This is a first generation Specialized FSR bike with the 4 bar linkage
rear suspension. Many people still consider this style design to
be the best overall suspension set up. This particular bike is the
S works version which are the high end "team" bikes from Specialized.
This was the second year for this design and is still in use today in a
slightly revised form. Mostly first generation XTR stuff which is
still some of the best functioning and best looking components so far.
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Frame
Prestige Cro-Moly (double butted) main frame, aluminum rear
Fork
Specialized FS Titanium/Carbon
Rear Shock
Fox
Alps 4
Rims
Mavic
217 SUP
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT Parallax w/ Specialized sealed front