Despite an unremarkable final score, the Secteur is one of the interesting models in this comparison. The weight of over nine kilos is a burden. However, this is offset by a wide range of uses that goes far beyond those of the competitor models. The rigid frame has a long wheelbase and eyelets for mounting mudguards and pannier racks. This is complemented by Shimano brakes with a long braking distance and a stable rear wheel with 32 spokes, which should easily carry the load of additional luggage. The triple drivetrain with 1:1 gear ratio offers the best conditions for mountain pass tours with panniers, while robust 25 millimetre wide folding tyres provide noticeable cushioning. Other positive details are the comfortable saddle and the option of varying the stem angle with the help of eccentric sleeves.
Price 1,399 Euro
Weight 9.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,631/637/76 grammes
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, 64 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 490/565/ 190 mm plus 20 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,015/52 mm Stack/Reach/STR**** 591/388 mm/1.52
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R650
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/39/30 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Axis 1.0/Specialized Espoir Elite 25C
Handlebar/stem Specialised/Specialized
Saddle/post Specialized Riva Plus/Specialized (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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