Rear tire: 650B×2.3″.
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2017 Specialized Roll
Original specifications: geometry for 3 published sizes.
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At a glance
- Model year
- 2017
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Colors
- Candy Red/maroon/baby Blue Reflective, Doppio/valencia Orange/spruce Reflective
- Geometry
- 3 manufacturer sizes
- In this record
- 21 specifications · 2 archived images · geometry
- Archive ID
- 900003687
Model history 1 other year
Original buildAluminum
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, fender/rack mounts |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Roll Disc Steel, fender/rack mounts |
| Fork Material | Steel |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Altus, 7-speed |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, 7-speed |
| Crankset | Cold-forged alloy crankarms, 3-piece construction, 104mm BCD spider, 4-arm w/steel chainring; chainrings: 42T w/steel chainguard |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings |
| Cassette | Shimano Tourney freewheel, 7-speed, 14-34t |
| Chain | KMC Z51, 7-speed |
| Pedals | Specialized City platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | (F) Tektro V-brake, linear pull / (R) Tektro V-brake, linear pull |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Specialized Roll, 6061 alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 125mm rise, 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Forged alloy, 17-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry The Cup, steel rails, 245mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Specialized V-brake, alloy, loose ball bearings, 9mm, QR / (R) Specialized V-brake, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
|---|---|
| Rims | 650b rim brake, double-wall aluminum, 16mm rim depth, 30.4mm internal width, 32h |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Tire | Nimbus Sport, 60 TPI, BlackBelt protection, 650b x 2.3"" |
| Rear Tire | Nimbus Sport, 60TPI, 650bx2.3"", BlackBelt protection |
Geometry
Frame measurements by size.
Frame diagram
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All geometry measurements3 sizes · 19 measurements
| Measurement | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 375 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 595 mm | 615 mm | 645 mm |
| Head tube | 155 mm | 185 mm | 215 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1097 mm | 1126 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Reach | 346 mm | 352 mm | 370 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 619 mm | 647 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Front center | 618 mm | 626 mm | 654 mm |
| Trail | 84 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Seatpost length | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Handlebar width | 680 mm | 680 mm | 680 mm |
Dimensions as recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Parts & serviceability
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Bike-specific inspection checklist 18 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
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Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2017 Specialized Roll · City/Commuter
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, fender/rack mounts · Fork: Roll Disc Steel, fender/rack mounts · Steel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Altus, 7-speed · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney, 7-speed · Crankset: Cold-forged alloy crankarms, 3-piece construction, 104mm BCD spider, 4-arm w/steel chainring; chainrings: 42T w/steel chainguard · Bottom bracket: BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings · Cassette: Shimano Tourney freewheel, 7-speed, 14-34t · Chain: KMC Z51, 7-speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: (F) Tektro V-brake, linear pull / (R) Tektro V-brake, linear pull
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: 650b rim brake, double-wall aluminum, 16mm rim depth, 30.4mm internal width, 32h · Hubs: (F) Specialized V-brake, alloy, loose ball bearings, 9mm, QR / (R) Specialized V-brake, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h · Front tire: Nimbus Sport, 60 TPI, BlackBelt protection, 650b x 2.3"" · Rear tire: Nimbus Sport, 60TPI, 650bx2.3"", BlackBelt protection
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Roll, 6061 alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 125mm rise, 31.8mm · Stem: Forged alloy, 17-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp · Seatpost: Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm · Saddle: Body Geometry The Cup, steel rails, 245mm · Pedals: Specialized City platform
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