Vita Elite

2015 Vita Elite

The Vita Elite combines the efficiency of a road bike with the comfort and confidence that comes from a flat bar, whether you're exercising, commuting, or hitting the open road. The super-light E5 alloy frame and carbon fork paired with a 9-speed Shimano drivetrain delivers smooth, fast, and efficient performance.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tubesets, integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets

FORK

Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz, alloy steerer/crown

HEADSET

1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo bearings integrated w/ headset, 15mm alloy cone spacer

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 31.8mm

WHEELS

FRONT HUB

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g, w/ brass nipple

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 60TPI, wire bead, Double BlackBelt protection, 700x30c

REAR TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 60TPI, wire bead, Double BlackBelt protection, 700x30c

INNER TUBES

Standard, presta valve

RIMS

700c, alloy double-wall, CNC sidewalls, pin joint, 32h

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera Rapidfire Plus, 2x9, w/ optical display

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Acera, top swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, top mount

CASSETTE

Shimano, 9-speed, 11-32

CRANKSET

Shimano Acera, 9-speed triple, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano

CHAIN

KMC X9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

STEM

Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

TAPE

Specialized Body Geometry Contour Women's, lock-on, closed end

SADDLE

Body Geometry Women's Riva Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Alloy V-brake, linear pull

REAR BRAKE

Alloy V-brake, linear pull

BRAKE LEVERS

Die-cast alloy

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Sirrus, 1.5mm Varus angle, nylon body, symmetric alloy cage, low profile bearing system, toe clip capable

* 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

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	520mm	535mm	550mm	565mm	580mm
Rake	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	360mm	395mm	440mm	475mm	510mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	70mm	70mm	70mm	70mm	70mm
Bottom Bracket Height	272.5mm	272.5mm	272.5mm	272.5mm	272.5mm
Wheel Base	1043mm	1045mm	1046mm	1051mm	1067mm
Standover Height	684mm	707mm	742mm	766mm	797mm
Stack	536mm	550mm	572mm	587mm	606mm
Reach	376mm	383mm	386mm	386mm	395mm
Head Tube Length	120mm	130mm	150mm	165mm	185mm
Head Tube Angle	69°	70°	71°	71°	71°
Trail	77mm	70mm	64mm	64mm	64mm
Front Center	555.3mm	557.1mm	558.9mm	563.5mm	579.3mm
Chainstay Length	439mm	439mm	439mm	439mm	439mm
Seat Tube Angle	75°	74.5°	74°	73°	73°
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	580mm	580mm	600mm	600mm	620mm
Stem Length	80mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	300mm	350mm	350mm	350mm