Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully-manipulated butted tubing, IS disc mount, fender/rack mounts
Suspension Fork
Custom SR Suntour i-NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, custom coil spring weights, 63mm travel, hydraulic lockout, preload adjust, 1-1/8"" steerer, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, post disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M310, RapidFire Plus, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32t
Crank
Specialized Stout, forged alloy, 48/38/28T, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Nylon, w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, QR, 32h
Rims
Alloy, double-wall, disc
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x38mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
Forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on
Headset
FSA, semi-integrated bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Targa Sport, steel rails, SWAT compatible mounts, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
About this model
Crosstrail Disc completes 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 2016, here.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
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. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Crosstrail Disc 2016 bike is equipped with the SunTour NEX fork, and has 63mm travel. 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 is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Crosstrail Disc 2016 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Crosstrail Disc comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.