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, 400mm width, 31.8mm
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 San Francisco is part of the Specialized Langster model. Specialized launched 31 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Langster bikes models from 2009, by clicking here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hipster bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hipster bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 612$. However, even though the average price of a Hipster bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork 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
The Langster San Francisco 2009 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Langster San Francisco is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.