Specialized Globe Elite IG8 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Globe Elite IG8
First production 2008
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Nimbus Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Levers
Avid SD3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Globe
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 25.4 (millimeters)
620 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp
Specialized Forged
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 Nexus Inter-8
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

Specialized Globe Elite 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 Elite IG8

Component group setsShimano Inter-8
Available colors - Navy
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsGlobe Anti-slip Composite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Sonoma
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
SPC Two Bolt Alloy


Specialized Globe Elite IG8 bike review

Specialized produced the Globe Elite IG8 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $800.00.
Globe Elite IG8 bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Specialized Commuter Globe Elite IG8 can be found in one single color which is Navy.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Nimbus Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex Globe, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Avid SD3 brakes, Shimano Nexus Inter-8 levers braking system and Front: Specialized forged alloy, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used A1 Premium aluminum material for the frame. Specialized low rise, 25.4mm, 620mm wide high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Globe Elite IG8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized forged, 25.4mm 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 Nexus Inter-8 gear shift levers.