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Component Specs
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, Centerlock
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
*spec is subject to change
| 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" |
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
//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!
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 Acme’s flat bar and endurance-like geometry put me in a more aggressive position than an upright city bike (like the Civia Lowry Step-Thru). Still, I found myself taking it as slow and casual as I do on those types of bikes, and never felt that the Acme wanted—or needed—to go faster. And yet, on a mixed-pace ride (this time, with my friend Jimmy), the Acme quickly zipped along busy streets, let me comfortably spin up a switchback path, jumped without hesitation at every green light, and even let me slow down long enough to witness the absolute best head of feathered white hair on a guy who clearly worshipped Whitesnake during its heyday (and his). If an initial investment of $2,000 for a city bike is hard to swallow, consider this. You could save yourself a few hundred bucks and get something that looks and rides like a dream now, but doesn’t have the components to keep up with your daily miles and abuse. Or you could get a bike from Spot, a family-owned company based in Golden, Colorado, that has deep roots in cycling design, engineering, and innovation. The Acme is just one result of this commitment. It’s a solid, unassuming bike that doesn’t compromise quality and comfort by skimping on, well, anything.
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 no need to spend time cleaning and oiling the chain. The belt drive has other advantages as well: no more greasy stains on clothing from the chain, and it’s silent. You never realize how noisy a chain can be until there isn’t one. The internally geared rear hub has a wide range, with low gearing for the steepest hills and higher options for sustained speed when the terrain is flat. The relatively smooth, wide tires roll easily, absorb imperfections in the road, and inspire spirited blasts of speed. And, when it comes time to slow down, the Acme is equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes.
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 maintenance-free drivetrain—plus no more greasy marks on your pants or leg. And once you get going, powerful hydraulic disc brakes help control your speed in any weather.
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 Mercedes 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: An internal 11-speed Shimano Alfine hub mated to a smooth and strong Gates belt drive designed by 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.
Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Internally Geared Hub
Super-high quality with simple shifting and low maintenance providing a 409% gear range.
SP Dynamo Front Hub
Automatically charges lights connected to the front hub via internal routing in carbon fork. Lights not included.
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.
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.
Fender and Rack Mounts
Newly-designed frame and fork accommodate full fenders and racks, for urban versatility and utility.
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.
FROM THE ROAD
Versatility
Based in the UK I took the risk of buying this on the strength of reviews and after paying excessive import tax I was not disappointed
If you could I’d have given the review a 4.5 as I think it could do with slightly wider wheel rims but they’re useable. I managed to fit 40C gravel tyres but don’t think there’s any room for anything bigger.
Sing this for packtafting and I have quick release front and rear racks so can transition between bike and load carrier quickly.
Stability fine when loaded.
The 11 speed hub gears are smooth and the belt drive is great for pack rafting as it doesn’t matter if it gets wet and there is no oil to mess up your boat.
I’ve had many bikes over the years but I am now definitely a belt drive convert.
From Agreessive Fitness to a More Comfortable Upright Commuter Ride
Size: 60 cm ACME, Rider: 62 yo, 6'-3", 215 lb, 34.75" inseam, Desired riding position: back 60 degrees to horizontal for comfort and ease of viewing surroundings. My ACME is a pleasure to ride after completing stem and handlebar changes to achieve my desired more upright riding position. The bike came set up with what I describe as an aggressive fitness riding posture. It was more aggressive than I expected, based on it being characterized as a city/commuter bike . I assumed those terms translated to a more upright, take-in-the-surroundings, riding position. I was wrong and thought I might have made a costly mistake when I discovered that fiberglass steering tubes are not designed to accept steering tube extensions. A lot of searching and a few equipment trials got me to a solution that included a short stem and a handlebar with a 136 mm rise and 15 degree back sweep (Shimano Roll Handlebar). This combination places the top of my handlebar grIps about level with my seat. I was pleasantly surprised that I was just (barely) able to install the two without need for longer hydraulic brake lines or longer shifter cable. Upgrades: Ergon grips, Shimano PD-EF 202 Flat Pedals. The Alfine "NO PEDALING!" gear shifting reminds me of learning to drive a stick shift car. A shift SMOOTH as silk when done as intended, and CLUNKY when one attempts to shift while applying any pressure to the pedals. This is especially true while riding uphill. I would encourage Spot to add images of…
Light, fast bike for a tall person
I’ve been looking for years for a belt-drive bike that would work for someone my size (I’m 6’4” and slender). The dominant US domestic brand told me that their bike wouldn’t work. The other options were largely outside the country.
The Acme arrived very quickly and was easy to assemble. I’m very much enjoying how fast and light it feels, along with the usual belt-drive benefits (quiet, clean). I’m a one-bike rider, and I expect to enjoy this one for a long time.
Exactly what I needed
I was commuting on a fixie- loved the simplicity and ease of use. But got a new job a lot further away and with some hills that required me to get a little extra mechanical advantage.
I splurged on the acme because it had everything I wanted. Shipped quickly and assembly was easy- though I did have a wobble that I couldn't figure out, support was great and they quickly got me sorted out.
Installed some fenders and lights, and I've been commuting on the bike for two weeks now. Super smooth ride, lightweight but sturdy, and fun! This thing is exactly what I needed.
Very nice.
I love my new Acme bike. Replaced the pedals, seat and added a computer. Good to go!
