Specialized S-works M2 1997

[giskovcycle]

Hi everyone,

i register this forum while searching info for an oldschool rebuilt project.

I present to you my latest project:

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

I think it's a 1995 S-Works M2 Team judging from the black decals...

Nice bike though, I had a 1996 M2 Team (blue decals) with Judy FSX... awesome bike, just too small for me so I gave it away to someone in need of a bike.

 

[Woody]

M2

Very nice indeed are those s works cranks ? Could you put a spec list up.

 

[FSXStumpy]

Those are Specialized Strongarm cranks....

 

[giskovcycle]

Here are the specs :

Frame :Specialized S-Works M2 1997
Fork :Manitou SX Ti
Handlebar :Ritchey force lite
Headset : currently Ritchey, i'm gonna change for a CK silver
Stem :Spécialized M2 Métal Matrix
Grips :Esi grip
Saddle :Specialized Prolong evolution ck
Seatpost :Ritchey Expert 30.9
Shifters :XTR M-950
Front derailleur :XTR M-950
Rear derailleur :XTR M-950
Cogs :XT M-737 11-30
Chain :KMC X8-99
Crankset :S-works Strongarm
BB :Shimano BB UN-54
Pedals :Ritchey Logic
Brake levers :XTR M-950 (combo shifters)
Brakes :XTR M-950
Front wheel :Mavic 217 SUP CD - Specialized Stout - Ritchey spokes radial lacing
Front tire :Specialized Team Control Team 2.0
Rear wheel :Mavic 217 SUP CD - Moyeu M-737 - DT spokes (recently laced)
Rear tire :Specialized Team Master Team 1.9
Cables :Shimano

And i'm almost sure about it's a '97 one

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

You can see what year it is from the serialnumber on the inside of the left dropout. It should read 97SXXXXXX, where the 97 is the year and the S is S-Works and the rest is framenumber/date I think...

Does it have a double cone shaped seatstay bridge?

 

[giskovcycle]

Thanks for that info. I'm gonna check it.
Yes, it has a seatstay bridge like that.

Checked : i had it on picture it's actually a '97 S-Works if i believe what you told me

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Yep, 97 S-Works from the serial number... cool bike, didn't know the 1997 models had those black/white decals. My 1996 had light blue/white decals. They ride a dream, IMHO

 

[jimi911]

Great bike. My 1996 s works my favourite retro bike to ride. Yours looks great!

 

[giskovcycle]

Thanks

It took me almost a year to collect those parts.

I wonder about rebuild the FSR Backbone now...