Specialized Crosstrail Comp
In the hybrid class of bicycles, the Specialized Crosstrail Comp is an ideal choice for riders seeking one bike that can ride in any terrain, from dusty switchbacks to curbside criteriums. Combining elements of both road and mountain bikes, this model features an aluminum frame, SR Sun Tour SF10-NRX-D-Lo-700 coil-sprung suspension fork with 75mm of travel and Avid BB5 disc brakes. Specifications include a pure Shimano drivetrain with a SLX, 9-speed rear derailleur, FD-MR90 front derailleur, CS-HG50, 11-32t cassette and FC-M443 Crankset. The wheelset offers Alex Crosstail 700c rims, a Shimano FH-M475 rear hub and Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45c tires with Schraeder valve tubes.
Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL
For an out-of-the-box mountain bike, Trek's Top Fuel 9.9 SSL offers cross-country racers dual suspension with surprising rigidity, high maneuverability, ample shock absorbancy and sleek design. Features include an OCLV red carbon frame, Fox 32 F-Series Remote RL front suspension fork with 100mm of travel and Fox Float RP-23 rear suspension. Specifications include a purely SRAM XX drivetrain, Bontrager wheelset with Race XXX Lite Disc system and XR 1 Team, 26x2.0 tires. Components include an Avid XX disc break set, Cane Creek IS-3 headset, Bontrager Race XX Lite seven degree stem, Race Face Next SL 3/4 handlebars and a Bontrager Race X Lite saddle and XXX Lite, 34mm, 5mm offset seat post.
TCR Advanced SL Rabo
For road runners, extra time should be given to study Giant's superior TCR Advanced SL Rabo. Used in competition by Giro d'Italia champion Dennis Menchov as well as Team Rabobank, this bike was designed with speed in mind. Features include a Shimano Carbon Dura-Ace wheelset and an all Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 drivetrain and component group. Specifications include an advanced SL-grade composite frameset, a 10-speed, 12-25 cassette, 39/53 cranks, internal press fit bottom bracket, Vittoria Crono Evo CS tubular 700x20 290 TPI tires, Pro VIBE Anatomic OS Composite 31.8 handlebars, Pro PLT Composite stem and a Selle Italia SLR-XP saddle.
