Description
⭐Condition
Overall very good — straight, solid, and ready to build. Two honest cosmetic call-outs:
- Drive-side head tube: ample scuffs and light scratches, most likely from years of cable slap.
- Non-drive-side seat tube: the “Comp” lettering in the Specialized Comp graphic has scuffed/worn away.
Beyond those two spots, the frame looks awesome.
📏Will this fit me?
Frame Size: Small (53cm)
- Effective (horizontal) top tube: 52.5cm
- Seat tube: 51cm effective / 44cm center-to-top (compact sloping geometry)
- Head tube: 13.5cm
- Standover: 74cm (29″)
- Wheelbase: 110cm
- Wheel size: 700c
📦What’s Included
- Specialized Zertz carbon fork — excellent condition
- Rear derailleur hanger
- Water bottle bolts
- Seatpost clamp
🚴The Ride
Here’s the thing about this frame: it’s better than it had any right to be at its price. The A1 aluminum main triangle snaps when you put power down — quick, direct, eager. But the real story is out back, where Specialized clearly spent money they didn’t have to. The wishbone flared seatstays aren’t just for looks; they’re carbon, and they’re bolted to the frame rather than bonded — a build detail you’d expect a tier or two up. Then, on top of stays already shaped to flex and soak up the road, they added Zertz inserts that genuinely cancel out road buzz and vibration. The result is a frame that races like aluminum and rides like steel These flew under the radar when they were new and they’re flat-out undervalued now. If you know, you know.
🔧Workshop Wisdom
This is an easy frame to build with standard and modern fittings (see below)
Before You Buy – A Note from Paul
Every frame I sell has been personally inspected and honestly described, but I want you to be 100% confident in your decision. Please take a moment to watch the detailed video included with this listing. Due to the personal nature of frame fit and the cost of shipping, I cannot accept returns. That’s why I encourage you to reach out to me directly with any questions, whether they’re about dimensions, condition, or build suggestions. I’m Paul – not a chatbot, not a sales team, just a fellow cyclist who wants to make sure this frame finds the right home. Let’s talk about this frame and make sure it’s perfect for you before you buy.
🔧What do I need to build this frame? (Please contact me if you need anything here)
- Headset: external threadless, 1-1/8″ (EC34)
- Bottom Bracket: 68mm English threaded
- Seatpost: 27.2mm
- Front Derailleur: 31.8mm clamp, bottom-pull
- Brakes: standard-reach road calipers
- Stem: 1-1/8″ threadless
- Rear spacing: 130mm
📋Other Frame Details
- Material: Specialized A1 Premium butted aluminum main triangle; carbon Zertz fork and carbon seatstays with Zertz vibration-damping inserts
- Weight: Frame ~3 lb (1361g), Fork ~1.2 lb (544g)
- Compact geometry with wishbone seat stays
- Seatstays bolted to the frame, not just bonded
- Three water bottle cage mount locations
- Original finish: polished “aircraft” aluminum, silver
- Serial #P3HL20394 — model generation places this circa 2004ish
Is This Your Bike Thing?
A fast, comfortable aluminum-and-carbon road frame that punches well above its weight and won’t break the bank. Send me a message with your questions and let’s get you rolling.
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