Specialized Roubaix Elite 2013 Review
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Specialized roubaix elite 2013 review. Specialized roubaix named after paris roubaix the queen of the classics the famous classic race over the cobbles the bike was designed to soak up the worst of the bumps through its innovative zerts inserts. Specialized roubaix elite 2013. May 12 2013 at 8 00 am. The super light frame has been constructed from our fact 10r carbon fiber.
The specialized roubaix sl4 tested rated and reviewed specialized roubaix sl4. With such harsh conditions to contend with the roubaix range is engineered to offer a considered balance of comfort and speed. Where to buy similar bikes. 2013 specialized roubaix expert sl4 2010 specialized roubaix elite sl2.
The shimano 105 10 speed sti brake shift levers give crisp shifts and effortless braking. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts and compared to the sl4 iteration of. S works tarmac sl3 reputation. But with our roubaix elite you ll be taming wild asphalt without any extra effort.
The difference is pretty significant. Does specialized s radically sprung ride really work. A wolf in fuzzy sheepskin slippers. With unique and slightly odd looking vibration damping inserts in the fork blades and seatstays the roubaix was designed for racing on the eponymous cobbles tom boonen won paris roubaix on one.
Specialized roubaix is specifically designed for the cobbled classics in. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5 gbp 2 600 00 rrp. A pair of specialized tuned dt axis 2 0 wheels provide a lighter and more efficient wheelset that you would expect on a bike of this price. The carbon fibre framed roubaix range is named after the one day professional paris roubaix road race which takes riders over a number of gruelling sections of cobbled road or pavé as it s also know.
The idea of a perfect road is a myth as there s always a chip a crack a rough patch you name it. This is how road bikes were always meant to be. If you financially pinched get the sl3 roubaix one generation detached. Specialized roubaix elite review.
The vibration absorbing zertz inserts add an additional layer of comfort. Skip to view product specifications. The zerts are essentially a damper placed in the rear stays and the forks that absorb road vibration. Arguably the specialized roubaix kicked off the whole comfortable race bike genre.
The specialized pro handlebars feature a short drop and ergonomic shape for all day comfort. Specialized s works roubaix sl4 review.