The Spark RC SL is the perfect blend of top-notch carbon engineering, never before seen levels of integration and just the right amount of secret sauce. We wanted to make this platform faster than ever before both up and down the hill. Increasing travel, perfecting geometry, and applying input from the world's best athletes, we've created the cross country race bike of all cross country race bikes. If you think fast is fun, then you're going to love this ride.

We created the endurance road category two decades ago proving that high ergonomics means high performance. Today, the new Roubaix SL8 with Future Shock 3.0 is lighter, faster, and smoother than any road bike ever made, unleashing unmatched confidence. The road may be hell below, but on Roubaix, it’s always heaven above.

COMPLIANCE: Future Shock 3.0 is the star of the show, more tunable, adjustable, and durable than ever. Now, regardless of position on the bike, every rider experiences 20mm of smooth, stiction-free travel between the stem and head tube. Future Shock helps keep your hands and bars steady for a smoother ride with more control to stay fast, safe, and confident.

Our dropped clamp design exposes more seatpost to increase deflection, but “more” isn’t simply better. The Pavé seatpost controls that deflection for optimal vertical compliance. Together, they create AfterShock technology, which, when paired with the Roubaix’s rigid rear triangle, delivers a smooth ride with no loss in efficiency.

The Roubaix SL8 is the smoothest road bike our Ride Science Team has ever tested, reducing impacts at the bars and saddle by 53% compared to the nearest competition. With Roubaix’s Future Shock 3.0, the wheel quickly moves over the bump, while rider mass remains stable, maintaining momentum in rough terrain. Typical forks deflect backward on impact, causing a measurable loss in speed. It’s a scientific fact: Smoother is indeed faster.

CAPABILITY: The Roubaix pioneered endurance geometry, so you ride “IN” the bike, not “ON” the bike, to relieve pressure on your hands, arms, and shoulders for capability and confidence on any road, yet it’s ready to dissect a mountain decent at full gas. Snuggle up.

With tire clearance up to 40mm, this endurance road machine delivers better traction than ever on rough roads and even light gravel. Thanks to lightweight, super-efficient Specialized tires, that extra tire volume and traction comes with no downsides.

Roubaix inspires really BIG days on the bike, so we’ve given it every mount your adventures could need—three bottle mounts, top-tube mounts, and it’s even fender-ready. So, go ahead and bring it all along for the ride.

PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is our most aero yet, with new aero shapes from our Free Foil library and dropped seat stays. At just 828 grams, the frame is 50 grams lighter, utilizing lessons learned from the Aethos - the world’s lightest production frame - and our premium Fact 12r carbon blend. Nothing in its class is faster or lighter than the Roubaix.

"The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. It’s not just the ultimate expression of gravel performance, it’s your one-way ticket to gravel enlightenment.

This Crux Expert comes spec'd with a accurate and quick-shifting SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, lightweight and durable Roval Terra C Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain."

Lightest: 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage.

Capable: 47c/650b x 2.1” tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance, Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine, at full gas.

Responsive: Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux’s iconic history in ‘cross.

With Future Shock suspension front and rear, the new Diverge STR delivers compliance without compromise. By suspending the rider—instead of the bike—Future Shock technology increases control and efficiency while decreasing fatigue, so you’ll be riding farther and faster over chunkier terrain than you believed possible. And the Diverge STR does this without the weight, sluggish pedal response, and inefficiency of other suspension systems. The Diverge STR Expert starts with our FACT 11r carbon frameset with front and rear Future Shock suspension. It’s built with SRAM’s Rival eTap AXS Eagle groupset for fast, efficient shifting with a 10-50 cassette to ensure you have the gearing to tackle any ride. The bike rolls on the Roval Terra C wheels with 42mm Tracer Pro tires. Adventure Gear alloy handlebars, an S-Works carbon seatpost, and Power Expert saddle complete the package making the Diverge STR the most capable Diverge ever.

By suspending the rider with damped, tunable travel—20mm front/30mm rear—Future Shock Technology absorbs bump forces to boost your control and capability while retaining the efficiency and responsiveness of a rigid frame. Because as far as power transfer goes, it is a rigid frame. Power to the pedals makes the bike jump like a scared cat. You’re efficient, you’re comfortable, you’re in control. Your bike is light, nimble, and responsive.

