Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Heat treated custom-butted Premium Cr-Mo tubing, internal light cable routing-ready, Adventure Geometry, post disc mount, fender/rack mounts, kickstand plate
Suspension Fork
Cr-Mo, internal light cable routing, post disc mount, rack/fender mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 10-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Forged alloy, 2 pc. 46/34T
Chain
KMC X10EPT ECO PROTEQ, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h
Rims
Alloy, double-wall, disc, 32h
Spokes
Stainless,14/15g
Tires
Specialized Trigger Sport Reflect, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x42mm
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra STI
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized AWOL, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach, 12-degree flare-out
Headset
FSA, Campy style, integrated cartridge bearings, 15mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Gel, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized alloy, 27.2mm
About this model
AWOL Elite completes the Specialized Awol model. 11 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Touring bikes
If you want an acceptable Touring bike you should know that the average price is 1007$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Touring bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
AWOL Elite has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized AWOL Elite 2016, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized AWOL Elite is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.