Specialized Awol Elite 2016 - Touring Bike

The 2016 AWOL Elite is a Cr-Mo framed adventure and utility road bike. It’s very rugged and practical, with the feel of steel for a smoother ride over rough surfaces and long distances. Adventure riders heading out for camping trips at the weekends, and riders wanting a smooth commute during the week will find the AWOL Elite a great choice.

Specialized have built the AWOL for races like the Transcontinental where you need to be self sufficient while racing thousands of miles.

You can buy the AWOL Elite through a 0% interest Tredz Finance package.

Frame & Fork

Key to the ride feel is that Cr-Mo steel frame and fork. It offers greater compliance than aluminium for a smoother ride on rougher conditions. Adventure Geometry (aka distance rider geometry) puts you into a more upright for efficient riding position.

Specialized’s engineers have also built the frame to accommodate wide tyres up to 2” so both 700c and 29” wheels can be fitted. Naturally you get rack and fender mounts on the frame and fork so you can carry luggage at the rear and upfront. Front and rear racks are already installed on the frame.  

Components

A forged alloy double chainset has smaller rings - 46/34T - than a standard compact road chainset to make climbing easier, especially when you’re fully laden. The Shimano Tiagra 10 speed gearing with a wide range 11-34T cassette gives you plenty of options depending on terrain.

Mechanical disc brakes provide reliable stopping power in all weather conditions. Disc specific wheels also come with double wall rims for added durability as you eat up the miles. 42mm wide Specialized Trigger Sport tyres will handle gravel tracks and rough potholed roads while Black Belt protection guards against flats. They also have a reflective strip to help you be seen at night on urban commutes.

Gel bar tape is only a little feature but makes a big difference to your comfort on endurance rides.

Key Features :

• The custom butted Cr-Mo steel frame provides plenty of stiffness, while still maintaining all-day compliance and comfort. Along with the predictable steering and confident handling of the Cr-Mo steel fork, the AWOL provides the perfect blend of versatility and performance.

• The alloy, double-wall disc wheels can stand up to mile after mile of adventure, while the Specialized Trigger Sport Reflect tyres' reflective stripe on the sidewall provides plenty of traction and visibility.

• The forged alloy crankset with 46/34T front chainring combo is a rugged and reliable performer, and when coupled with the wide range of the Shimano Tiagra 11-34t rear cassette, it allows for easy pedalling over a wide array of conditions.

• The Tektro Spyre mechanical disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power, regardless of the terrain or condition

The Specialized Awol Elite 2016 Features are:

Frame: Premium Cr-Mo tubing, Adventure Geometry, fully-butted tubing, post disc mount, fender/rack mounts

Fork: Premium Cr-Mo tubing, Adventure Geometry, fully-butted tubing, post disc mount, fender/rack mounts

Headset: FSA, Campy style, integrated cartridge bearings, 15mm cone spacer

Bars: Specialized AWOL, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach, 12-degree flare-out

Stem: Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Speed: 20

Front Mech: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

Rear Mech: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed

Chainset: Forged alloy, 2 pc., 46/34T

Cassette: Shimano, 10-speed, 11-34t

Chain: KMC X10EPT ECO PROTEQ, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Front Brake: TRP Spyre, 160mm rotor

Rear Brake: TRP Spyre, 160mm rotor

Rims: Alloy, double-wall, disc, 32h

Front Hub: Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h

Rear Hub: Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h

Spokes: Stainless,14/15g

Tyres: Specialized Trigger Sport Reflect, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x42mm Front Specialized Trigger Sport Reflect, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x42mm Rear

Seatpost: Specialized alloy, 27.2mm

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