Specialized Awol Comp Frameset
With the sequoia you can get a comparable bike to the awol or a nicer one at a higher price point.
Specialized awol comp frameset. That s because its rugged heat treated and custom butted cr mo steel frame with long lasting fully housed cable routing handles confidently and predictably no matter the terrain. The cr mo frame w split seat stay and rocker dropout for optional belt drive is plenty stiff with enough compliance for all day comfort and the integrated rack fender mounts assure you have the option to always ride prepared. For the diy ers there s also the 700 awol expert frameset. Specialized awol the awol is an adventurous soul wrapped in a heavy duty do anything body.
I loved the weight strength and smooth feel of the carbon roval control sl wheels but at. It s not crazy expensive. The awol was never really a specialized bike and it has always been a bit of an outlier in the specialized lineup my mechanic calls mine the specialized surly and maybe the sportier sequoia is a better fit with the brand. Ready to be built up exactly how you want it.
No matter the terrain or adventure the awol comp is up to the task. Whether you re using it as an all out commuter rig during the week or you re exploring the road less traveled on the weekend you ll find that the awol comp is equally capable. Now available on the awol comp is the way to go. For 2016 specialized now offers four complete awols that range in price from 1350 to 2500.
Gt cr mo tuning gives legendary steel feel in a. This would allow for lower gear ratios in a simpler format. The frame itself is a rugged steel number with the comp model featuring a higher end reynolds 725 520 cr mo tubing with slider dropouts and split stays for single speed or belt drive use. Built as a drop bar adventure bike awol has clearance for 29 2 2 though it ships with 42c.
In specialized s gravel adventure category the awol has been replaced by the sequoia. The cr mo frame w split seat stay and rocker dropout for optional belt drive is plenty stiff with enough compliance for all day comfort and the integrated rack fender mounts assure you have the option to always ride prepared. The biggest changes to this year s comp are the switch to sram force hydraulic brakes a welcome upgrade in my opinion and the move to a 1 11 drivetrain. The awol frameset is built with specialized s proprietary swinger dropout system which splits at the right dropout for belt drives.
The awol has been built in so many different ways from belt driven road tourer to 1 11 off road machine. Jumping into the world of adventure bikes specialized is testing the waters with the new awol. Some of these thoughts apply to all touring bikes but i m intimate with the awol so here goes. No matter the terrain or adventure the awol comp is up to the task.
With a steel frameset clearance for 29 2 2 tyres rack fender mounts and dynamo light options 2016 specialized awol is certainly versatile. Ready to be built up exactly how you want it.