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    Source Elite Step-Through2013 Specialized
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    MSRP
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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 Step-Through is a 700c aluminum frame women’s 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 Step-Through

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Source Elite Step-Through2013 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 Women's Riva Sport, 155mm wide

    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 Contour Women's, lock-on for bar ends

    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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