Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, Sora -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, compact design, integrated headset
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon fork legs, aluminum crown and steerer w/ Zertz inserts, rack eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 11-25t
Crank
Sugino Comp, five arm, polished
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 113mm
Chain
Shimano HG73, 9-speed
Pedals
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized forged alloy, 28h, sealed ball bearings, QR
Rear Hub
Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR
Rims
Alex S500, sleeve joint, CNC sidewalls, 28/32h
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x25c, 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket
Brakes
Brakes
Ultralight long reach dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Brake Levers
Shimano Sora, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
Handlebar
Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Headset
Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with two 5mm alloy spacers
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Fitness, 155mm width
Seatpost
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 54cm | 52cm | 49cm | 46cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.9 mm | 0.91 mm | 0.94 mm | 0.89 mm | 0.87 mm | 0.85 mm | 0.83 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 278 mm |
| Front Center | 220 mm | 245 mm | 280 mm | mm | mm | mm | mm |
| Stack | 518 mm | 538 mm | 568 mm | 498 mm | 478 mm | 448 mm | 428 mm |
| Reach | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 558 mm | 548 mm | 528 mm | 513 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 53 ° | 56 ° | 56 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° | 66 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 415 mm | 418 mm | 420 mm | 415 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 73 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Sequoia completes the Specialized Sequoia model. Specialized launched 12 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Sequoia bikes models from 2009, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Sequoia 2009, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.