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2014 Vita Elite

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The Vita Elite combines the speed of a road bike with the comfort and confidence…

Product Details

The Vita Elite combines the speed of a road bike with the comfort and confidence that comes from a flat bar, whether you're exercising, commuting, or hitting the open road. The super-light E5 alloy frame and carbon fork paired with a 9-speed Shimano triple drivetrain means smooth, fast, and efficient performance.

Super light, women's fully-manipulated E5 Premium Aluminum frame with Fitness Geometry is built for high speed, low fuss, and great versatility, with internal routing, rack/fender mounts, and wide tire clearance
FACT carbon fork with alloy crown and steerer, plus Zertz for a quick, responsive road feel and forgiving ride
Double BlackBelt protection and a wider 28c profile make the Specialized Espoir Sport tires perfect for city or open road use
Shimano Acera triple crank, Alivio rear derailleur, and 9-speed drivetrain provides gearing for any terrain and any load, with precise, reliable shifting
Body Geometry Riva Women's saddle features generous padding for all-day performance and comfort

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry and tubesets, double-butted, integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets

FORK

Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz inserts, aluminum steerer/crown

HEADSET

1-1/8"" FSA Campy style, integrated cartridge, 15mm alloy cone spacer

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 31.8mm

WHEELS

RIMS

Alloy, pin joint, 32h

FRONT HUB

Double-sealed, ground race, dual-lock nuts, 5mm QR

REAR HUB

Double-sealed, loose ball, dual-lock nuts, 5mm QR

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x28c

REAR TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x28c

INNER TUBES

Standard presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera, Rapidfire

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Acera, top-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivio

CASSETTE

Shimano HG-20, 9-speed, 11-32

CRANKSET

Shimano Acera, 9-speed triple, w/ chainguard

CHAINRINGS

48/36/26, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano

CHAIN

KMC X9

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized flat bar, alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

STEM

Specialized 3D forged alloy, 10-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

TAPE

Specialized Body Geometry Women's Contour, lock-on

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Riva Women's, steel rails, 155mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Die-cast, alloy V-brake, 60mm 1pc. pad, linear pull

REAR BRAKE

Die-cast, alloy V-brake, 60mm 1pc. pad, linear pull

BRAKE LEVERS

Alloy V-brake, two-finger, linear pull

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon body, alloy cage, 1.5 varus angle

* 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

	XS	SM	MD	LG	XL
Seat-Tube Angle	75°	74.5°	74°	73°	73°
Head-Tube Length	120mm	130mm	150mm	165mm	185mm
Seat-Post Length	300mm	300mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Head-Tube Angle	69°	70°	71°	71°	71°
Chain-Stay Length	445mm	445mm	445mm	445mm	445mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal	520mm	535mm	550mm	565mm	580mm
Front-Center	614mm	615mm	617mm	621mm	637mm
Handle-Bar Width	580mm	580mm	600mm	600mm	620mm
Stand-Over Height	689mm	713mm	747mm	772mm	798mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top	360mm	395mm	440mm	475mm	510mm
Fork Rake	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm
B-B Drop	70mm	70mm	70mm	70mm	70mm
Trail	79mm	73mm	66mm	66mm	66mm
Wheelbase	1049mm	1051mm	1052mm	1057mm	1073mm
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm
Stem Length	75mm	75mm	90mm	100mm	110mm