Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Globe A1 Premium Aluminum, ground control geometry, 26"" comfort frame, formed tubes w/ integrated kickstand mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX-4110-26, 63mm, 1pc. alloy lower, Hi-Ten stanchions and steerer, coil/mcu w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C050, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-MC40, 8-speed, rapid fire
Cassette
Shimano HG-40, 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
Shimano FC-M191, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420, cartridge bearings, 68mm x 122.5mm for 47.5mm chain line
Chain
KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link
Pedals
Composit comfort pedal w/ Kraton top, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, polished races, 32h, steel QR
Rear Hub
Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h
Rims
Specialized RH 26"", double wall, CNC sidewalls, 32h
Spokes
1.8mm (15g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Hemisphere, 26x1.95"", 60TPI, wire bead, Armadillo casing
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy 4-finger, kraton lever pad, for rapid fire shifter
Cockpit
Stem
Globe ground control, 4-bolt, alloy head/Cr-Mo quill, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Globe comfort riser bar, 25.4mm, 60mm rise, 620mm wide, 15 degree back sweep, 5 degree up
Grips
Men's Body Geometry Comfort w/ integrated bell, closed end, 132mm
Headset
Specialized 1-1/8"" threaded, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Comfort Plus w/ springs
Seatpost
Alloy suspension, 27.2mm, two bolt head w/ preload adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | XL | LG | WS | WM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.56 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.8 mm | 0.73 mm | 0.58 mm | 0.69 mm |
| Stack | 341 mm | 404 mm | 531 mm | 468 mm | 354 mm | 430 mm |
| Reach | 613 mm | 623 mm | 663 mm | 638 mm | 613 mm | 623 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 89 ° | 89 ° | 89 ° | 89 ° | 89 ° | 89 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 618 mm | 618 mm | 618 mm | 618 mm | 618 mm | 618 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Globe Carmel 3 26″ belongs to the Specialized Globe model. There are 22 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2009 of this model, by clicking this link.
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.
Commuter bikes average price
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Globe Carmel 3 26″ components
Fork
The Globe Carmel 3 26″ comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Globe Carmel 3 26″ are the 26″ aluminum type. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Globe Carmel 3 26″ has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.