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2012 Specialized

Myka Elite Disc 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Acera
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Myka Elite Disc 29
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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)

35 mph

Myka Elite Disc 29

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Specialized Myka Elite Disc | Women specific mountain bike reviews

Jul 2013 · Simon Collis

Read our review of the Specialized Myka Elite Disc in MBR's Hardtail of the Year

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BikeRadar
Specialized Myka HT Expert review

Sep 2011 · Steve Worland

The excellent trail feel puts it up among the best at this price. Pity about the low spec drivetrain

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, women's recreational 29"" geometry and tubesets, double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger

Fork

SR Suntour XCR (SF11-XCR-DS-29-LO-SP), 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm steel stanchions, hyd. damping w/ LO and custom women's tuned Spike Valve, 80mm travel

Travel80mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm

Headset

1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball w/ seals

Stem

3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Double butted alloy flat bar, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width

Seatpost

Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

Grips

Women's Body Geometry XCT, dual density Kraton

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

Crank

Shimano Acera, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

Shifters

Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

Cassette

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Draco hydraulic w/ women's shorter reach lever

Wheels
Rims

Alex RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pin joint, 32h

Spokes

Stainless black, 2.0mm (14g)

Front Hub

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, 21mm contact, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Formula disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""

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