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Specialized Roubaix in Flanders

WITH A FORTHCOMING TRIP TO the absolute heartland of cobbles – the Flanders region of Belgium – the plan was hatched. An eager call to the team at Specialized Australia and within a few days the idea was confirmed, locked and loaded.

We would fly to Europe with the latest Roubaix – an ‘Expert’ spec level bike with Ultegra Di2, Roval C38 wheels and Specialized Turbo Pro 28mm tyres. To complete the package we also took a pair of S-Works 7 Road Shoes and a the companies premium helmet, the uber-impressive S-Works Prevail ii with ANGi (see separate reviews at )

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