The long road didn’t get shorter, just less painful. The Roubaix changed the paradigm of road bikes; no longer does high performance mean high sacrifice. From the most grueling of races in northern France (the infamous Paris-Roubaix) to spirited pleasure rides in Santa Monica, our Roubaix makes choosing between going fast and going long a thing of the past
Features:- Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design w/ Zertz inserts Frame
- Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque w/ Zertz inserts Fork
- Shimano 105 Gearing
- Shimano WHR 500 Wheelset
- Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert Seatpost
The Specialized Roubaix Elite SL2 2011 Features are:Frame: Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design w/ Zertz inserts, 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch headtube, threaded BB
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque w/ 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 shallow drop, 6061 alloy
Stem: Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano 105
Rear Mech: Shimano 105
Chainset: Shimano 50 x 34T
Bottom Bracket: With crankset
Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t
Chain: Shimano 105
Front Brake: Shimano ratio, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Rear Brake: Shimano ratio, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Rims: Shimano WHR 500
Front Hub: Shimano WHR 500
Rear Hub: Shimano WHR 500
Spokes: Shimano WHR 500
Tyres: Specialized All Condition, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection Front Specialized All Condition, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection Rear
Seatpost: Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminium head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Saddle: Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails
Notes: Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
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.
| Bike Size | Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (cm) |
| 49cm | 5ft 0- 5ft 5 | 152 - 165 |
| 52cm | 5ft 5 - 5ft 8 | 165 - 173 |
| 54cm | 5ft 8 - 5ft 10 | 173 - 178 |
| 56cm | 5ft 10 - 6ft 0 | 178 - 183 |
| 58cm | 6ft 0 - 6ft 3 | 183 - 191 |
| 61cm | 6ft 3 - 6ft 6 | 191 - 198 |