It’s unusual for such a traditional looking and practical bike to cause such a stir amongst die hard cyclists but the 2010 Globe Haul 1 is too stylish to ignore. The mixture of classic/retro styling and modern building techniques and components has created one of the ’I want’ bikes of 2010.

Key features

• Globe A1 Premium aluminium frame
  
• Globe straight-blade steel fork
  
• 16 speed, Shimano Alivio rear mech, Shimano rapid fire shifters
  
• Alloy linear pull V-brakes

Frame: Globe A1 Premium Aluminium trekking design, fully manipulated tubing w/ fender and rack braze-ons, integrated kickstand mount, fully integrated rear rack w/ forged dropout and pannier hook

Fork: Globe straight-blade steel fork

Headset: 1 1/8 inch threadless, integrated, semi-cartridge campy style bearings

Handlebars: Alloy, 31.8mm, 650mm wide, 31 degree up, 24 degree back sweep

Stem: Forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm, 8 degree rise, including LED top-cap light

Front Brake: Alloy linear pull, 1pc. Pad

Rear Brake: Alloy linear pull, 1pc. Pad

Brake Levers: V-Brake, Linear pull

Speed: 16

Shifters: Shimano SL-MC40, rapid fire

Front Mech: Shimano FD-M310, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio

Chainset: Alloy crank arm, 170mm, 38 x 28S, w/alloy guard

Bottom Bracket: Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts

Chain: KMC Z8, w/ reusable Missing Link

Cassette: SRAM PG-820, 8-speed, 11-32t

Rims: Globe 700c, double wall, pin joint, 32h w/CNC side wall

Front Hub: Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR

Rear Hub: Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

Front Tyre: Specialized Nimbus, 700x35c, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection Front

Rear Tyre: Specialized Nimbus, 700x35c, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection Rear

Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

Extra Features: Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers saddle

What is a Hybrid Classic Bike?
A bike primarily designed for leisure use which is a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. It has 700c wheels (same diameter as road) but with wider, treaded tyres which can cope with a small amount of non tarmac riding. Can be supplied with either a rigid or suspension front fork for added comfort and are sometimes supplied with mudguards and carrier racks as standard ideal for short commutes or popping to the local shop. For more information on hybrid bikes see our Hybrid Bikes Buying Guide.