Most Cross-Terrain® bikes use 700C wheels, a size derived from road bikes. But we’ve got nothing against smaller 26-inch mountain bike-sized wheels, and as evidence, check out the Sparta. It serves up a worthy all-around ride with a nod toward ruggedness and practicality. A suspension fork and seatpost add comfort and subtract the chatter from your rides. The Sparta’s curvy aluminum frame and 26-inch wheels give you plenty of standover clearance and a lower center of gravity, with an adjustable stem optimizing the comfort of your riding position. The Sparta also scores high on the usability scale, thanks to its rear carrying rack.
Highlights: 7005 aluminum frame with curved top tube. InSync Odesa AC suspension fork with 63mm of travel. SRAM 3.0 24-speed shifting. Kenda Kwest 26x1.5 tires. Alloy adjustable stem. Kalloy suspension seatpost with Bianchi Velo Supersoft saddle.
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Style |
24spd Cross-Terrain |
Sizes |
16.5, 18.5, 20, 22"; step-through 16.5" |
Color |
Matte Metallic Navy |
Frame |
7005 Aluminum, curved top tube |
Fork |
InSync Odesa AC, 63mm travel |
Retail Price |
$429.99 |
Headset |
VP, 1-1/8" threaded |
Handlebar |
Bianchi riser |
Stem |
Alloy adjustable |
Brakes/Levers |
Linear pull brakes / Alloy levers |
Crankset |
SR, 28/38/48T |
Bottom Bracket |
Cartridge |
Chain |
KMC |
Cassette |
SRAM, 11/32T 8spd |
Pedals |
Wellgo resin |
Wheels |
Alloy hubs; Alex X101 36h rims |
Tires |
Kenda Kwest 26x1.5 |
Derailleurs, r/f |
SRAM 3.0 8spd / SRAM 3.0 31.8mm |
Shifters |
SRAM 3.0 Comp |
Saddle |
Bianchi Velo Supersoft |
Seatpost |
Kalloy suspension post, 27.2mm |
Other |
Aluminum rack |
Size, cm |
16.5 |
18.5 |
20 |
22 |
ST 16.5 |
Seat Tube, mm |
418 |
470 |
508 |
558 |
418 |
Top Tube-actual, mm |
535 |
550 |
565 |
585 |
565 |
Top Tube-virtual, mm |
558 |
573 |
586 |
604 |
553 |
Chainstay, mm |
430 |
430 |
430 |
430 |
430 |
Fork Rake, mm |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
Head Tube Angle, º |
71 |
71 |
71 |
71 |
71 |
Seat Tube Angle, º |
73 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
Wheelbase, mm |
1041 |
1056 |
1070 |
1090 |
1037 |
Standover Height, in |
29 |
31 |
32 |
33.5 |
22 |