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2008 Globe Elite IG8

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

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Product Details

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 lowers
Shimano Nexus Inter 8 rear hub
Nimbus Sport, 700x35c tires, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Specialized Sonoma saddle, 155mm width

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum trekking design, fully manipulated tubing, internal gear dropouts 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

FRONT TIRE

Nimbus Sport, 700x35c, 60TPI, Flak Jacket

REAR TIRE

Nimbus Sport, 700x35c, 60TPI, Flak Jacket

RIMS

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

FRONT HUB

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

REAR HUB

Shimano Nexus Inter 8

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Nexus trigger

CHAIN

KMC Z-610, single speed

CRANKSET

Specialized single speed design 42T w/ CNC guard

CHAINRINGS

42T w/ CNC alloy guard

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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Avid SD3 forged alloy ""V""

REAR BRAKE

Avid SD3-R forged alloy ""V""

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano Nexus, integrated

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Globe anti-slip composite

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

Geometry

	49	52	55	58	61
Ground-Top	65mm	65mm	65mm	65mm	65mm
Seat-Tube Angle	82°	82°	75°	72°	68°
Head-Tube Length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Head-Tube Angle	637°	646°	645°	650°	661°
Chain-Stay Length	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal	74.5mm	75.5mm	73.5mm	72mm	72mm
Front-Center	155mm	185mm	185mm	205mm	230mm
Handle-Bar Width	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Stand-Over Height	90mm	90mm	105mm	105mm	105mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top	452mm	452mm	452mm	452mm	452mm
Fork Rake	1081mm	1090mm	1089mm	1094mm	1105mm
B-B Drop	69mm	69mm	70mm	70.5mm	71mm
Stack	425mm	465mm	505mm	545mm	570mm
Reach	545mm	560mm	575mm	600mm	615mm
Trail	758mm	785mm	805mm	833mm	858mm
Wheelbase	620mm	620mm	620mm	620mm	620mm