Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
M4 hydroformed tubing, women's TT, DT & XC Trail geometry, curved TT S&M, sealed cartridge bearings, bolt on cable guides, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold TK, Turn Key damper, Solo Air, alloy steerer, rebound adj. w/ LO, disc only, 100mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Ario, air spring, rebound adj. and LO, 6.5x1.5""
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M660 SLX, E-type for DMD, top swing, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M430 Alivio, 9-speed, trigger
Cassette
Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline, replacable rings w/ alloy outer, S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link
Pedals
Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, double sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h
Rims
Custom DT Swiss 445D, alloy disc, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 24mm, 32h
Spokes
1.8mm (15g) stainless
Tires
Specialized ""The Captain"" Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Elixir 3 R SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adjust, alloy backed organic pads, G3 Clean Sweep, 160mm
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Elixir 3 SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj.
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Specialized XC low-rise, 6061 butted alloy, S/M: 640mm wide, L: 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized XC lock-on
Headset
1 1/8"" upper and lower campy style cartridge bearings for integrated alloy HT
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Women's BG Windie XC, 143mm width
Seatpost
6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust, setback head, 30.9mm, 350mm
About this model
Myka FSR Elite belongs to the Specialized Myka model. Specialized released 48 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Myka bikes models from 2011, 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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Myka FSR Elite components
Fork
The Myka FSR Elite comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering 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.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Ario rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The wheels on Myka FSR Elite are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has 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 Myka FSR Elite 2011 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.