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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.0
    2.6
    3.0
    2.8
    2.8
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCTSuntour XCMSuntour XCTSuntour XCT
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    26″26″29″26″29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscRimMechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    X4, AltusX4, AltusX4, AltusX4, AltusX4, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 83 × 73 × 83 × 73 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hardrock Sport Disc
    Hardrock
    Hardrock Disc
    Hardrock Disc 29er
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    30 mph

    Hardrock Sport Disc

    27 mph

    Hardrock

    33 mph

    Hardrock Sport Disc 29er

    27 mph

    Hardrock Disc

    30 mph

    Hardrock Disc 29er

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc only

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29"" geometry, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc only

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc only

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29"" geometry, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc only

    Fork

    SR Suntour SF11-XCM-V3-26-DS-MLO, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions, mechanical LO, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour SF11-XCT-V3-P-26, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj.

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour SF11-XCM-V3-29-DS-MLO, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions, mechanical LO, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour SF11-XCT-V3-DS-26, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj.

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour SF11-XCT-V3-DS-29, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj.

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm

    Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68/118mm

    Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm

    Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68/118mm

    Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68/118mm

    Headset

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, 4 bolt, 10 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    A-head, 15 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    3D forged alloy, 4 bolt, 10 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    A-head, 15 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    Alloy A-head, 4 bolt, 20 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 4 degree up

    Alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 4 degree up

    Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 4 degree up

    Saddle

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Seatpost

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

    Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

    Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

    Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

    Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage

    SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage

    SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage

    SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage

    SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Crank

    SR SunTour, Octalink spline

    SR SunTour, square taper spline

    SR SunTour, Octalink spline

    SR SunTour, square taper spline

    SR SunTour, square taper spline

    Shifters

    SRAM X.4 8sp trigger

    SRAM X.3 7sp trigger

    SRAM X.4 8sp trigger

    SRAM X.3 7sp trigger

    SRAM X.3 7sp trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-820, 8-speed, 11-32t

    SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t

    SRAM PG-820, 8-speed, 11-32t

    SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t

    SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    KMC Z7 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    KMC Z7 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    KMC Z7 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor

    Front: ""V"" brake, alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad, Rear: ""V"" brake, alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

    Front: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor

    Front: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. 160mm rotor

    Front: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. 160mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Alloy, linear pull

    Alloy, linear pull

    Alloy, linear pull

    Alloy, linear pull

    Alloy, linear pull

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex RHD 26"", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets

    Alex HR 26"", alloy double wall, pinned, 32h

    Alex RHD 29"", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets, 32h

    Alex HRD 26"", alloy double wall, pinned, 32h

    Alex HRD 29"", alloy double wall, pinned, 36h

    Spokes

    2mm (14g) stainless

    2mm (14g) stainless

    2mm (14g) stainless

    2mm (14g) stainless

    2mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR, disc, 32h

    Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR, disc, 32h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR, 36h

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

    Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR, disc, cassette, 32h

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, 36h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

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