specialized roubaix expert 2019 torque specs

While this cobbles killer did a commendable job of smoothing rough roads (certainly better than Zertz ever did…, the suspension design was 'always on' meaning there were periods of efficiency loss, especially during out-of-saddle efforts on smooth roads. It used a spring-loaded cartridge that delivered 20mm of travel above the headtube. That was certainly the case with Specialized's first Future Shock, which launched in 2017 on this same Roubaix platform. Even the best-intended technological innovations encounter bumps in the road.

Tall front end is not exceptionally aeroīike makers don't always get it right.SRAM front derailleur shifts are slower than Shimano Di2.Comparatively expensive for component spec level.Tooled axles mean you need a tool to remove wheels.Not sharpest handling, more cruiser than a tight-turn carver.

Not particularly light - 18 pounds (w/tubes, size 61).

Power saddle is exceptionally comfortable (for this tester).

The comfortable upright ride is creaky-back friendly.

Love wide gear range of SRAM eTap AXS drivetrain.

D-shaped seatpost means saddle always straight.

Appreciate cleaner aesthetic around shock.

Good looking bike - especially frame paint color/design.

Steep seat tube and headtube angles deliver racier feel than comparable endurance bikes.

Stock 28mm tires - and clearance for up to 33s.

True ride smoothing technology, not a gimmick.

Keep reading to find out how this new bike - and these new technologies - fared in this RoadBikeReview long term test. Tube shapes are selected to increase aerodynamic performance and reduce weight - or at least that's the idea. Specialized's snub-nosed Power saddle has become a household favorite at RoadBikeReview.Īnd like the brand's other top road steeds, the newest Roubaix's frame sizes are determined with Specialized's Rider First Engineering, which essentially means tube sizes, carbon lay-up, and components are optimized for the scale of that bike, not calculated as a linear change in size.

Specialized roubaix expert 2019 torque specs