A Crossroads 2.0 owner and reviewer says their bike is “...so, so easy  to ride." Another deems it, “effortless”.
The Crossroads is well-suited to casual trundles on rail trails and via country lanes.
The bike’s comfort is lauded, by owners of all three Crossroads models.
Owners found Specialized’s Body Geometry gel saddle to be comfy and ‘optimally’ padded.
Owners compliment the Crossroads styling and "eye-catching" colorways, especially in the 2.0’s ‘marine blue’.
Owners are fans of the bike’s upright and ergonomic riding position.
Users say the bike rides well over hardpack dirt and grass. It’s versatile.
Handling has been described as “excellent”, “intuitive” and “agile”.
Perhaps surprisingly, owners say the Crossroads is “fast”, “brisk” and “sporty”!
Owners consider the Crossroads to be lightweight, especially the 3.0, with its carbon fiber fork.
Owners and a reviewer describe the Crossroads as “solid”, “sturdy” and “well built”.
A tester says the optimal-width 38-45mm tires are versatile over varied terrain, while being easy to propel.
A Crossroads 2.0 owner & reviewer compliments Nimbus II Armadillo tires for their comfort, bump rollover, optimal width and puncture resistance.
2.0 and 3.0 owners say their Crossroads’ drivetrains shift both “smoothly” and “crisply”.
A 2.0 owner says their bike climbs well.
A reviewer enjoys the height, hand position and width of the Crossroads’ handlebars.
Owners say it’s easy to attach racks and fenders to the bike’s existing mountpoints.
Folk fancy the Crossroads’ discrete aesthetic, via the internal cabling.
One owner says it fits in the back of his Prius.
Crossroads bikes have bosses available to attach two bottle cages.
The bikes’ visibility is increased by reflective details and tire striping.
An owner & reviewer says the Crossroads is good value for money, as it is a lot more durable than low-end, entry-level, big box bikes.

3 reasons not to buy

Although he says the Crossroads is “worth it”, one reviewer does admit to it being, “...a little bit pricey…’. One owner goes as far as to deem it, “overpriced”.
A Crossroads 2.0 reviewer says braking power is weak for discs.
The same reviewer finds the centrally-mounted kickstand to be obstructive.

Bottom line

“Smooth”. That is the main descriptor used by owners, to illustrate what it’s like to ride the Crossroads. It’s a casual bike for casual rides. One owner deems it to be a “comfort-oriented hybrid”. That seems spot-on. This is a quality entry-level bike, so it won’t be thrown out in a few months. It comes in three models, with differing drivetrains. The brakes could underwhelm. Fork material is like so:

3.0 Carbon Fiber.
2.0 Aluminum.
1.0 Steel.

By Owen Jesse

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Specialized Crossroads 1 2 3 Differences

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This thing pedals so easy. This is just a very, very well-made, solid bike. That’s some good welds. Shifters are crisp. The handlebars: great position. These brakes are weak for discs.
I would definitely recommend this one.

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Coastline Outdoors

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Specialized Crossroads 3.0 – NEW Bike Review!
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The 3.0 has hydraulic disc brakes and a carbon fork which makes it lighter and easier to carry anywhere. In my opinion, the seat is [pretty awesome] too: Specialized gel saddle. The seat post is spring-loaded but it doesn’t do a whole lot.

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