# Specialized Roubaix, used prices on Cyclesite > 4 active Specialized Roubaix listings on Cyclesite, the UK's bike-only marketplace. Frame numbers checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports before going live. **Brand Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1200510 ## Asking-price summary (live listings) - **Range:** £675 to £2,968 - **Average:** £1,702 - **Median:** £2,440 ## Fair-value range (real UK market prices) - **Low to high:** £1,724 to £2,332 - **Typical:** £2,028 - **Source:** active_listings - **If you are pricing one to sell:** about £2,028, adjusted for model year using the table below. ## Measured asking price by model year (24 real UK listings that state a model year) Median last-advertised asking price per model year. These are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. These are a different set of listings from the headline figure above: 55 of the 205 listings state a model year, and their median is £1,250. Compare a model year below against £1,250 rather than against the all-listings median. | Model year | Median asking price | 95% confidence range | Listings | |---|---|---|---| | 2020 | £2,400 | £1,400 to £3,000 | 11 | | 2017 | £900 | £850 to £3,200 | 6 | | 2016 | £700 | £500 to £1,850 | 7 | The range is a 95% confidence interval on that year's median, not the spread of listing prices. Where two years' ranges overlap, the difference between those years is not established by this data. ## Sell velocity - **Demand:** medium ## Overview The Roubaix is Specialized's endurance road bike, built for riders who want to go long without getting beaten up. Named after the Paris-Roubaix cobbled classic, it is designed to soak up rough roads while still feeling fast and responsive. It sits alongside the Tarmac in the Specialized range but trades outright stiffness for all day comfort. The standout feature is Future Shock, a small suspension cartridge hidden in the headset that absorbs vibration before it reaches your hands. It sounds like a gimmick until you ride one over a potholed B-road in February. Then it makes perfect sense. The Roubaix has been through several generations and the used market is full of well maintained examples from riders upgrading or changing discipline. As a used buy, the Roubaix makes enormous sense. Endurance bikes tend to be looked after better than race bikes because their owners ride long and steady rather than hammering them in crits. Prices are reasonable and you get a lot of bike for the money. ## What it's like to ride Smooth. That is the word every Roubaix owner uses. The Future Shock system genuinely works and it takes the sting out of rough tarmac without making the bike feel vague or spongy. The geometry puts you in a slightly more upright position than the Tarmac, which your back and neck will thank you for after four or five hours in the saddle. It still rides like a proper road bike though. This is not a hybrid pretending to be sporty. The Roubaix handles well in group rides, descends confidently, and climbs respectably. It just does all of that while being kinder to your body. On smooth roads the suspension is barely noticeable. On rough roads it is a revelation. ## Who it's for Sportive riders, audax enthusiasts, and anyone who regularly rides over 60 miles. If your local roads are rubbish (and let's be honest, most UK roads are), the Roubaix makes long rides significantly more pleasant. Also brilliant for older riders or anyone coming back from a back or neck injury who still wants performance. ## Good points - Future Shock suspension genuinely reduces fatigue on rough roads - Comfortable geometry that still feels sporty and responsive - Well suited to UK road conditions and long distance riding - Good range of spec levels and strong used availability - Takes wider tyres than the Tarmac for added comfort and grip ## Considerations - Future Shock adds a service item that pure road bikes do not have - Slightly heavier than the Tarmac at equivalent spec levels - Not the bike for criterium racing or aggressive group rides - Proprietary parts can make maintenance more expensive at non-Specialized shops ## Year guide The current generation Roubaix (2020 onwards) with Future Shock 2.0 is the one to get if budget allows. The previous generation (2017 to 2019) with the original Future Shock is still excellent and significantly cheaper on the used market. Avoid pre-2017 models that do not have Future Shock as you lose the bike's biggest advantage. A 2020 or 2021 Expert is the smart money buy right now. ## FAQs ### Is the Roubaix better than the Tarmac? Different bikes for different jobs. The Tarmac is faster and stiffer for racing. The Roubaix is more comfortable for long days. If most of your riding is sportives, audax, or solo rides over 60 miles, the Roubaix is the better choice. If you race crits or ride in fast groups, get the Tarmac. ### Does Future Shock need servicing? The cartridge is sealed and low maintenance but it does wear over time. Budget for a replacement every 15,000 to 20,000 miles or so. It is a straightforward swap that any Specialized dealer can do in under an hour. Check it works smoothly before buying used. ### Can I race on a Roubaix? You can race on anything, and plenty of people do ride sportives and gran fondos on the Roubaix. For criteriums and short road races though, you will be giving away watts to riders on stiffer, lighter bikes. The Roubaix is built for endurance, not explosive racing. ## Year distribution (live listings) | Year | Count | Avg asking price | |---|---|---| | 2016 | 1 | £675 | | 2013 | 1 | £725 | | 2010 | 2 | £2,704 | ## Condition breakdown (live listings) | Condition | Count | Avg asking price | |---|---|---| | Excellent | 4 | £1,702 | **Frame sizes available:** 56, ETT 54cm /medium, Medium **Categories:** road ## Top UK locations (live listings) - **Chirk:** 2 listings - **Hinckley:** 1 listing - **Budleigh Salterton:** 1 listing ## Buying tips - Check frame size carefully - road bike sizing is crucial for comfort and performance - Inspect the drivetrain for wear, especially if the bike has high mileage - Always test ride before buying if possible - Check the frame serial number matches any documentation ## Live data - **Browse listings:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/roubaix - **Sold prices:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/sold-bike-prices/specialized/roubaix - **Get a valuation:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/specialized/roubaix - **Programmatic search (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/search?brand=Specialized&model=Roubaix - **Valuation (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/valuation?brand=Specialized&model=Roubaix --- Source: [https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/roubaix](https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/specialized/roubaix) Cite as: Cyclesite (cyclesite.co.uk). 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