1998 Specialized S-Works M2 17" grabber green

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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. Rare ‘grabber green’ enamel color – the world will see you coming! Original price: $2100 based on BikePedia. This is certainly not an ordinary bike!

This is Larry’s bike now.

NEW/UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Fork: RockShox Tora 302
  • Tires: Specialized S-Works Renegade 26×2.1 cross country, superlight
  • Seatpost: Thomson Elite, angled, 30.9mm diameter
  • Handlebars: Rocky MTN Components alloy
  • Handlebar Stem: Specialized aluminum alloy short
  • Brake Levers: SRAM 9.0
  • Handlebar Stem: Specialized A1 aluminum short
  • Cassette: 8-speed, 11-32 teeth
  • Chain: KMC 8.99 1/2×3/32″
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Saddle: Specialized Avatar leather gel
  • Handlebar grips: OURY green
  • Protectors: Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame; Specialized chainstay protector

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized M2x metal matrix ceramic, XX-butted composite, handmade in USA
  • Wheels: 26” Specialized Superfly Stout front hub, Shimano Deore XT rear hub, Mavic X517 rims, Ritchey Logic stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR 8 speed
  • Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge, 68mm English BB Shell Width
  • Crankset: Specialized S-Works Strong Arm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Headset: 1-1/8” threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
  • Brakeset: Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
  • Shift Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL 8×3