Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1996 Specialized Crossroads Elite
Value Guide market data · 1996 Specialized Crossroads Elite
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Price over time - 1996 Specialized Crossroads Elite
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All Crossroads model years
2022$977 - $1,134▲ 91% vs. 1996
2021$977 - $1,134▲ 91% vs. 1996
2020$744 - $864▲ 45% vs. 1996
2019$502 - $583▼ 2% vs. 1996
2018$502 - $583▼ 2% vs. 1996
2017$698 - $810▲ 36% vs. 19962016$698 - $810▲ 36% vs. 1996
2015$698 - $810▲ 36% vs. 1996
2014$614 - $713▲ 20% vs. 1996
2013$614 - $713▲ 20% vs. 1996
2012$512 - $5940% vs. 1996
2011$512 - $5940% vs. 1996
2006$716 - $832▲ 40% vs. 1996
2005$660 - $767▲ 29% vs. 1996
2004$307 - $356▼ 40% vs. 1996
2003$409 - $475▼ 20% vs. 1996
2002$358 - $416▼ 30% vs. 19962000$409 - $475▼ 20% vs. 1996
1998$698 - $810▲ 36% vs. 19961997$744 - $864▲ 45% vs. 19961996$512 - $594Currently viewing1995$335 - $389▼ 35% vs. 19961994$353 - $410▼ 31% vs. 19961993$575 - $667▲ 12% vs. 19961996 Crossroads Elite lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Specialized Crossroads Elite value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Specialized Crossroads Elite
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX/Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-450
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Alloy micro-adjust
- Saddle
- Velo VL-261
- Handlebar
- Alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch steel
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Mavic T 238, 36-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- MKS
Accessories
- Colors
- Champagne
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 14.5inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch, womens 16inch, womens 19inch
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.