Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 2024
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Fork Specialized Future Shock
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Groupset 105
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 2 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 10R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
Future Shock 3.1 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimnao 105 R7100, 12-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 R7120, Hydraulic Disc
Cassette
Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-36T
Crank
Shimano 105, 12-Speed, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA
Chain
Shimano 105, 12-Speed
Wheels
Rims
Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
Tires
Front: S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c, Rear: S-Works Mondo 2BR, 700x32c
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Future Stem Comp
Handlebar
Specialized Hover Comp, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
S-Works Pave Seat post
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 64cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.68 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 271 mm | 271 mm | 271 mm |
| Front Center | 589 mm | 587 mm | 593 mm | 598 mm | 604 mm | 620 mm | 631 mm | 634 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 66 mm | 62 mm | 61 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 539 mm | 554 mm | 569 mm | 584 mm | 604 mm | 629 mm | 664 mm | 684 mm |
| Reach | 352 mm | 362 mm | 369 mm | 380 mm | 388 mm | 396 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 502 mm | 522 mm | 533 mm | 549 mm | 568 mm | 583 mm | 599 mm | 617 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 365 mm | 410 mm | 446 mm | 465 mm | 485 mm | 505 mm | 545 mm | 581 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3 ° | 70.8 ° | 71.5 ° | 72.3 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 105 mm | 122 mm | 140 mm | 168 mm | 202 mm | 222 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 417 mm | 417 mm | 417 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 993 mm | 991 mm | 997 mm | 1004 mm | 1011 mm | 1030 mm | 1041 mm | 1053 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Standover Height | 685 mm | 718 mm | 746 mm | 765 mm | 786 mm | 808 mm | 846 mm | 864 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 is a Specialized Roubaix model. Specialized launched 195 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Roubaix bikes models from 2024, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Roubaix SL8 2024 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2800$. Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8 2024 is the most expensive one and costs 14000$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Endurance bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Endurance bike you should know that the average price is 2346$. However, even though the average price of an Endurance bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Specialized released this model in 2024, its price was 3500$. If we compare this with the average Endurance bike cost we notice that the price is 49.19% more expensive.
Endurance bikes average weight
Endurance bikes weigh an average of 8.56 kg (18.87 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
a bit heavier than average, Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 has a weight of 9.07 kg (20 lbs). In short, the average Endurance bike weight is 5.96% lower than this one.
Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 components
Fork
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 2024 bike is equipped with the Specialized Future Shock fork, and has mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
The wheels on Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
