Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, smooth welding, w/ fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, 75mm travel
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal
Front Derailleur
Shimano FDM-191, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts
Rear Hub
Double-sealed, dual-lock nuts, 5mm QR
Rims
Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
Brakes
Brakes
Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad
Brake Levers
Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 132mm
Headset
FSA Ahead, 1-1/8"" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Body Geometry Crosstrail, steel rails, front and rear bumpers, 143mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 646 mm | 660 mm | 672 mm | 676 mm | 691 mm |
| Rake | 33 mm | 36 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 89 mm | 88 mm | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Stack | 599.7 mm | 611.7 mm | 619.7 mm | 630.7 mm | 645.7 mm |
| Reach | 398.7 mm | 410.7 mm | 418.7 mm | 424.7 mm | 424.7 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577.7 mm | 593.7 mm | 610.7 mm | 619.7 mm | 621.7 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 393.7 mm | 444.5 mm | 482.6 mm | 533.4 mm | 584.2 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 mm | 1100 mm | 1112 mm | 1116 mm | 1131 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 737 mm | 772 mm | 797 mm | 831 mm | 862 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Crosstrail completes the Specialized Crosstrail model. There are 50 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Crosstrail bikes models from 2012, 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.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Crosstrail 2012, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Crosstrail has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.