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Specialized Myka Elite

The Specialized Myka Elite is an upper model in Specialized's Myka line of extremely affordable entry-level hardtail mountain bikes which are designed specifically for women. It is built using a fully butted Myka A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's geometry and low standover and features a RockShox Dart 3 SL Le Femme fork with 80mm of suspension which is tuned for women ridesr with adjustable damping, lockout and custom women's-specific spring rates. The Specialized XC women's saddle features front and rear bumpers for a comfortable ride and off-road durability. The crankset uses Shimano's Octalink-splined BB interface for reliable power transfer and Dual-piston Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors and women's short-reach levers give smooth and controlled stopping power. The Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires use a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance and are mounted on 26" alloy double wall rims. The Specialized Myka Elite comes in a Silver Tribal finish.

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Specialized Myka Elite
MSRP $880.00
Release date September, 2009
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  • FRAME: Myka A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, women's geometry, low standover TT, ORE DT, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger
  • FORK: RockShox Dart 3 SL Le Femme, 80mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj., custom women's spring rates
  • HEADSET: 1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
  • STEM: 3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
  • HANDLEBARS: Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 620mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up
  • GRIPS: Specialized Myka, dual density Kraton, 130mm
  • FRONT BRAKE: Tektro Auriga Comp women's, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor
  • REAR BRAKE: Tektro Auriga Comp women's, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 140mm rotor
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Tektro Auriga Comp, women's specific lever shape
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
  • REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM X-5, mid cage
  • SHIFT LEVERS: SRAM X5-R trigger
  • CASSETTE: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
  • CHAIN: KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link
  • CRANKSET: Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
  • CHAINRINGS: 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
  • PEDALS: Steel cage, composite body, 9/16"
  • RIMS: Alex RHD 26", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
  • FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h
  • REAR HUB: Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
  • SPOKES: 2mm (14g) stainless
  • FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
  • REAR TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
  • INNER TUBES: Schraeder valve
  • SADDLE: Specialized XC women's, front and rear bumpers, 155mm width
  • SEATPOST: Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
  • SEAT BINDER: Alloy QR, brass washer
  • NOTES: Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual

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