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    Category
    Comfort
    2.1
    Frame
    Steel
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Rim
    Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Roll 8 is a 700c steel frame comfort bike with modest components and rim brakes.

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    Insights
    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)

    38 mph

    Roll 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Cr-Mo frame TT/ST/DT, vertical dropouts, brake drilling, fender braze-ons

    Fork

    Globe uni-crown Cr-Mo fork, w/ integrated cast drop outs, hidden Globe Accessory mounting eyelets

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge bearing, square spindle, w/ crank stop right side, capless bolts

    Headset

    1"" threaded, sealed loose ball bearings

    Stem

    Globe Roll 1"" forged quill-stem

    Handlebar

    Custom swept back riser, 58mm rise, 19-degree upsweep, 545mm wide

    Saddle

    Globe Roll 8 Custom Body Geometry Saddle

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Globe aluminum commuter pedal

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Crank

    Forged alloy-arm, multi-speed, alloy ring

    Shifters

    Alloy top-mount thumb shifter, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSM66, 8-speed, 11-32

    Chain

    KMC X8 nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Melt-forged alloy caliper, cartridge pads, Rear: Melt-forged alloy caliper, cartridge pads

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Classic caliper pull, forged

    Wheels
    Rims

    700c V profile, 32mm rear, 23mm front, machine sidewall, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Globe Roll, loose ball, high flange with custom CNC detail, bolt-on, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Globe Roll, loose ball, high flange, cassette, bolt-on, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, Flak Jacket, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, Flak Jacket, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x25c

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