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
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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 tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Nimbus Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 manufacturerAlex RHD-26
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
600 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized Aluminum Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSBC 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN25
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Specialized Single Speed
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine SL-S500
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSpecialized A1 Premium

Other Specs of Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8

Component group setsShimano Inter-8
Available colors - Gun Metal
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsGlobe Lightweight Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Indie
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy


Specialized Globe Centrum Comp IG8 bike review

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.