What is the Specialized Secteur?

Let’s take a look at the Specialized Secteur, which is the aluminum version of Specialized’s Paris Roubaix-winning (and creatively named) “Roubaix.” Designed to be comfortable and easy to ride, Specialized created a good old-fashioned all-around road bike that isn’t at all old technology.

How much is a specialized secteur?

$799.000. Perfect for a Gran Fondo or epic weekend ride, the Secteur Sport’s Endurance Road Geometry, FACT carbon fork with vibration-absorbing Zertz, and shaped tube sets delivers a ride that’s stable, smooth, and quick.

What does a Specialized Secteur weigh?

The Specialized Secteur Triple begins proceedings with its A1 Premium Aluminium frame with fully manipulated tubing, a compact design and sub 10kg weight. As mentioned, the geometry of this road bike is designed to make sure that the rider’s comfort is a primary consideration.

How do I know my Specialized frame size?

Locate the row in the geometry chart labeled “head tube length” and scan across the row until you find the measurement that matches the measurement that you took from your bicycle’s head tube. One you’ve found a match, scan to the top of that column and you’ll see the corresponding size of your bicycle.

How many gears does a Specialized Secteur have?

Specs

Is Shimano 2300 Good?

Having said that, durability of Shimano’s 2300 series groupset is very good relative to its price. Compatibility with other groupsets in the Shimano range is somewhat limited however, as only the 2300 and Claris groupsets have 16 or 24 gears.

Do Specialized bikes run small?

I haven’t found Specialized bikes to be small for their stated size, no. I think they are bang on the money and typically close to the sizing of other brands. Things will vary depending on the type of bike though, with more ‘comfort’ orientated bikes often feeling shorter.

What is Shimano Claris?

CLARIS ensures easy-to-operate, accurate and light-action shifting with SHIMANO 8-speed index system, powerful brakes and smoothly rotating hubs. Durable and low maintenance quality 8-speed drivetrain gives you the optimal range of gears for on-road cycling.

What size is 56cm road bike?

Measurements for standard road bikes

Is the specialized Secteur a good bike to buy?

Specialized nailed it with this one— a fast, comfortable bike at an affordable price, with enough practicability to bring it out of the recreation-only range. Those with visions of long charity rides, Gran Fondos, and other fast rides will not be disappointed with the Specialized Secteur.

How big is the head tube on a specialized Secteur?

The compact frame and 27.2mm seatpost also keep things very comfortable , while the long head tube (a whopping 225mm on our 58cm) makes for an upright rather than aggressive riding position. (The equivalent in Specialized’s Allez range has straight seatstays and a 205mm head tube.)

What kind of rims does specialized Secteur use?

Mavic’s CXP22 rims are good to see on a £600 bike, forming a strong pairing with Specialized’s own 25mm All Condition Sport tyres; their width offers pretty much the perfect balance of rolling resistance and comfort, and there’s a layer of Flak Jacket puncture protection too.

What kind of bikes do Specialized bikes make?

Specialized have a habit of creating new bike niches, like the comfort-inspired Roubaix road bike and the TriCross with its Roubaix, cyclo-cross and tourer DNA.