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Acme
Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Component Specs

Frame Size Open 50cm 52cm 55cm 57cm 60cm
Eff. Top Tube Length 22.0" (560mm) 20.9" (530mm) 21.7" (550mm) 22.4" (570mm) 23.2" (590mm) 24.4" (620mm)
Seat Tube Length 16.5" (420mm) 19.5" (496mm) 20.5" (520mm) 21.7" (550mm) 22.4" (570mm) 23.6" (600mm)
Seat Tube Angle 74º 74º 74º 73º 73º 73º
Head Tube Length 4.5" (115mm) 4.5" (115mm) 4.9" (125mm) 5.5" (140mm) 6.3" (160mm) 7.1" (180mm)
Head Tube Angle 71º 70º 71º 72º 72.5º 72.5º
Chainstay Length Min: 16.3" (415mm) Max: 17.3" (440mm) Shipped: 16.8 (427mm)
Bottom Bracket Drop 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm)
Wheel Base 40.4" (1025mm) 39.5" (1004mm) 40.0" (1015mm) 40.0" (1016mm) 40.6" (1031mm) 41.8" (1061mm)
Reach 15.9" (405mm) 14.8" (376mm) 15.4" (392mm) 15.6" (396mm) 16.1" (410mm) 17.1" (434mm)
Stack 21.3" (541mm) 21.2" (537mm) 21.7" (551mm) 22.4" (569mm) 23.2" (590mm) 24.0" (609mm)
Standover 22.6" (574mm) 28.6" (727mm) 29.6" (751mm) 31.1" (790mm) 31.9" (811mm) 33.0" (838mm)
Rider Height 4'10" - 5'8" 5'4" - 5'8" 5'7" - 5'10" 5'9" - 6'0" 5'11" - 6'2" 6'1" - 6'5"

Drive Train

Crankset

SRAM S300, 50/52 = 170mm, 55/57/60 = 175mm

Brakes/Levers

Sram Level hydraulic disc

Front Hub

Dynamo, PL-8, 6V-3W, 32h, Disc front, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

Alfine 11-speed Black, disc, 32h

Shifter

Alfine 11-speed, RapidFire Plus

Front Pulley

CDX CenterTrack, 46T, 130 BCD

Belt

CDX CenterTrack, 113T, Black/Blue on Blue Acme, Black/Black on Black Acme

Fork

Fork

Carbon Disc w/ carbon tapered steerer, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"

