It's hard to deny that the new S-Works Roubaix is a beautiful bike. Much of what polarised the predecessor now fits harmoniously into the concept. The tube diameters are less bulky and matched to the frame sizes, the typical elastomers in the fork and seat stays are more elegantly integrated. The riding position is moderately sporty and can be adjusted in any direction using the angle-adjustable stem. Thanks to its low weight and lightweight aero wheels, the bike "hangs well on the throttle". High riding stability and a long wheelbase guarantee a smooth ride in all road conditions. We did not notice a leap in damping compared to the predecessor, the overall set-up appears harmonious. The optional Cobl-Gobl seat post with elastomer damping works more unobtrusively than its original shape would suggest.
Price 7,500 Euro
Weight 6.6 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,025/448/62 grammes
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 515/565/190 mm plus 11 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 591/391 mm/1.51
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-3/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket SRAM Red (50/34 t., OS-BB30)
Wheels/tyres Roval Rapide CLX/Specialized Turbo 25
Handlebar/stem Specialised S-Works SL/S-Works
Saddle/post Specialised Toupé RBX/Cobl-Gobl-R (27.2 mm)
* The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; 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): 1.4-1.5 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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