Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1997 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
Value Guide market data · 1997 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
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Price over time - 1997 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
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All Crossroads model years
2022$977 - $1,134▲ 31% vs. 1997
2021$977 - $1,134▲ 31% vs. 1997
2020$744 - $8640% vs. 1997
2019$502 - $583▼ 33% vs. 1997
2018$502 - $583▼ 33% vs. 1997
2017$698 - $810▼ 6% vs. 19972016$698 - $810▼ 6% vs. 1997
2015$698 - $810▼ 6% vs. 1997
2014$614 - $713▼ 17% vs. 1997
2013$614 - $713▼ 17% vs. 1997
2012$512 - $594▼ 31% vs. 1997
2011$512 - $594▼ 31% vs. 1997
2006$716 - $832▼ 4% vs. 1997
2005$660 - $767▼ 11% vs. 1997
2004$307 - $356▼ 59% vs. 1997
2003$409 - $475▼ 45% vs. 1997
2002$358 - $416▼ 52% vs. 19972000$409 - $475▼ 45% vs. 1997
1998$698 - $810▼ 6% vs. 19971997$744 - $864Currently viewing1996$512 - $594▼ 31% vs. 19971995$335 - $389▼ 55% vs. 19971994$353 - $410▼ 53% vs. 19971993$575 - $667▼ 23% vs. 19971997 Crossroads A1 Expert lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- SBC A1 Premium aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- SBC
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- SBC Softlite Super
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R
- Rims
- Araya PX-645, 36-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Steel cage
Accessories
- Colors
- Teal
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 16.5inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch, womens 18inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.