This bike’s frame looks black, but under direct light, it reveals dark green metallic, similar to the famous British racing green, simply awesome. The Specialized logo on the top frame was deteriorating, and I replaced it with a modern-day reflective logo. Best for 5’5″-5’11” riders. I restored this bike with several new and upgraded components, turning it into a comfortable urban cruiser – light, indestructible, and with plenty of torque and speed.
This bike is now available for $340.
Before & After Pics
1994 Specialized Catalog
New & Upgraded Components
- Tires: Ritchey SLICK VFA 26×1.4″ city street tires
- Fork: SR Suntour DuoTrack 8001
- Shifters: MicroSHIFT 7×3
- Brake Levers: Artek
- Handlebar grips: Oury black
- Chain: ZTTO silver with key link
- Cables/Housings: Shimano SIS
- Saddle: Specialized Gel comfort
Restoration Pics
Original Components
- Frame: 18″ Specialized Direct Drive light butted ChroMoly tubing, TIG-welded, suspension-correct geometry, ‘Dark Green Metallic’ color
- Fork: Tange Struts S with performance elastomeres
- Crankset: Shimano Alivio 24/34/42 teeth
- Pedals: DD Sport with clips and straps
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
- Cassette: 7-speed 11-28T
- Shifters: Shimano Alivio, RFP
- Brakes: Shimano Alivio
- Brake Levers: Shimano Alivio
- Stem: TIG-welded ChroMoly 10° rise
- Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 170g flat
- Headset: TH OV-850P, steel
- Handlebar grips: Specialized AutoPilot
- Wheels: 26″, Specialized X25 alloy rims, Shimano Alivio hubs, stainless steel 14 gauge spokes
- Front tire: Specialized Shock Master 26×1.95″
- Rear tire: Specialized More Extreme 26×1.95″
- Saddle: Specialized Gel foam. perf. cover