Questions tagged [specialized-bikes]
Questions about bikes made by the US company Specialized.
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What gives the best pedal-assist control for an electric bike?
A few years ago I rented a Specialized e-bike. It was a Class 1, just pedal assist, and I believe it was a mid-motor. It was lovely; the assist was completely transparent and natural. It it felt like ...
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Trek equivalent(s) to 90s Hardrock, Rockhopper, Stumpjumper
It seems that there has been a movement towards doing "restomods" on 90s mountain bikes, or well-built steel frame bikes more generally, to make them comfortable cruisers. See, for example, ...
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Replacement crankset for a Specialized Sirrus X 3.0
I am looking for a replacement crankset for my Sirrus X 3.0, preferably a cheaper option.
The stock crankset appears to have a spindle diameter of 24mm, spindle length of 107mm and 40 teeth. I have ...
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I'm told this is a Specialized Bike. But what model?
I stumbled upon this bike in a local shop. The shop guy told me it was Specialized but could not say exactly which year or model. He says it was going to be repainted but the owner changed his mind ...
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Retul bike fitting - for Frame Make and Size?
My question is about a retul bike fitting. It is my understanding that the retul fitting bike will help me determine the correct frame size and the rough dimensions I can use to build my bike. Will ...
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Help identifying my 2000s Specialized FSR Elite
I'm trying to resuscitate my stumpjumper FSR ELITE.
I'VE SEARCHED the interwebz and it's just confused me. I need to have the shock rebuilt or replaced, and the forks need a rebuild or replace. I need ...
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Specialized bike - Can you help identify? [closed]
[![660 4th St, #107, San Francisco, CA 94107, USSays "Crosstrail" on it with a serial number starting with "wsbc." Also, can you give me estimated resell value?
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What paniers' rack for my bike?
I own a Specialized Diverge E5 gravel bike and want to mount a rack on it.
The bike unfortunately only has mounting points on the rear dropout, not on the seatstays unlike many other bikes. Apparently ...
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How to Carry My Large Step Through Bike Down Stairs?
I just got a new Specialized Roll 3 Low Entry step through today. It weighed a bit more than I like, in at around 31 pounds (14 kilograms).
I managed to get it up about 6 concrete stairs without too ...
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For my Specialized Expedition Sport, which would provide a greater boost in speed: increasing the stock 26" tires or changing the cassette?
The Sport is a 21 speed configuration. I purchased it used. It is impeccable in maintenance. I am just a bit disappointed in top speed on flat rails to trails. I usually ride about 30 miles. I reach ...
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I am 182cm with an inseam length of 82cm. Will Specialized Tarmac road bike size 54 fit?
I am about to invest in a used Specialised Tarmac SL4 but I am unsure whether to go for a size 54 or 56. Been riding a size 58 and found it to be too long for me. Was wondering if I could go for a ...
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Specialized Roubaix 2012 vs 2021 FujiSportif 1.1? [closed]
What is the tradeoff between a used Carbon bike vs a new aluminum bike? Would the answer be different if the carbon bike is less cost with better components?
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More Speed Needed - Hybrid Bike
I initially bought a MTB which has 29x2.4" MTB tyres, then I noticed this is really hard to use on roads. My best average speed was 16Km/h from it.
Then I bought a second-hand 2016 Specialized ...
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What is this black residue remaining on damper body of rear shock after rides?
About a month ago, I bought a used 2009 Stumpjumper FSR similar to this. It was not used heavily and remains in great condition. Recently however, after medium to long rides, a black residue is left ...
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Tyre recommendation [closed]
I recently purchased a second hand Specialized Enduro Bike model.
Anyway the tyres are pretty worn out, and I was wondering what would you recommend for a full suspenison bike. I plan to ride on ...