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    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbon
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    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    Deore, TiagraRival, FSAUltegra, 105RED
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9Single-speed2 × 102 × 102 × 10
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Tricross Sport Triple
    Tricross Singlecross
    Tricross Expert Double
    Tricross Comp
    S-Works Tricross Carbon
    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

    Tricross Sport Triple

    20 mph

    Tricross Singlecross

    35 mph

    Tricross Expert Double

    35 mph

    Tricross Comp

    38 mph

    S-Works Tricross Carbon

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact Freeroad design, rack and fender fittings

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact Freeroad design, horizontal dropouts w/ steel protectors, rack and fender fittings

    Specialized E5 SLX aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld semi-compact Freeroad design, FACT carbon seatstays w/ Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings

    Specialized E5 SLX aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld semi-compact Freeroad design, FACT carbon seatstays w/ Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings

    S-Works FACT 10m carbon, Az1 construction, semi-compact Tricross design, Zertz inserts, OS BB, rack and fender fittings

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, aluminum Steerer, Speed Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings

    Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, aluminum Steerer, Speed Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings

    S-Works FACT carbon, monocoque construction, full carbon legs, crown and steerer w/ Speed Zertz, rack and fender fittings

    Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, aluminum Steerer, Speed Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings

    S-Works FACT carbon, monocoque construction, full carbon legs, crown and steerer w/ Speed Zertz, rack and fender fittings

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 103mm

    Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 103mm

    FSA MegaExo, integrated exterior cartridge bearings, alloy

    FSA MegaExo, integrated exterior cartridge bearings, alloy

    S-Works oversize integrated

    Headset

    Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone w/ 10mm alloy spacer

    Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone w/ 10mm alloy spacer

    Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, 25mm alloy cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers

    Specialized Mindset Plus, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers

    S-Works Campy style, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge ceramic bearings w/ stainless steel races, 20mm carbon cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable

    Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable

    S-Works Pro-Set, 3D forged, carbon/alloy face plate w/ Ti bolts, carbon top cap, 4-position adjustable

    Handlebar

    Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

    Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

    Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

    Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

    S-Works SL, FACT carbon handlebar, short-reach drop, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Comp Road, full padding

    Specialized Comp Road, full padding

    Body Geometry Phenom SL, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails, microfiber cover

    Specialized Comp Road, full padding

    Body Geometry Phenom SL, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfiber cover

    Seatpost

    Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    Specialized Pavé II, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, 27.2mm

    Specialized Pavé II, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, 27.2mm

    S-Works SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    New Shimano Deore LX, long cage

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano Ultegra SL, short cage

    SRAM Red

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

    SRAM Rival, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

    Shimano 105, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

    SRAM Red, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Triple

    Sugino Zen Messenger

    FSA SL-K MegaExo, 2-piece carbon crankset

    FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 2-piece crankset

    S-Works FACT carbon, integrated oversize design

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI

    SRAM Rival Double Tap

    Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM Red Double Tap

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-32t

    Shimano Freewheel, 18t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed 12-27t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed 12-27t

    SRAM OG 1090, 10-speed 11-28t

    Chain

    Shimano HG73, 9-speed

    KMC Z-510-HX 1 Speed

    SRAM 1050R, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 10-speed

    SRAM 1090R, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads

    Front: Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads

    Front: Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads

    Front: Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads

    Front: Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible

    Aero brake levers for linear pull brakes

    SRAM Rival, 10-speed Double Tap

    Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM Red Double Tap, 10-speed

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex ACE-19 double wall rim, CNC sidewalls, spoke eyelets, 32h

    Alex ACE-19 double wall rim, CNC sidewalls, spoke eyelets, 32h

    Roval Pavé SL, E5 alloy mid-profile, machined brake surface

    Roval Pavé, anti-pinch rim edge w/ stainless steel eyelets

    Roval Pavé SL, E5 alloy mid-profile, machined brake surface

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Stainless 14g

    DT aero butted

    DT Champion, stainless 14g w/ ProLoc brass nipples

    DT aero butted

    Front Hub

    Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed bearings, QR

    Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed bearings, QR

    Roval Pave SL, 20 hole, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Roval Pave, 20 hole, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Roval Pave SL, 20 hole, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Rear Hub

    Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR

    Track bolt-on w/ track axle nuts, 32h

    Roval Pave SL, 24h, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Roval Pave, 24h, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Roval Pave SL, 24h, cold forged alloy five-spoke high flange, adjustable alloy axles, Roval QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Borough Sport CX, 700x32c, wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Borough Sport CX, 700x32c, wire bead, 60TPI

    Front: Specialized Houffalize Sport CX, 700x32c, wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Houffalize Sport CX, 700x32c, wire bead, 60TPI

    Front: Specialized Houffalize CX Pro, 700x32c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 120TPI, Rear: Specialized Houffalize CX Pro, 700x32c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 120TPI

    Front: Specialized Borough CX Pro, 700x32C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Rear: Specialized Borough CX Pro, 700x32C, aramid bead, 120TPI

    Front: S-Works Houffalize CX, 700x32c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI, Rear: S-Works Houffalize CX, 700x32c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI

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