{"id":15489,"date":"2019-04-10T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/04\/10\/specialized-launch-new-aero-roubaix-with-hydraulic-future-shock-r7800\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:24:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:24:20","slug":"specialized-launch-new-aero-roubaix-with-hydraulic-future-shock-r7800","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/specialized-launch-new-aero-roubaix-with-hydraulic-future-shock-r7800\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized launch new aero Roubaix with hydraulic Future Shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Specialized has announced the all-new Roubaix just days ahead of the cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix. The updated platform boasts dramatic improvements in aerodynamic slipperiness while still reducing weight. There is also a completely redesigned Future Shock. The mechanical spring has been replaced with a hydraulic system for improved dampening with adjustment available to the rider on the stem. To further improve the ride quality, Specialized developed a new seatpost with compliance while maintaining an aerodynamic D-shape.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for the new Roubaix at the Hell of the North this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14636900-1554889599.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1470705\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1470705\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-14636900-1554889599.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14636900-1554889599.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Press Release<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Hell is hereby officially conquered<\/h2>\n<p>With cutting-edge, Silicon Valley technology, we\u2019ve engineered a bike that\u2019s lighter than our Venge and more aero than our Tarmac. The All-New Roubaix. The most technically advanced machine we\u2019ve ever made.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RrBVKGRI97k?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Future Shock 2.0<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Suspend the rider, not the bike: <\/strong>The Future Shock sits above the frame, isolating you from road harshness. This gives you all the benefits of a compliant ride without taking a hit on handling or efficiency over any road condition.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46474500-1554889494.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1470702\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1470702\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-46474500-1554889494.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46474500-1554889494.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>More speed. More control. More safety.<\/strong> The all-new Future Shock 2.0 delivers 20mm of axial compliance via a hydraulic damper that suspends you, not the bike. This new system uses an oil port to simultaneously control the compression and rebound damping, while an easy-to-access dial above the stem enables you to make on-the-fly damping adjustments.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63507800-1554780560.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469329\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469329\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-63507800-1554780560.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63507800-1554780560.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Pave\u0301 seatpost<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-58756700-1554891972.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1470755\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1470755\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-58756700-1554891972.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-58756700-1554891972.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compliance with compromise.<\/strong> The new Pave\u0301 seatpost is the first compliant seatpost that\u2019s aerodynamic. Starting with the same D-shape design found on the Tarmac, we built-in flex throughout the post and developed a new drop-clamp design in the frame. This makes the rear compliance perfectly balanced with the front-end, so you get a smooth, balanced ride no matter what.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30553100-1554780317.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469325\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469325\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30553100-1554780317.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30553100-1554780317.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46652000-1554780314.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469324\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469324\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-46652000-1554780314.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46652000-1554780314.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Lighter. Faster. More Aero.<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-69723600-1554780362.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469326\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469326\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-69723600-1554780362.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-69723600-1554780362.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new Roubaix frame delivers the perfect balance of aerodynamics, light overall weight, and compliance. Its FreeFoil tube shapes take cues from the Venge, and when validated in the Win Tunnel, the chassis is more aero than the Tarmac SL6. A Rider-First Engineered design ensures optimal stiffness and compliance across all sizes, as well as a frame weight below 900 grams (Size 56cm | Black).<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-58071000-1554780739.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469331\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469331\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-58071000-1554780739.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-58071000-1554780739.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-94652400-1554780752.png\" data-fileid=\"1469332\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469332\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-94652400-1554780752.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-94652400-1554780752.png\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Beyond Gender<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve learned that there\u2019s likely more difference between two male cyclists than between a male and female. This means that gender alone doesn\u2019t provide nearly enough data to specialize. It means that separating bikes by male or female is arbitrary and outdated. It means that it\u2019s time to go beyond gender.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90431600-1554780511.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469328\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469328\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-90431600-1554780511.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90431600-1554780511.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">South African Availability<\/h2>\n<p>The following models and frame are available from Specialized dealers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>S-Works Roubaix Framset:<\/strong> MSRP R68 000<br \/><strong>Roubaix Expert UDi2:<\/strong> Available from July<br \/><strong>Roubaix Comp:<\/strong> MSRP R 62 000<br \/><strong>Roubaix Sport:<\/strong> MSRP R46 000\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specialized has announced the all-new Roubaix just days ahead of the cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix. The updated platform boasts dramatic improvements in aerodynamic slipperiness while still reducing weight. There is also a completely redesigned Future Shock. 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