Specialized CrossTrail Elite Alloy 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
1,200$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset SLX, microSHIFT XCD -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium SL Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully-manipulated butted tubing, internal cable routing, flat mount disc, rack mounts, Plug + Play fender mounts
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NCX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 60mm of travel, 1-1/8" steerer, 12mm thru-axle, fender mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT XCD, 31.8mm clamp, 10-speed
Shift Levers
microSHIFT, Flow Set Control, 10-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-40t
Crank
FSA V-Drive, 2-piece, 44/32T, alloy outer ring, steel inner ring
Bottom Bracket
68mm, BSA
Chain
KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Fitness platform, alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 12x100mm thru-axle, 6-bolt disc, sealed bearing, 28h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 135mm QR, 6-bolt disc, 11-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, 28h
Rims
Axis Sport Disc
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, post mount, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Flowset, integrated, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Flow Set Control grips, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.523 mm | 1.528 mm | 1.529 mm | 1.521 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 641 mm | 655 mm | 680 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 594 mm | 611 mm | 630 mm | 648 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 400 mm | 412 mm | 426 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 587 mm | 604 mm | 624 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1078 mm | 1096 mm | 1117 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 776 mm | 813 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
CrossTrail Elite Alloy is part of the Specialized Crosstrail model. Specialized launched 50 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized CrossTrail Elite Alloy 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1200$. Specialized CrossTrail Expert Carbon 2018 on the other hand costs 2000$, and is the most expensive model.
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 Fitness bikes
If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Fitness bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1200$. Comparing this to the average Fitness bike price, we see that the price is 82.93% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour NCX is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 60mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on CrossTrail Elite Alloy are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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 CrossTrail Elite Alloy is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
CrossTrail Elite Alloy comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.