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An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
🐐 Estimated
Mar 2013
There's a common misconception that aluminium frames are associated with "harshness". I remember my first aluminium bike -- a 1990 Cannondale R600. It had an aluminium fork and was stiff and harsh as could be, but it was the bees-knees at the time. Things have come a long way since then and riding this aluminium

Mar 2012 · Mat Brett
Reliable, value-packed road bike that puts in a strong performance across the board. Certainly one to consider seriously at this price

Mar 2011 · R BA
An affordable race bike with an interesting set of parts.
| Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact race design, integrated headset |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminum crown and steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers |
| Stem | Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Riva Road |
| Seatpost | New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 2300 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 2300 |
| Crank | Shimano 2300 compact |
| Shifters | Shimano 2300 STI |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t |
| Chain | KMC Z-51 nickel plate |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot, Rear: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Alex S480, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g |
| Front Hub | Forged aluminum, sealed bearing, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Forged aluminum, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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