The Ultimate City Commuter: fast, comfortable, and inconspicuous. Specialized A1 alloy compact design frame with added rack and fenders, Shimano Deore/Tiagra 24-speed drivetrain, lightweight Sugino Comp crankset, double-sealed hubs. MSRP in 2006: $660. More info about this bike on BikePedia and Specialized website.
Best for 5’8″-6’2″ riders. Ready to ride.
This is Jason’s bike now.
Restoration Pics
New & Upgraded Components
- TIRES: 700x28C Bontrager (rear) and Continental Gator Hardshell (front)
- CABLES AND HOUSINGS: Shimano/Jagwire
- REAR RACK: Blackburn MTN Rack
- FENDERS: SKS Chromo Plastic
- CHAIN: SRAM PC951
- GRIPS: Tarleq composite
- REAR DERAILLEUR PULLEYS: Shimano
- PEDALS: Tarleq platform sealed
- SADDLE: Giant gel comfort
Original Components
- FRAME: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully double-butted tubing, compact design with fender and rack braze-ons
- FORK: Specialized Sport, Cr-Mo steerer, Cr-Mo legs
- WHEELS: 700c, Alex DA-16 double wall machined sidewalls rims, double sealed freehub, QR, 2mm stainless spokes (L293/R293mm front, L292/R290mm rear), brass nipples
- TIRES: Specialized Nimbus, 700x28C, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
- HEADSET: Intellaset, 1-1/8″ integrated threadless, alloy cap, alloy cone spacer
- SEAT BINDER: Specialized Cr-Mo, allen head binder bolt
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore, 31.8 clamp, bottom pull
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra, 8-speed, long cage
- CRANKSET: Sugino Comp, polished arms
- CHAIN: Shimano HG-50, 8-speed
- SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano R-440-8, Rapidfire
- CASSETTE: SRAM PG-850, 8-speed, 12-26T
- BOTTOM BRACKET: TH Sport, square taper, 68mm shell, 113mm spindle, sealed cartridge
- CHAINRINGS: 52Ax42Sx30S Super Shift III
- STEM: Forged, 17 degree rise
- GRIPS: Body Geometry Comfort II, triple density gel
- BRAKES: Forged 6061 alloy, 85mm linear pull, multi condition pad
- BRAKE LEVERS: Forged alloy linear pull with c-clip bushing
- HANDLEBARS: Specialized Event, A1 Premium Aluminum, 580mm width
- PEDALS: Specialized platform nylon with krypton top
- SADDLE: Body Geometry New Milano Comfort Max