Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 160mm
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Travel Rear 170mm
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Fork RockShox Domain
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Groupset X9, SLX
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 2 × 9
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SX Trail M5 Premium Aluminum frame, ORE TT/DT, forged HT, full cartridge bearing pivots and shock yoke, ISCG mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, derailleur guard, 170mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Domain 318 coil spring. 160mm, adj comp and reb, 1 1/8 to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer
Rear Shock
Fox DHX 4.0 coil 7.875x2.25"", rebound, bottom out and ProPedal adj. S: 500, M: 550, L: 600
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X-5 trigger
Cassette
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
FSA Moto-X MegaExo, forged solid arms, 24S/36A rings with Gamut shift guide
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7000 for Moto-X crank, 73mm shell
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Pedals
Specialized Lo-Pro alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Thru axle 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard
Rims
Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2mm stainless
Tires
Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", SX casing, aramid bead, dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Elixir R Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
Handlebar
Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, 750mm wide, 9 degree backsweep, 6 degree up
Grips
Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L) with alloy end plug
Headset
1-1/8"" cartridge alloy upper and 1.5"" lower cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost
6061 butted alloy, two bolt no offset, 30.9mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 356 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Stack | 580 mm | 580 mm | 580 mm |
| Reach | 405 mm | 423 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 586 mm | 609 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 mm | 1161 mm | 1184 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -13 mm | -13 mm | -13 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 693 mm | 729 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
SX Trail I is part of the Specialized Sx model. Specialized released 15 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2010 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
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Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Domain model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
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.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox DHX 4.0 coil 7.875×2.25″” model, with a travel of 170mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized SX Trail I 2010, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The SX Trail I has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
