{"product_id":"specialized-roubaix-sl8-sport-apex-bike-1","title":"Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport Apex","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecialized created the endurance road category two decades ago proving that high ergonomics means high performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster, and smoother than any road bike ever made, unleashing unmatched confidence. The road may be hell below, but on Roubaix, it's always heaven above. The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike the Ride Science Team has ever tested—reducing impacts at the bars and saddle by 53% vs. the nearest competition. With Roubaix’s Future Shock 3.0 the wheel quickly moves over the bump, while rider mass remains stable, maintaining momentum in rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backward on impact, causing a measurable loss in speed. It’s a scientific fact, smoother is indeed faster. With tire clearance up to 40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to lightweight, super-efficient Specialized tires, that extra tire volume and traction comes with no downsides. Roubaix inspires really BIG days on the bike, so they’ve given it every mount your adventures could need—three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it’s even fender-ready. So, go ahead and bring it all along for the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuture Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more tunable, adjustable, and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and bars steady for a smoother ride with more control to stay fast, safe, and confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dropped clamp design exposes more seatpost to increase deflection, but “more” isn’t simply better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for the optimal vertical compliance. Together they create AfterShock technology, and when paired with the Roubaix’s rigid rear triangle, deliver a smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Roubaix pioneered endurance geometry, so you ride “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike to relieve pressure on your hands, arms, and shoulders for capability and confidence on any road, yet it’s ready to dissect a mountain decent at full gas. Snuggle up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Roubaix SL8 is the most aero yet, with new aero shapes from the Free Foil library and dropped seat stays. At just 950 grams, the frame is lighter, utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos - the world’s lightest production frame - and Fact 10r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother is Faster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmoother is faster comes from suspending the rider, not the bike. As rough roads impact your Roubaix, the all-new Future Shock 3.0 and AfterShock technology keep you floating above the chaos - reducing impacts by 53% vs. the nearest competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePioneering Endurance Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Roubaix’s endurance geometry delivers an “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike feel that’s ideal for long rides. It relieves stress from your hands, arms, and shoulders, yet is ready to dissect any twisting mountain descent at full gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Clearance, More Capable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith tire clearance up to 38c\/40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. They’ve given it every mount your adventures could need—three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it’s even fender-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAero and Lightweight at the top of the Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new fork shaping, a reimagined downtube, and dropped seat stays. At just 825 grams, the frame is 50 grams lighter, utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos and the premium Fact 12r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Sagan’s Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoubaix with Future Shock was a game-changer for Peter Sagan as he chased Paris-Roubaix glory. But don’t take the word for it. Hear the 2018 Champion of the Hell of the North himself tell us exactly why he’s a fan of the Roubaix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnika Langvad’s Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat does the greatest XC marathon racer in history choose when she hits the road? Roubaix, of course. 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