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2012 2012 Expedition Elite

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8-speed rear drivetrain and triple chainring make the Expedition Elite more efficient…

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Gloss Steel Blue

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Product Details

8-speed rear drivetrain and triple chainring make the Expedition Elite more efficient and versatile, while its Armadillo tyres help ensure you won't be slowed by a flat.

Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
Double-wall, 32-hole alloy rims with machined sidewalls are strong and smooth
Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
Die cast alloy, adjustable quill-stem for lightweight strength and comfortable positioning
A1 Premium Aluminium 26" frame with Ground Control geometry for a confident, upright riding position and low standover for bike path bliss
BG Comfort grips alleviate hand pain and tingling fingers, and an integrated bell adds safety
Suspension seatpost takes the edge off bumpy roads or paths

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Ground Control geometry, 26" comfort frame, formed tubes, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour NEX-4110V2, alloy lower, Hi-Ten stanchions and steerer, coil/Mcu spring, preload adjust, 63mm travel

REAR SHOCK

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Comfort riser bar, 60mm rise, 15-degree back sweep, 25.4mm

STEM

Ground Control adjustable rise, alloy head/quill, 2-bolt, 25.4mm clamp

HEADSET

1-1/8" threaded, sealed loose ball bearings

TAPE

Body Geometry Comfort w/ integrated bell, closed end, 132mm

SADDLE

Comfort Plus, dual density foam, springs

SEATPOST

A-1 Suspension Seatpost, alloy, 27.2mm w/ 3.8mm spring

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy w/ QR

WHEELS

RIMS

Alloy double-wall, machined, pinned w/ eyelets, 32h

FRONT HUB

Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, 5mm QR

REAR HUB

Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, 5mm QR

SPOKES

2mm (14g) stainless

FRONT TYRE

Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo, 60 TPI, 26x1.95"

REAR TYRE

Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo, 60 TPI, 26x1.95"

INNER TUBES

Schrader valve

DRIVETRAIN

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, 11-34t

CRANKSET

Shimano FC-M171, w/chainguard

CHAINRINGS

42/34/24, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Cartridge bearing, square spindle w/ crank stop right side, capless bolts

CHAIN

KMC X8 w/ reusable Missing Link

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

REAR BRAKE

Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

BRAKE LEVERS

Alloy 4-finger, Kraton lever for Rapidfire shifter

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Comfort Pedal, composite body w/rubber top, sealed loose ball

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	SM	MD	LG	XL
Seat-Tube Angle	67°	67°	67.5°	67.5°
Head-Tube Length	160mm	180mm	200mm	220mm
Seat-Post Length	0mm	0mm	0mm	0mm
Head-Tube Angle	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°
Chain-Stay Length	500mm	500mm	500mm	500mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal	610mm	625mm	640mm	655mm
Front-Center	630mm	644mm	665mm	679mm
Stand-Over Height	691mm	736mm	781mm	824mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top	370mm	425mm	480mm	535mm
Fork Rake	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm
B-B Drop	59mm	59mm	59mm	59mm
Trail	89mm	89mm	89mm	89mm
Wheelbase	1123mm	1138mm	1159mm	1173mm