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    Category
    TouringTouringTouringTouring
    2.2
    2.2
    3.6
    3.6
    SteelSteelSteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSASora, FSAX9, ApexX9, Apex
    Drivetrain
    3 × 93 × 92 × 102 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    AWOL Elite
    AWOL
    AWOL x POLER
    AWOL Comp
    Other Touring bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    AWOL Elite

    39 mph

    AWOL

    36 mph

    AWOL x POLER

    38 mph

    AWOL Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Reynolds premium Cr-Mo, fully butted

    Reynolds premium Cr-Mo, fully butted

    Fully butted premium Cr-Mo, heat treated

    Reynolds 725/520 premium Cr-Mo, fully butted, custom SWINGER dropouts to run any drivetrain, including belt

    Fork

    Cr-Mo, unicrown, custom blade curve, w/ integrated cast dropouts

    Cr-Mo, unicrown, custom blade curve, w/ integrated cast dropouts

    Butted premium Cr-Mo, unicrown, heat treated

    Cr-Mo, unicrown, custom blade curve, w/ integrated cast dropouts

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo, integrated, w/ sealed outboard bearings

    FSA MegaExo, integrated, w/ sealed outboard bearings

    Included w/ crankset

    FSA MegaExo, integrated, w/ outboard sealed bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm cone spacer

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm cone spacer

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm cone spacer

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm cone spacer

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

    Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized AWOL, 6061 double-butted alloy, 12-degree flare-out, 31.8mm

    Specialized AWOL, 6061 double-butted alloy, 12-degree flare-out, 31.8mm

    Specialized AWOL, 6061 double-butted alloy, 12-degree flare-out, 31.8mm

    Specialized AWOL, 6061 double-butted alloy, 12-degree flare-out, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Phenom, steel rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Phenom, steel rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Phenom, steel rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Phenom Gel, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized alloy, 27.2mm

    Specialized alloy, 27.2mm

    Specialized alloy, 27.2mm

    Specialized alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, stamped cage, 9/16""

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, stamped cage, w/ reflectors, 9/16""

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, long cage

    Shimano Sora, long cage

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, long cage

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex, braze-on

    SRAM Apex, braze-on

    Crank

    FSA Omega, MegaExo, triple

    FSA Omega, MegaExo, triple

    Forged alloy, 2 pc.

    FSA Gossamer, forged alloy

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed

    Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    Shimano, 9-speed, 11-32

    Shimano, 9-speed, 11-32

    SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36

    SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36

    Chain

    KMC X9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

    KMC X9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

    KMC X10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link

    KMC X10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot

    Front: Avid BB7, mechanical disc, Rear: Avid BB7, mechanical disc

    Front: Tektro Spyre-CS, mechanical disc, dual pivot, 160mm rotor, stainless hardware, Rear: Tektro Spyre-CS, mechanical disc, dual pivot, 160mm rotor, stainless hardware

    Front: Avid BB7, mechanical disc, 160mm rotor, Rear: Avid BB7, mechanical disc, 160mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    29"" disc, alloy double-wall, 32h

    29"" disc, alloy double-wall, 32h

    29"" disc, Al6061-T6 double-wall, 622-21c, 32h

    29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, 32h, w/ AWOL logo

    Spokes

    Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

    Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

    Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

    Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c, Rear: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c

    Front: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c, Rear: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x48c, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x48c

    Front: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c, Rear: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x42c

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