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    $999$4,250
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    Category
    CommuterCommuter, E-Bike
    5.4
    7.6
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    AluminumSuntour MOBIE
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 710Wh
    Groupset
    SoraNX, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    2 × 91 × 11
    Suspension
    RigidHardtail
    Front Travel
    -80mm
    Seatpost
    RigidSuspension
    Brand Site

    us-en.bmc-switzerland.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The BMC ALPENCHALLENGE AC02 THREE is a 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    39 mph

    2019 ALPENCHALLENGE AC02 THREE

    36 mph

    2024 Turbo Como 4.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Al-13 Butted, Hydroformed Aluminium

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount

    Fork

    Alpenchallenge 02, Al-13 Aluminium

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Stem

    BMC LSM 03

    PLW COMFORT INTEGRATED EXTRUSION STEM, INCLUDED W/HANDLEBAR

    Handlebar

    BMC LSB 03

    Specialized Como handlebar/stem combo

    Saddle

    Selle Royal 2080 URN

    Body Geometry Comfort Gel, 200mm w/ SWAT™ Mount

    Seatpost

    BMC LSP 03

    Spring suspension, alloy, 40mm travel, 30.9mm, 2-bolt clamp, 34.9mm sleeve

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    Shimano Sora, 50-34

    Custom alloy forged crankarms, Praxis, 48T, 104BCD

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, Rapidfire Plus

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 11-32

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

    Chain

    Shimano CH-HG53

    KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Shimano M396 / RT30 rotors (160/160) *

    Front: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex X2200

    650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Shimano TX-505

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TX-505

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    Continental Sport Contact II, 35mm

    Front: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3, Rear: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized 2.0, 70Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal

    Battery

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto E65, 210 Lumen, 12V, Rear: Spanninga Commuter Glow XE, 12V

    Fenders

    Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay

    Racks

    Specialized rack, MIK HD interface, built-in pannier mounts, 27kg max load

    Bell

    Simple bell

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