Specialized S-Works M2 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model S-Works M2
First production 1998
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 Dirt Master Team Edition
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control Team Edition
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Specialized Superfly Stout With Aluminum Skraxle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Ritchey Logic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized Metal Matrix Ceramic Composite XX
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Logic ProLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm
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 and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX Ti

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works M2

Component group setsShimano XTR and Deore XT
Available colors - Grabber green
- team red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Revolution CL With Kevlar Edge
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Logic Expert


Specialized S-Works M2 bike review

Specialized produced the S-Works M2 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,100.00.
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 Grabber green and team red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Specialized Dirt Control Team Edition tires and Ritchey Logic stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Front: Specialized Superfly Stout with aluminum Skraxle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized Metal Matrix Ceramic Composite XX material for the frame. Ritchey Logic ProLite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this S-Works M2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Strong Arm, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 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.