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2011 Specialized

Expedition Elite

A 26″ aluminum frame comfort bike with modest components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 63mm
ForkSuntour NEX
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAcera, Altus
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Expedition Elite

29 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, ground control geometry, 26"" comfort frame, formed tubes, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger

Fork

SR Suntour NEX-4110V2, 63mm travel, 1pc. alloy lower, Hi-Ten stanchions and steerer, coil/mcu w/ preload adjust, spring assisted seals

Travel63mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

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Bottom Bracket

Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts

Headset

1-1/8"" threaded, sealed loose ball bearings

Stem

Ground control adjustable rise, alloy head/quill, 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

Aluminum comfort riser bar, 25.4mm, 60mm rise, 620mm wide, 15 degree back sweep, 5 degree up

Saddle

Comfort Plus with dual density foam and springs for extra comfort

Seatpost

Alloy suspension, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm w/ 3.8mm spring

TypeSuspension

Pedals

Comfort pedal, composite body w/rubber top, sealed loose ball bearings

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera, 8-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M190, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

Crank

Shimano FC-M171, w/ chainguard

Shifters

Shimano, SL-M310, 8-speed rapid fire

Cassette

SRAM 8-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC Z8 w/ reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad, Rear: Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Alloy 4-finger, kraton lever pad, for rapid fire shifter

Wheels
Rims

Front: ---, Rear: ---

Spokes

2mm (14g) stainless

Front Hub

Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, 5mm QR

Rear Hub

Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, 5mm QR

Tires

Front: Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo, 26x1.95"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo, 26x1.95"", 60TPI, wire bead

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