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Amira SL4 Comp
A carbon frame women’s race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Specialized Amira is a well-balanced, lightweight race bike designed with women's geometry in mind, offering intuitive handling and excellent power transfer. It excels in various conditions, from climbs to descents, and is praised for its stiffness and responsiveness. While it comes with high-quality components and a sleek design, its aggressive fit and high price point may not suit everyone.
Handles well in corners, descents, and gravel
Light on climbs, steady on descents, sturdy in crits
Incredibly well-balanced
Intuitive handling: responsive but never twitchy
Good power transfer
Snappy accelerations
Solid brakes
High price point
Aggressive fit may not suit all riders
No Shimano Di2 option
Oura Pro saddle may not suit everyone in terms of comfort
I didn’t know what a good bike was until I owned and raced this bike.Bicycling
The S-Works Amira SL4 is a pure racing bike, designed for women who ride fast, be they national champions, professional rouleurs or ambitious amateurs.
CyclistWomen who demand the best, lightest, and most race-worthy bike available can thank Specialized for delivering.
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May 2016 · VeloNews.com
Women who demand the best, lightest, and most race-worthy bike available can thank Specialized for delivering. The big, red “S” didn’t cut any corners
Apr 2016 · William Tracy
Women who demand the best, lightest, and most race-worthy bike available can thank Specialized for delivering.
Aug 2015 · Susannah Osborne
With a £6.5k pricetag, the Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 is a rare example of a true top-end bike for women.
Apr 2015 · Bicycling Editors
A racer that comes through for the anywoman, too
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, Women's Competitive Geometry, women's layup w/ tapered head tube, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8"" lower, integrated Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Women's Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Women's Oura Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Works, TURN Zayante, BB30, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Front: Fulcrum S4, Rear: Fulcrum S4 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c |
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Last updated July 9
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