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Sequoia Expert
A steel frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Sequoia is a versatile gravel bike praised for its adventure-ready design, combining the touring utility of the AWOL with the quick handling of the Diverge. It offers a comfortable, stable ride on both pavement and rough terrain, thanks to its steel frame, carbon fork, and compliant seatpost. However, some models are noted for being heavy and over-geared, which can hinder performance on climbs and acceleration.
Adventure Geometry for stability and fun handling
Comfortable for long rides with a compliant frame and carbon seatpost
Versatile performance on both pavement and rough terrain
Numerous mounting options for racks and gear
Good tire clearance for various terrains
Heavy weight affects acceleration and climbing
Over-geared in some models, limiting hill-climbing ability
Rigid fork can lead to a jarring ride on rough terrain
Inconsistent shifting performance with mixed drivetrain components
Some models lack bold color options
The Sequoia fills the gap in Specialized’s 700c adventure bicycle line-up combining the touring utility of the AWOL, and the quick handling, high-tech characteristics of the Diverge.BIKEPACKING.com
Specialized has really thrown its resources at adventure riding and, as a result, seems to have knocked the Sequoia and related gear out of the park.Bicycling
the Specialized Sequoia Expert is extremely good at what it was built for – namely, adventure
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Oct 2018 · Marc Abbott
A horizon-broadening heavyweight that belies its weight on the road, but it really comes into its own when you hit the hard-pack trails
Dec 2017 · Robin Schmitt
What’s the Specialized Sequoia Elite got in common with the Volkswagen Bulli hippy wagon and how it compares to its sibling the Specialized Diverge?
Oct 2017 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
The Specialized Sequoia Expert belongs to a range of bikes designed to offer the rider optimum enjoyment on all roads
Good all-rounder
Heavy
Slow going on road
Jan 2017 · VecchioJo
Over-weight, over-geared and not really wanting to go over there
Jul 2016 · Josh Patterson
Steel adventure touring bike ready for roads less traveled
Good handling
Great tires
Useful frame features
Tall gearing for loaded touring
Questionable handlebar design
Jul 2016 · Ron Koch
A bike and accessories that says yes to just about any adventure you point it at
Jul 2016 · Team Work
Named after one of the 1st bikes the company ever made, the 2017 Specialized Sequoia is an adventure rig aimed to take all-road bikepacking to a new era.
Adventure Geometry dialed for light trail work, long saddle days, and loaded riding.
Fork cage mounts … applause!
Sawtooth and Cruzero tubless tire/wheel combo seems solid and well thought out.
Details such as the fact that the front and rear have a single spoke length… ideal for emergency prep.
Minimal paint and graphics are eye-pleasing.
The Phenom Comp saddle is surprisingly comfortable.
Carbon seatpost is super light and comfy, but not ideal for a clamp mounted seat pack, such as their own Stabilizer Seatpack or Porcelain Rocket’s Mr. Fusion.
The Gearing is too high for loaded, hilly bikepacking; a 36t or 38T ring up front would be a welcome addition.
| Frame | Premium Cr-Mo size-specific tubing, internal light cable routing-ready, Adventure Geometry, flat disc mount, fender/rack mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, tapered, internal light cable routing, flat disc mount, waterbottle/rack/fender mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaEvo, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, reflective, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force1 Type 2.1, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | FSA SL-K Light crankset, ABS Compact BB386 EVO, PF30 System Interface, 10-/11-speed, hollow, 147mm Q-factor, 110 BCD, Megatooth V2 XX1, 42T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 DLC, 11-speed w/reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Specialized Adventure Gear Cruzero, Rear: Specialized Adventure Gear Cruzero |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Adventure Gear Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm, Rear: Specialized Adventure Gear Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm |
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Last updated November 6
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