Specialized 1999 Crossroads A1 Pro Older Hybrid Bike

Average Rating: 5/5
MSRP: $ 799.99
# of Reviews: 5

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1999 Specialized Crossroads A1 Pro, hybrid, Mountain Mix components, Specialized fork

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Submitted by Hillel Yesroel a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: January 12, 2012

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I purchase two of these for myself in 1999 and both are still im gem condition with no major problems.

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Favorite Ride:   Specialized Crossroads A-1

Price Paid:    $800.00

Purchased At:   Pedal Shop in 1999

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Submitted by Bill Heissenbuttel a Commuter from Spokane, WA, US

Date Reviewed: June 20, 2000

Strengths:    Awesome commuter. It's light and fast, and as a stock bike it's a good commuter. Solid Ritchey Rock Comp rims, Shimano LX all around and good gear ratio for flats and hills.

Weaknesses:    Largest frame size is a 20". They try to get away with the old "mountain bikes should be an inch or two smaller" rule even though most folks won't take it off-road. I would love to see a 21" or 22" which would fit a bit better.

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I went looking for a commuter and found that Specialized has the best available (April, 2000). I originally found the Crossroads Elite, but with the $250 price difference, the components are far better on the 2000 Pro and worth the bucks. Took both bikes out for an extended ride and the Pro feels snappier and rides better than the Crossroads Elite and Sport. It even performs moderately well off-road, although this isn't where it's strengths are. I've ridden steel in the past and the aluminum frame is stiff (along with 100psi tires) so the addition of a Rock Shock seat stem made the ride a bit softer. If you plan on commuting or want a solid hybrid bike, the Pro is the one you want. It's the best you can get.

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Favorite Ride:   Route of the Hiawatha

Similar Products Used:   Custom made Panasonic road bike, CCM touring bike

Bike Setup:   Stock with fenders added and a Rock Shock seat stem.

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Submitted by Tom a Recreational Rider from Palatine IL USA

Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000

Strengths:    This bike hauls ass. The saddle and grips are very comfortable. It carves high speed turns with ease and control. I love the yellow, people get out of my way. My frame is not the curved one in the catalog. I like the straight frame better.

Weaknesses:    The seat post, I can't tighten it up anymore to get the side play out. The fork is none adjustable and the travel should be a little longer. More ground clearance is needed for offroad riding. The tires suck offroad

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After I changed the tires, the bike performed great. I can fly through the woods and hard pack trails. My new Fs has a better ride, but its very slow in comparison. If I could find a FS bike that rides and handles like the Cr-A1-Pro,I would have a bike for life.

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Favorite Ride:   Deer Grove FP

Similar Products Used:   none

Bike Setup:   chin nobby tires, speeedzone comp computer.

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Submitted by Jack a Recreational Rider from Atlanta, GA

Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000

Strengths:    Adjustable, stem angle, seat post suspension lock out, comfortable. Very nicely built aluminum frame, bomb proof for goofing on off road trails.

Weaknesses:    kinda heavy, funky top tube curve makes standover height less than the size of the frame would leave you to believe, but I like the way it looks.

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The bike I bought was the 2000 model with the suspension fork. I think the fork is more of a gimmick than anything, but what the hey, it works ok. I like the cool paint black to silver fade. The ride is nice and it has v brakes and decent enough components for light duty off road stuff. A great bike for cruising and for the wife to ride also.

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Similar Products Used: None

Bike Setup: Stock

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Submitted by George a Weekend Warrior from The Bronx,N.Y.

Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999

Strengths:
super comfortable,fast,flawless drivetrain,great looks&color.

Weaknesses:
none yet(i've only had it a month)

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I compared the SP.to the others & it blew them away!NO MORE PAIN & NUMBNESS!!!Now i can ride for hours,this is what a bike should be!I'll give a 2nd.review in a few weeks.