The new Diverge doesn’t just have gorgeous lines, it has perfect curves too. Future Shock Rear puts 30mm of rear travel in the ideal path to smooth out rough road. Its hydraulic damping controls travel to eliminate “bobbing” under power and ensure big hits never catapult you from the saddle, all without compromising fit or pedaling efficiency.

Born from decades of innovation and our Smoother is Faster philosophy, Future Shock was created to develop bikes that win on cobblestones, but it’s found its purest expression on gravel. It’s 20mm of adjustable, damped front travel that keeps you in control and on target, all while protecting your hands, arms, and shoulders from the battering.

More capability means more confidence, more confidence means more rides, more rides mean more fun, and it all starts at the contact patch. Nothing unlocks capability like tire clearance, and we’re feeling generous. 47mm on a 700c wheel and 2.1” on 650B. Diverge STR is the most capable gravel bike we’ve ever made, so it’s the most fun. We did the math.

The Levo delivers the unbelievable power to ride more trails through an unequaled combination of ride quality, usable power, and ride-anywhere range. It’s the distillation, application, and amplification of a 40-year obsession with creating the world’s best riding mountain bikes. Since its introduction, Levo has set the bar every other e-MTB aims for, and the latest Levo raises that bar again.

Levo’s fully integrated Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor, 700Wh battery, and Turbo Connect Unit deliver category-leading 90 Nm of torque and 565 watts of power for up to five hours of ride time, empowering you to ride farther and faster than ever before.

The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit is your information hub with customizable display fields, including the exact percentage of battery level, and it features our all-new MicroTune function to adjust power delivery in 10% increments, so you get exactly the support you need to experience precisely the ride you want.

A dedicated mixed-wheel size design with a 27.5” wheel in the back and 29” up front delivers a nimble ride that carves circles around other full-power e-MTBs. A generous cockpit centers you on the bike, optimizing traction and corner control. The low bottom bracket, slack headtube angle and reduced fork offset keep things stable in the rough.

Levo offers two distinct geometry settings, allowing you to easily dial-in its performance for any riding style and any terrain. Bottom bracket height can be fine-tuned up or down by 7mm.

Levo’s 150mm of rear travel is supple on small bumps, devours square-edged hits without a twitch, eats massive G-outs for breakfast, yet still offers amazing pedal response and delivers your power to the ground with total efficiency.

The Levo’s S-Sizing is based on what matters—rider size and style, not inseam. Six sizes, all with similar headtube lengths and standover, allow you to choose the size that best suits your individual style. Smaller S-Size numbers are going to be nimble and more flickable, while bigger S-Sizes deliver more stability and a roomier ride.

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., colloquially known as and stylized as SPECIALIZED, is an American company that designs, manufactures and markets bicycles, bicycle components and related products under the brand name "Specialized", as well as the premium and professional oriented "S-works".

The Morgan Hill, California-based company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard.

The company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard,[3] a cycling enthusiast who sold his Volkswagen Bus for $1,500 to fund a cycle tour of Europe, where he bought handlebars and stems made by Cinelli to take back to the US.[4][5][6] Sinyard started importing Italian bike components which were difficult to find in the United States,[3] but the company began to produce its own bike parts by 1976, starting with the Specialized Touring Tire.[5][7] In 1981, the company introduced its first two bikes: the Sequoia, a sport-touring design, and the Allez, a road bike.[8] Specialized also introduced the first major production mountain bike in the world, the Stumpjumper, in 1981. Like the Sequoia and Allez, the Stumpjumper was designed by Tim Neenan and based on an early Tom Ritchey design. Specialized continues to produce bikes under the Stumpjumper name, including both hardtail and full-suspension models.[9] An original Stumpjumper is displayed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Max Emilian Verstappen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑks vɛrˈstɑ.pə(n)]; born 30 September 1997) is a Belgian and Dutch[3] racing driver competing in Formula One under the Dutch flag for Red Bull Racing. Verstappen has won three Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won consecutively from 2021 to 2023 with Red Bull.

Verstappen is the son of former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos_Verstappen),) and former go-kart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karting)) racer Sophie Kumpen](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sophie_Kumpen\&action=edit\&redlink=1)) [nl].](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Kumpen)].) He had a successful run in karting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karting)) and single-seater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-seater)) categories—including FIA European Formula 3—breaking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIA_Formula_3_European_Championship)—breaking) several records.

