Specialized CROSSROADS A1 ELITE 1998 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite 1998 comparison online with competitors

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 tire700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c 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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Fast Fit
Headset size1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
IG
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano C-500
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeSpecialized

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

Component group setsShimano Nexave
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Double Density Comfort Performance
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Rocky Mountain Metropolis 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Metropolis

General Infos
Model Metropolis
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BR-M421 Levers
Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc
Front: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed
Rims manufacturerAlex DC-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
RPM City Single
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
8-speed Internal

Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Alloy
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis

Component group setsShimano Alfine
Pedals detailsVP 559 Big Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


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