Specialized Live 3

2012 UrbanCommuter Manufacturer page

Suspension: Rigid
Wheels: 700c
Drivetrain: 1 × 1 46t
Frame: Aluminum
Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Rider height by size (cm)

Size guide

SM 158–171
MD 168–180
LG 178–189
XL 186–199

Components

7 of 20 identified

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Frame and fork

1 part

Frame

A1 Premium Aluminum, eccentric BB and open dropouts Not identified

Suspension

1 part

Fork
- Globe

Drivetrain

5 parts

Bottom bracket

Cartridge bearing, ISIS spindle w/ crank stop right side, capless bolts Not identified
Cassette
- Shimano Alfine
Chain

Belt drive 122 length Not identified
Crankset

Belt-Drive specific Crank and Rings Not identified
Shifters
- Shimano Nexus

Brakes

2 parts

Brake levers

Hydraulic lever, included in brake Not identified
Brakes

Front: Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brake, w/ dual piston, 160mm rotor, Rear: Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brake, w/ dual piston, 160mm rotor Not identified

Wheels and tires

5 parts

Front hub

Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR Not identified
Rear hub
- Shimano Alfine
Rims

Alloy double-wall Not identified
Spokes

2mm (14g) stainless Not identified
Tires
- Specialized

Cockpit and contact points

6 parts

Handlebar

Alloy Commuter bar, 25.4mm, 43 degree up, 57 degree back sweep Not identified
Headset

1-1/8"" threadless, integrated, semi-cartridge Campy style bearings Not identified
Pedals
- Globe
Saddle
- Globe
Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset Not identified
Stem

Forged alloy, 4-bolt, 25.4mm, 1-1/8"" w/ 15 degree rise Not identified

Sizes and geometry

4 sizes Open in the geometry plotter

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Size MD

Table

Geometry diagram unavailable

The drawing needs reach and stack, which the manufacturer did not publish. Available facts remain in the table.

Size Reported by the manufacturer

Complete manufacturer geometry table 4 published sizes

Complete manufacturer geometry by size
Measurement
Frame
Top tube lengthmm	560	575	590	605
Seat tube lengthmm	385	435	485	535
Head tube lengthmm	120	135	155	175
Head tube angle	73°	74°	74°	74°
Seat tube angle	74.5°	74°	73.5°	73.25°
Chainstay lengthmm	455	455	455	455
Wheelbasemm	1068	1068	1077	1089
Front centermm	621	621	630	642
Bottom bracket dropmm	65	65	65	65
Standover heightmm	707	744	780	816
Fork rakemm	59	59	59	59
Trailmm	46	40	40	40
Suspension and parts
Crank lengthmm	170	170	175	175
Handlebar widthmm	610	610	610	610
Stem lengthmm	75	75	90	90

Not published by the manufacturer: Reach, Stack, Bottom bracket height, Stack/reach ratio, Front travel, Rear travel, Stem angle, Seatpost length and Dropper post travel.

Specifications

Frame and fork

Intended fit: Unisex
Frame material: Aluminum
Fork material: Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension configuration: Rigid

Drivetrain

Derived by Bikelake

Front chainrings: 1
Smallest chainring: 46
Largest chainring: 46
Rear sprockets: 1
Drivetrain technologies: belt-drive, internally-geared-hub

Wheels and brakes

Wheel configuration: Same size
Brake type: Hydraulic disc

Fit and controls

Seatpost: Rigid seatpost
Shifting: Mechanical

Additional specifications

Bottom bracket standard: EBB
Tire width: 32c
Wheel material: Aluminum
Wheel size: 700c

Lineup changes

The published facts that differ across this family's builds and from the same model a year earlier. Missing information never counts as zero.

Differences across 2012 builds

Differences across 2012 builds
Specification	This bicycle Specialized Live 3	Specialized Live 2	Specialized Live 2 Mixte	Specialized Live 3 Mixte
Frame
Intended fit	Unisex	Unisex	womens	womens
Drivetrain
Smallest chainring	46	38	38	46
Largest chainring	46	38	38	46
Rear sprockets	1	Not informed	Not informed	1
Drivetrain technologies	belt-drive, internally-geared-hub	internally-geared-hub	internally-geared-hub	belt-drive, internally-geared-hub
Brakes
Brake type	Hydraulic disc	Rim brake	Rim brake	Hydraulic disc
Other specifications
Bottom bracket standard	EBB	Not informed	Not informed	EBB