For 2021 Specialized unleashed a new Roubaix frameset design that redefines the Roubaix concept without sacrificing it's heritage or principles. Built here into a complete Roubaix Pro-level bike featuring SRAM Force eTap AXS and Roval Alpinist CL wheels, this impressive platform becomes a full-on weapon for those who prize comfort and serious performance.

With seven wins in the crucible of Paris-Roubaix, the Specialized Roubaix concept has proven that Smoother is Faster. Until now, however, smooth has admittedly come with some compromises. Not anymore. The all-new Roubaix now delivers compliance without compromise by introducing a radical new Future Shock 2.0 that gives you more control and damping options, a new Pavé seatpost that creates the most balanced Roubaix frameset to date, aerodynamics that equal those of the Tarmac, and a Rider-First Engineered™ frame that impressively keeps weight low, but not in a compromise of the Smoother is Faster principle.

This inspirational frame delivers compliance without compromise via the perfect balance of aerodynamics, light overall weight, compliance, and Rider-First Engineering. The Roubaix Pro-level is created with FACT 10r carbon, to make it more cost effective than the 11r used in the S-Works level. With tube shapes that were born in the Specialized FreeFoil Shape Library and validated in the Win Tunnel, the new Roubaix is more aero than the Tarmac SL6, bringing unheard of efficiency to the design. Meanwhile, to ensure the weight and ride quality, the development team turned to a Rider-First Engineered™ design to deliver optimal stiffness and compliance across all sizes, from 44 to 61cm. And to prep you for your own Hell of the North, the engineers made room for 33mm tires. To go along with the new frame, we’ve also developed a totally-new S-Works Pavé seatpost. Not only is it the first compliant seatpost that’s also aerodynamic, it does so without any additional weight or finicky contraptions. Starting with the same D-shape design found on the Tarmac, the team took its compliance a step further by building additional flex into the upper and developing a new drop-clamp design in the frame. This provides plenty of compliance, while staying perfectly balanced with the front-end, so you get a smooth, balanced ride no matter how rough the road.

That front end carries the fork steerer-based Future Shock 2.0, which is the result of Specialized's sponsored pro team rider demands for the cobbles of Roubaix. It’s smoother, faster, and gives you more control via a knob atop the stem. This knob adjusts compression from fully-open to stiff, while hydraulically-damped internals control rebound. The system suspends the rider, not the bike, and while it isolates the cockpit from the impact chatter, it doesn't remove the bike feel or disconnect you from required handling control. Add it up, and this latest version will reduce fatigue and increase your speed, no matter the terrain. The new Smooth Boot, adjuster top cap, and Future Stem also enhance the overall aesthetic, so you get a clean transition from head tube to stem.

The 2021 Roubaix represents the continual evolution of a bike model that has become iconic as any. Yes, the Roubaix has always been driven by the famed race on the cobbles, but for numerous cyclists around the world, the more attainable versions of the compliant and broadly capable design have been their pathway to enjoying cycling. Thus the legacy isn't some far off dream, but a daily reality for many. That is why the new version breeds even more interest and excitement. Many of the best features and concepts from the S-Works Roubaix directly drive the the whole line-up, including this Pro model, adding exciting new capabilities for cyclists of all levels.

With this Roubaix Pro complete bike, Specialized has opted for a perfect match in SRAM's Force eTap AXS 2x12, HRD disc brake equipment. With the super clean overall effect of the wireless drivetrain, while the performance is excellent while keeping the price point more reachable to more cyclists. By building it out with the incredible 1365 gram Roval Alpinist CL disc brake, carbon wheelset and an S-Works Carbon Hover handlebar, the overall package is exceptional. The S-Works Pave Seatpost, Future Stem Pro, Power Pro Saddle, Supacaz tape, and 700x28mm S-Works Turbo clincher tires all demonstrate the Roubaix Pro's race-level pedigree that any serious enthusiast will love.