At the 2015 Australian Grand Prix,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Australian_Grand_Prix),) when he was aged 17, he became the youngest driver to compete in Formula One. After spending the 2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Formula_One_World_Championship)) season with Scuderia Toro Rosso,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuderia_Toro_Rosso),) Verstappen started his 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Formula_One_World_Championship)) campaign with the Italian team before being promoted to parent team Red Bull Racing after four races. At the age of 18, he won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Spanish_Grand_Prix)) on his debut for Red Bull Racing, becoming the youngest-ever driver and the first Dutch driver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_drivers_from_the_Netherlands)) to win a Formula One Grand Prix.[4][5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen#cite_note-5)[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen#cite_note-:0-6))

After winning ten Grands Prix during the 2021 season,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Formula_One_World_Championship),) Verstappen became Formula One World Drivers' Champion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_World_Drivers%27_Champions)) for the first time, being the first Dutch driver and the 34th driver to do so.[6]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen#cite_note-7)) He won the next two consecutive Formula One championships in 2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Formula_One_World_Championship)) and 2023.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Formula_One_World_Championship).)

As of the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Dutch_Grand_Prix),) Verstappen has had 61 victories, 40 pole positions and 32 fastest laps. In addition to being the youngest Grand Prix winner, he holds and shares several Formula One records,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records),) including the most wins in a season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Most_wins_in_a_season)) (19), the most podium finishes in a season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Most_podium_finishes_in_a_season)) (21), the most consecutive wins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Most_consecutive_wins)) (10), and the most consecutive pole positions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Most_consecutive_pole_positions)) (8, shared with Ayrton Senna).](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayrton_Senna)).) Verstappen is set to remain at Red Bull until at least the end of the 2028 season after signing a contract extension.[7]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen#cite_note-:3-8)) Verstappen was listed in the 2024 issue of Time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_\(magazine\))) as one of the 100 most influential people globally.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_100).)

Formula One, commonly known as Formula 1 or F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of racing since its inaugural running in 1950. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules all participants' cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix. Grands Prix take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.

A point-system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_World_Championship_points_scoring_systems)) is used at Grands Prix to determine two annual World Championships: one for the drivers,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_World_Drivers%27_Champions),) and one for the constructors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_World_Constructors%27_Champions)) (the teams). Each driver must hold a valid Super Licence,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIA_Super_Licence),) the highest class of racing licence the FIA issues, and the races must be held on grade one tracks,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_motor_racing_circuits_by_FIA_grade#Grade_One),) the highest grade rating the FIA issues for tracks.

Formula One cars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_car)) are the world's fastest regulated road-course](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_racing)) racing cars,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_racing),) owing to very high cornering speeds achieved by generating large amounts of aerodynamic downforce.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downforce).) Much of this downforce is generated by front and rear wings, which have the side effect of causing severe turbulence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbulence)) behind each car. The turbulence reduces the downforce the cars following directly behind generate, making it hard to overtake. Major changes made to the cars for the 2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Formula_One_World_Championship)) season have resulted in greater use of ground effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_\(cars\))) aerodynamics and modified wings to reduce the turbulence behind the cars, with the goal of making overtaking easier.[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One#cite_note-1)) The cars depend on electronics, aerodynamics,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerodynamics),) suspension,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_suspension),) and tyres.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_tyres).) Traction control,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_control),) launch control,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Launch_control_\(automotive\)),) and automatic shifting,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_shifting),) and other electronic driving aids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_driver-assistance_systems)) were first banned in 1994.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Formula_One_World_Championship).) They were briefly reintroduced in 2001,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Formula_One_World_Championship),) and have more recently been banned since 2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Formula_One_World_Championship)) and 2008,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Formula_One_World_Championship),) respectively.[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One#cite_note-2))

With the average annual cost of running a team—designing, building, and maintaining cars, pay, transport—at approximately £220,000,000 (or $265,000,000),[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One#cite_note-3)) Formula One's financial and political battles are widely reported. The Formula One Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_Group)) is owned by Liberty Media,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Media),) which acquired it in 2017 from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVC_Capital_Partners)) for £6.4 billion ($8 billion).