3.0 - Yeah It Works
More Speed. More
Control. More Safety.
Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more tunable, adjustable, and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and bars steady for a smoother ride with more control to stay fast, safe, and confident.
Future Shock 3.0 - Yeah It Works
More Speed. More
Control. More Safety.
Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more tunable, adjustable, and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and bars steady for a smoother ride with more control to stay fast, safe, and confident.
Pavé Post and Dropped Clamp
AfterShock
Technology
Our dropped clamp design exposes more seatpost to increase deflection, but “more” isn’t simply better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for the optimal vertical compliance. Together they create AfterShock technology, and when paired with the Roubaix’s rigid rear triangle, deliver a smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.
Pavé Post and Dropped Clamp
AfterShock
Technology
Our dropped clamp design exposes more seatpost to increase deflection, but “more” isn’t simply better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for the optimal vertical compliance. Together they create AfterShock technology, and when paired with the Roubaix’s rigid rear triangle, deliver a smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.
Ride Science Team
The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike our Ride Science Team has ever tested—reducing impacts at the bars and saddle by 53% vs. the nearest competition. With Roubaix’s Future Shock 3.0 the wheel quickly moves over the bump, while rider mass remains stable, helping maintain momentum and safety in rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backward on impact, causing a measurable loss in speed. It’s a scientific fact, smoother is indeed faster.
Pioneering Endurance Geometry
Thousands Have Already Ridden Your Bike
We pioneered endurance geometry decades ago and data from thousands of Retül fits has honed the Roubaix ever since, so you ride “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike. Roubaix’s geometry relieves pressure on your hands, arms, and shoulders for capability and confidence on any road, yet it’s ready to dissect a mountain decent at full gas.
Pioneering Endurance Geometry
Thousands Have Already Ridden Your Bike
We pioneered endurance geometry decades ago and data from thousands of Retül fits has honed the Roubaix ever since, so you ride “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike. Roubaix’s geometry relieves pressure on your hands, arms, and shoulders for capability and confidence on any road, yet it’s ready to dissect a mountain decent at full gas.
Making Your Best Ride Better
More Tire Clearance
Equals More
Confidence
Yeah, it crushes long miles, smoother and faster than ever before, but with tire clearance up to 38c/40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to lightweight, super-efficient Specialized tires, that extra tire volume and traction comes with no downsides.
Making Your Best Ride Better
More Tire Clearance
Equals More
Confidence
Yeah, it crushes long miles, smoother and faster than ever before, but with tire clearance up to 38c/40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to lightweight, super-efficient Specialized tires, that extra tire volume and traction comes with no downsides.
The Best Tires in the World
There is no more important square inch than your tire’s contact patch. That's why we’ve been leading the shift to higher volume tires for efficiency, handling, and traction for decades. Our tires are the best in the world and the Roubaix SL8 is the perfect partner to the S-Works Mondo tires we spec, but is equally at home with a 28mm Turbo clincher or 38mm Pathfinder.
The Lightest, Most Aero Roubaix Ever
Putting the “Fast” in
Smoother is Faster
The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new aero shapes from our Free Foil library and dropped seat stays. At just 825 grams, the frame is 50 grams lighter, Rider First Engineered and utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos - the world’s lightest production frame - and our premium Fact 12r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.
The Lightest, Most Aero Roubaix Ever
Putting the “Fast” in
Smoother is Faster
The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new aero shapes from our Free Foil library and dropped seat stays. At just 825 grams, the frame is 50 grams lighter, Rider First Engineered and utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos - the world’s lightest production frame - and our premium Fact 12r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.
The Creators
Smoother is Faster
The Roubaix was born over 20 years ago when Specialized designer, Rodney Hines, imagined a road bike that would eat up long miles and smooth out rough roads. Significant innovation has driven its evolution over the years, but the goal has always been the same—Smoother is Faster.