Rear tire: 650B×2.3″.
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2018 Specialized Roll Elite
Original specifications: geometry for 4 published sizes.
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At a glance
- Model year
- 2018
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $760.00
- Colors
- Black Tint/Black/Copper, Teal Tint/Nordic Red/Deep Fuchsia Reflective
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes
- In this record
- 22 specifications · 4 archived images · original MSRP · geometry
- Archive ID
- 900003284
Model history 2 other years
Original buildAluminum
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, post mount disc, fender/rack mounts |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | A1 Premium Aluminum, Cr-Mo steerer, post-mount disc, fender/rack mounts |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Altus, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, top swing, 31.8mm clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, SGS Cage |
| Crankset | Forged alloy, square taper; chainrings: 48/38/28T w/ chainguard |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™ |
| Pedals | Specialized City, platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | (F) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Specialized Roll, 6061 alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 125mm rise, 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry "The Cup," 6-degree rise, elastomer base, steel rails, SWAT™ compatible mounts, 245mm |
| Seatpost | Spring suspension, alloy, 27.2mm, 2-bolt clamp |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h / (R) Alloy, 8/9-speed freehub, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearings, quick-release, 36h |
|---|---|
| Rims | Double-wall, disc-specific, 32h front/ 36h rear |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Tire | Nimbus Sport Reflect, 60 TPI w/ BlackBelt Protection, 650b x 2.3" |
| Rear Tire | Nimbus Sport Reflect, 60 TPI w/ BlackBelt Protection, 650b x 2.3" |
Geometry
Frame measurements by size.
Frame diagram
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All geometry measurements4 sizes · 20 measurements
| Measurement | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 375 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Effective top tube | 595 mm | 615 mm | 645 mm | 676 mm |
| Head tube | 155 mm | 185 mm | 215 mm | 240 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1097 mm | 1126 mm | 1156 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Reach | 346.2 mm | 352.3 mm | 370.4 mm | 392 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 619 mm | 647 mm | 670 mm |
| Standover height | 730 mm | 787 mm | 824 mm | 850 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Front center | 618 mm | 626 mm | 654 mm | 685 mm |
| Trail | 84 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Seatpost length | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Handlebar width | 680 mm | 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: 2018 Specialized Roll Elite · City/Commuter
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, post mount disc, fender/rack mounts · Fork: A1 Premium Aluminum, Cr-Mo steerer, post-mount disc, fender/rack mounts · Aluminum
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Altus, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney, top swing, 31.8mm clamp · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus, SGS Cage · Crankset: Forged alloy, square taper; chainrings: 48/38/28T w/ chainguard · Bottom bracket: BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings · Cassette: SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t · Chain: KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: (F) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Double-wall, disc-specific, 32h front/ 36h rear · Hubs: (F) Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h / (R) Alloy, 8/9-speed freehub, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearings, quick-release, 36h · Front tire: Nimbus Sport Reflect, 60 TPI w/ BlackBelt Protection, 650b x 2.3" · Rear tire: Nimbus Sport Reflect, 60 TPI w/ BlackBelt Protection, 650b x 2.3"
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Roll, 6061 alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 125mm rise, 31.8mm · Stem: Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp · Seatpost: Spring suspension, alloy, 27.2mm, 2-bolt clamp · Saddle: Body Geometry "The Cup," 6-degree rise, elastomer base, steel rails, SWAT™ compatible mounts, 245mm · Pedals: Specialized City, platform
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