Specialized A1 Road 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model A1 Road
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Specialized A1 Road Parts   
Available Sizes - 46 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Specialized Transition
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 195
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized Premium A1 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size Sealed
1 (inches) Specialized Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized A1 Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material Bonded
Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSpecialized Direct Drive

Other Specs of Specialized A1 Road

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-908A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-266


Specialized A1 Road bike review

Specialized produced the A1 Road bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,079.00.
A1 Road bike is available in many sizes such as 46 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Specialized Road A1 Road can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Specialized Transition tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 195, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized Premium A1 aluminum material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this A1 Road to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.