Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Crossroads A1 Expert
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Parts   
Available Sizes - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Cassette
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSBC A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Teal
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert bike review

Specialized produced the Crossroads A1 Expert bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $429.99.
Crossroads A1 Expert bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches) and womens 18 (inches).
Specialized Hybrid Crossroads A1 Expert can be found in one single color which is Teal.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya PX-645, 36-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used SBC A1 Premium aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Crossroads A1 Expert to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.