Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, compact design, integrated headset
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, aluminum crown and steerer
Drivetrain
Cassette
Shimano Freewheel, 16t
Crank
Sugino Zen Messenger
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 103mm
Chain
KMC Z-510HX 1 Speed
Pedals
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap
Wheels
Front Hub
Track, bolt-on w/ track axle nuts, 32h
Rear Hub
Track bolt-on w/ track axle nuts, 32h
Rims
Alex Race 32, sleeve joint, CNC sidewall 32h
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Brakes
Brakes
Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Brake Levers
Tektro short reach for drop bars
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Sport, 3D forged alloy, 6 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Headset
Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone w/ 10mm alloy spacer
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 58cm | 61cm | 56cm | 54cm | 49cm | 52cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.93 mm | 0.97 mm | 0.92 mm | 0.91 mm | 0.83 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Front Center | 205 mm | 230 mm | mm | mm | mm | mm |
| Stack | 547 mm | 587 mm | 527 mm | 507 mm | 437 mm | 487 mm |
| Reach | 589 mm | 607 mm | 572 mm | 555 mm | 525 mm | 544 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 56 ° | 59 ° | 59 ° | 60 ° | 60 ° | 65 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 407 mm | 410 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 427 mm | 427 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 117 mm | 127 mm | 107 mm | 107 mm | mm | mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Langster is a Specialized Langster model. Specialized released 31 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2009 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hipster bikes
If you want an acceptable Hipster bike you should know that the average price is 612$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hipster bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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.
Langster components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
The wheels on Langster are the 700c aluminum type. 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 Langster has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.