Photos: Gwen Jorgensen’s Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Jul 13, 2012
- Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM UTC

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The Specialized Amira S-Works SL4 of American Olympic triathlete Gwen Jorgensen.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The bikes of draft-legal Olympic triathlon superstars look quite a bit different than those of their non-drafting counterparts.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
There is no doubt who this bike belongs to and what country she represents.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Specialized has supplied Jorgensen with their Romin Evo Team saddle, complete with carbon fiber rails, part of the company’s Body Geometry lineup.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
This bike is equipped with the new CycleOps PowerTap G3 hub, which transmits power and speed data wirelessly to a stem-mounted head unit.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Shimano’s Dura Ace 7900 groupset provides reliable performance with crisp shifting and powerful braking.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The CycleOps Joule 2.0 head unit provides a wealth of data to Jorgensen while on the bike, with the ability to download telemetry post-ride for further analysis.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Hed Jet clincher wheels allow for breakaway potential, though they are equally at home riding in the pack. As an added bonus, the metal brake track allows for maximum stopping power with standard brake pads.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Sometimes even world-class professional athlete use equipment that might surprise, and these Shimano 105 pedals are no exception. The bottom line, these pedals get the job done.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The SL4 represents the pinnacle of what Specialized have been able to do with carbon in terms of light weight and stiffness.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Rolling on Specialized S-Works clinchers has another, sometimes overlooked benefit: extra-long valve tubes remove the need to deal with unreliable valve-extenders.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
Attention to detail is everything. Cables are cleanly routed from the handlebar, there aren’t any excess spacers under or over the stem, and even the zip ties used for the computer mount line up cleanly.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The oversized tubes used on the front end of the S-Wowrks Amira stiffen the front end and make this bike handle like it’s on rails, very important in the lightning fast world of technical ITU-style bike courses.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
A small bit of electrical tape can go a long way toward making sure this globe-trotting bike’s saddle is always adjusted back to the proper height.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The mechanical Shimano Dura Ace 7900 rear derailleur takes care of the majority of shifting duties come race day.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The shift cable housing elegantly exits the Amira SL4 frame as it cleanly loops back to the rear derailleur.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The rear cassette features tightly-spaced gears, allowing Jorgensen to always find the cadence she’s the most comfortable with.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The seat-stays of the SL4 take a wide stance even toward the top of the junction with the seat tube, helping to stiffen the bike and make sure every watt gets transferred to the rear wheel.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

Gwen Jorgensen's Specialized S-Works Amira SL4
The Shimano Dura Ace 7900 brake calipers are widely regarded as some of the best on the market for their ease of adjustment and reliable braking power.
Photos by Aaron Hersh.
Captions by Geoffrey Nenninger.Gwen Jorgensen will target the gold medal in triathlon aboard a bike like this Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 this August at the London Olympics. We take a closer look at some of the details of the bike Jorgensen rode at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race to find out what the fast-rising triathlon star will ride in her Olympic Games debut.

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