My Specialized family, I don't what is is that makes a Specialized a Specialized, but I like it.
Specialized Steel (1994)
Unfortunately not useable, it is rotten at the chainstay near the bottom bracket. In the future I would like to copy the geometry and use this frame as an example for a custom replica frame build in titanium or steel. This one will stay in my bedroom as a reminder I do buy everything I see on ebay or other sites.
Specialized S-works M4 (1999) (Sold it!)
"Retro" setup: Chris King, XT/XTR, Thomson, Easton, Fizik, Schwalbe. At the moment is this bike not useable due to a broken front axle. I've bought a second hand Chris King and the XTR M960 hub will go into the dumpster. Later this year I hope to get a new Chris King rear hub, so the rear M960 can join the front hub. Normally I do not throw away stuff, especially retro stuff, but the hubs are to waisted.
I also are still searching for an old XTR 960 rear mech (199
and some shifters from the same period, because the XT shifters are ugly although they perform well. I think XTR shifters from 1998 and other Shimano bits from that year are more in place with the Bike.
Update 23 March 2009:
At the end of the summer I've sold the M4, the Sid was broken and the overall handling of the M4 was not so good. I think it was one size to small. This made me decide to sell the bike, and search the web for a replacement. Eventually I found one.
None retro stuff:
Specialized M5 (2003)
My hardtail competition bike:
Fork: Fox F80RLT
Headset & hubs: Chris King
Groupset: XT/XTR
Tires: Schwalbe NoNi and RaRa
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 70
Brake cable: Nokon
Specialized M5 Epic (2003, "new" addition to the collection)
My full suspension competition bike:
Fork: Fox F80RL
Headset & hubs: Chris King
Groupset: XT/XTR
Tires: Schwalbe NoNi and RaRa
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 70
Brake cable: Nokon
Specialized Allez Pro (2006)
My racer for those lovely rides in the Dutch hills, Belgian Ardennes and French Alpes.
Groupset: Campagnolo Centaur grey, crankset will be updated
Tires: Schwalbe Stelvio
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 50
Brake cable: Nokon
As you can see my bikes are for 95% build with components from the same brands. I don't like a mix of all kind of brands and colors. Now I have unity and IMHO a nice setup.
In the future I hope to extend my collection with a proper S-works retro bike. Limited storage, and financial funding are only two things that keep me from this wish. Although I can't complain at the moment.
Cheers,
Gène
Specialized Steel (1994)
Unfortunately not useable, it is rotten at the chainstay near the bottom bracket. In the future I would like to copy the geometry and use this frame as an example for a custom replica frame build in titanium or steel. This one will stay in my bedroom as a reminder I do buy everything I see on ebay or other sites.
Specialized S-works M4 (1999) (Sold it!)
"Retro" setup: Chris King, XT/XTR, Thomson, Easton, Fizik, Schwalbe. At the moment is this bike not useable due to a broken front axle. I've bought a second hand Chris King and the XTR M960 hub will go into the dumpster. Later this year I hope to get a new Chris King rear hub, so the rear M960 can join the front hub. Normally I do not throw away stuff, especially retro stuff, but the hubs are to waisted.
I also are still searching for an old XTR 960 rear mech (199
and some shifters from the same period, because the XT shifters are ugly although they perform well. I think XTR shifters from 1998 and other Shimano bits from that year are more in place with the Bike.Update 23 March 2009:
At the end of the summer I've sold the M4, the Sid was broken and the overall handling of the M4 was not so good. I think it was one size to small. This made me decide to sell the bike, and search the web for a replacement. Eventually I found one.
None retro stuff:
Specialized M5 (2003)
My hardtail competition bike:
Fork: Fox F80RLT
Headset & hubs: Chris King
Groupset: XT/XTR
Tires: Schwalbe NoNi and RaRa
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 70
Brake cable: Nokon
Specialized M5 Epic (2003, "new" addition to the collection)
My full suspension competition bike:
Fork: Fox F80RL
Headset & hubs: Chris King
Groupset: XT/XTR
Tires: Schwalbe NoNi and RaRa
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 70
Brake cable: Nokon
Specialized Allez Pro (2006)
My racer for those lovely rides in the Dutch hills, Belgian Ardennes and French Alpes.
Groupset: Campagnolo Centaur grey, crankset will be updated
Tires: Schwalbe Stelvio
Saddle: Fizik
Stem & seatpost: Thomson X4 & Elite
Handlebars: Easton EA 50
Brake cable: Nokon
As you can see my bikes are for 95% build with components from the same brands. I don't like a mix of all kind of brands and colors. Now I have unity and IMHO a nice setup.
In the future I hope to extend my collection with a proper S-works retro bike. Limited storage, and financial funding are only two things that keep me from this wish. Although I can't complain at the moment.
Cheers,
Gène
