Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport Road Bike 2016

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport Road Bike 2016

It is time to push back the boundaries of how far you thought you could cycle in one go, whilst remaining perfectly comfortable, thanks to the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport Road Bike 2016. Ideal for long miles in the saddle this is a stylish, affordable and responsive addition to the Specialized range. Featuring Specialized's state of the art 8r FACT carbon fibre and Zertz inserts. Finished off with Shimano 105 5800 11-speed components, Specialized Espoir Elite tyres and fast, AXIS 2.0 wheels.

The lightweight FACT 8r 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 round 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.

AXIS 2.0 wheels are both light, responsive and look rapid! These are paired with Specialized Espoir Elite tyres that offer comfort, grip and puncture protection.

What really makes this bike stand out from the competition is the addition of the latest in 11-speed components, the Shimano 105 5800 drivetrain. This double chainring setup, paired with a wide 11-32 sprocket cassette, provides pin sharp shifting as well as a smooth and reliable ride.

Finishing kit comes straight from Specialized, with a stiff and durable Comp level handlebars and stem, both lightweight and shaped perfectly for an ergonomic ride. Keeping weight down and further contributing to it’s silky smooth ride, a single bolt, Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon seatpost gives the rider an armchair ride, however rough the road is.

Available in two eye-catching designs and a range of sizes, making this an ideal bike for commuting, racing. sportives or just leisure riding with friends.

Features

• FACT 8r carbon frame with Endurance Geometry ideal for sportives, racing and long rides
• Zertz inserts in seatstays and fork, reducing road buzz
• Specialized Espoir Elite tyres for a fast and durable ride
• Specialized Roubaix tape with gel pads, provide a comfortable grip
• Specialized Body Geometry Toupe Comp Gel Saddle featuring hollow Cr-Mo rails
• FSA Gossamer BB30 double crankset provides reliable performance and numerous gearing options
• Shimano's latest 105 5800 11-speed groupset offers race-ready performance and split second shifting

Specification

• FRAME Specialized SL4 FACT 8r carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" headtube, compact race design, Zertz, internal rear brake cable, OSBB

• FORK Specialized FACT carbon

• HEADSET 1-1/8" upper, 1-3/8" lower, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

• STEM Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

• HANDLEBARS Specialized Comp, shallow drop, 6061 alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

• TAPE Specialized Roubaix, w/ 2.5mm gel pads

• FRONT BRAKE AXIS 1.0

• REAR BRAKE AXIS 1.0

• FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800

• REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, long cage

• SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105 5800 STI, 11-speed

• CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11-32

• CHAIN Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed

• CRANKSET FSA Gossamer, BB30

• PEDALS Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

• FRONT WHEEL AXIS 2.0

• REAR WHEEL AXIS 2.0

• FRONT TYRE Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

• REAR TYRE Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

• INNER TUBES Standard, presta valve

• SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

• SEATPOST Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm

• SEAT BINDER Alloy, 32.6mm

Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.