Specialized S-Works M2 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model S-Works M2
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized S-Works M2 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Team Master Team
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control Team
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: SBC Stout Suspension Hub
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Ritchey WCS Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
S-Works Strongarm
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized S-Works M2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX Ti

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works M2

Component group setsShimano XTR and XT
Available colors - Green
- mango
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Specialized Prolong Evolution CK
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Specialized S-Works M2 bike review

Specialized produced the S-Works M2 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.99.
S-Works M2 bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike S-Works M2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and mango .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control Team tires and Ritchey WCS stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: SBC Stout suspension hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used SBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite material for the frame. Ritchey ForceLite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this S-Works M2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite.
For the smoothest biking experience S-Works Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.