Looks great, Wish it had rimbrakes instead cause the brakedisc really is ugly :/ (but I guess that black thing is to take away some heat from the disc so it does not warp as easy)
It's hard to tell since there will be another design used by rivals: Pinarello FS, which stabilizes the frame, not just rider's upper body. With one-design race rule, I'd bet for Sagan. He even has that body composition what most of the P-R winners have. But with bike compliance tech involved, I just wish him good luck and hope for his win.
I think it’s awesome that Sagan and his team allow his bike to be reviewed in this manner. It’s also awesome that GCN has the reputation to be trusted to do it. Great job guys! Sagan hasn’t been in his best form lately, but maybe he can find what he needs for this race
Thanks Ollie a real tech video about one of the best world road racing cyclists bikes ,plenty of built in comfort for one of the toughest races in the world .
Si has never mentioned his 'stats' but from the looks of things he'd make Oli a very jealous man lol. Either that or he has a novel solution for spare inner tubes storage 😮
Yeah, not really sure why they did that considering there's disc specific Roval SLX 50s isn't there? Edit: will be because they only do tubular rims in rim break format.
Love the look of the new Roubaix and the paint job of the Sagan special looks about as bling as you can get. The only downside to how great it looks is that it makes my own Roubaix (model year 2012) look pretty old fashioned - Zertz inserts anyone?
Figures: Just purchased my new 2018 Roubaix Ultegra last August, and already it is obsolete. It rides so sweetly with the Future Shock thing, though, that I hardly notice the bumps. And yes, with the 28mm tires, I can run 105psi in front, due to the FS reducing the jarring effect on my old wrists. Not gonna let NewBikeEnvy interfere with my purchase, though. Looks like it’d cost over US$10K to duplicate Peter Sagan’s sweet ride. Gotta find a channel to watch the ride on Sunday! Godspeed, Peter!
I notice that Sagan gave his saddle an inclination. There is maybe 1cm gap between the nose and the back of the saddle. I heard that it helped to release pressure on the perineum area. Any thoughts on this anyone ?
@@sullysullster8217 I think the Pinerello shock design is paving the way of the future with millisecond electronic sensing and then shutting off and suspending the whole bike but allowing it to stay rigid. The Specialized FS design is much cruder and limited as the design is based on not enough tech access. The Future Shock will soon join Specialized design graveyard along side of Zertz and Cobble Gobbler. I think a good bet for the future will be electronic disc braking too as the tech has been already proven and established in motorized vehicles. Just need to being the weights down in the future due to battery required but things will get there eventually..
No Ollie, you are not Peter Sagan. I also use the same frame-size, crank length and pedals. I now discover that I also use the same saddle and bar tape as well. I am Peter Sagan. And so is my wife.
I find it interesting that it’s displayed on a stand that is off level...lifting the rear wheel. It makes the top tube level and in this position it’s a moderately attractive bike. However, it become quite a bit less attractive with the sloping top tube in a normal position. Perhaps the slope allows for a longer seatpost with greater compliance? Still, it’s not a unattractive to me as some commenters state, but it’s not a stunner.
With most people only being able to buy one bike (and even that takes donating a kidney) is it practical to make that single bike one that was designed for a single race vs an all arounder?
Nice video. Question: What is the Roubaix marketed as? Most people don't need a cobble machine, so is this a gravel bike? Shouldn't all the brands be marketing gravel bikes for Roubaix and then sell them all year round? I would have thought Roubaix is the best platform to market gravel bikes and get world tour riders to ride them. Just a thought.
@@bike_rider-k2h Yes, but surely no-one is going to spend money on a Roubaix over a Venge or a Tarmac? Anyway, I just don't know why Specialized bothered, or do they have money to burn making a bike just for the pro's to ride in one monument.
Do you think Sagan will ride to victory on his new Roubaix?
Maybe with a wheelie to top it off
Looks great, Wish it had rimbrakes instead cause the brakedisc really is ugly :/ (but I guess that black thing is to take away some heat from the disc so it does not warp as easy)
It's hard to tell since there will be another design used by rivals: Pinarello FS, which stabilizes the frame, not just rider's upper body.
With one-design race rule, I'd bet for Sagan. He even has that body composition what most of the P-R winners have. But with bike compliance tech involved, I just wish him good luck and hope for his win.
No his form is really bad.
Sagan’s already won, he’s just waiting for the finish line to tell everyone else
Ollie's positivity is awesome
Ollie was awesome on cycling weekly, and still is on GCN, good work mate
I hope u get PAID Ollie!
You are by far the best presenter in cycling media ATM.
Much respect from over here in Australia mate.
Thanx.
It's always nice to see the moderator genuinely exited.
Great video.
