Specialized Crosstrail Review

The Specialized Crosstrail is a versatile hybrid bike that rides comfortably on mixed terrain. It is perfect for fitness training, daily commuting, and weekend leisure rides.

• If you cycle to keep fit, you need a bike that can handle the different riding challenges you do to meet your fitness goals. With the Specialized Crosstrail, you don’t have to worry if the bike will get in the way of your training because it is fully equipped to ride on all terrain.
• If all you want is a bicycle but don’t know where you’re going to use, getting a versatile bike like the Crosstrail is recommended. You can use the bike for commuting to work, family leisure rides, exercising, etc.

Specialized makes it possible to use the Crosstrail on any terrain because of some key features such as:

• The Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum frame makes the bike strong and able to handle anything you throw at it. It also makes riding the Specialized Crosstrail stable and comfortable.
• The Custom SR Suntour NEX fork with 60mm travel has a lockout. This allows you to turn the shock on and off. For example, when you’re climbing, you can turn it off, so you don’t have the front end bouncing. On rough roads, you can have it on for the suspension to provide a comfortable ride.
• Promax Solve Hydraulic Disc Brakes give decent stopping power in all weather conditions and terrain.
• The Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus shifters have a display that lets you know the gear you’re in without having to look down. The shifting is taken care of by a Shimano Tourney, top swing, 31.8mm clamp front derailleur and a Shimano Altus, 8-Speed rear derailleur. These derailleurs shift quickly and efficiently, ensuring you don’t lose speed as you switch terrain.
• The Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails saddle offers excellent support, and you stay comfortable even on long rides 
• The Specialized Trigger Sport Reflect 700 x 38c tires come ready to handle a whole ton of terrain. They provide great control over a rough surface and are not prone to punctures due to flat protection. The tires also have a reflective strip, which makes you stand out when riding at night.
• The bike’s internal cabling gives it a clean look, but more importantly, it ensures the cables aren’t damaged as you ride or strap your bike to the car rack.

The Specialized Crosstrail looks good, is reasonably priced, handles itself well on all terrain, and comfortable. It could the one bike you need to take you anywhere you decide to go!