This is a 2009 Specialized TriCross Sport Triple in Gloss Brown, Black and Silver with White decals. It is a 22″ / 56cm / Large (center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube) TIG welded Aluminum frame with a carbon fork. The stand over height is ” directly in front of the saddle. 

There are 27 speeds available through the FSA Triple (50/39/30) with alloy crank arms and the Shimano HG50 9 gear (11/32t) freehub. 

The rear derailleur is a Shimano Deore LX Long Cage and the front is a Shimano Tiagra. Shifting is through Shimano 9 speed STI (Brifters).

Both wheels are Alex Ace-19 double wall alloy 700c rims drilled for presta valves laced to quick release 32 hole alloy hubs. Both wheels have Specialized Borough Sport CX 700×33 c black wall tires.

Braking is handled by Tektro Cantilever Brakes.

The black padded saddle is mounted to a Specialized carbon wrapped seat post that moves freely in the seat tube. 

Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm handlebars are mounted to Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable stem.

There is a bottle cage on the down tube and bosses on the seat tube. There are braze ons for a rear rack, bosses for a front rack and eyelets for fenders. 

The bicycle rides, turns, stops and shifts through all of the gears and rings as it should.

From the Specialized Catalog:

POINT THE TRICROSS down anything from a gravel strewn fireroad to a pothole packed bike path or maybe even a chunk of smooth singletrack, and you’ll realize that its numbness-killing chassis, predictable geometry and robust wheelset will help you redefine what’s possible on two (skinny) tires. The Aluminum frame uses slacker head geometry and a longer wheelbase for stability in any situation. Rack and fender mounts let you gear up for any adventure.  The TriCross carbon fork couples precision steering with superb vibration dampening.  

A do-it-all cyclocross bike. Claimed weight is 23.5lbs.

For less than the price of a generic Bike Shaped Object that anyone might buy online or from a store that sells bicycles in the Toy Department, you could be riding this vintage bicycle with quality components. The fact that it is still rolling down the road is a testament to how well it was built.

Please examine the photographs and ask any questions you may have about this bicycle or let us know if you need any other photos by emailing us at info@rode-bike.com

 

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