Sagan is my favorite and his new bike is so wonderful! 👍
I think it’s awesome that Sagan and his team allow his bike to be reviewed in this manner. It’s also awesome that GCN has the reputation to be trusted to do it. Great job guys! Sagan hasn’t been in his best form lately, but maybe he can find what he needs for this race
The frame geometry is disturbed because of the bike stand and the lifted rear section.
Thank you, Peter Sagan, for telling us about your bike.
New favorite road bike. Love all of the tech they packed into this one!
Ollie, almost another Peter Sagan.....ALMOST 🤣 LOL
Good Job, Ollie. Greetings from Hamburg, GER
Thanks Ollie a real tech video about one of the best world road racing cyclists bikes ,plenty of built in comfort for one of the toughest races in the world .
Another small Sagan detail not noted is his quote "We'll see" on the down tube near the BB
Love that colour because it’s the same one I have on my Venge, Oil slick 😘
I believe they call this one overexposed. Awesome none the less.
Cracking good review Ollie! Informative and funny. Perfect combo. Keep up the great work GCN.
Best looking Roubaix ever.
I didn't wanna know how long Oli is, but I too would brag with that number.
Si has never mentioned his 'stats' but from the looks of things he'd make Oli a very jealous man lol. Either that or he has a novel solution for spare inner tubes storage 😮
I love that iridescent paint job. And good job presenting, Ollie!
Go to :52 and see the sneaky “We’ll See” on the bottom bracket.
Ollie could have at least bought that seat post dinner and taken it out to a movie first!
Ollie was handling this bike so much I thought he was going to ride away on it at the end
Hub sound check appreciated, you´re the man Ollie :D
Did you all notice the “We’ll See” signature response from Sagan to reporters written on the down tube/bottom bracket?!? So cool!! Minute 0:54!!
Same tube shape as my Cervelo R2. Cervelo has been using that tube shape on their bikes for a while now.
Weird to see a disc brake wheel with a rim brake surface
Yeah, not really sure why they did that considering there's disc specific Roval SLX 50s isn't there?
Edit: will be because they only do tubular rims in rim break format.
Tubs.
Love the look of the new Roubaix and the paint job of the Sagan special looks about as bling as you can get. The only downside to how great it looks is that it makes my own Roubaix (model year 2012) look pretty old fashioned - Zertz inserts anyone?
No mention of the threaded BB? That is the best reverse innovation I have seen in awhile and hope it continues to the venge and tarmac.
Well, no. Ollie clearly said he was only going to cover changes from previous version. Previous version had a threaded BB.
Figures: Just purchased my new 2018 Roubaix Ultegra last August, and already it is obsolete. It rides so sweetly with the Future Shock thing, though, that I hardly notice the bumps. And yes, with the 28mm tires, I can run 105psi in front, due to the FS reducing the jarring effect on my old wrists. Not gonna let NewBikeEnvy interfere with my purchase, though. Looks like it’d cost over US$10K to duplicate Peter Sagan’s sweet ride. Gotta find a channel to watch the ride on Sunday! Godspeed, Peter!
Red HOT bike..... you are a great presenter!!! Keep these coming....
Solid looking bike. Very enjoyable video. Good work.
I especially enjoyed your top secret location, 007,--plain sight. Crafty.
One of the best looking bikes I’ve seen in a while.
Great job Ollie! very clear and concise.
I love it, the paint especially!
Well done Ollie. Love this new Roubaix and all the new upgrades to the future shock and seat post. I bet it's a nice ride.
Beautiful machine. Would like to know more about the seat tube/seat tube junction and how it offers more compliance
Pinarello looks incredible its got active full suspension
Take a drink everytime Ollie says "Compliance"
Ollie! Ollie! Ollie!...Awesome always.
Sagan was riding a mechanical dura ace disc groupset in roubaix :-)
Question: I've seen it hinted here, and in one or two other videos that the pros are riding more on the tops over the cobbles. Why is that?
Just seen the clip on Eurosport during the Paris-Roubaix! No tribute to GCN though?
pretty cool huh!
Great review!!! I really enjoyed it. Plus an awesome S-works doesnt hurt
Another great video. Thanks.
Eurosport using GCN!!
I believe that's the stem from the new Venge and not the regular Roubaix stem?
I notice that Sagan gave his saddle an inclination. There is maybe 1cm gap between the nose and the back of the saddle.
I heard that it helped to release pressure on the perineum area. Any thoughts on this anyone ?
The seat post is actually a new design. It’s called the pave post, and is different from the tarmac post. The two are not interchangeable.
How much extra do disc brakes weigh? Would be awesome without discs.
Ollie, we all have a little Peter Sagan in us that's one of the reasons he is so popular
Did you read what you wrote? 😄
Do the neutral service guys have wheel guns? If not then is it not a bit risky to rely on getting to your team car especially in the narrower sections
Beauty! Nice job Ollie : )
At 5:59 how did you not peel off the sticker on that Wahoo?