Wheel Set

Tires

Small Block Eight, 700x32C, Presta

Rims

Black, 700c, ATD470, 32º, aero profile, presta valve

COMPONENTS

Headset

10-Series, zS56 Bottom, 10, ZS44 Short

Handlebar

Alloy, 31.8mm, 620mm width, 9 deg sweep

Grips

Spot performance fit, dual density rubber, black

Stem

Alloy, 31.8 clamp, +/-6 degree, 50/52cm = 100mm, 55/57cm = 110mm, 60cm = 120mm

Saddle

Spot performance fit, black with grey accent

Seatpost

Spot black alloy, 27.2mm

Spokes

14g, stainless, black

Seat Clamp

Spot alloy, 31.8mm

Pedals

Black body/Black cage

Acme Geometry

Frame Size Open 50cm 52cm 55cm 57cm 60cm
Eff. Top Tube Length 22.0" (560mm) 20.9" (530mm) 21.7" (550mm) 22.4" (570mm) 23.2" (590mm) 24.4" (620mm)
Seat Tube Length 16.5" (420mm) 19.5" (496mm) 20.5" (520mm) 21.7" (550mm) 22.4" (570mm) 23.6" (600mm)
Seat Tube Angle 74º 74º 74º 73º 73º 73º
Head Tube Length 4.5" (115mm) 4.5" (115mm) 4.9" (125mm) 5.5" (140mm) 6.3" (160mm) 7.1" (180mm)
Head Tube Angle 71º 70º 71º 72º 72.5º 72.5º
Chainstay Length Min: 16.3" (415mm) Max: 17.3" (440mm) Shipped: 16.8 (427mm)
Bottom Bracket Drop 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm) 2.7" (68mm)
Wheel Base 40.4" (1025mm) 39.5" (1004mm) 40.0" (1015mm) 40.0" (1016mm) 40.6" (1031mm) 41.8" (1061mm)
Reach 15.9" (405mm) 14.8" (376mm) 15.4" (392mm) 15.6" (396mm) 16.1" (410mm) 17.1" (434mm)
Stack 21.3" (541mm) 21.2" (537mm) 21.7" (551mm) 22.4" (569mm) 23.2" (590mm) 24.0" (609mm)
Standover 22.6" (574mm) 28.6" (727mm) 29.6" (751mm) 31.1" (790mm) 31.9" (811mm) 33.0" (838mm)
Rider Height 4'10" - 5'8" 5'4" - 5'8" 5'7" - 5'10" 5'9" - 6'0" 5'11" - 6'2" 6'1" - 6'5"

Testimonials

I’m in the process of tricking-out my new Acme, but you all were very easy to work with, and MAN!, that Acme is one sexy bike! I’m extremely happy and proud that I can buy such a great bike locally.

//Neil C.

I received the Spot Acme three weeks ago and it was love at first sight. It arrives about 90% assembled, and for those of you who are not handy at all (like me), I found a YouTube video that walks you through the final assembly steps. 

//Rob Martin

Spot was extremly fast by responding all my questions in advance, shipping overseas went absolutely fast and easy. The bike is just awesome, I love it!

//Mathis M.

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EDITORS' CHOICE | THE SPOT ACME HAS AN UPSCALE PARTS MENU AND A TASTE FOR SPEED

My first ride on the Spot Acme did not have me riding alongside traffic or waiting for red lights to turn. I wasn’t in a hurry, and I didn’t have a destination. I was simply cruising at a neighborhood pace, alone with my thoughts (how many years do I have left before my little boy values stupid talk with his buddies over quality time with his mom?). For this, the...

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THE BEST ROAD BIKES 2020

Part road bike, part mountain bike, and smooth-sailing all day long—the Spot Acme brings the best of each to your daily commute. An aluminum frame paired with a carbon fiber fork help make the Acme feel quick and lively, while its upright riding position allows you to slow down and enjoy the cruise. You’ll have more time to enjoy the ride too, because with a belt drive system there is...

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AN UNDERSTATED CITY BIKE WITH UPSCALE PARTS AND SURPRISING PERFORMANCE

Quick-handling like a road bike and confidence-inspiring like a mountain bike, the Spot Acme is a willing accomplice on any ride. It’s capable on a spin through the neighborhood or zipping along with traffic on your commute. Spot uses first-rate features and components from well-known brands throughout. Notably, the Gates belt drive gets paired with an 11-speed internally geared rear hub, which gives you an extremely quiet, smooth-running, and virtually...

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A Mercedes on Two Wheels

Whether you’re an occasional cyclist looking for a stylish and low-maintenance ride for weekend adventures or an experienced rider seeking a speedy and clean commuting machine, the Acme offers best-in-class performance and reliability in one sexy package. Just get on and go.

It’s no secret that the hunched-over geometry of road bikes alienates some cyclists. We designed the Acme to hum along at road speeds while also allowing you to truly enjoy the long ride. It’s a Tesla on two wheels, with gently swooping curves that convey understated elegance.

At the heart of the Acme’s high performance is the most advanced, reliable—and clean--drivetrain on the market: a sealed 11 speed shifter mated to a smooth and strong Gates belt drive designed by Spot founder Wayne Lumpkin, one of the bike industry’s great innovators of the past two decades. Chains and derailleurs are great, but for people who don’t want to get their hands dirty, or who need a no-fuss all-weather commuter, they can be a greasy time suck.

The Acme is lighter and faster than most city bikes, and it features mounts for racks, fenders and a kickstand for optimal customization. Acme means “highest,” and this bike is the apex of modern urban riding: a finely tuned mix of precision engineering, style, innovation and speed. Rediscover the joy of cycling.

