With the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SRAM RED eTap AXS, the American bike giant sends its endurance road bike into our group test. Can the Future Shock 2.0 and new sizing scheme introduced with the Roubaix help it ride to victory? For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: The best road bike of 2020 – 13 high-carat road bikes in review Specialized S-Works Roubaix | 7.57 kg (size 56) | € 11,199 | Manufacturer’s websitee Lighter than the 2019 Specialized Venge and more aerodynamic than the S-Works Tarmac SL6 – that’s how the Specialized S-Works Roubaix was announced. In contrast to its predecessors, it has an updated version of the Future Shock system with 20 mm travel, which now has damping that can be adjusted, even while riding. To keep comfort at the front and rear consistent, Specialized’s D-shaped Pavé seatpost comes to play. Combined with the seat post clamp, which has been dropped by 65 mm, it is claimed not just to improve comfort but also the aerodynamics of the bike. Specialized’s Rider-First Engineering ensures consistent comfort and performance, with tailored carbon layups across the range of sizes on offer. Specialized have also brought together their male and female ranges, with no distinction between the two. The unified offering instead has an expanded range of sizes available. The Specialized S-Works Roubaix SRAM RED eTap AXS in detail Our size 56 test bike weighs 7.57 kg and costs € 11,199. For this price, you’ll get a complete 2×12 SRAM RED eTap AXS groupset including a power meter, Roval CLX 32 Disc wheels and 700 x 28C S-Works Turbo Rapid Air tires. Should you want, you’ll be able to fit up to 700 x 33C tires in this frame. Polarising The Specialized Carbon Hover bar might not be to everyone’s taste. While it offers good vibration damping and ergonomics, we would recommend a traditional bar to get more pressure on the front wheel and increase steering precision.