Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's tube sets w/hourglass seatstays, fender/rack mounts
Suspension Fork
Steel, straight blades, fender/rack mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, top swing, dual pull, 31.8mm band clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano EF500, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
Stout, forged alloy, 48/38/28T w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Specialized Fitness platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized V-brake, alloy, loose ball bearings, 9mm, QR
Rear Hub
Specialized, 8-/9-speed cassette body, QR
Rims
700c, 6061 aluminum double-wall
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Nimbus Reflect, 700x32mm, 26TPI, Flak Jacket protection
Brakes
Brakes
V-brake, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 4-bolt, 20-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 25.4mm
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.59 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm |
| Front Center | 615 mm | 616 mm | 617 mm | 622 mm | 638 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 80 mm | 73 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm | 555 mm | 578 mm | 592 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 367 mm | 373 mm | 377 mm | 376 mm | 385 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 529 mm | 544 mm | 559 mm | 574 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 360 mm | 395 mm | 440 mm | 475 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 mm | 1046 mm | 1047 mm | 1051 mm | 1067 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 685 mm | 711 mm | 746 mm | 770 mm | 796 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Vita is a Specialized Vita model. There are 60 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Vita bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Vita Sport Carbon 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1350$. On the other hand, Specialized Vita Expert Carbon 2017, is the most expensive and costs 2000$.
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 Fitness bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fitness bike that is reliable is 656$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Fitness bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Vita components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on Vita 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Vita has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.