Specialized Expedition Elite 2008 Technical specs and features
Brand | Specialized |
Model | Expedition Elite |
First production | 2008 |
Bike category | Commuter |
Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Specialized Expedition Elite Parts |
Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hemisphere |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30SFront: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex HRXC 26 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 60 (millimeters) RiseAlloy 620 (millimeters) Wide |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Ground Control |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleTH Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano FC-TX70 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Expedition Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano FD-C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelSR NEX-4100-26 |
Other Specs of Specialized Expedition Elite
Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
Available colors | - Champagne- White |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Platform Nylon With Kraton Top |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plus With Springs |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Suspension |
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Specialized Expedition Elite bike review
Specialized produced the Expedition Elite bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $470.00.Expedition Elite bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Commuter Expedition Elite can be found in a few colors, among these colors Champagne and White .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hemisphere tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex HRXC 26, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with ProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro alloy levers braking system and Front: Specialized forged alloy, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30S hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used A1 Premium aluminum material for the frame. Alloy 620mm wide, 60mm rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Expedition Elite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized Ground Control.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-TX70, 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 Acera gear shift levers.