Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Alivio, Altus
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum trekking design, fully manipulated tubing w/ fender and rack braze-ons, integrated kickstand mount, forged dropouts, disc only
Suspension Fork
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum steerer and blades, disc only
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire, 3-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
Shimano FC-M36108 w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420, cartrdge bearings, 68mm x 122.5mm for 47.5mm chain line
Chain
KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link
Pedals
Globe, Body Geometry, anti-slip composite, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo, disc, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-M475, disc, alloy, 32h, QR
Rims
Specialized Globe, 700c, 32h, pinned, double wall disc, 32h
Spokes
1.8mm (15g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Nimbus, 700x35c, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5, two-finger, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Globe 3D forged, 10 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Globe alloy riser bar, 25.4mm, 25mm rise, 620/640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up
Grips
Men's Body Geometry Comfort w/ integrated bell, closed end, 132mm
Headset
Specialized semi integrated, Campy style
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Sonoma, Body Geometry, 155mm width, front and rear bumpers
Seatpost
Specialized alloy two bolt, micro adjust, 27.2mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 49cm | 53cm | 57cm | 61cm |
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| Front Center | 642 mm | 657 mm | 667 mm | 666 mm | 687 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 552 mm | 567 mm | 582 mm | 597 mm | 637 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 75.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 385 mm | 425 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm | 230 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1101 mm | 1111 mm | 1110 mm | 1131 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 717 mm | 758 mm | 779 mm | 799 mm | 823 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Globe Vienna 3 Disc is a Specialized Globe model. Specialized launched 22 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2009, by clicking on this link.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Commuter bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Commuter bike is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter 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.
Globe Vienna 3 Disc components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Globe Vienna 3 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Globe Vienna 3 Disc comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
