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2008 Globe Sport

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Performance Urban/Utility FREEDOM FIGHTER Underneath its glossy exterior and…

Product Details

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Performance Urban/Utility FREEDOM FIGHTER Underneath its glossy exterior and commuter-friendly frame, the Globe® is waging a war on energy consumption, at-thepump prices, pollution and obesity. And here you thought it was just a good looking bike that's fun to ride. Inside Tech Here's some math you'll love to study. Our engineers carefully built the Globe to offer the most ergonomic, upright and stable geometry for comfortable positioning during all your urban adventures. Low rise bars and puncture-resistant Nimbus® tires give you even more control and safety for a truly reliable ride.

  • Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum trekking design frame, fully manipulated tubing w/ fender and rack braze-ons

  • Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum steerer and fork legs

  • Specialized Dual Compound grips

  • Shimano BR-421 V-brakes

  • Specialized Globe rims, double wall w/ machine sidewalls and eyelets

  • DT-Swiss Champion spokes, 2.0mm (14g), stainless, brass nipples

  • Specialized Borough tires, 700x42c w/ wire bead

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum trekking design, fully manipulated tubing w/ fender and rack braze-ons

HEADSET

1 1/8"" threadless, integrated

SEAT BINDER

Specialized forged alloy

SUSPENSION

FORK

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum steerer and lowers

WHEELS

RIMS

Specialized/Alex Globe, 700c, 32h, double wall w/ machine sidewalls

FRONT HUB

Specialized, forged alloy, 32h, polished races, steel QR

REAR HUB

Shimano RM-30

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

FRONT TIRE

Nimbus Sport, 700x35c, 60TPI, Flak Jacket

REAR TIRE

Nimbus Sport, 700x35c, 60TPI, Flak Jacket

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano FD-M310, 31.8mm clamp

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivio RD-M410

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano SL-MC40

CHAIN

KMC X8, 1/2"" x 3/32"" w/ reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano FCM-341, alloy outer ring

CHAINRINGS

48Ax36Sx26S, Super Shifter III, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano BB-UN-25, cartridge bearing, 68 x 113mm

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized 3D forged, two bolt, 25.4mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized low rise, 25.4mm, 620mm wide, 6066 butted alloy, 8 degree back, 6 degree up sweep

SADDLE

Specialized Sonoma, 155mm width

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Globe anti-slip composite

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Specialized V-Brakes

BRAKE LEVERS

Specialized V-Brake

FRONT BRAKE

Specialized V-Brakes

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Ground-Top65mm65mm65mm65mm65mm
Seat-Tube Angle82°82°75°72°68°
Head-Tube Length170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Head-Tube Angle637°646°645°650°661°
Chain-Stay Length51mm51mm51mm51mm51mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal74.5mm75.5mm73.5mm72mm72mm
Front-Center155mm185mm185mm205mm230mm
Handle-Bar Width350mm350mm350mm350mm350mm
Stand-Over Height90mm90mm105mm105mm105mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top452mm452mm452mm452mm452mm
Fork Rake1081mm1090mm1089mm1094mm1105mm
B-B Drop69mm69mm70mm70.5mm71mm
Stack425mm465mm505mm545mm570mm
Reach545mm560mm575mm600mm615mm
Trail758mm785mm805mm833mm858mm
Wheelbase620mm620mm620mm620mm620mm
Geometry

Rider Reviews

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Good price great bike

Really nice bike pretty nifty ,light ,good commuter , good and smooth on long runs , very impressed !!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Paul k.

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