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Specialized FSRxc Expert

The Specialized FSRxc Expert is a specialized XR bike developed to withstand the intensity of professional-level cross-country racing. It is third in the FSRxc 2010 series and replaces many of its 2009 version’s defunct components with more durable and reliable engineering. For instance, the Expert sports a softer fork spring that weighs less, which makes riding either uphill or downhill at fast speeds much easier to accomplish. As for the geometry, it’s not so aggressive as to make riding an uncomfortable experience, but it is tough enough to push users forward. Ultimately, it is slightly lacking from the Pro though, in that the tires are noted to be especially soft, and the suspension could use some tweaks.

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Specialized FSRxc Expert
MSRP $1,800.00
Release date December, 2009
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Features

  • FSRxc 2010 Series
  • XC Cross Country Racing
  • More Durability/Reliability
  • Softer Fork Spring
  • Enhanced Control
  • Soft Tires
  • Untweaked Suspension

Specifications

  • FRAME: FSR XC M4 tubing, rocker design, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel, sealed cartridge pivot bearings, disc only, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
  • REAR SHOCK: X Fusion 02RC, Custom tuned for Specialized, rebound adj., compression adjust w/lock-out, 7.5x1.75", 2 bearing upper shock mount
  • FORK: RockShox Recon SLite Solo Air, 120mm travel, alloy steerer, Turn Key damper, rebound adj. w/ LO, air spring
  • HEADSET: 1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
  • STEM: 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm, adjustable rise
  • HANDLEBARS: XC low rise,6061 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
  • GRIPS: Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized thick lock on grip (L/XL)
  • FRONT BRAKE: Custom Avid Elixir 4, full hydraulic, alloy backed pads, Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm
  • REAR BRAKE: Custom Avid Elixir 4, full hydraulic, alloy backed pads, Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 4 Hydraulic
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano FD-M590 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
  • REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage
  • SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano SL-M531 Deore, trigger
  • CASSETTE: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
  • CHAIN: KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link
  • CRANKSET: Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline, replacable rings w/ alloy outer, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
  • CHAINRINGS: 44A x 32S x 22S
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
  • PEDALS: None
  • RIMS: Custom DT Swiss 445D, disc, 24mm, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 32h
  • FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h, QR
  • REAR HUB: Disc, double sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange w/ OS contact side, 32h, QR
  • SPOKES: 1.8mm (15g) stainless
  • FRONT TIRE: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26.2.2", 60 TPI, wire bead
  • REAR TIRE: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0", 60 TPI, wire bead
  • INNER TUBES: Ultralight presta valve
  • SADDLE: Specialized Rival, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
  • SEATPOST: 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust setback head, 30.9mm
  • SEAT BINDER: Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
  • NOTES: Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

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