Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, compact design, integrated headset
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, aluminum crown and steerer
Drivetrain
Cassette
Shimano Freewheel, 16t
Crank
Sugino Zen Messenger
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 103mm
Chain
KMC Z-510HX 1 Speed
Pedals
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap
Wheels
Front Hub
Track, bolt-on w/ track axle nuts, 32h
Rear Hub
Track bolt-on w/ track axle nuts, 32h
Rims
Alex Race 32, sleeve joint, CNC sidewall 32h
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Brakes
Brakes
Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5, alloy, two-finger, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Sport, 3D forged alloy, 6 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum flat bar, 27 degree sweep
Headset
Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone w/ 10mm alloy spacer
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Comp Road, full padding
Seatpost
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 58cm | 61cm | 56cm | 54cm | 49cm | 52cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.93 mm | 0.97 mm | 0.92 mm | 0.91 mm | 0.83 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Front Center | 205 mm | 230 mm | mm | mm | mm | mm |
| Stack | 547 mm | 587 mm | 527 mm | 507 mm | 437 mm | 487 mm |
| Reach | 589 mm | 607 mm | 572 mm | 555 mm | 525 mm | 544 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 56 ° | 59 ° | 59 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° | 65 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 407 mm | 410 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 427 mm | 427 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 117 mm | 127 mm | 107 mm | 107 mm | mm | mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Langster Seattle belongs to the Specialized Langster model. Specialized launched 31 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2009, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hipster bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Hipster bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 612$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hipster bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Langster Seattle components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The wheels on Langster Seattle are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Langster Seattle comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.