VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Specialized A1 Sport Road

Velopedia Archive ID 52469

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSpecialized
ModelA1 Sport Road
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID52469
Original MSRP$1,299.00
ColorsYellow
Sizes46 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialSpecialized Premium A1 aluminum
ForkSpecialized Direct Drive
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RX-100
ShiftersShimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC SS
CranksetShimano RX-100, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsLook PM-136 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Specialized Pro, sealed
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleSpecialized Prolong Evolution Sport
SeatpostKalloy SP-266, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Specialized Transition
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase990 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.