Specialized Awol Expert Weight

It s not crazy expensive.

Specialized awol expert weight. The specialized awol is the ultimate adventure machine bringing a whole new meaning to touring bikes. The specialized phenom is one of our favourite seats for distance riding and the skinny seatpost. With the sequoia you can get a comparable bike to the awol or a nicer one at a higher price point. The specialized awol expert frameset.

Be it road gravel or dirt the steel awol knows no boundaries. The new awol expert frameset comes with a revised cable guide that eliminates the use of zip ties and incorporates provisions. The swinger dropouts are adjustable by 15mm. I metioned in opening that the awol is from specialized s adventure bike line.

A versatile dropbar bike with a monstercross vibe. The aluminium specialized allez has been a firm favourite for decades. Load the bike up with multiple rack and panniers and head out with no destination in mind. Built for the long haul the specialized awol will take you wherever you want to go.

For 2016 specialized now offers four complete awols that range in price from 1350 to 2500. This would allow for lower gear ratios in a simpler format. Some of these thoughts apply to all touring bikes but i m intimate with the awol so here goes. The awol comp is black with black graphics and black parts.

The geometry is also what you would called dialed as it s at once comfortable efficient and purpose built to carrying big loads. The awol bowls along with pleasant momentum once you ve got its bulk up to speed that is. If you re thinking of doing a custom build with an internal geared hub this could be a great frameset option given how versatile the swinger dropouts make the bike. Starting at the frame it features heat treated custom butted cr mo tubing that s sure to stand up to years of hard riding and abuse.

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. It s an all rounder that pitches at an affordable price range. This means you re able to run 1 11 2 10. In specialized s gravel adventure category the awol has been replaced by the sequoia.

I loved the weight strength and smooth feel of the carbon roval. I ride the awol comp. The awol expert is equipped with everything you need to hit the road and head out on a great adventure. The specialized awol range was launched in 2013 as part of a new series of touring bikes that focus on having adventures off the beaten path rather than camping trips to the south of france.

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