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2012 Specialized

SX Trail

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 180 / 180mm
ForkFox Van 36
ShockFox Van Performance
Wheels26″ Aluminum
GroupsetX0, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Bike Test: Specialized SX Trail 1

Dec 2009

Specialized went back to the drawing board in 2009 and heaped a whole lot of engineering love on the already venerable SX Trail. Highlights include a

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 manipulated alloy, ORE TT/DT, tapered and forged HT, ISCG mount, 142mm dropouts, full cartridge bearing pivots and shock yoke, replaceable derailleur hanger, derailleur guard, 180mm travel

Fork

Fox 36 Van R, coil spring, tapered alloy steerer, preload and reb adj. 20mm thru-axle, 180mm

Travel180mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj. 8.5x2.5"", S: 450, M: 500, L: 550,

Travel180mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP outboard bearing

Headset

1-1/8"" cartridge alloy upper and 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized DH, forged, 35mm length, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized DH, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, others: 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Benies low profile with removable pins

Grips

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid carbon cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M660 SLX, E-type for DMD, top swing, bottom pull

Crank

Truvativ Descendant, 7050 alloy arms, double ring, with Gamut shiftguide

Shifters

SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 180mm rotor

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 7 hydraulic, w/MatchMaker clamp

Wheels
Rims

Roval DH

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry stainless 2.0, (14g)

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo 142 disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized Butcher SX, 60 TPI, aramid bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Butcher SX, 60 TPI, aramid bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3""

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