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How heavy is the S-Works Roubaix?

How heavy is the S-Works Roubaix?

7.27kg
On the afternoon of Sunday 14th April 2019, Philippe Gilbert and I had something in common. As Paris-Roubaix reached its climax, we were both riding the same brand new Specialized S-Works Roubaix at more than 50kmh….Spec.

Frame S-Works Roubaix
Weight 7.27kg (56cm)
Contact specialized.com

Why are S-Works bikes so expensive?

Every part of a S-Works bike is delicate and it must be efficiently aligned with the other parts. Its frames, wheels and other parts must be in tune in order for it to be a great bike! That is why it is so expensive; any mistake in servicing it may bring down its value and usefulness.

How much does a Specialized bike weigh?

Specialized Mountain Bikes Weight

MTB Model (Full-suspension) Weight Price range
Epic EVO Comp 26.12 lbs / 11.85 kg 4400$
Stumpjumper EVO Expert 31.79 lbs / 14.42 kg 5000$
Stumpjumper EVO Comp 31.88 lbs / 14.46 kg 5000$
Stumpjumper Expert 27.89 lbs / 12.65 kg 5900$

Is S-Works better than Specialized?

The difference is in the frame. The S-Works bikes use a different carbon lay-up. The S-Works frames are lighter and stiffer. Also they come with ceramicspeed BB as standard.

What is a zertz insert?

The Zertz inserts are these weird plastic thingies that clip into the frame with a screw. One of the screws dropped out and so one of those elastomers is now being held in place by friction.

How much does the Roubaix expert weigh?

The Roubaix Expert weighs a claimed 7.9kg in standard spec and, ready to ride with chunky 32mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL tyres, Speedplay Pavé pedals, Arundel stainless steel bottle cages and a Garmin mount, this 54cm bike comes in at 8.6kg.

How much does a Roubaix cost?

Of the non-S-Works bikes, which have Fact 10R carbon, the $7,000 Roubaix Pro Force eTap AXS is the next step down. The $6,500 Roubaix Pro has mechanical Dura-Ace and Roval CL 32 wheels, and the $6,000 Roubaix Expert has Ultegra Di2 with a Roval C 38 wheelset. The $4,400 Roubaix Comp also has Ultegra Di2 but aluminum DT Swiss R470 wheels.

What kind of wheels does the Roubaix Pro have?

The $6,500 Roubaix Pro has mechanical Dura-Ace and Roval CL 32 wheels, and the $6,000 Roubaix Expert has Ultegra Di2 with a Roval C 38 wheelset. The $4,400 Roubaix Comp also has Ultegra Di2 but aluminum DT Swiss R470 wheels.

How good is the Specialized Roubaix?

The bike is a phenomenally good cruiser that does a sterling job of killing fatigue-inducing road buzz, particularly with the larger tyres I’ve fitted. With no rear suspension, I wondered if the Roubaix’s ride quality would feel unbalanced, but Specialized has built so much flex into the rear end that it doesn’t.

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