Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 2008 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Globe Centrum Comp IG8 |
| First production | 2008 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Nimbus Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 6 (inches) Center Lock Rotor Brakes Shimano Hydraulic Levers Hydraulic Shimano BR-M485 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | IG-8 Rear: Shimano Alfine SG-S500 Front: Shimano HB-M495 Center Lock |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex RHD-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 | 31.8 (millimeters) 600 (millimeters) Wide Specialized Aluminum Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | SBC 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Integrated |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth Specialized Single Speed |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine SL-S500 |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed Internal |
Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Specialized A1 Premium |
Other Specs of Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8
| Component group sets | Shimano Inter-8 |
| Available colors | - Gun Metal |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Globe Lightweight Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Indie |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Alloy |
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Specialized produced the Globe Centrum Comp IG8 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,100.00.
Globe Centrum Comp IG8 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Specialized Commuter Globe Centrum Comp IG8 can be found in one single color which is Gun Metal.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.50" Nimbus Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex RHD-26. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano BR-M485, hydraulic, 6" center lock rotor brakes, Shimano hydraulic levers braking system and Front: Shimano HB-M495 center lock, Rear: Shimano Alfine SG-S500, IG-8 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used A1 Premium aluminum material for the frame. Specialized aluminum flat, 31.8mm, 600mm wide high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Globe Centrum Comp IG8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SBC 31.8mm clamp.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Single Speed, 42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z610 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alfine SL-S500 gear shift levers.