1998 Specialized S-Works M2 20.5" team red

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World’s best cross-country bike circa 1998. Best for 6’1″-6’7″ riders. Superlight M2xx metal matrix composite frame, 24-speed Shimano/S-Works drivetrain, all Shimano XTR components. Spectacular ‘team red’ enamel color – the world will see you coming! Original price: $2100 per 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 bike weighs 23 lbs. Standover height 31″.

This bike is available. Please email me directly at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is available for $250.

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Before & After Pics

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Restoration pics

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Components

  • Frame: M2xx metal matrix composite with buted tubes, handmade in the USA.
  • Front shock: Manitou Answer SX-Ti, twin piston cam, titanium.
  • Front wheel: 26″ Mavic x517 ceramic rim, XTR hub, stainless spokes, brass nipples.
  • Rear wheel: 26″ Mavic x217 ceramic rim, XTR hub, stainless spokes, brass nipples.
  • Tires: Specialized S-Works Renegade 26×2.1″.
  • Headset: Ritchey Logic Expert threadless, 1-1/8″ with Specialized alloy top cap.
  • Cables: Shimano.
  • Cable housings: Jagwire interlaced silver.
  • Stem: KORE Elite forged aluminum 30.9mm.
  • Seatpost: Thompson Elite.
  • Chain: Shimano GN-HG601 9 speed.
  • Front derailleur: Shimano XTR.
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR.
  • Shifters: Shimano XTR 3×8
  • Brakes: Shimano XTR
  • Crankset: Shimano XTR 22/34/42T
  • Skewers: Shimano XTR.
  • Handlebar: Titec HellBent.
  • Handlebar grips: Yeti.
  • Pedals: Specialized clipless.
  • Saddle: Specialized ProLong Revolution Kevlar with embroidery