1999 Specialized FSR S-Works

[Quantock Explorer]

I bought this bike back in 1999, primarily because of how light it was whilst still offering the benefits of limited suspension.
It underwent a major rennovation circa 2005 when I replaced the original Manitou forks with a pair of PACE RC39s, a new rear shock, XT cranks, mavic wheels and a front disc brake. I also swapped out the stem because the original was ridiculously long.
The frame is still in great condition. The geometry is really outdated, but you can still see the heritage when you put it next to a 2022 Stumpjumber.

 

[mezzanine]

Beautiful bike, a wolf in sheep's clothing. A real classic from 2000 that. Selected componentry upgrades work very nicely

 

[Magpiegifts]

Nice bike
Somerset based then?

 

[Quantock Explorer]

Beautiful bike, a wolf in sheep's clothing. A real classic from 2000 that. Selected componentry upgrades work very nicely

Thank you, my pride and joy for a long time.

 

[Quantock Explorer]

Nice bike
Somerset based then?

Thanks. Yes, the geometry struggles with the Quantock singletracks. Things have moved on so much since then.