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Brooke
a Date Reviewed: May 3, 2012
Strengths: I love the strength of the frame and how easy shifting is. I am able to keep up with my friends easily while they are on their super-light road bikes, while still being able to go off-roading much faster than them.
It is very comfortable and adjustments are super easy to make when needed.Weaknesses: The seat was a bit too stiff for me, so I had to change it out, but otherwise everything is great!Bottom Line: I'm using this bike for training and riding in a 280 mile ride this summer and I haven't been happier with a bike before! It is awesome!
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Mikey D
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 29, 2011
Strengths: -Feels very well built
-Everything works as it's supposed too
-Black/flat black colour
-Very enjoyable ride
-Great bike for the priceWeaknesses: -None (minus the fact I don't want to scratch it because it looks nice)Bottom Line: Prior to owning the 2011 Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc I have had my share of Mountain bikes, BMX's and a onesie. I ended up selling my Mountain bike and Onesie and purchased this bike. I could not be happier with this bike, the hydraulic brakes are smooth and easy, the gears a nice, wheels roll beautifully and the front suspension works great for light trails. This is exactly the bike I needed, I ride on the street and then sometimes light trails and along the beach. Honestly I was never a big fan of biking but now with this bike it's very enjoyable and I look forward to using it all the time. Great work Specialized.
Duration Product Used: 2011 Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Obsession Bikes
Bike Setup: 2011 Specialized Crosstrail Sport disc (stock)
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Ali Javadi
a CommuterDate Reviewed: September 28, 2011
Strengths: frame. I love how the frame is design and the design helps any rider to feel comfortable on itWeaknesses: The components set could be better, but still the original components run smooth. the weakest part is the wheel. I am over weight and I use rear rack all the time, but this would not give an excuse for my rear wheel to be broke after 1500 kmBottom Line: I am cyclonic, and I love my bikes. After ridding Giant CRX4 for 3 years, it was time for me to change my bike. After months of searching and reading reviews I decided to go with Specialized Crosstrail. To compare with my Giant CRX4 I have to say the bike is heavier, but the frame is stronger. Although the bike is heavier, it is very smooth in hill and I feel very comfortable on it. Since I bought the bike, I have put 2200 km on it. For the price I paid I believe I made a smart purchase.
Duration Product Used: Comute
Price Paid:
$720000.00
Purchased At: Meli puoshan Bike sh
Similar Products Used: Giant sick, Cannoldale bad boy and giant CRX 3 and 2
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Michael Riordan
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 5, 2011
Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: 2011 model my wife and i both love our bikes. Solid, but still light.
Duration Product Used: Thr Trails of Lincoln nebraska
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Joy Ride Lincoln
Bike Setup: In store
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Steve
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 27, 2010
Bottom Line: The pedals snapped in half after 400 miles. The replacement set broke 250 miles later. I have broken three spokes on the rear wheel in five months. I have flatted the Continental tires seven times. This bike is a piece of junk for anyone wanting to do more than bicycle about the neighborhood.
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Ryan Piechowski
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 9, 2010
Strengths: I feel comfortable everywhere on this bike. Streets and moderate trails don't stand a chance with this bike.Weaknesses: Peeps wanna steal my ride!Bottom Line: Just got back into riding to work and needed a something other than a trail bike. This bike exceeds every expectation I had. It has a great role on the streets, considering the stock pseudo trail tires. The hills of NE Minneapolis don't stand a chance with the quick shift and the uneven pavement sections are ignored with a flip of a switch on the suspension.
I never thought that I would like riding on the roads but it's a blast beating crappy jalopies outta of the lights. The tires are tough enough to shoot glass/rocks from the roads up at traffic. Kinda sweet revenge for almost getting hit several times a day by d-bags!
Duration Product Used: 09 Specialized CrossTrail Sport
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At: Erik's
Similar Products Used: Nada
Bike Setup: Stock
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Fatboybiker
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 6, 2010
Strengths: made for big guysWeaknesses: color choicesBottom Line: greatest bike ever
Duration Product Used: Crosstrail sport
Price Paid:
$445.00
Purchased At: Erik's bike shop
Similar Products Used: None moved up from haro
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Take5
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 31, 2010
Strengths: The 700 wheel set with higher inflation pressures was immediately noticable, even though these wheels are not top of the line by any standard. The XTR drivetrain is very good, with zero miss shifts. The cable disks are decent once burnished in. The standard saddle is supprisingly good, but it just may be my sit bones.Weaknesses: Initially the Shimano disk brakes sucked. The front brake screached for the first 7-8 long rides. Finally the brakes seated or burinshed and things have been fine since. Cable disks take some getting used to, but for the exclusive greenway use they are fine.Bottom Line: I've been riding road and mountain bikes for many years and started riding greenways on an old hard tail mountain bike. After a year or two, I decided to look at a dedicated greenway bike. I considered many options before settling on the Cross Trail Comp. The key qualities were 700 wheels, disc brakes, upright riding position and a good shifting drivetrain. Some form of front suspension was a plus, because greenways involve limited obstructions, pot holes, mud and curbs.
