2018 Specialized Sequoia Elite Gravel/Adventure Bike - White/Sage

If you've ever felt torn between a "traditional" road bike and a dedicated touring rig you're not alone. Now though the Sequoia Elite gives you both by combining the two in one genre-bending bike. It has everything you need to hit the road and not look back. The Sequoia's path to adventure starts at the frame which is constructed from Premium Cr-Mo tubing. This material is coveted for its strength respectable weight and tuned ride quality. This was taken a step further by selecting tubes that are specific to each frame size, ensuring that every frame rides exactly as intended.

Of course this is only a piece of the equation with the next being its dedicated Adventure Geometry. This geometry is unique in that it skews the line between a traditional road bike and a dedicated touring rig. You'll find an ample wheelbase and low bottom bracket for control but the chainstays and tube angles ensure that you'll be able to travel efficiently and quickly regardless of whether or not your rig is loaded. Digging into the details, the frame is outfitted with an ample number of mounts for water racks and mudguard.s For the build, reliable parts were included, like a Shimano 105 groupset, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and hand-built Hayfield wheels that are cased in wide 2Bliss Ready tyres.

• The Sequoia is built from a Premium Cr-Mo, size-specific tubing. This ensures that every frame is strong, light, and capable, while every frame size rides exactly as intended. This philosophy is furthered with an Adventure Geometry that provides ample confidence over rough and smooth terrain, alike. And lastly, this frame is equipped with mudguard and rack mounts to make sure you'll be well equipped whenever adventure strikes.
• A beefy FACT carbon fibre fork is sure to take the sting out of harsh roads so when you're deep into said roads, you'll be thankful for the extra water bottle mount found on its fork leg.
• Hand-built Adventure Gear Hayfield wheels are cased in 700x42mm 2Bliss Ready tyres to be burly and tough as a mule. It's the ideal wheelset for anyone looking to skip town and not look back.