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    Source Elite2013 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Commuter
    3.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		52mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Source Elite is a 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

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    Insights
    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)

    38 mph

    Source Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Source Elite2013 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact design, internal cable routing, integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets, center kickstand plate

    Fork

    Sirrus Canti, aluminum legs/crown, Cr-Mo steerer, 52mm fully integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets, internal light cable routing

    Travel: 52mm

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Headset

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm alloy cone spacer with 25mm of spacers

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, 10-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized PG Alloy flat bar, 2014 aluminum, 6-degree back sweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Targa Sport, 155mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Sirrus pedal, nylon body, symmetric alloy cage, low profile bearing system, toe clip capable

    Grips

    Body Geometry Targa, lock on, closed end

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano Alivio, Octalink, w/ chainguard

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera Rapidfire, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS HG-30-9, 9-speed, 11-34

    Chain

    KMC X9 nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Alloy, linear pull, 60mm brake-pads, Rear: Alloy, linear pull, 60mm brake-pads

    Type: Rim

    Brake Levers

    Alloy, linear pull

    Wheels
    Rims

    DRX270, alloy double-wall, pinned, CNC machined, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano DH-3N30QR dynamo hub, w/ QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Joy Tech Aluminum, cassette, double sealed, QR 32h, with QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Nimbus Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, reflective strip, 700x32c, Rear: Specialized Nimbus Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, reflective strip, 700x32c

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