After the first few metres, tester Steffi had already found her dream bike in the Specialized Amira SL4 - she didn't want to give it up. The other testers were also quickly won over by the expensive bike, the handling and agility of the 6.2-kilo racer is unrivalled in the test field. At the same time, the stiff frame set with its balanced steering behaviour and directional stability conveys a secure feeling at high speeds. The contact points were highly praised: The lightweight, sporty saddle in particular is "much more comfortable than it looks", and the handlebars grip well in all positions. The function of the new mechanical Dura-Ace is also beyond reproach.
PLUS Top frame; top equipment; more moderate geometry compared to standard model
MINUS moderate braking behaviour, expensive
Price Complete wheel 5,599 euros
Weight 6.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Frame sizes** 44 , 48, 51, 54, 56 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 490/540/145 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 550/384 mm/1.43
EQUIPMENT
Brakes/gears Shimano Dur a-Ace
Bottom bracket Specialised S-Works Fact Carbon (50/34 t, BB30)
Wheels/tyres Roval Rapide CLX 40/Specialized S-Works Turbo
Handlebar/stem Specialised S-Works
Saddle/post Specialized Oura Pro/Specialized S-Works (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. 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.
**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): 1.45-1.55 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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