I like the Pinarello FS a lot more. It seems more practical and more engineering tech involved .
Sagan said "smoother is faster". well, then, Pinarello FS must be faster :-))) ;-)
Shit timtimzi. I thought it was a hair on my screen!
I thought exactly the same. Would take the Pinarello 100%
Yeah for some reason the pinarello front shock seems to be more practical and easier on the body from a mechanical standpoint.
@@sullysullster8217 I think the Pinerello shock design is paving the way of the future with millisecond electronic sensing and then shutting off and suspending the whole bike but allowing it to stay rigid. The Specialized FS design is much cruder and limited as the design is based on not enough tech access. The Future Shock will soon join Specialized design graveyard along side of Zertz and Cobble Gobbler. I think a good bet for the future will be electronic disc braking too as the tech has been already proven and established in motorized vehicles. Just need to being the weights down in the future due to battery required but things will get there eventually..
Good video .great bike too. 👍👍
I thought I heard he is riding mechanical groupset for Roubaix and the Sagan edition bikes will all come with mechanical dura ace? Lovely bike though.
I hope Ollie mentions to Peter that he locked out his suspension before he hits the Forest of Arenberg
Great video, it's just my size too. I want one, maybe next year,,,,,,
Nice! So, it is the s-works venge stem? Looks nice, wonder if it would like fine on my Tarmac! :)
Spec should give blocking of the Future Shock since the beginning as a standard option
No Ollie, you are not Peter Sagan. I also use the same frame-size, crank length and pedals. I now discover that I also use the same saddle and bar tape as well. I am Peter Sagan. And so is my wife.
gorgeous bike
Oli aka Peter Sagan lite, lite, lite... lol. Good review!
Great vid 👌
I find it interesting that it’s displayed on a stand that is off level...lifting the rear wheel. It makes the top tube level and in this position it’s a moderately attractive bike. However, it become quite a bit less attractive with the sloping top tube in a normal position. Perhaps the slope allows for a longer seatpost with greater compliance? Still, it’s not a unattractive to me as some commenters state, but it’s not a stunner.
Great job! Is the bottom bracket a gxp?
damn good bike. I feel like I could actually buy that exact bike at a shop unlike most pros
Stunned my the mass of Specialized marketing push gor this release.
How can I get that suspension above my headtube? That looks really nice.
Only with Specialized Diverge and Roubaix. RedShift do a similar stem called a ShockStop.
What are the meassurements other than frame size an stem lenth?
Have the mechanics tightened stem bolts properly?
Great bike. Love it 👍
Beautiful bike!
What is the PSI of his tires?
A USA question.
What a piece of art 🤤 while I've got to ride my "cheap" 1000 euro bike
Wow I love that bike he got a nice bike wow😮
With most people only being able to buy one bike (and even that takes donating a kidney) is it practical to make that single bike one that was designed for a single race vs an all arounder?
Beautiful
Such a cool video
Nice video. Question: What is the Roubaix marketed as? Most people don't need a cobble machine, so is this a gravel bike? Shouldn't all the brands be marketing gravel bikes for Roubaix and then sell them all year round? I would have thought Roubaix is the best platform to market gravel bikes and get world tour riders to ride them. Just a thought.
The diverge is specializeds gravel bike. The Roubaix is most definitely not a gravel bike.
@@bike_rider-k2h Yes, but surely no-one is going to spend money on a Roubaix over a Venge or a Tarmac? Anyway, I just don't know why Specialized bothered, or do they have money to burn making a bike just for the pro's to ride in one monument.
Wow! That bike weighs almost as much as my 58cm gravel bike!! What makes it so heavy?
Batteries
Nice trip!
I like your shoes Ollie, very clean!
Doesn’t Pete still use a Zipp stem?
Bike Great. How many people work for GCN?
That's a veeerrrrry nice!
How do i raise the handle bars up?
Love it!
Nice.........30mm tyres eh. Thanks for another great vid chaps
Ollie, which bar tape?
Sagan needs that extra 4mm to account for his leg muscles. Otherwise his monstrous calves would be bashing in to the chain stay.
what is that on 1:34 ?
Great video as always with ollie but not actually the true Sagan race bike for PR because he used a mechanical groupset ;)
i'd like Peter to win it on my 09 tarmac then return it signed
this isn't the one he raced on though, he rides mechanical dura ace for Roubaix. EF rider maybe should have as well with the shifting issues he had...
Great video as usual. Sagan running mechanical though?
If I recall he was on mechanical last year. Looks to be Di2 this year.
Great presenter. Funny too
I’m also a 56, which makes me the same as ollie, which makes me peter sagan too
No, I'm Peter Sagan!
Idea with a shock absorber taken from Cannondale Headshok.
Does he get to keep his bikes or are they all owned by the team?