In 2012, I purchased this hybrid used on Craig's list to test out the ride quality. It was definitely faster than the folding mountain bike and I made two round trips from Queens to Manhattan on this bicycle without any issues. However, I upgraded Cantilever brakes to V-brakes which turned out to be lethal. The V-brakes would grab and lock the wheel(s). As a result of using only the front brake, I managed to flip over twice during a routine route on this bike causing a small crack near the steering tube. I concluded that hybrids are not my thing and salvaged the parts for the next project.
Specialized Aluminum Frame
Specialized Aluminum Fork
Specialized Headset
Specialized Seat Clamp
XLC Comp Flat Bar, 5 Degree, 580mm, 25.4, Black
Sunlite ATB/Urban Quill Stem - 25.4mm Bar Clamp, 200 x 60 x 22.2mm Black
Profile Design Boxer Bar End (Black)
Problem Solvers Double Barrel Brake Lever, Left
Oury MTN Grip (Black)
Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, Right (Black, 7-Speed)
Rubber Bicycle Torch Mount Bike Cycling Flashlight LED Holder
Black CREE LED Rechargeable Flashlight 500 lumens 3 switch Mode: Strong Brightness / Normal Brightness / Flashing
All-City Cable Housing Clamps Black
Shimano BR-M422 Acera Bicycle V-Brake (Rear, Black)
Shimano BR-M422 Acera Bicycle V-Brake (Front, Black)
Avenir Alloy Water Bicycle Bottle Cage (Black)
Avenir Comfy Road Saddle (Black, Men's Comfy Road)
Specialized Dirt Bag
Planet Bike Blinky "3" 3-Led Rear Bicycle Light
Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle Crankset
XLC Alloy MTB Pedal
Shimano BB-UN54 Bottom Bracket, 68 X 107mm
SRAM PC 850 P-Link Bicycle Chain (8-Speed, Grey)
SRAM PG730 7 Speed Cassette (12-32T)
Shimano Tourney TX75 6/7 Speed Rear Derailleur
Weinmann Zac19 rear wheel with joytech hubs
Avenir Schrader 48mm Valve Tube (700 X 28-32C)
Schwalbe Marathon Plus
Greenfield Bicycle Kickstand Kickstand (285mm, Black)
Cost of Build Approximate: $600.00
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