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 Mechanical Disc
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-DS, steel steer, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, Intl std disc mount, 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
Double-sealed, dual-lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, round disc mount only, 5mm QR
Rear Hub
Loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, round disc mount, QR
Rims
Alex Disc 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
Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. post mount, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro, die cast lever, included w/ brake
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 Disc is a Specialized Crosstrail model. There are 50 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized Crosstrail bikes models from 2012, here.
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.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid bike 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. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour fork installed. The fork’s travel is 75mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, 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 Disc bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Crosstrail Disc has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.