Specialized S-Works - enlighten me!

[Splatter Paint]

What so special about the S-Works hard tail frames and what does the 'M' designation mean I.e. M2?

 

[Whatleymeister]

The M, as I understand, relates to the metal matrix sructure of the tubing. Always wanted a stumpy M2 as I lusted after them as a yoof. The numbering, not sure what thats for. Always thought the s-works looked good.

 

[AdamAsh]

Ive got just a "normal" stumpy M2, not the s works but it is still light as anything and great to ride.

Really not too sure what the difference is

 

[suburbanreuben]

Aren't the S works made in the US and the orneries in Taiwan?
Do I win a prize?

 

[bigmick]

I always assumed s-works = specialized works team, as the sponsored riders bikes mostly had s-works badge

as for m2, m4, m5 according to the sticker on frame its the mixture of metals

 

[GWDesigns]

S Works is the Specialized Skunk Works where they develop new stuff with various pro's and other people testing it and giving input as far as I remember.

 

[P20]

M is the number of elements added. Hence there wasn't an M3. I never owned an S Works, but the M frames are brilliant

 

[iveto1983]

Not all S-Works are US built. I have an 03 Epic and a 95 Steel and neither were US made.

 

[Splatter Paint]

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=265977

Says 'Made in the USA'

 

[ragnarock]

I had a 2003 S Works HT. M5. Very well made in Taiwan.