Is the specialized AWOL discontinued? AWOL (discontinued) The Specialized AWOL is a steel touring bike that is designed to be compliant and comfortable for multi-day adventures. It has plenty of mounts for racks and fenders.
Is the specialized AWOL discontinued?
AWOL (discontinued) The Specialized AWOL is a steel touring bike that is designed to be compliant and comfortable for multi-day adventures. It has plenty of mounts for racks and fenders. The clearance to fit larger 45mm tires also makes the AWOL a good option for touring on gravel and singletrack.
What happened specialized AWOL?
In Specialized’s Gravel & Adventure category, the AWOL has been replaced by the Sequoia. With the Sequoia you can get a comparable bike to the AWOL, or a nicer one at a higher price point.
How much does a specialized AWOL weight?
Built without bags this bike weighs in at a lightweight 22.5 lbs.
When did the specialized AWOL bike come out?
The Specialized Awol promises adventure and, with modern geometry and interesting components, it certainly delivers. The Specialized AWOL range was launched in 2013, as part of a new series of touring bikes that focus on having adventures off the beaten path, rather than camping trips to the south of France.
What kind of tires does a specialized AWOL use?
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. I know many people ride the AWOL with wider 29er tires and the 2016 AWOL Comp comes stock with 29 x 1.9” tires, but we opted for the 43mm to allow ample clearance for mud in the most extreme conditions.
Can a specialized AWOL be used in single speed mode?
It’s also directly compatible with Rohloff’s OEM II axle plate, and allows for adjustable chain stay length. This means the bike can be easily converted to single-speed mode in the event of a derailleur explosion, or just for a change of pace.
What kind of groupet does specialized AWOL elite use?
The AWOL Elite comes with the newer 10-speed Shimano Tiagra groupset, with a couple of deviations. The crankset is an unbranded ‘forged alloy’ model, which doesn’t perhaps have the kudos of a Shimano unit but did a perfectly good job.