| 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
HD-M275 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.
I have a couple hundred miles in now and I love this bike. Looks and feels great. Easy to assemble. I was initially concerned about the size since I am tall, but the fit is good. The narrow wheelbase and handle bars make it easy maneuver. It's equally at home on rough city streets and smoother bike paths.
This bike replaces a 1985 mountain bike that has served me well for all these years. But the friction gears and gravitation to more riding on pavement prompted me to look for something better suited. The Spot Acme with the internal gears and belt drive appealed to me so I ordered one. Ordering online was easy and even with the disruption of corona-virus shutdowns the order was processed and shipped within a couple days. The bike was very well packaged and arrived with no damage. Spot provides a very useful You Tube video on how the bike is packed in the box and another video describing assembly of the handlebars, front wheel, the seat and the pedals. It takes less than thirty minutes to complete. Once assembled it was time to put air in the tires and go for a ride. What a treat! Everything works flawlessly. The geometry is very street bike responsive and the disc brakes really effective, so after years of the mountain bike and only a couple weeks now with the Acme I am still working towards comfortable. Located in the foothills of the Appalachians I was a little concerned about the range of the eleven speed gearbox, but that has not been an issue as I have yet to need the lowest gear. When in the highest gear this is a fast bike. I have contacted Spot by email a couple times with questions. Both times I received prompt and helpful response. There are not many reviews of the bike online but the few that I found describe the bike in very positive terms. They are…
This is my second Spot Acme. I bought the first 11 years ago - and it still runs beautifully, too. I bought this as a wanted a few technical upgrades. I can not recommend the Spot Acme enough for urban riders. My rides are usually 5-20 miles, longest rides about 35-40 miles.
I've had this bike over the winter before reviewing to be sure I'd worked it in well - I mean gotten the first scratches in the paint :)
First point, the top tube, for me is a bit high to swing my leg over easily - I'm 5'4" with a 28 inseam and might have done better with the other version simply for that reason.
The bike is smooth and responsive - but since my other bike is a Brompton, there was some adjustment to be made as they are quite different bikes. I've added a rack and bags - and even with these fully loaded, it runs well and the tires handle light snow w/o issue.
Over time, as expected, the belt drive needed tightened twice and that was very easy as was pulling the rear wheel for the first flat.
Bike gear range is excellent and shifts reliably on hills.
It does add a fair bit to the cost when you add the front and rear lights and rack - I used a collar to attach to the seat post as the rack I had didn't fit the bike. I also upgraded the grips.
Looking forward to some light gravel riding with this bike and possibly adding a Red Shift Stem and/or seat post depending upon how things go.
Overall pleased with the ride. Plan to run it into the ground and see just how well the internal drive and belt system hold up.
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. I look forward to my next Spot. I just have too keep it on the DL for a while to appease my lady friend....
