Specialized Crossroads Deluxe

Price Paid:  $440.00 at Bike Barn/Clear Lake

Favorite Ride:
Numbers over the Kemah Bridge

Bike Setup:
Shimano 24-speed 11-32 MegaRange drive train with Deore rear derailleur, Shimano Alivio brakes, integrated with shift levers.

Summary:
When I bought the bike I hadn't been on a bike in over 10 years. I bought it initially to loose wieght and get into a healthy habit. In the first few months I have gone from 265 to 240. Bike is a bit heavy, but I manage to keep up an 18-20 mph pace with the original equipment. Changed out the seat(Koobi AU Enduro), handlebars (Specialized Big Hit) and stem (Specialized Team Flip Flop) as well as having to switch out to a Profile Design stem. Added Shimano PD-M545 clipless and a Topeak Panoram wireless computer. Has reinvigorated my love for bikes. Hit 26.5 mph on flat land with a group the other day!

Strengths:
Strong frame, good riding position for older/inexperienced riders, brakes are OK

Weaknesses:
Seat too wide for me. Trouble with breaking spokes. Changed the cheap rubber rim tape to Velo cloth due to at least 4 dimple flats close to valve stem.

Similar Products Used:
Raliegh Technium