Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1998 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
Value Guide market data · 1998 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
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Price over time - 1998 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
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All Crossroads model years
2022$977 - $1,134▲ 40% vs. 1998
2021$977 - $1,134▲ 40% vs. 1998
2020$744 - $864▲ 7% vs. 1998
2019$502 - $583▼ 28% vs. 1998
2018$502 - $583▼ 28% vs. 1998
2017$698 - $8100% vs. 19982016$698 - $8100% vs. 1998
2015$698 - $8100% vs. 1998
2014$614 - $713▼ 12% vs. 1998
2013$614 - $713▼ 12% vs. 1998
2012$512 - $594▼ 27% vs. 1998
2011$512 - $594▼ 27% vs. 1998
2006$716 - $832▲ 3% vs. 1998
2005$660 - $767▼ 5% vs. 1998
2004$307 - $356▼ 56% vs. 1998
2003$409 - $475▼ 41% vs. 1998
2002$358 - $416▼ 49% vs. 19982000$409 - $475▼ 41% vs. 1998
1998$698 - $810Currently viewing1997$744 - $864▲ 7% vs. 19981996$512 - $594▼ 27% vs. 19981995$335 - $389▼ 52% vs. 19981994$353 - $410▼ 49% vs. 19981993$575 - $667▼ 18% vs. 19981998 Crossroads A1 Expert lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 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
- Specialized A1 Premium aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- IG, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Supersoft Spring
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized Fast Fit
- Headset
- 1inch steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum, 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
- Resin
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch, womens 20inch
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.