Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race Di2 Road Bike 2015

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race Di2 Road Bike 2015

Imagine going into a car showroom and picking every added extra and gizmo to put on your car, well the bike equivalent of this is the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race Di2 Road Bike 2015. A bike laden with the electronic Ultegra 6870 Di2 groupset and the latest in braking technology, the Shimano 785 hydraulic disc brake system. Ideal for fast sportives and long miles in the saddle. The Roubaix was developed for the tough cobbles of northern France and is more than up to the task of delivering a comfortable engaging ride, through its 10r FACT carbon fibre frameset, which features Zertz dampening inserts.

The lightweight FACT 10r carbon fibre has been used in the frame construction to make a frame incredibly stiff yet also dampens the road buzz.

Endurance Road Geometry sets this bike apart from the rest of Specialized’s road bike range. Giving a more relaxed position, ideal for epic 100 mile sportives but still feeling direct and lively enough if you want to sprint over a climb or push it hard around a hairpin corner.

Specialized’s fantastic Zertz system dampens rough roads and is used in the seatstays and fork, providing a smooth ride. This is the same shock absorption technology used on Boonen’s race bike.

Disc brakes are taking the road bike world by storm and Shimano's 785 hydraulic discs with Ice Tech resin pads are some of the best out there. Providing assured, power braking, whatever the weather.

Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc wheels are light, responsive and designed specifically for disc brake setups. These are paired with Specialized Turbo Pro tyres that offer comfort, grip and puncture protection.

Electronic groupsets need less adjustment, wear slower and offer better shifting than their mechanical counterparts. The Shimano Ultegra 6870 Di2 11-speed drivetrain is ready for whatever gradient you put in it's way and is more than up to the task of getting you over even the steepest of climbs. This double chainring setup, paired with a wide 11-28 sprocket cassette, provides pin-sharp shifting and a smooth, reliable ride.

The finishing kit comes straight from Specialized, with a stiff and durable Expert level handlebar and Pro level stem, both lightweight and shaped perfectly for an ergonomic ride. Specialized have also added their Pro FACT carbon crankset and a single bolt, Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon seatpost, which gives the rider an armchair ride, however, rough the road is.

The final touch of a Specialized Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel saddle is a comfortable, stylish and supportive one. This offers a nice contrast against the gloss white colour scheme.

Features

• Roval Rapide CL 40 full carbon clincher wheelset is light, stiff, and aero
• Specialized Turbo Pro tyres deliver low rolling resistance with superior cornering traction
• Specialized Pro FACT carbon crankset with OSBB delivers unparalleled stiffness-to-weight ratio
• Shimano 785, hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable, consistent stopping power
• Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed rear derailleur offers precise and smooth shifting
• Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel saddle ensures blood flow to sensitive areas
• Lightweight and efficient, FACT carbon CG-R seatpost with Zertz vibration damping

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