1998 Specialized S-Works M2 17" team red

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World’s best cross-country bike circa 1998. Best for 5’2″-5’8″ riders. Superlight M2xx metal matrix composite frame (24lbs!), 24-speed Shimano/S-Works drivetrain, all Shimano XTR/XT components, upgraded front shocks, new 26×2.1” weightless cross-country tires. Spectacular ‘team red’ enamel color – the world will see you coming! Original price: $2100 based on BikePedia. This is certainly not an ordinary bike! Things to know about S-Works bikes. And here is this bike’s page in the original 1998 Specialized Catalog.

This is bike is available for $1300, and here is this bike’s cost breakdown. You are welcome to email me directly at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is available for $250.

NEW/UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Fork: RockShox Tora TK with remote lockout lever on handlebar
  • Wheels: custom 26” Coda hubs, Sunrims CR17A rims, Sette QR skewers
  • Tires: Specialized S-Works Renegade 26×2.1 cross country, superlight
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano sealed cartridge, 68mm English BB Shell Width
  • Chain: Shimano CN-IG51 NOS 1/2×3/32″
  • Inner tubes: Specialized
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano SIS
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Headset: 1-1/8” threadless Aheadset
  • Saddle: EC90
  • Stem: Wake aluminum alloy short
  • Handlebar grips: Specialized S-Works
  • Protectors: Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

RESTORATION PICS

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ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized M2x metal matrix ceramic, XX-butted composite, handmade in the USA
  • Cassette: Shimano 8-speed, 11-32 teeth
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX bottom-pull/clamp-on
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR 8 speed
  • Crankset: Specialized Strong Arm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Brakeset: Shimano XT V-Brakes
  • Shift Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL 8×3
  • Seatpost: Ritchey
  • Handlebar: Specialized alloy