Specialized SX Trail I

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23 Reviews for SX Trail I

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evoman (Mar 19, 2009 at 14:23)

i have the 07 sx trail and if it is true that spesh have tryed to keep it as close to it as possible it will sure be an excellent bike. my onl problem is that with this price range your on a budget and a fox shock it need servicing. i think the type of person who can pay 100 every year for a service would be the type to by the nest model up

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i-ride-on-dirt (Jun 25, 2009 at 19:00)

i bought a 2008 specialized sx trail 1 and it rides so amazingly! i was hitting some dirt jumps and it handles them so nicely, also i hit a 5 foot drop and it ate it up like nothin. I took this bike on a downhill trail and it can easily handle it! This is a really good all round bike, jumping is deffinetly super nice to use it for

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sagebrown (Jan 3, 2012 at 16:02)

My first fr/dh bike, it's perfect for everything...well except when I take it to pumptrack night. Replaced the wheelset, as the stock is a bit soft and took some beatings off the big hucks. Replaced the 160 fork with a 180 Fox van 36 r.

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bermluvr (Oct 21, 2011 at 21:18)

Got my 2010 SXT1 for the start of the 2011 riding season and I could not be happier. I have only changed the tires to Minion ST's but even the stock Spec tires were pretty good. The kit is what you'd expect for a bike of this price, its not high end, but everything works well even the Domain fork.

This is a perfect bike for places where I ride like Blue Mountain Ontario.

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rockyflowtbay (Jun 9, 2011 at 10:59)

I have had the 2010 frame for 8 months and rode it at home and at parks (highland / diablo). This is a great frame...super low in the corners and jumps/drops very well. I do have to be careful not to pedal too much on rocky trails, b/c of the low BB.

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Cmontjumper (Jan 1, 2011 at 11:31)

This bike is awesome! I have the older enduro style frame with 167mm of travel. it works for anything! i can do huge freeride gaps, fly down some gnarly downhill trails and at the end of the day, i can go out and dirt jump SOME dirt jumps on it. the only con of the old one is the high top tube and the weight. tad bit on the heavy side but still not that bad. from riding my friends newer SX Trail, the new one deffinetly fixed these problems.

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k-bomber (Oct 25, 2009 at 18:41)

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sjadeja (Aug 16, 2009 at 9:19)

the best thing about this bike build is the mid balance this stops you from accidentally nose diving or the tail dropping off a jump, their isn't realy anything wrong with the bike but the shifter pods could be better, over all it is an excelent bike, if there was one thing i would change it would be the travel, i have an 08 and it is listed as a 175mm travel frame i dont get why they dont just stick 5mm extra under the warnnty but the frame can take 180mm forks with no problems

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liveandride (Oct 19, 2009 at 11:46)

This bike is sweet. Before this I had an 05 kona stinky. It sucked and the specialized sx trail was a HUGE step up from the kona. It rides smooth, handles jumps like butter, and is easily whipped around. Buy it.

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MarkBurton (Oct 21, 2010 at 11:05)

This bike has helped me sooo much if your thinking about getting it then i suggest that you get it because it so light and easyto trash about. The onlt down side is that the handle bars are 2 big for me lol :L

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sam-on-specialized (Apr 8, 2009 at 14:17)

i have the 08 and it is a very good bike. it handles well at speed, jumps well, corners well, can be thrown about easily and is tough as nuts. I would definitely recommend it!

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O-Show (Jun 20, 2009 at 0:25)

sick ride perfect do it all bike can go big or ride up. such a perfect Park bike. super light and nimble in the air or railing berms

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AlySalisbury (Apr 20, 2009 at 6:36)

I have the 2008 which looks much better had to change the brakes and take that front deraileur off appart from that awesome bike.

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FlowDan (Oct 30, 2009 at 5:38)

ive got the 2007 sx trail 1, it really is one hell of a bike, handles everything i throw at it. perfect bike for a downhill beginner like me.

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(Jan 18, 2010 at 11:42)

awsome bike, luv it! only downside is that the paintwork gets chipped quiet easily, part from that, gr8 freeride and light dh bike!

