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I paid a visit to Specialized Bicycles just before the Oakland round to see what they're up to. If you're into cycling (or are thinking of getting into cycling, this one's worth checking out for sure. A lot of the guys up there love both cycling and moto, and they've been working with a ton of MX/SX athletes like Brayton, Hahn, Reed, Villopoto, Nelson, Seely, Wilson, and more.
A few of you might know that I worked there back in the '90s. It was my first trip back there in probably 15 years or so, and I was blown away with how much it had changed, but the Innovate or Die mantra is definitely still in effect.
http://www.vitalmx.com/photos/features/Inside-Specialized,37806/Slidesh…
A few of you might know that I worked there back in the '90s. It was my first trip back there in probably 15 years or so, and I was blown away with how much it had changed, but the Innovate or Die mantra is definitely still in effect.
http://www.vitalmx.com/photos/features/Inside-Specialized,37806/Slidesh…
The Shop
I've known Sean since he was wrenching at my local shop when I first got into MTB..guys come a long way!
With the DW link the shocks run a extra low compression so the shock works less and stays more consistent
Check out http://www.turnerbikes.com/ frames made in the USA. Great product and nice people. Complete bikes
starting at 3499$. I ride their am, xc 29er the Sultan. Logged some major miles on it including a 107 mile day. These are
super efficient and not noddly.
But thank you for this feature GuyB - love mountain bikes and ride mine way more than moto. I've had a couple Specialized bikes, and am very curious to demo their new Enduro 29, but I'm on the same boat as @hvaugn88 - I got to the point where I appreciated smaller brands, so I bought a Yeti SB 95 a couple months ago.
My Giant in its native habitat.
Now I'm riding an Intense which is welded/machined/powder coated all in Southern California, even went to the headquarters to pick up the frame and they were rad.
Pit Row
They are in a position to call their own shots with regards to how a dealer conducts business, brand representation etc.. and to some this can be seen as strong arming.
Fortunately for the shops that wont or cant play ball with them there are plenty of other brands out there.
That WC Epic is a beauty!
Since this is turning into a bike thread. Here's my steed I built up last month. It's got a charge spoon ti seat on it now and I plan on replacing the wheels and brakes. I'll be doing quite a bit of endurance races on it this year and some oklahoma xc series events.
I have a couple of Specialized bikes, and really like them despite the stuff I have read about the lawsuits,etc.
There is a new Epic World Cup or Santa Cruz Tallboy in my future.
@Hank_Thrill - that's a really nice looking Niner!
I was riding with some of the Specialized MTB guys this fall and chatting with them about all the MX guys they sponsor..From what I hear Cole Seely is pretty bad ass on his bike.
I own 2 Specialized bikes - one MTB and one road bike.
I bought Specialized because they sponsor SX and MX riders.
He's a lifer.
When I'm on a mountain bike it's a Specialized Camber Expert. On the road it's a well-worn Felt F-series aluminum/carbon bike.
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