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EZ RiderDate Reviewed: March 15, 2013
Strengths: Very well made for this price point.Weaknesses: Not sure there are weaknesses for the casual rider. Ride this and take the time to properly set it up and then you have an excellent ride. Rate it in haste and you will be missing out on a great bike.Bottom Line: I have owned Cannondale and Trek models, Electra Townie and the Crosscountry Sport with thus far is the best for it's nimble handling and smooth EZ Shifter. I like this one. Well made and smooth operation is my experience.
Don't compare this to high end road bikes. The Specialized Crossroads Sport is not that calibre of rider, it's for pure enjoyment, that's all and after all, isn't that the point of a comfort bike?
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MadCyclist
a CommuterDate Reviewed: January 26, 2011
Strengths: Bomb proof frame, glassy-smooth and super stable ride, and virtually unaffected by Oregon's cold soggy winter weather. Great for "around town" cruising around, and short distance commuting.Weaknesses: Cheap crappy unreliable component group (to be expected in this price range). A little too 'upright' for my liking. I also hated the suspension seapost and had it replaced. Also the handlebar grips kept slipping.Bottom Line: I bought this bike brand new back in 2004 to replace my aging and falling apart beater department store hybrid. It was the first "quality" bike I ever bought with my own money, and I instantly fell in love with this bike right away. The ride was super smooth, super stable, and the comfort level was that of an over-plush reclining chair. i remember jokingly calling it the Lincoln Town Car of bikes. Within a few months I moved up to Eugene,OR, I then started having problems with the components. Cables were snapping, the chain & cassette quickly wore out affecting shifting horribly, the right twist shifter broke, and the rear derailler's bolt on hanger misteriously got bent. One day the rear derailer got caught & jammed in the spokes while downshifting on a climb. I then decided that Specialized makes an inferior product instead of blaming the cheapo components (I had absolutely no knowledge bike components at the time). It was actually a great solid frame built with cheap crappy components which is to be expected at this price range. I eventually ended up giving it to an old hippie. Come to think of it I kinda miss that bike...
Favorite Ride: Oregon countryside, baby!
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Jax Bicycle Center
Similar Products Used: Various beater department store hybrid and mountain bikes, early '90s Giant Farragon, '97 Giant Upland, early '90s Trail Ridge Trailhead.
Bike Setup: Al frame, suspension fork, Shimano Acera group (total crap!), Specialized brand everything else.
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gmitch3066
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 28, 2008
Strengths: all-around capabilities/comfortable seat/great componentsWeaknesses: nothing so farBottom Line: I was really in a difficult decision. I wanted something that performed very well on the road but had some capability off of pavement. This bike pleasantly surprised me. The seat was incredibly comfortable and the gears shifted without any hitch or rattle. And the suspension on the front fork provided the off road confidence i was searching for. I cant rave enough about this bike which just happened to be very moderately priced along with everything else.
Favorite Ride: 08 specialized crossroads sport
Price Paid:
$360.00
Purchased At: Richardson bike mart
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: stock
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Bob
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 22, 2008
Strengths: Comfortable. Durable. Reliable. Quality material.Weaknesses: Not motorized. Ha ha.Bottom Line: My wife and I bought 2 Crossroads over 12 years ago before our children were born. These bikes are incredibly comfortable. My wife's friend rode hers once and said, "Wow, this is a really nice bike." So it is.
Over 12 years of riding and we have not had one problem out of these bikes. We haven't even had a flat. Nearly all of the riding has been on paved surface, however. Still, I have ridden my LeMond over these same surfaces and suffered over a dozen flats.
Great bike. Comfortable ride. I would buy it again.
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$260.00
Purchased At: Charleston Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Rode friends' Schwinns and WalMart type bikes. YUCK!
Bike Setup: Stock
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R. L. Swenson
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 30, 2008
Strengths: Quality of components, fairly light, ability to traverse many different types of terrain, comfort, reliability.Weaknesses: None so far ( 3 1/2 years).Bottom Line: Both my wife and I purchased Specialized Crossroads Sports bikes about 3 1/2 years ago. We tried Schwinn, Trek, Raleigh and many others. The components on the Specialized were a notch above all others and we found the utility and comfort of these bikes first rate. The Crossroads bikes were in addition to our road bikes (Trek 7500s) and fulfilled our desire to traverse varied terrain. Being seniors and retired we wanted bikes that would be easy on the budget and the But. I opted for the rear rack to provide a platform for my insulated pack (drinks, lunch etc.). Also I installed a Cat Eye Mitty odometer and a front fork pack for our extra tubes, inflators, allen wrenches etc.. To date we have ridden nearly 3000 miles on varied terrain in Georgia and Florida. That includes beach riding, rail trails, rural roads and off road trails. The only failure so far was a flat tire due to a cactus spine puncture. The bikes have held up very well and have only a little rust on the alignment nut adjustments for the handlebars in a salt rich environment. I replaced my saddle with a more performance type but that's all. My wife and I are very happy with the quality and comfort of these Crossroad bikes.
Favorite Ride: Silver Comet, GA
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At: Orange Park Bikes, F
Similar Products Used: Trek road bikes, many rentals through the years.
Bike Setup: Standard with odometer and accessory packs.
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