Specialized Awol Bikepacking

The awol expert is equipped with everything you need to hit the road and head out on a great adventure.

Specialized awol bikepacking. Specialized offer three 700c drop handlebar bikes in their adventure range. For the last few years specialized has been delighting us with some quality touring bike options. I metioned in opening that the awol is from specialized s adventure bike line. Whether you re using it as an all out commuter rig during the week or you re exploring the road less traveled on the weekend you ll find that the awol comp is equally capable.

Over the last couple years i have been focusing on multi day bikepacking trips along dirt roads. This steel bike has t op tube bag direct mounts as well as triple cage mounts on both seat stays on both sides of the down tube and on both sides of the fork. Specialized diverge e5 799 00 or 1 439. The geometry is also what you would called dialed as it s at once comfortable efficient and purpose built to carrying big loads.

The awol comp is black with black graphics and black parts. If you re packing light going to remote places and are looking for large tyre clearances it s hard to beat a converted retro mtb. A versatile dropbar bike with a monstercross vibe. Sequoia vs awol vs diverge.

With a steel frameset clearance for 29 2 2 tyres rack fender mounts and dynamo light options 2016 specialized awol is certainly versatile. Having ridden the 5000 mile tat on an awol the diverge on local all day adventures and the 600k crush the commonwealth and the sequoia on a 500 mile ride from north carolina to ohio we asked sarah swallow to sum up her thoughts about which works best for what. Starting at the frame it features heat treated custom butted cr mo tubing that s sure to stand up to years of hard riding and abuse. Specialized sequoia 1 200 00 or 2 162.

See more ideas about specialized awol touring bike bikepacking. The awol has been built in so many different ways from belt driven road tourer to 1 11 off road machine. Croix de fer 30 1 799 99 or 3 243. I was given the awol through specialized s 2015 seek and enjoy program.

From a traditional touring bike like the awol to a steel bikepacking rig like the sequoia to a go fast all road bike like the diverge each will have their own strengths and weaknesses. The geometry is also what you would called dialed as it s at once comfortable. Aug 13 2017 explore ernestomdo s board specialized awol on pinterest. Jamis renegade expat 975 00 or 1 757.