- New FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS constructed frame with Endurance Road geometry, Zertz inserts and tapered head tube for the perfect blend of stiffness, compliance and light weight
- Ultralight FACT carbon monocoque fork with vibration-damping Zertz inserts is stiff, responsive, and durable
- Race-ready DT Axis 3.0 wheels are fast and light but still durable enough for high mileage training
- Adjustable four-position oversized alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
- Specialized Comp shallow drop alloy bar for serious performance and ergonomic position
- Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters are lightweight, and laser-accurate for high-performance use
- Minimalist, high-performance BG Toupe Plus Comp saddle is ultralight with a flat profile and generous padding for long rides and explosive efforts
- Stiff but vertically compliant carbon seatpost for high performance with comfort
The Specialized Roubaix Comp Compact 2012 Features are:Frame: Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design w/ Zertz inserts, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" head tube, internal rear brake cable, threaded BB
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, Zertz inserts
Headset: 1-1/8 inch upper and 1-3/8 inch lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 20mm cone spacer and 20mm of spacers
Bars: Specialized Comp, alloy, shallow bend
Stem: New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano 105
Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra
Shifters Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible, 10-speed
Chainset: Shimano Ultegra compact 50/34
Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t
Chain: New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Front Brake: Shimano 105
Rear Brake: Shimano 105
Rims: DT Axis 3.0
Front Hub: DT Axis 3.0
Rear Hub: DT Axis 3.0
Spokes: DT Axis 3.0
Tyres: Specialized Espoir Elite w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, aramid bead, 700x25c Front Specialized Espoir Elite w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, aramid bead, 700x25c Rear
Seatpost: Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm
What is a Road Bike?Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our
Road Bikes Buying Guide.