Specialized CROSSROADS ULTRA 1997 VS Specialized CROSSROADS ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads Ultra

General Infos

Model	Crossroads Ultra
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Plum
Sizes	- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)
Sizes	- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (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	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 type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads Ultra 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 type	SBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads Ultra

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension	26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Specialized Crossroads Elite

General Infos

Model	Crossroads Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Silver -Black
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano FH-RM30S Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex Globe
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	60 (millimeters) Rise Alloy 620 (millimeters) Wide
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Ground Control
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-40
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano FC-TX71
Gear shift levers	Shimano Acera
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Crossroads Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C102
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Acera
Fork material	Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	63 (millimeters) Travel SR NEX-4010-700

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads Elite

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Platform Nylon With Kraton Top
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Comfort Plus With Springs
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension