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2002 Specialized Expedition Elite

Velopedia Archive ID 37048

Overview

Model year2002
BrandSpecialized
ModelExpedition Elite
Bicycle typeComfort/commuter
Archive ID37048
Original MSRP$575.00
ColorsSilver
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", womens 15", womens 18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSpecialized A1 aluminum
ForkSR XCR-E
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersSRAM Centera
Front derailleurShimano Deore, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX
CranksetAluminum, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTange Seiki Sport, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSpecialized aluminum platform

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" aluminum
HandlebarSpecialized aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSpecialized aluminum
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Comfort Max
SeatpostAluminum, suspension, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore
RimsAmigo, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Specialized Hemisphere Pro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube587 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1075 mm

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