What is the difference between Roubaix and Roubaix Sport?

Bike Comparison The Specialized Roubaix and Roubaix Sport are both carbon frame endurance bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Roubaix has a much better fork, while the Roubaix Sport has better components.

How much does Roubaix Sport weigh?

19.2lb.
How much does the Roubaix sport weigh? On our scales and in a size 54cm, the Roubaix Sport came in at 8.73kg or 19.2lb.

Is Roubaix a carbon sport?

Hitting a sweet spot between performance and value, the Roubaix Sport was designed to thrive on long rides through rough country. The light weight frame has been constructed from our FACT 9r carbon fibre.

How many miles is Paris Roubaix?

From its beginning in 1896 until 1967, it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix; in 1966 the start moved to Chantilly; and since 1977 it has started in Compiègne, about 85 kilometres (53 mi) north-east of the centre of Paris….Paris–Roubaix.

What makes the Roubaix SL4 sport so special?

With a name like Roubaix, you’ll be sure of this bike’s sole aim, and the Roubaix SL4 Sport certainly delivers. Superlight and strong FACT carbon frame & fork incorporating Zertz damping inserts to take the edge of bumps, while Shimano’s 105 groupset keeps thing moving forward.

Why choose a Roubaix frame?

Roubaix frames also feature shaped seatstays with rubber ‘Zertz’ inserts to help absorb vibrations and further improve comfort and internal cable routing for clean lines and longer cable life. The Roubaix range of bikes is ideal for virtually any type or road riding from Sportives to training rides to club runs.

What is the Roubaix range?

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. With such harsh conditions to contend with the Roubaix range is engineered to offer a considered balance of comfort and speed.