| 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.
Perfect commuter and all around fun bike for all experience levels. Too many unique aspects of this bike to mention but the internal hub shifting and rubber chain drive put this bike in a class all it’s own. Great gift for the spouse who needs to get to work or just cruise the neighborhood with the kids!
The Spot website makes no mention of FedEx anywhere, but they are what is used, at least when shipping to Canada. The FedEx experience is pretty bad: in my case it appears the driver did not want to climb the stairs to my front door with the bike, so instead of ringing the doorbell and asking for help, they opted to just leave and mark me down as not being home, even though I'd stayed home from work all day waiting anxiously. I had to call them and plead with them to actually ring the doorbell next time. Spot does mention international shipments are subject to duties and taxes, and I was able to easily calculate an estimate of what those taxes would be when shipping to Canada. What they do not tell you is that when FedEx finally mails you an invoice for those taxes a month after you've received your bike, they tack on $90 CAD in ancillary fees. Even though these are fixed charges (you can find them documented on the FedEx website as "Clearance Entry Fee" and "Advancement fee") that they must know about ahead of time, they are inexplicably not included in the $200 USD shipping cost you pay at the time of ordering.
After these shipping costs, taxes (12%), exchange rates (~1.33x USD to CAD in October 2020), and conversion fees (2.5% for my bank), the total cost of the bike ended up being $3,395 CAD for me.
I bought the Spot Acme because I wanted a flat bar, Gates drive bike that didn't sacrifice too much in terms of efficiency. Gates drive is the killer feature for me as I…
This is my first gravel bike (I mostly ride road bikes) and it is a lot of fun. With some 38mm tires I don't worry about sliding on gravel roads. The belt drive is great for low maintenance and easy shifting but the gear hub and bottom bracket had quite a bit of resistance. It may need some time to break in I hope.
So far I love the Acme. It was easy to put together and the ride is awesome. I hAve about a hundred miles on it already and I have had no problems yet.
I’ve been riding bikes on a regular basis since 1980 starting with a road bike and switched to mountain biking in 1985. I’ve had four different mountain bikes since and have never bought a bike I didn’t road test first, so buying one online was different. Since I am now 73, I have given up mountain biking and didn’t want another road bike. I did some research and the Acme got great reviews, so I took a chance and I’m glad I did. I’ve had the bike about a month and have put a little over 250 miles on it with no issues. Everyone that sees the bike is intrigued by the belt dive and geared hub.
