This bike is as comfortable and stable as it gets. The low-entry frame improves convenience and confidence for any rider. Super comfortable upright riding position, front suspension, a suspended seatpost, 24-speed Shimano drivetrain with a large 32T cassette for easy climbing. More info about this bike on its page at Specialized’s website.
This is Olga’s mom’s bike now.
Before & After Pics
New and Upgraded Components
- Saddle: Serfas RX shock absorption saddle
- Inner Tubes: Specialized
- Handlebar grips: kraton black
- Cables and Housings: Shimano
Original Components
- FRAME: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 700c Hybrid geometry, formed tubes, integrated kickstand mount, replaceable derailleur hanger
- FORK: SR Suntour NEX-4110V2, alloy lower, Hi-Ten stanchions and steerer, coil/Mcu spring, preload adjust, 63mm travel
- HEADSET: 1-1/8″” threaded, sealed loose ball bearings
- SEAT BINDER: Forged alloy w/ QR
- WHEELS: 700c with Double sealed hubs, ground race, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR; Alloy double-wall, machined, pinned w/eyelets, 32h rims; 2mm (14g) stainless spokes
- TIRES: Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo, 60 TPI, 700x38c
- INNER TUBES: Specialized
- SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano, SL-M360, Rapidfire, 8-speed
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano, top swing, dual pull
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Acera, 8-speed
- CASSETTE: SRAM, 8-speed, 11-32T
- CRANKSET: Shimano FC-M171, w/chainguard
- CHAINRINGS: 48/38/28, w/ chainguard
- BOTTOM BRACKET: Cartridge bearing, square spindle w/ crank stop right side, capless bolts
- CHAIN: KMC Z8 w/ reusable Missing Link
- HANDLEBARS: Comfort riser bar, alloy, 60mm rise, 15-degree sweep, 25.4mm
- STEM: Ground Control adjustable rise, alloy head/quill, 2-bolt, 25.4mm clamp
- HANDLEBAR GRIPS: Body Geometry Comfort w/integrated bell, closed end, 132mm
- BRAKES: Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad
- BRAKE LEVERS: Alloy 4-finger, Kraton lever for Rapidfire shifter
- PEDALS: Comfort Pedal, composite body w/rubber top, sealed loose ball
- SEATPOST: A-1 Suspension Seatpost, alloy, 27.2mm w/ 3.8mm spring
- SADDLE: Comfort Plus, dual-density foam, springs