Specialized Vita Elite 2012

The Vita Elite offers the speed of a road bike with the comfort and confidence that comes from a flat bar, for exercising, commuting, or hitting the open road. A super light E5 alloy frame and carbon fork, plus 9-speed Shimano triple drivetrain means smooth, fast, and efficient performance.

• All-new, super light, women's E5 fully manipulated alloy frame with fitness geometry is built for high speed, low-fuss, and great versatility, with tapered head tube, internal routing, rack/mudguard mounts, and wide tyre clearance
• FACT carbon/alloy fork with Zertz inserts for a quick, responsive road feel and forgiving ride; mudguard mounts for versatility
• Flak Jacket protection and a grooved tread make the Specialized Nimbus tyres perfect for city or open road use
• Shimano triple crank and 9-speed drivetrain provides gearing for any terrain and any load, with precise, reliable action
• Flat aluminium handlebars with 31.8mm clamp diameter and 6-degree bend add comfort and confidence to your ride
• Body Geometry Riva women's saddle features generous padding for all-day performance and comfort

  FRAME: Specialized E5 aluminium, fully manipulated women's tubesets, women's fitness geometry, smooth weld, internal cable routing, integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets
  FORK: Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminium crown/steerer, Zertz inserts, fender eyelets
  HEADSET: 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo Campy style integrated bearings, 15mm alloy cone spacer with 30mm of spacers
  STEM: Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp
  HANDLEBARS: Specialized PG flat bar, alloy, 6-degree bend, 31.8mm
  GRIPS: Body Geometry Contour Women's
  FRONT BRAKE: Alloy linear pull
  REAR BRAKE: Alloy linear pull
  BRAKE LEVERS: Die cast "V"-brake lever, linear pull
  FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Acera, 31.8mm, top swing
  REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
  SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Acera Rapidfire, 9-speed
  CASSETTE: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, 11-32t
  CHAIN: KMC X9 nickel plate, reusable Missing Link
  CRANKSET: Shimano Acera triple, w/chainguard
  CHAINRINGS: 48/36/26, w/ chainguard
  BOTTOM BRACKET: Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm
  PEDALS: Sirrus pedal, 1.5mm Varus Angle, nylon body, symmetric alloy cage, low profile bearing system, toe clip capable
  RIMS: Sirrus DRX270, alloy double-wall, pinned, CNC machined, 32h
  FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, sealed, alloy quick release, 32h
  REAR HUB: Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, alloy quick release, 32h
  SPOKES: Stainless 2.0mm
  FRONT TYRE: Specialized Nimbus w/ Flak Jacket, 26 TPI, 700x28c
  REAR TYRE: Specialized Nimbus w/ Flak Jacket, 26 TPI, 700x28c
  INNER TUBES: Presta
  SADDLE: Body Geometry Women's Riva, 155mm
  SEATPOST: Alloy, double bolt, 27.2mm
  SEAT BINDER: Alloy, 31.8mm
  NOTES: Chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual