The bike and frame are comparatively heavy in the test field, but the stiffness values are exorbitant. Nevertheless, the testers attested the bike good shock absorption, which is not least due to the usual well thought-out Specialized components. Semi-hydraulic, cable-activated TRP brakes don't quite come close to the fully hydraulic stoppers from Shimano and SRAM. Very good: seven available sizes.
What the testers say
Falko It doesn't always have to be an S-Works. I like the bike, the perfect riding position could be the deciding factor.
Semyon The smooth ride is incredible. I almost had the feeling that the bike had suspension.
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 8.8 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.361/556/60 g
Frame sizes*** 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/560/156 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,020/60 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 583/383 mm/1.52
Equipment
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-3/8 inch
Brakes (f./h.) TRP HyRd (160/140 mm)
Shift lever/derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket FSA Carbon (46/36 t.; BB30)
Wheels/tyres Axis 4.0/Specialized Terra 33 (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem Specialised
Saddle/post Specialised Phenom/Spec. Fact (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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