The least expensive steel frame model in Jamis' Renegade lineup is built with Reynold's 520 tubing, the gold standard is chromoly steel since the 1980s.

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The steel frameset, matched with a full carbon fiber fork up front, offers a noticeably better ride quality than comparable aluminum bikes.

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The Renegade S4 is outfitted with Sora components, Shimano's better recreational rider parts kit.

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It’s a 9 speed group that's excellent for the money and does most of what the more expensive groups do.

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It has mechanical disc brakes instead of hydraulic and weights a bit more, but it has been proven to be very reliable and in our experience needs the least tuneups and adjustments of any Shimano component group.

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Head to Head Comparison

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Specialized Diverge E5	$1,300	Claris 2x8 \n
Trek Domane AL3	$1,350	Sora 2x9
Jamis Renegade S4	$1,399	Sora 2x9
Cannondale Topstone 3	$1,500	Sora 2x9 \n

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Specifications

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Frame	Reynolds 520 chromoly
Fork	Full Carbon Fiber \n
Wheelset	WTB i23 STS Tubeless Compatible \n
Tires	WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37
Crankset	FSA Vero, 50/34T
Drivetrain	Sora R3000
Cassette	Shimano 9spd, 11-34
Brakes	Tektro Lyra Mechanical \n

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