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 X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, women's recreational 29"" geometry and tubesets, double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM (SF11-XCM-V3-29-DS-MLO), 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions, mechanical LO, custom women's coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals, 80mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4, 8-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 8-speed, trigger
Cassette
Shimano 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
SR Suntour, 8-speed, Octalink spline, replaceable rings
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform w/ molded pins, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Disc hub, high-low flange, sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, 19mm contact, QR, 36h
Rear Hub
Disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races,machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 36h
Rims
Alex HR Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, disc, pin joint, 24mm, 36h
Spokes
Stainless silver, 2.0mm (14g)
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB5, mechanical disc brake, post mount, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers
Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 10º rise, 25.4mm
Handlebar
Alloy flat bar, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Women's Myka, dual density Kraton
Headset
1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball w/ seals
Seat
Saddle
Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 628 mm | 640 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 605 mm | 616 mm | 626 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 390 mm | 412 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 573 mm | 598 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1080 mm | 1106 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Standover Height | 692 mm | 736 mm | 760 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Myka Sport Disc 29 is part of the Specialized Myka model. 48 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Myka bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Safety
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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 great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Myka Sport Disc 29 2012, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Myka Sport Disc 29 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.