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ACME

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Nothing but open road in front, and nothing but competitors trying to keep up behind. The revolutionary 2012 edition picked up right where the 2011 left off with the Gates CenterTrack belt drive and Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal hub. Couple that with a geometry aggressive enough to ride wherever, whenever you want yet relaxed enough to do it without feeling like you need to put on your racing kit. And sorry to bust your ego, but the gorgeous new industrial design will have people turning their heads at your bike, not your duds. The hand-polished frame and matte finished of the thoughtfully designed carbon fork add to the reasons the Acme is hard to categorize, and brilliant to ride.

FEATURES

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 Internal Hub:

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

Spot Custom 7005 Aluminum:

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:

We analyzed the braking forces that occur with disc brakes, then went back to the drawing board when designing the Spot Brand carbon fiber fork. The result is the first post mount carbon fork with dropouts oriented to compensate for the directional braking forces. Secure, safe, simple, clean and unique to Spot.

Urban/Zippy Geometry:

Cruise with your head up and pass on the left.

Dropout Compatibility:

Patent-pending Wagyū Slider Dropouts allow belt-driven or chain-driven configurations, and painless wheel removal with no need to re-tension the belt.

Hydration Friendly:

Water bottle mounts on down tube and seat tube.

Fenders and Rack Mounts:

Frame and fork accommodate full fenders and racks, for urban versatility and utility.

GEOMETRY + SIZING HELP

COMPONENT SPECS

GEOMETRY AND RECOMMENDED SIZING INFO
Frame Size (cm)	Effective Top Tube (cm)	Seat Tube (cm)	Head Angle	Seat Angle	Chainstay Length (mm)	Head Tube (mm)	BB Drop (mm)	Rider Height	Rider Inseam
42 Step-through	52	42	70	74	427	115	68	4' 10" - 5' 4"	23" - 30"
49	53	49	70	74	427	115	68	5' 1" - 5' 4"	29" - 31"
52	54	52	71	74	427	120	68	5' 5" - 5' 7"	30" - 33"
55	56	55	72	73	427	156	68	5' 8" - 5' 10"	32" - 34"
57	57.5	57	72.5	73	427	158	68	5' 11" - 6' 1"	33" - 35"
60	59	60	72.5	73	427	183	68	6' 2" - 6' 3"	34" - 36"
62	61	62	72		427	198	68	6' 4" - 6' 6"	35" - 38"

Component	Brand	Model
Fork	Spot Brand	Carbon Disc w/Alloy steerer, 1 1/8"
Headset	Cane Creek	40, 1 1/8" semi-integrated, Spot laser-etch top cap
Handlebar	Spot Brand	Spot alloy, 9º backsweep, 30mm rise, 560mm width, 25.4mm clamp
Grips	Velo	130mm, closed end
Stem	Spot Brand	Spot alloy, 4-bolt. +/- 8º rise, 3D forged
Brakes/Levers	Avid	Elixir 1 hydraulic discs
Crankset	Shimano	Alfine
Front Pulley	Gates	CenterTrack, 46T, 130 BCD
Rear Pulley	Gates	CenterTrack, 24T, Alfine
Belt	Gates	CenterTrack, 113T
Front Hub	Shimano	Disc front, 36º, bolt-on
Rear Hub	Shimano	Alfine 11-speed, disc, 36º
Rims	Alex	Anodized Silver, DA22, 36º, aero profile, non-machined sidewalls, Presta valve
Spokes	Alex	14g, stainless
Tires	WTB	Ryder Elite, 700x32C, Urban Armor casing, reflective strip, wire bead
Shifter	Shimano	Alfine 11-speed, RapidFire Plus
Saddle	WTB	Street Smart Rocket V, 3M reflective rear panel
Pedals	Stock	Street Smart Rocket V, 3M reflective rear panel
Seatpost	Spot Brand	Spot alloy, 27.2mm, 300mm
Seat Clamp	Spot Brand	Spot alloy, 31.8mm
Belt Guard	Spot Brand	Custom Belt Guard

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ACME REVIEWS

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BY Jason Van Driesche

April 24, 2012, 12:10pm

Wow! Just got on the road this past weekend on my new Acme. Hands down, it’s the fastest and most responsive bike I’ve ever ridden. (Granted, I’m not a carbon fiber racing bike kind of guy, but still.) I somehow feel stronger when I am on this bike. Even with panniers with 15 pounds of gear in them, I press on the pedals and the bike leaps forward. So much fun! I upgraded to a front generator hub and added some Supernova lights, plus a rack and fenders. I’m also going to change out the pedals for some of those ones with angled straps on them (Power Grips, I think they’re called). This is to address my one complaint with the bike: the pedals. They’re slippery and clunky, and they’re the only thing on this bike that makes me hesitate. Otherwise, it’s a joy. Worth every penny.

BY Rainer

December 7, 2011, 1:54pm

Guys, Just wanted to let you know the bike turned up yesterday and I put it together last night and rode to work today. Wow, what a awesome bike, I’ve ridden and owned heaps of bikes including 6kg carbon weight weenies but this is by far the sweetest ride, the combo of the belt and the alfine 11 is very very nice perfect commuter. And the finish on the bike is excellent very high quality. Also the packaging was amazing Ive never seen so much care taken in packing a bike, needless to say it turned up in perfect condition and was a breeze to assemble (even at 7pm at night after a beers…) once again very impressed. Thank you so much for organising this and going to all the trouble, you have one very very happy ozzie customer, look forward to being a customer for some time. Thanks again. -Rainer

BY Jerad Harbaugh

September 26, 2011, 4:31pm

I’m the type of person that researches everything to the point of nauseam. My goal was to find the perfect urban bike that would allow me the opportunity to ride in style while tugging my one year old in a Chariot. My average bike ride is roughly seven miles, but occasionally will go for ~20 miles rides. I wanted a bike that I could ride in flip-flops, have a comfortable upright posture, yet still not be weighed down by a 40 pound beach cruiser. I decided to go with the Spot Brand Acme over other vintage urban bikes because of the performance gains from having higher end components – can’t beat the belt drive and disc brakes, let alone the reflective tires and the lightweight frame. That said, I did update the bike with some of my own special touches – bells and whistles so to speak. The brown leather of my Flyer Aged Brooks Saddle compliments the Ergon GP1 BioKork grips. The Bamboo of my Portland Design Works Payload Rear Mount Rack absolutely compliments my Bamboo Reflective Kleen Kantine water bottles which are dually mounted (and featured) on the handle bars. I can’t forget to mention the flask and flask holder mounted in the standard water bottle holder inner-frame location. I still need to update the lights (front and rear) and perhaps a saddle bag for my toolkit, but all in all the bike looks unreal. I ride this bike with immense pride. I’ve yet to see a cooler and more unique urban bike. I highly recommend buying this frame.