Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset X3, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT (SF11-XCT-V3-DS-26), 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, custom women's coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X3, 7-speed, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X3, 7-speed, trigger
Cassette
Shimano 7-speed, 12-32t
Crank
SR Suntour XCT, 8-speed, square taper spindle
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, double crank stop, 68x118mm
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform w/ molded pins, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Disc hub, QR axle, sealed loose ball, 17mm contact, 32h
Rear Hub
Sealed loose ball, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
Rims
Alex HR Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, disc, pin joint, 24mm, 32h
Spokes
Stainless silver, 2.0mm (14g)
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""
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
Ahead, 4 bolt clamp, 20º rise, 25.4mm
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Women's Myka, dual density Kraton
Headset
1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball w/ seals
Seat
Saddle
Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 604 mm | 624 mm | 646 mm | 665 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 564 mm | 564 mm | 602 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 360 mm | 380 mm | 388 mm | 405 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 523 mm | 543 mm | 573 mm | 593 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025 mm | 1045 mm | 1067 mm | 1087 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Standover Height | 648 mm | 686 mm | 723 mm | 760 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Myka Disc belongs to the Specialized Myka model. 48 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Myka bikes models from 2012, by clicking 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.
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Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Myka Disc 2012 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 80mm 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
Myka Disc has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Myka Disc are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.