We created the endurance road category two decades ago proving that high ergonomics means high performance. Today, the new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster, and smoother than any road bike ever made, unleashing unmatched confidence. The road may be hell below, but on Roubaix, it's always heaven above.
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FACT 10r Carbon Frame: 950g, lighter than anything in its class, lessons from Aethos applied.
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Future Shock 3.0: 20mm smooth suspension up front, more tunable and adjustable than ever.
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AfterShock Technology: Pavé seatpost + dropped clamp = optimal vertical compliance.
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53% Smoother Ride: Reduces impacts at bars and saddle vs. nearest competition.
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40mm Tire Clearance: Better traction on rough roads and light gravel.
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Endurance Geometry: Ride "in" the bike, not "on" it — less pressure, more confidence.
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Shimano 105 Di2 R7170: 12-speed electronic shifting, hydraulic disc brakes.
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Most Aero Roubaix Ever: New aero shapes from FreeFoil library, dropped seat stays.
Complete build at 8.76kg (56cm). Eight sizes: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, 64.
Future Shock 3.0
20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between stem and head tube. Regardless of position, every rider gets the same smooth ride. Keeps hands and bars steady for more control, confidence, and speed.
AfterShock Technology
Pavé seatpost controls deflection for optimal vertical compliance. Dropped clamp exposes more seatpost. Paired with rigid rear triangle — smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.
FACT 10r Carbon Frame
950g frame — lighter than anything in its class. Rider First Engineered™, FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc.
Most Aero Roubaix Ever
New aero shapes from FreeFoil library, dropped seat stays. The smoothest road bike Ride Science has ever tested.
40mm Tire Clearance
Mondo 700x32c tires with GRIPTON T5 compound. More traction without downsides — endurance geometry meets modern rubber.
Adventure-Ready
Three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, fender-ready. Future Stem Comp, Hover Comp bars with Di2 hole routing. S-Works Pave seatpost with hidden drop clamp.
Frameset
Frame
FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Seat Binder
Hidden drop clamp
Suspension
Future Shock 3.0
20mm travel, tunable, adjustable, durable, smooth stiction-free travel
AfterShock
Pavé seatpost + dropped clamp for optimal vertical compliance
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 12-speed hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain
Shimano SLX CN-M7100, 12-speed
Crankset
Shimano 105, 12-speed, 50/34T
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, braze-on
Cassette
Shimano 105 R7100, 12-speed, 11-36t
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2 R7150
Wheels & Tires
Front Wheel
DT Swiss G540, 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 Wheel
DT Swiss G540, 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
Front Tire
Mondo Folding Endurance Tire, 700x32, GRIPTON T5
Rear Tire
Mondo Folding Endurance Tire, 700x32, GRIPTON T5
Inner Tubes
700x28-38mm, 48mm Presta valve
Cockpit
Handlebars
Specialized Hover Comp, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach, w/ Di2 Hole
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush