Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted w/ fender/rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
Custom SR Suntour NEX, w/ custom SBC Multi-Circuit Damping, alloy lowers, custom coil spring weights, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, hydraulic lockout w/ preload adjust, V-brake mount, 60mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32
Crank
Custom Samox, forged alloy, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Double-sealed, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Double-sealed, QR, 32h
Rims
700c, alloy double-wall, CNC sidewalls, pin joint, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Die-cast alloy V-brake, alloy adjuster housing, 1 pc. 60mm pads
Brake Levers
Die-cast alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized riser, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on
Headset
Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Targa Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 625 mm | 635 mm | 651 mm | 666 mm | 677 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 569 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm | 609 mm | 619 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1067 mm | 1083 mm | 1099 mm | 1110 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 731 mm | 766 mm | 794 mm | 827 mm | 862 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Crosstrail belongs to the Specialized Crosstrail model. There are 50 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized Crosstrail bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Hybrid bikes average price
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Crosstrail components
Fork
Specialized Crosstrail 2015 bike is equipped with the SunTour NEX fork, and has 60mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
Crosstrail 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
When it comes to wheels, the Crosstrail bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
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, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.