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2006 Specialized Expedition Elite

Velopedia Archive ID 11829

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	Specialized
Model	Expedition Elite
Bicycle type	Comfort/commuter
Archive ID	11829
Original MSRP	$500.00
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge, womens small, womens medium

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	A1 Premium Aluminum
Fork	Specialized TCR-045D, 50mm
Fork material	Steel/aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Comfort Mix
Shifters	Shimano New Alivio Rapidfire
Front derailleur	Shimano Nexave, 31.8 clamp, bottom pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore, long cage
Crankset	Sugino RD, polished arms, 48Sx38Sx28S, Super Shifter III, with chainguard teeth
Bottom bracket	TH Sport, square taper, sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals	Specialized platform nylon with krypton top

Brakes

Brakes	Forged alloy, linear pull brakes, Shimano New Alivio, integrated with shift levers levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Specialized threadless, loose ball
Handlebar	Specialized alloy, 80mm rise, 14 degree sweep
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Specialized adjustable, forged alloy, high polish
Saddle	Specialized Super Comfort Plush, with web springs
Seatpost	Alloy suspension, preload adjust, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Specialized forged, double sealed, QR, Rear: Shimano Paralax, forged, cassette, double sealed, QR
Rims	Alex DM-20, 32-hole
Spokes	Specialized stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.90" Specialized New Crossroads, Armadillo casing, Rear: 26 x 1.85" Specialized New Crossroads, Armadillo casing
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.