Specialized Awol Expert 2020

The specialized awol is the ultimate adventure machine bringing a whole new meaning to touring bikes.

Specialized awol expert 2020. Specialized roubaix 2020 range overview new range with future shock equipped forks the products mentioned in this article are selected or reviewed independently by our journalists. Specialized borough armadillo 700 x 45mm crankset shimano tiagra chainrings 50 39 30 front derailleur shimano tiagra rear derailleur shimano tiagra rear cogs shimano 10 speed 11 36t shifters shimano tiagra handlebars specialized adventure gear awol alloy tape grips specialized adventure gear s wrap canvas tape stem specialized 3d forged alloy. Apparently the new awol expert frameset comes with a revised cable guide that eliminates the use of zip ties and incorporates provisions for an internally run wire for a taillight. It s not crazy expensive.

My awol was set up tubeless with a pair of 43mm bruce gordon rock n road tires on a 22mm internal width set of roval control sl 29 wheels. The awol expert is equipped with everything you need to hit the road and head out on a great adventure. In specialized s gravel adventure category the awol has been replaced by the sequoia. A few days before the start of the legendary race it is named after specialized has unveiled a brand new roubaix.

Some of these thoughts apply to all touring bikes but i m intimate with the awol so here goes. 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. Built for the long haul the specialized awol will take you wherever you want to go. Specialized awol means absent without leave and its name captures the very feeling the bike elicits.

Which model is right for you can t choose. The geometry is also what you would called dialed as it s at once comfortable. I ride the awol comp. With the sequoia you can get a comparable bike to the awol or a nicer one at a higher price point.

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. The new bike builds on the 2016 redesign and is claimed to be more aerodynamic not only than the bike it replaces but also specialized s current tarmac sl6 race bike whilst also having lighter stiffer frame and incorporating the new on the fly adjustable future shock 2 0 with. 2017 specialized awol expert review by bruce lin photos by chris motta. 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.

Load the bike up with multiple rack and panniers and head out with no destination in mind.