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2017 Specialized Hellga Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900003838

Overview

Model year2017
BrandSpecialized
ModelHellga Expert
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900003838
Colors686 Satin Navy Haze/Bright Teal; Gloss Navy/Hyper Green/Bright Pink
SizesS; M; L

Frameset

Frame constructionSpecialized M4 Aluminum, smooth welds, tapered head tube, forged post-mount disc dropouts, 190mm rear hub spacing, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSpecialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, tapered steerer, 135mm hub spacing, open QR dropouts
Fork materialCarbon Fiber

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger
Rear derailleurSRAM X01 Type 2.1, 11-speed
Cranksete.13, 11-speed, PF30, 100mm spindle, 28T
Bottom bracketPF30 Included with crankset
CassetteSRAM X1, 11-speed, 10-42t
ChainKMC X11L, 11-speed w/reusable MissingLink
PedalsSpecialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge bearings, 4.5mm removable pins

Brakes

Brakes(F) Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, metallic pads w/fins, 200mm rotor / (R) Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, metallic pads w/fins, 160mm Ice-Tech rotor

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSpecialized Mini-rise, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 700mm width, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
SaddleWomen's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mmmm
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Specialized Stout XC 135, disc, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h / (R) Specialized Stout XC 190, Hi Hi disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h
RimsStout XC, hookless alloy, single wall, 90mm inner width, sleeve joint, 32h
SpokesStainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black
Front tireGround Control Fat, Control casing, 26x4.6"", 120TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
Rear tireGround Control Fat, Control casing, 26x4.6"", 120TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready

Geometry · S

Seat tube381 mm
Effective top tube552 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center455 mm
Wheelbase1065 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height316 mm
Reach380 mm
Stack580 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center617 mm
Trail83 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown467 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube430 mm
Effective top tube575 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center455 mm
Wheelbase1088 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height316 mm
Reach400 mm
Stack590 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center640 mm
Trail83 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown467 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube470 mm
Effective top tube594 mm
Head tube125 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center455 mm
Wheelbase1108 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height316 mm
Reach415 mm
Stack604 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center660 mm
Trail83 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown467 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 26, 2026.