Specialized M2 Info Thread/Serial Registry

[Neko]

This is the brochure for those first bikes, and it depicts a M2 Team with riveted cable guides and 1991-style decals - but since the 1991 Team is an entirely separate model, it could only be a 1992.

 

[Markybeau]

@Repacker

 

[Jimmy oldskool]

This is cool!

I think mine’s a ‘97?

 

[FZRIP]

Had mine since August’97

 

[Redevo1]

Wow! That’s one of the first 500 Team Edition M2’s. It should be a 1992. I am still not sure what is different between these first 500 and the later 1992 Team’s, but the cable guides on the earlier ones are riveted, like a 1991 (which would be consistent with the 1991 SN). That build is clean too!

Yeah this frames riveted cable guides so looks to be an early one

 

[Neko]

This is cool!

I think mine’s a ‘97?

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JEALOUS of that build. Way too small though… I think 98 but my brain might not be working right now

 

[Jimmy oldskool]

JEALOUS of that build. Way too small though… I think 98 but my brain might not be working right now

Thanks mate…I built it for my missus who’s very petite…She loves it!

I think you’re right about it being a ‘98!

 

[Neko]

Thanks mate…I built it for my missus who’s very petite…She loves it!

I think you’re right about it being a ‘98!

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How sweet! I think the metallic paint gives it away as a 1998.

 

[Bartalin8]

I purchased this frame at the end of last year in northern Italy. I initially identified it as a 93-94 M2 but the paint scheme is special. The previous owner told me it was the official bike of an MTB team from Biella, Team Zola. The team was sponsored by specialized and Zola itself was one of the first specialized dealers in Italy from 1988. The paintwork and decals are the S-works division one but the production number (90T00074) suggests this is one of the very first frames produced in 1990.

I've been trying to better identify the frame but right now I'm stuck with the investigation. I hope someone has some info about it.

For now, the only hypothesis I can make is that the frame was Unsold or archived (I've seen this practice with early production numbers in many bicycle manufacturers) and later issued for this small team in Italy. Or maybe it was aesthetically renewed for the team, this hypothesis does not convince me because I don't see the point in changing not just the decals but also the colour with a complex chromed finish.

 

[Neko]

I purchased this frame at the end of last year in northern Italy. I initially identified it as a 93-94 M2 but the paint scheme is special. The previous owner told me it was the official bike of an MTB team from Biella, Team Zola. The team was sponsored by specialized and Zola itself was one of the first specialized dealers in Italy from 1988. The paintwork and decals are the S-works division one but the production number (90T00074) suggests this is one of the very first frames produced in 1990.

I've been trying to better identify the frame but right now I'm stuck with the investigation. I hope someone has some info about it.

For now, the only hypothesis I can make is that the frame was Unsold or archived (I've seen this practice with early production numbers in many bicycle manufacturers) and later issued for this small team in Italy. Or maybe it was aesthetically renewed for the team, this hypothesis does not convince me because I don't see the point in changing not just the decals but also the colour with a complex chromed finish.

Wow, what an example and story! It is indeed a 1991 model M2, judging by the riveted cable guides. You should build it up to look pretty — it’s a rare beast! I have never heard of this version, so thank you for the information!