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DennisB
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Specialized FSR S-Works M5 review

  • Price Paid:$550.00
  • User rating:
    (4.6)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 2 years
  • # of logged workouts:

"Specialized said it best:
Why leave any room for doubt in your mind or anyone else's? Ride the best cross-country racing machine out there. For '02, our fully active and totally proven FSRxc suspension is set in a chassis of new, uper-light M5 material that has been designed with our Optimized Radius Engineering (ORE) to optimize and minimize material usage. Now with a full complement of
cartridge bearings at the pivots and titanium hardware all around. The spec is world class: Fox Air Float RL shock, RockShox SID Race fork, Mavic CrossMax UST wheels and our own Rockster 1.9" tubeless tires. Heck, even the Team Glo Red paint is fast!"DennisB

(5)

Quality of Construction

This bike is solid on and off the trail.

(4)

Fit

Like a glove.

(4)

Comfort

Still using the stock saddle and no issues on long rides.

(5)

Adjustability

Rear shock has lockout ability to allow you to go from full suspension to a hardtail.

(5)

Durability

Built like a tank. A lightweight, trail eating tank.

(5)

Value

New the bike retailed for $3,400. I got it a couple years later for $550 so it was a great value.

(5)

Appearance

Sharp bike.

(4)

Performance

The S-Works models are the top of the line models from Specialized. This one is no exception. I love this bike.

Strengths

Best cross-country racing machine out there, at least when this one hit the sales floor in 2002.

Weakness

Stock wheels were a little flimsy.

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