How much does a specialized langster weight?
It weighs approx. 23.5lbs (10.7kg) which to some extent defeats one of the attractions of being single speed. Nevertheless for commuting, weight is not such a big problem.
Is a specialized langster a good bike?
The Specialized Langster is perfect for the experienced cyclist who lives a bit of adventure in their road bike. The Specialized Langster is quite modestly priced and offers up some great features and performance for it. This is definitely a bike that will keep you happy, regardless of where you decide to take it.
What size specialized should I buy?
Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span. Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index. If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
Is the specialized langster a 2009 or 2010 bike?
Yes, it’s a 2009 bike and 2010 models are now starting to appear on shop shelves, but take a look at the new aluminium Langster and you’ll see it’s largely unchanged. So how did our drop-barred silver speedster compare with Gary’s canary yellow commuter?
What kind of frame is the specialized langster made of?
Chassis: Light, stiff frame plus carbon fork, but understated look bucks the fixie trend The Langster’s frame is made from Specialized’s butted A1 Premium Aluminium and boasts an integrated headset, reinforced bottom bracket shell, replaceable steel horizontal dropouts and two sets of bottle cage bosses.
What kind of fork does specialized bike have?
Up front, Specialized’s FACT fork with carbon legs, alloy crown/steerer and forged dropouts is a welcome sight on a bike at this price and adds some comfort to the ride, along with the own-brand carbon-wrapped seatpost, as well as helping to keep weight low.
What kind of saddle does specialized langster use?
The Langster is well equipped for the price, with forged alloy Sugino Zen Messenger cranks and a smattering of good quality own-brand parts. The Specialized Body Geometry Toupe 143 saddle is a lot more comfortable than it looks, thanks to well-placed padding and flexible rails – provided you wear padded shorts.