2011 will see a number of additions and updates to the specialized range, and many avid cyclists will be waiting with baited breath. Firstly it's the Specialized Roubaix SL3, initially seen in Paris when Fabia Cancellara rode to victory in the Paris-Roubaix on it, so astounding was his performance on this bike that many suggested that the bike may have some form of hidden motor, prompting the Union Cycliste Internationale to say that it would be scanning all bikes in future to look for hidden illegal devises.
The bike is extremely light weight, weighing less than 1000grams and with its ergonomic frame as well as carbon pave seat post for added comfort and reduction of road bumps and vibrations this bike is the perfect combination of speed and comfort, is will surely be the bike that everyone will be lusting after in 2011.
But if the Specialized Roubaix SL3 isn't your thing or is somewhat out of your price range don't worry, many of the 2010 bikes have had some fantastic upgrades and adjustments. Take the Specialized Allez Comp 2011; this bike has been completely re-designed for 2011 integrating key features such as tarmac geometry alignment and increased frame stiffness, the frame is 20% stiffer than the 2010 version.
Another of the Specialized bikes range that has seen a revival for 2011 is the Specialized Hardrock 2011. The new 2011 Hardrock Pro has certainly had a new paint job that's for sure, but as well as this very obvious change you're still left with the tough, ready for rough and tumble frame of the Hardrocks that came before this.
We're sure that we'll see any one of these bikes on a number of Christmas wish lists this year, just the thought of riding into 2011 onto one of these bikes would get any bike enthusiast or cycling professional excited to say the least. And with the numerous improvements and adjustments that have been made across the Specialized bike range in preparation for 2011 it wouldn't be surprising that many will want to upgrade their current bike in order to allow them to capitalise on these changes.
With a large number of professional cyclists riding Specialized bikes in 2010 we don't doubt that this number will only increase further moving into 2011, especially after Fabia Cancellara's infamous victories in 2010 on his Specialized bikes, better get saving hey guys.