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shanehounam (Feb 28, 2010 at 15:53)

goes where you want it when you want it! the only thing that will hold this bike back is the rider. but i felt my balls get bigger the moment i sat on it

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theflyingz (Apr 5, 2009 at 22:18)

i have an 08 and that bike kicks ass! i have riden some big drops and fast turns, but the bike jumps amazing and that is where is really stands out for me!

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natewynanscreations (Mar 19, 2009 at 17:36)

My Uncle has this bike and man, what a bike! We went to Hartland Dump and he brought this bike and man oh man, it is a superb all rounder.

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MrSpecializedJT (Mar 4, 2013 at 8:24)

good solid frame and nice rims

good for freeride and ss... takes every thing you throw at it.great for trails..i really wish i had one

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chris-s1 (May 27, 2009 at 6:32)

nice and smooth all th parts are really good for the price of the whole bike. i dont have the 09 only the 08 model

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hottuna1 (Mar 19, 2009 at 15:10)

Just got it, prime. I think that the 09 is way better. its supper smooth but movable

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taskmgr (Apr 10, 2009 at 12:05)

I have a 2008 and its perfect. it does everything you want it to. but i have a better fork as well. and wider bars

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Avg: 5 (23 votes)

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Specialized SX Trail I (MSRP $3300) — If the trail ride turns into a freeride, the new for '09 SX Trail with 170mm of FSR travel shows no mercy when it comes to triple overhead drops and backcountry stunts.

Claw knows it: The SX Trail M5 Premium Aluminum frame delivers. ORE top/down tube, forged head tube and full cartridge bearings. Integrated ISCG mount. 170mm travel. Not for the meek.

New, custom-tuned Avid Elixir hydraulic discs and SL levers with reach adjust, metallic pads and 200mm/185mm rotors for the control you need at high speeds.

Specialized Clutch SX tread offers a tough cap-ply construction and soft dual compound for confidence in the corners and the loose stuff.

Stiff Truvativ Stylo crankset surrounded by Gamut Shift chain guide. At least your chain is under control, heh?

Stout, maybe death-proof, the custom DT Swiss F550 rims span a wide 30mm for strength and improved tire contact.

Specifications Compare to other DH Bikes

Price	$3,300
Travel	170mm
Rear Shock	Fox DHX 4.0 coil 7.875x2.25", rebound adj. and ProPedal, S; 500, M: 550, L: 600 springs
Fork	RockShox Domain 318 coil spring. 160mm, adj comp and reb, 1 1/8 to 1.5" tapered alloy steerer
Headset	1-1/8" to 1.5" Threadless, alloy, cartridge bearing
Cassette	Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crankarms	Truvativ Stylo, 170mm,
Chainguide	Gamut Shift chain guide
Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Stylo, outboard bearing
Pedals	Specialized Lo-Pro alloy
Chain	SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Rear Derailleur	SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shifter Pods	SRAM X-5, trigger, 9-speed
Handlebar	Specialized Enduro mid rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 660mm wide
Stem	Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
Grips	Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends
Brakes	Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads
Hubs	Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru axle, 32h. Rear: Specialized bolt on, 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples
Rim	Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h
Tires	Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound
Seat	Specialized Enduro, 8mm Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost	6061 alloy, black, 30.9 x 300mm

Dimensions

Size	S	M	L
Frame Weight
Bike Weight	37.68 lbs	37.68 lbs	37.68 lbs
Headtube Angle	66 °	66 °	66 °
Seattube Angle	70.5 °	70.5 °	70.5 °
Headtube Length	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm
Chainstay Length	419 mm	419 mm	419 mm
BB Height	356 mm	356 mm	356 mm
BB Width
Seat Post Diameter	30.9 "	30.9 "	30.9 "
Front Derailleur Width
HeadTube Diameter	1.125 - 1.5	1.125 - 1.5	1.125 - 1.5
Top Tube Length	532 mm	553 mm	581 mm
WheelBase	1149 mm	1167 mm	1190 mm
Standover Height	700 mm	699 mm	735 mm

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