| 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" |
SRAM S300, 50/52 = 170mm, 55/57/60 = 175mm
Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc
Dynamo, PL-8, 6V-3W, 32h, Disc front, 6-bolt
Alfine 11-speed Black, disc, 32h
Alfine 11-speed, RapidFire Plus
CDX CenterTrack, 46T, 130 BCD
CDX CenterTrack, 113T, Black/Blue
Carbon Disc w/ carbon tapered steerer, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
Small Block Eight, 700x32C, Presta
Black, 700c, ATD470, 32º, aero profile, presta valve
10-Series, zS56 Bottom, 10, ZS44 Short
Alloy, 31.8mm, 620mm width, 9 deg sweep
Dual Density Rubber, Black
Alloy, 31.8 clamp, +/-6 degree, 50/52cm = 100mm, 55/57cm = 110mm, 60cm = 120mm
Black with grey accent
Spot black alloy, 27.2mm
14g, stainless, black
Spot alloy, 31.8mm
Black body/Black cage
//Neil C.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.
//Rob MartinI 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.
//Mathis M.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!
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Super-high quality with simple shifting and low maintenance providing a 409% gear range.
Automatically charges lights connected to the front hub via internal routing in carbon fork. Lights not included.
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.
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.
Newly-designed frame and fork accommodate full fenders and racks, for urban versatility and utility.
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.
Received the bike in perfect condition. Went together without issue. There were a couple of bits that came with the bike and I wasn't sure what they were for but figured out they were to be used for connecting a light to the dynamo hub. Rides nice and quiet with the belt drive.
Was riding bike less than an hour after receiving box, and I’m a careful patient dude.
Ordered the 52cm based on my height and it was definitely too small.
Ordered the 55cm based on my inseam and it’s great.
Transferred the packing material from the 55 to the 52 as I unpacked the 55, and returned the 52 with the $49 shipping label provided by Spot (vs. $250+ I’d have paid for a beefier box and shipper fees), full cost of 52cm bike cordially refunded by Spot.
Stock ‘touchpoints’ (seat, grips, pedals) were pretty good for no-name components.
The arc of the top tube really elevates the appearance of this bike in person.
I too thought the dynamo hub was silly but now I’m quite happy to have it.
I too got a professional fitting as a sanity check on the handlebar height etc, and now I always feel better when I get off the bike than when I got on, physically and spiritually.
Cons: I’d have gone for a dark matte green, red, orange or brown paint color option if it were available. Also I routed the shifter cable on the same side as the rear brake line for a more natural curve/wrap (cable was turning my headlight on and off when I turned!).
I love riding this bike. Here is what it looks like after loading it down with 6 lbs of nerdy urban realityware - I tried hard to stay in keeping with the Helicopter Black vibe. IMHO it still looks pretty BA for a commuter:
https://bikeindex.org/bikes/1041478
Thank you Spot Bikes for providing the platform for my Dream Bike!
Just finished another fantastic ride on my Spot Acme bike! It is amazingly quiet, absorbs the road vibration well and never misses a gear when shifting. While out on my bike I met my serious biker friend who looked at the bike and asked if it was custom made. When I told him no and how I got it, his response was "No way, this is a legitimate bike!". He then went on and raved about all the excellent components on the bike. I could not agree more. It is a legitimate bike!
Like the belt drive, shifters, color(blue), and the ride.
Didn’t like the saddle because it does not allow clothes to slide on it. Also, had to change out the stem and handlebars to allow more rise. Would be better if you allowed more options on purchase. Such as saddle, stem and bars. You could save some money by selling without pedals and saddle...allowing customers to purchase what they like.
I just really love everything about it. So easy to shift and smooth acceleration. Definitely can go faster and longer than my old bike. i think great value for the money.
