Roubaix Expert

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With seven wins at Paris-Roubaix, the Roubaix has proven that smoother is faster. Until this moment, however, smooth has admittedly come with some compromises. But not anymore. The all-new Roubaix Expert now delivers compliance without compromise by introducing a radical new Future Shock 2.0 that gives you more control and damping options, a new Pavé seat post that creates the most balanced Roubaix to date, aerodynamics that equal the Tarmac, and a Rider-First Engineered frame that’s shed some serious weight. Is it still comfortable? Sure, but don’t call it a comfort bike, because performance was behind every engineering decision we made. This is the new Roubaix.

For the build, Specialized spec’d the Expert with Shimano Ultegra Di2 for its powerful hydraulic disc brakes and super crisp 11-speed shifting. Of course, you’ll be rolling on sturdy wheels courtesy of a Roval C38 wheelset.

• The new frame delivers compliance without compromise via the perfect balance of aerodynamics, light overall weight via a FACT 10r carbon construction, compliance, and Rider-First Engineering. With tube shapes that were born in our FreeFoil Shape Library and validated in the Win Tunnel, the new Roubaix is more aero than the Tarmac SL6. Meanwhile, to ensure the weight and ride quality, Specialized turned to a Rider-First Engineered design to deliver optimal stiffness and compliance across all sizes, from 44 to 64cm. Of course, the frame has shed some serious weight in the process. And to prep you for your own cobblestone-esque escapade, there's room for 33mm tyres.

• To go along with the new frame, developed is a totally-new S-Works Pavé seat post. Not only is it the first compliant seat post that’s also aerodynamic, it does so without any additional weight or finicky contraptions. Starting with the same D-shape design found on the Tarmac, taking compliance a step further by building additional flex into the upper and developing a new drop-clamp design in the frame. This provides plenty of compliance, while staying perfectly balanced with the front-end, so you get a smooth, balanced ride no matter how rough the road.

• The Future Shock 2.0 is the result of pro riders’ demands for the cobbles of Roubaix. It’s smoother, faster, and gives you more control via a knob atop the stem. This knob adjusts compression from fully-open to stiff, while hydraulically-damped internals control rebound. Add it up, and this latest version will reduce fatigue and increase your speed, no matter the terrain. The new Smooth Boot, top cap, and Future Stem also enhance the aesthetic, so you get a clean transition from head tube to stem.

Specifications:

Frame	FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered, FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork	Future Shock 2.0 with Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Handlebars	Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach with Di2 Hole
Stem	Future Stem, Pro
Tape	Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seat Post	S-Works Pave
Front Brake	Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Seat Post Collar	Hidden drop clamp
Rear Brake	Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers	Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-34t
Crankset	Shimano Ultegra R8100
Chainrings	50/34T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain	Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Front Wheel	Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Rear Wheel	Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Front Tyre	Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm
Rear Tyre	Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
Inner Tubes	Presta, 48mm valve
Test Pedals	Not included on performance Specialized bikes such as this for environmental reasons. Pedals are an additional purchase, based on preference and riding style.

Geometry & Sizing:

	49	52	54	56	58	61
BB Drop	77.5	77.5	76	76	74.5	74.5
BB Height	265	265	266	266	268	268
Bike Standover Height	715	743	762	783	805	844
Chainstay Length	413	413	415	415	418	418
Fork Length, Full	370	370	370	370	370	370
Fork Rake/Offset	50	50	44	44	44	44
Front Center	581	586	585	592	607	618
Head Tube Angle	71.5°	72°	72.75°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
Head Tube Length	100	112	125	143	170	205
Reach	363	368	376	384	392	398
Seat Tube Angle	74°	74°	74°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Seat Tube Length	410	446	465	485	505	547
Stack	555	570	585	605	630	665
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	525	533	545	563	579	595
Trail	62	59	61	55	55	52
Wheelbase	982	986	988	995	1014	1024

*Barring angle values marked by their degree symbol (°), all chart measurements above are listed in millimetres (mm).

Detailed below are the 2022 Roubaix Expert's sizes, with their respective rider's height ranges to which they suit:

49cm - 155cm to 163cm (5'1" to 5'4")

52cm - 163cm to 170cm (5'4" to 5'7")

54cm - 170cm to 178cm (5'7" to 5'10")

56cm - 175cm to 180cm (5'9" to 5'11")

58cm - 180cm to 188cm (5'11" to 6'2")

61cm - 188cm to 196cm (6'2" to 6'5")