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    Tricross2012 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Touring
    2.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Claris
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Tricross is an aluminum frame touring bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Tricross
    Other Touring 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)

    35 mph

    Tricross

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Tricross2012 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, smooth weld, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact design, integrated headset, internal cable routing, rack and fender fittings

    Fork

    Full alloy, low-rider rack/fender fittings

    Bottom Bracket

    Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm

    Headset

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    Stem

    Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized H2 Ergo Comp, alloy

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Riva Plus TriCross, 155mm

    Seatpost

    New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Crank

    Shimano 2300 triple

    Shifters

    Shimano 2300 STI

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t

    Chain

    KMC Z-51 nickel plate

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro CR-520 wide canti, Rear: Tektro CR-520, wide canti

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Brake Levers

    New TriCross secondary brake levers

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex S480, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged aluminum, sealed bearing, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Forged aluminum, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Borough CX Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x32c, Rear: Specialized Borough CX Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x32c

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