Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized Myka A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Recreational XC 29er Geometry and tubesets, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT 29"", custom women's coil/MCU spring, 1-1/8"" steel steerer, preload adj. 28mm steel stanchions, disc only lowers, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 7-speed, 34.9mm clamp, low-mount, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-EF51, 7-speed trigger, integrated brake lever, w/ optical display
Cassette
Sunrace, 7-speed, 11-34
Crank
Alloy, 7/8-speed, square taper, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings, 68mm shell
Chain
KMC X8
Pedals
Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, double-sealed, loose ball, steel axle, QR, 36h
Rear Hub
Disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, double-sealed, loose ball, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 36h
Rims
Specialized Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 25mm, pin joint, 36h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.0"", wire bead, 40TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela, mechanical disc, dual pad angle adjustment, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Included w/ shifter
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 10-degree rise, 25.4mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar
Specialized flat bar, alloy, 620mm/640mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Women's Myka, dual-density, Kraton
Headset
1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Body Geometry Riva Plus Women's, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 628 mm | 640 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 605 mm | 616 mm | 626 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 390 mm | 412 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 573 mm | 598 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1080 mm | 1106 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Standover Height | 692 mm | 736 mm | 760 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Myka Disc SE 29 is part of the Specialized Myka model. 48 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Myka Disc SE 29 2014 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
Myka Disc SE 29 has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The Myka Disc SE 29 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Myka Disc SE 29 is equipped 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!