1998 Specialized S-Works M2 17" team red
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
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