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2021 Roubaix Expert

4.6

5 Reviews

With seven wins at Paris-Roubaix, our Roubaix has proven that Smoother is Faster.…

Product Details

With seven wins at Paris-Roubaix, our 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 seatpost that creates our 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, we 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 DT R470 Disc 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, we 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 Hell of the North, we’ve made room for 33mm tires.
To go along with the new frame, we’ve also developed a totally-new S-Works Pavé seatpost. Not only is it the first compliant seatpost 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, we took its 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 our 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.

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN

Shift Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RX, RX805

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-34t

Crankset

Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed

Chainrings

50/34T

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BSA BB

BRAKES

Front Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

COCKPIT

Handlebars

Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

SeatPost

S-Works Pave

Seat Binder

Hidden drop clamp

FRAMESET

Frame

FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

WHEELS & TIRES

Front Wheel

DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

Rear Wheel

DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

Front Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm

Rear Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm

Inner Tubes

Presta, 48mm valve

FORK

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	44	49	52	54	56	58	61	64
Crank Length	165mm	165mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	360mm	380mm	400mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	70mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	110mm	120mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	380mm	380mm	380mm	380mm	380mm	380mm	450mm	450mm
Stack	540mm	555mm	570mm	585mm	605mm	630mm	665mm	675mm
Reach	353mm	363mm	368mm	376mm	384mm	392mm	398mm	404mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	100mm	112mm	125mm	143mm	170mm	205mm	215mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	71.5°	72°	72.75°	73.5°	73.5°	74°	74°
BB Height	265mm	265mm	265mm	266mm	266mm	268mm	268mm	268mm
BB Drop	77.5mm	77.5mm	77.5mm	76mm	76mm	74.5mm	74.5mm	74.5mm
Trail	71mm	62mm	59mm	61mm	55mm	55mm	52mm	52mm
Fork Length, Full	370mm	370mm	370mm	370mm	370mm	370mm	370mm	370mm
Fork Rake/Offset	50mm	50mm	50mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Front Center	580mm	581mm	586mm	585mm	592mm	607mm	618mm	626mm
Chainstay Length	413mm	413mm	413mm	415mm	415mm	418mm	418mm	418mm
Wheelbase	981mm	982mm	986mm	988mm	995mm	1014mm	1024mm	1033mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	512mm	525mm	533mm	545mm	563mm	579mm	595mm	609mm
Bike Standover Height	682mm	715mm	743mm	762mm	783mm	805mm	844mm	862mm
Seat Tube Length	365mm	410mm	446mm	465mm	485mm	505mm	547mm	568mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	74°	74°	74°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73°

Manual Downloads

SPECIALIZED STEM ACCESSORY MOUNT

2020 Roubaix Small Parts Schematic

Future Shock Retrofit Compatibility - Chinese Simplified

2020 Roubaix User Manual

Rider Reviews

4.6

5 Reviews

04/04/2021

Sweetest roadbike ever

I own a HiMod Synapse and used to own a Felt VR2 and the original FutureShock 1.0 Roubaix (MY2018). This new FutureShock Roubaix Expert is by far the sweetest ride of them all. Unlike that earlier Roubaix, the new build is lighter, nimbler, more reactive to power and comfortable without the bouncing and diving (when you brake).

Name:: Svgeek

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12/02/2020

THE one bike to RULE them all! (Sorry Tarmac!)

This bike was designed by the gods, made by Zeus himself, and used by Hercules during all his wild adventures. There is no other bike that is as fast, as compliant, as comfortable, and will get you attention of all the ladies. I constantly have to ride even faster to escape their chase. No problem though because the Roubaix accelerates with ease. I slapped on the Roval Rapide CLX wheelset, and now I don't even need my Ferrari anymore, this bike eats Italian stallions for breakfast. Seriously, get yourself one (if you can find one!) and ride the Unicorn of performance bikes. Specialized nailed it with my 2021 Roubaix. I love this bike more than my Tesla stocks!

Name:: Pelaton J.

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11/21/2020

If you can only have one bike, this is it!

I do a wide variety of riding, from fast group rides to gravel excursions, and wanted one bike to meet all my needs. The Tarmac and Diverge are probably better bikes for each specific activity, but Roubaix occupies the do-it-all sweet spot between the two. It's plenty fast on asphalt, but has a ton of compliance (especially with 700x32 tires) for off-road excursions. In my case, I do a lot of riding on Michigan roads which are terrible. The Future Shock 2.0 is no gimmick--it does an *amazing* job smoothing out broken pavement. And this particular build configuration (the Expert with Di2 and aluminum wheels) occupies a 'sweet spot' price point that doesn't exist with competitive brands. I highly recommend this bike to anyone looking for a mid-priced, highly-capable road bike.

Name:: Benjamin P.

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09/25/2020

Perfect combination!!

I'm a sprint triathlon guy and road biker. But my wife wants to hit the railroad paths. What a perfect bike for this. The future shock 2.0 is awesome. You can adjust to no suspension which is perfect for sprinting. Then move over to max comfort for trails or rough roads on the fly. Ultegra Di2 is crisp and simple. Was able to consolidate to one bike. But am excited to get a 2nd set of wheels/tires. One for comfort one for racing. Glad I waited for 2021 version. Just stellar!

Name:: Tim. T.

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09/03/2020

Good, but just because of the basic futureshock.

The futureshock only adjusts at the top 2 clicks, the rest of all the adjustment doesn't do anything. You only need to ""lock"" it when climbing and even then it isn't really necessary; I would save the $$$ and buy the cheapest version. On the positive side it does reduce the strain of the bumps significantly on your wrists; the geometry is pretty aggressive for an endurance bike.

Name:: Bruce

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