Gates CenterTrack

Next-generation Carbon Drive System. Unique, super-strong, carbon-reinforced polyurethane system that requires no lube and provides a nearly silent ride. CenterTrack is stronger, lighter, more compact, and better at shedding debris than the prior Gates systems.

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Urban RocketSled Geometry

Cruise with your head up and pass on the left.

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Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Internally Geared Hub

Super-high quality with simple shifting and low maintenance providing a 409% gear range.

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SP Dynamo Front Hub

Automatically charges lights connected to the front hub via internal routing in carbon fork. Lights not included.

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Spot Custom 7005 Aluminum Frame

Proprietary, shaped, butted and tapered frame tubes designed for optimum strength, comfort, and durability. Lightweight aluminum tubing with precise tubing configurations for each frame size, results in a smooth and stable ride. Advanced performance styling of seat stays, top tube and down tube, in conjunction with finely tuned geometry deliver an astonishingly nimble ride in the urban environment.

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Spot Custom Carbon Fork

Our newly designed all carbon fork rides smooth, yet is stronger and lighter that its predecessor. Steering is precise with the tapered carbon fiber steerer tube. Perhaps the highest performing street fork on the market.

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Fender and Rack Mounts

Newly-designed frame and fork accommodate full fenders and racks, for urban versatility and utility.

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Lifetime Warranty

We design and test our frames to the highest standards so you can be confident in your investment. Should you have an issue with your Spot frame, we will warranty it against manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the frame. Of course there's some fine print (read here), but if you buy a bike and ride it as it is intended to be ridden, we've got your back. And if you do get into a fender-bender, we have a fantastic crash replacement program as well.

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Reviewed by John Goetz I.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Perfect City Bike

The Acme by Spot, with a few upgrades, is probably the perfect city bike! I changed the tires out for Urban 35s from Continental (I find that 70PSI is the sweet spot for these tires), mounted full coverage metal fenders and water bottle cage by PDW, added a custom wedge frame bag from Rogue Panda, added ESI Extra Chunky grips, and installed front and rear lights wired to the dynamo hub.

The bike has clever mounting points for the fenders, a comfy stock saddle, and excellent braking power in variable conditions. Removing the rear wheel, while challenging the first few times, is easy enough to get used to. Somehow the proper belt tension is maintained through the removal and remounting process which is like some kind of cool magic trick!

I'm 5'10" (32" inseam) and ordered the 55cm in Shelby Blue. The Acme is light, looks rad and fits me well.

I didn't like the stock grips and the stock pedals are terribly slippery with all my foot wear when the soles are dry or wet. Also, because of the length and position of the brake and shifter cables a handlebar basket doesn't work, hence the frame bag.

Overall, I love the speed, comfort, efficiency and grab and go ease of this bike! Get one, it's well worth it.

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Reviewed by Sheila M.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great Commuter Bike!

I have the open geometry Acme and it’s great. I was able to put it together myself due to great videos provided by Spot Brand. Very well made and easy to maintain. It’s incredibly easy to remove both wheels and reinstall them should you flat. Gotta tell you that once you go belt drive, you don’t want to go back! It’s very quiet and you’ll scare some folks who can’t hear you coming.

The only downsides—which are minor—are weight disc brakes, and wheels. The weight (due to the Alfine internal hub) can be an issue if you live in a 4th floor walkup apt. with no elevator. Personally, I’m not a fan of disc brakes because of the rub and adjustment. The wheels are adequate, but it would be nice if Spot Brand had more wheel choices. Again, these are merely my opinions.

I made a great choice and really love this bike! I’ve changed out the stock tires, pedals, seat and added fenders and ergon grips.

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Reviewed by Robb R.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Bought for wife but really for me.

This is more like a silent rocket ship than a bike. So fast, nimble, and smooth.

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Reviewed by Matthew R.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great bike

Great commuter. Fast, light, quiet, speeds up hills. Perfect for getting to work.

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Reviewed by Jim C.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
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Jim Carlson

I really like the beltdrive and the gearing is so much better than any bike I,ve had before. Thanks !

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