{"id":54073,"date":"2023-09-12T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=745886"},"modified":"2023-09-12T18:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:35:47","slug":"specialized-unveils-roubaix-sl8-the-fastest-lightest-and-smoothest-endurance-road-bike-ever-made","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/specialized-unveils-roubaix-sl8-the-fastest-lightest-and-smoothest-endurance-road-bike-ever-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized unveils Roubaix SL8, the \u201cfastest, lightest and smoothest endurance road bike ever made\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Roubaix features redesigned Future Shock, AfterShock tech and 40mm tyre clearance <\/p>

By Ashley Quinlan\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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The new Specialized Roubaix SL8 has broken cover, with the lofty claim that it\u2019s the \u201cfastest, lightest and smoothest [endurance] road bike ever made\u201d.<\/p>\n

The brand says the redesigned Future Shock suspension system, new AfterShock seatpost design and 40mm tyre clearance combine to make the Roubaix SL8 53 per cent more compliant than its nearest competitor.<\/p>\n

Aerodynamics have also been addressed, with modified tube shapes producing a claimed four-watt saving (at an unspecified speed) compared to its predecessor, while a 56cm frame is said to weigh 828g in a size 56cm (50g less).<\/p>\n

The Specialized Roubaix SL8 is available in seven iterations \u2013 a headlining S-Works version with the brand\u2019s top-spec 12r carbon layup, and six 10r carbon models.<\/p>\n

Prices top out at \u00a312,000\/$14,000\/\u20ac14,000\/AU$19,900. The cheapest full-build model is priced at \u00a32,500\/$2,800\/\u20ac2,800\/AU$3,900, while an S-Works frameset costs \u00a34,750\/$5,500\/\u20ac5,000\/AU$8,900.<\/p>\n

How does it ride? You can read our first ride review of the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8<\/a>.<\/p>\n