Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's XC 29 Geometry, women's butted tube sets, forged post-mount 160mm dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger, kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
Custom SR Suntour XCM 29, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, custom coil spring weights, 80mm travel, preload adjust, 1-1/8"" steerer, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten 30mm stanchions, disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera Shadow, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, high mount, bottom swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus RapidFire Plus, SL type, optical display
Cassette
Sunrace, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Specialized Stout, forged alloy, 9-speed, square taper spindle, 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Plastic, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
29"", disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1""
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic, short reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Stout, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT Women's, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
Headset
1-1/8"" upper/lower, ZeroStack 44, steel cups, loose ball bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
About this model
Jett Sport 29 belongs to the Specialized Jett model. Specialized launched 24 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Jett bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
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.
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Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
Jett Sport 29 has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Jett Sport 29 2016, has a 29″ aluminum model. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Jett Sport 29 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Jett Sport 29 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.