Duration Product Used: Wynnsong
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Bike Zoo
Similar Products Used: Tested several Trek urban bikes, a Marin urban bike and a Felt urban bike, all of which had rigid front forks.
Bike Setup: Box stock so far. I could see replacing the front fork someday, but again this is a pure greeway bike.
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Jason Adams
a CommuterDate Reviewed: December 7, 2009
Strengths: Component set is a nice combination. Gearing is very versatile.
Fit and finish is superb.Weaknesses: Unlike other I think the saddle sucks but I am 56 so the younger butts might fit it better. Like most things designed to be less specific the bike doesn't do trails as well as a wider tired 26" would.Bottom Line: I have recently purchased Specialized Crosstrail. I like to ride road mostly but get into trails down by the river often. The bike is of very high quality and is beautiful. But looks are subjective. I did not rate it very high because of one thing it does both road and trail but does neither real well. The wheels are better for road but the weight seems more like a MTB. I am planning to modify it for road and keep my Gary Fisher for trails.
Duration Product Used: Gary Fisher Capitola
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Bike Link Birmingham
Similar Products Used: None I have always kept my road bikes separate from trail bikes. That is probably why I feel the Crosstrail misses the mark on the trails. You can't do both well in a single bike.
Bike Setup: Not sure what to put here. Is this supposed to be component choices or how they were setup at purchase. I absolutely love the gearing. It has a hole gear that will put tree stumps then jumps to road gearing. This is really a very good choice. The shifters and derailuers work perfectly that much they got very right.
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Anthony
a CommuterDate Reviewed: September 23, 2009
Strengths: Fast, strong, nimble, beautifully coloured and shaped.Weaknesses: Brakes.Bottom Line: The version I have is the Comp. Not sure why but it won't let me enter 2009 version. I looked at a few bikes before buying this and was perusing a Sirrus until they wheeled this in to have a test ride. It looks stunning to the point where scallies have complimented me on it! I've had it a year and have done almost exactly 2,000 miles on it, most of which were commuter miles but I've often taken it on forest and sustrans trails and it even handled the rocky downhill part of the Trans Pennine Trail into Longdendale. I've changed nothing apart from putting Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tyres on it when the original XC Boroughs got a bit thin and kept puncturing after 9 months. I've not even had to re-tune the gears yet. I would say the mechanical disc brakes aren't as strong as they could be and a click has started to emerge from one of the pedals but lets face it, it's not hugely expensive and mine's done alot of miles with the only maintenance being on the brakes. This is a very quick bike and I'm very rarely overtaken and only then by slinky racers when I'm not paying attention! A fantastic bike and well worth the money.
Duration Product Used: All!
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At: Formby Cycles
Similar Products Used: Dawes Hybrid
Bike Setup: Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB
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Eric
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 25, 2009
Strengths: Control ability, disc brakes, fast, quick shifting, front suspensionWeaknesses: No quick release for seat post,Bottom Line: 09" Crosstrail Comp bike by Specialized....I highly recommend this bike for someone looking for a great handling and surpisingly fast bike for recreation or slightly rough paths etc...tested many models that are more upright, but found this bike to be complete in all aspects of comfort, handling, and the option to take it off the hard pack paths if needed. But not for serious mountain biking. Disc brakes, front shock suspension, and quick shifting are big pluses for this bike. Only thing not stock, is that I put on Ergon 1 grips, which are highly recommended for any hybrid, commuter, or cross bike. I have a road and mountain bike, which I did take very serious, but the older I get near 50. This bike has become my favorite.
Duration Product Used: Hard pack trails
Price Paid:
$859.00
Purchased At: Eddy's
Similar Products Used: Trek FCR 2: great bike, but doesn't offer the handling or the versatility of the Crosstrail Comp
Bike Setup: Ergon 1 ergonomic grips
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Paul
a CommuterDate Reviewed: March 22, 2009
Strengths: Versatility, speed, comfort, quality.Weaknesses: A little heavy and the seat is not quick release.Bottom Line: I have had the bike for about a month now, so I have had a chance to break it in. Everything on it right now is stock, no mods as of yet. This bike is really what I have been looking for. I like to ride for commute and for early morning exercise. The 700 wheels give a nice, surprisingly fast ride, while the somewhat wide tires and front shocks help with traction on the rough New Orleans roads. The roads would be murder on a more delicate road bike. The mtb style frame is good and stiff, though it is a little heavy if you are looking for a lighter bike. The stock seat is great, I love specialized seats, they are comfortable and do not sacrifice function. I would not bring it off road too much with the stock tires as they are slick in the center which may cause you to lose traction. Also, the shimano rapid fire shifters are great. Overall, this is a great bike for my needs because it is good for both fitness and commuting. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a versatile, quality bike at a very reasonable price.
Duration Product Used: lakefront
Price Paid:
$440.00
Purchased At: b connection
Bike Setup: stock setup, check it out on the specialized website.
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