Our test bike with carbon frame - a 2015 model that is also available in 2016 with minor modifications - rolls on voluminous, 30 millimetre wide road tyres that provide a well-damped ride - at least as long as the terrain doesn't get too rough. Thru axles hold the relatively light wheels securely in position. The rigid frame set leaves room for tyres up to 35 millimetres wide and offers the option of retrofitting mudguards. You sit relaxed on the comfortable saddle and the well-sprung seat post contributes to the high level of comfort. The handlebars are wrapped in grippy tape and sit comfortably in the hands. With the combination of an 11-32 cassette and 50/34 teeth on the chainrings, steep climbs are easily manageable even for less experienced riders.
CONCLUSION Extremely stable, very comfortable all-purpose racer. Very good functional equipment. Very solid impression
Price 3,199 Euro
Weight 8.7 kilos
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
MEASURED DATA
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,256/624/59 grammes
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, 64 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 485/565/169 mm plus 10 mm headset cover
Stack/Reach/STR**** 595/383 mm/ 1.55
EQUIPMENT
Brakes Shimano BR-RS785 (160/140 mm)
Circuit Ultegra
Bottom bracket FSA Carbon (BB30, 50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres Axis 4.0/Specialized Roubaix Pro, 30 mm
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach) 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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