Specialized Roubaix Sl3 Expert 2012 Review
I also have a 2012 specialized tarmac pro sl4 di2 and was totally sold on the sl4 frame.
Specialized roubaix sl3 expert 2012 review. The specialized roubaix sl3 expert 2012 features a remarkably light durable stiff and responsive fact carbon monocoque bike fork with vibration absorbing zertz inserts. Specialized roubaix compact 2012. 2011 specialized roubaix sl3 expert review. Join date may 2013 posts 73.
Looking for the latest version of this bike. 2012 specialized roubaix sl3 expert compact road bike components and specifications. This is a review for the 2013 specialized roubaix expert sl4 compact. Specialized claim just 965g for a 54cm frame our complete 54cm.
All are based on a similar design but frame design and materials as well as component choice vary across the range unsurprisingly the more you pay the higher the spec but any of the bikes would make a great choice for the. Specialized roubaix sl3 expert 2012. 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. Roubaix roubaix sl3 expert 2012.
The new fact is 10r carbon sl3 bike frame weighs in at just over 1 000 grams with incredible torsional stiffness with zertz seatstay inserts making it the fastest most compliant endurance bike available. This is the third roubaix i have owned all experts the others were 2007 and 2009 models and is by far the best in terms of overall speed cornering weight acceleration and looks. The all new specialized roubaix sl3 expert is the perfect roadie for my type of riding. The pro features all new shimano ui2 electronic shifting plus fact carbon cranks and our new roval fusée sl wheels.
When it comes to weight the 2011 s works roubaix sl3 frame built from fact 11r carbon loses 100g when compared to the 2010 model. The smoother faster roubaix sl3 features a super light and stiff fact 10r carbon frame with our uniquely shaped tapered head tube in zertz vibration dampers and full internal cable routing the same frame construction that won the grueling paris roubaix race. I can t last long in the saddle of straight up race bikes and can hence appreciate the subtle smoothness offered by the roubaix.