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With the Acme in a class by itself, the least we could do was build it a bonafide playmate. The 2012 Ajax fits that title and then some. It has the same custom Spot Brand frame, fork, dropout and chain guard as the Acme but with a few money-saving changes like a Shimano Alfine 8-speed internal hub for a 307% gear range rather than the 11-speed speed 409% range of the Acme. And the stealthy black matte finish of the frameset beautifully complements the look of the custom carbon fork, making it just as much of a looker as its counterpart. Like any little brother, it'll always be nipping at the heels, or wheels, of its big bro.
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 8-Speed Internal Hub:

Super-high quality with simple shifting and low maintenance providing a 307% 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 AND RECOMMENDED SIZING INFO
Frame Size (cm)Effective Top Tube (cm)Seat Tube (cm)Head AngleSeat AngleChainstay Length (mm) Head Tube (mm)BB Drop (mm)Rider HeightRider Inseam
42 Step-through52427074427115684' 10" - 5' 4"23" - 30"
4953497074427115685' 1" - 5' 4"29" - 31"
5254527174427120685' 5" - 5' 7"30" - 33"
5556557273427156685' 8" - 5' 10"32" - 34"
5757.55772.573427158685' 11" - 6' 1"33" - 35"
60596072.573427183686' 2" - 6' 3"34" - 36"
62616272427198686' 4" - 6' 6"35" - 38"
ComponentBrandModel
ForkSpot BrandCarbon Disc w/Alloy steerer, 1 1/8"
HeadsetCane Creek40, 1 1/8" semi-integrated, Spot laser-etch top cap
HandlebarSpot BrandSpot alloy, 9º backsweep, 30mm rise, 560mm width, 25.4mm clamp
GripsVelo130mm, closed end
StemSpot BrandSpot alloy, 4-bolt, +/- 8º rise, 3D forged
Brakes
AvidBB5 disc, w/160mm rotors
Brake leversAvidFR-5
CranksetShimanoAlfine
Front PulleyGatesCenterTrack, 46T, 130 BCD
Rear PulleyGatesCenterTrack, 24T, Alfine
BeltGatesCenterTrack, 115T
Front HubShimanoDisc front, 36º, bolt-on
Rear HubShimanoAlfine 8-speed, disc, 36º
Rims
AlexAnodized Silver, DA22, 36º, aero profile, non-machined sidewalls, Presta valve
SpokesAlex14g, stainless
Tires
WTBRyder Elite, 700x32C, Urban Armor casing, reflective strip, wire bead
ShifterShimanoAlfine 8-speed, RapidFire Plus
SaddleWTBStreet Smart Rocket V, 3M reflective rear panel
Pedals
StockAlloy platform
Seatpost
Spot BrandSpot alloy, 27.2mm, 300mm
Seat Clamp
WTBSpot alloy, 31.8mm
Belt GuardSpot BrandCustom Belt Guard
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AJAX REVIEWS
BY stanton
March 20, 2012, 3:41pm
This is a really fun bike. I come from a road bike background and appreciate the build & component quality, and road feel of the Ajax. I do like belt drive. It may not on paper have the efficiency of a chain but on the road I can stomp on it and it has a strong pull + the belt definitely has a wtf factor as I go by someone. The bike is basically a silent, responsive, fun street machine. I got the 2011 model, but asked them to put the straight bars on (these look like they’re standard on the 2012). When I got the Ajax, I ditched the bear paws for MKS toe strap pedals. Tho they are totally different bikes, my S-Works e5 gets way less road time now.