Specialized CROSSROADS A1 ELITE 1998 VS Marin FAIRFAX 2007 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Mirror blue
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Nexave Levers Shimano Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano R050 Front: Specialized Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Fast Fit
Headset size	1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) IG
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Specialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano C-500
Gear shift levers	Shimano Nexave
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano C-500
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Nexave
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Specialized

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

Component group sets	Shimano Nexave
Pedals details	Resin Body and aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Double Density Comfort Performance
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Marin Fairfax

General Infos

Model	Fairfax
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	-Gloss Smoke
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - women's 15 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 28c Kenda Road
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Levers Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex DC-19
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Edge II 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Marin Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Double Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Touro 3.0
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	12 - 24 Teeth 8-speed

Marin Fairfax Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RD-2200
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Carbon Monocoque Rigid

Other Specs of Marin Fairfax

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Composite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Post