Specialized Carmel 26 3 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Carmel 26 3
First production 2009
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category Comfort Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Carmel 26 3 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy 4-finger Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Specialized RH
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGlobe Alloy 60 (millimeters) Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGlobe Quill
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball Threaded

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano SL-MC40 Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Carmel 26 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NEX-4110-26

Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 26 3

Component group setsComfort Mix
Available colors - Gloss Blue
- Satin Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsComposite With Kraton Rubber
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Comfort Plus
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


Specialized Carmel 26 3 bike review

Specialized produced the Carmel 26 3 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $550.00.
Carmel 26 3 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Commuter Carmel 26 3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Blue and Satin Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hemisphere tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Specialized RH, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Alloy Linear Pull brakes, Tektro alloy 4-finger levers braking system and Specialized forged alloy hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum material for the frame. Globe alloy 60mm riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Carmel 26 3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Globe quill.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-M191 with chainguard, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC X8 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SL-MC40 Rapid fire gear shift levers.