Who has a Specialized bike???

[violette]

We were just noticing that a lot of people have Speicalized bikes. Lets start a survey. I have a 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite and love it.

[Fredwina]

I have a 2007 Roubaix Elite and a 2002 Sirrus

[spokewench]

I have a Specialized M2full suspension Mountain bike

[SheFly]

I have TWO Specialized Tri-cross bikes, and a brandy new (to me) Specialized Epic Marathon MTB - in PINK!

SheFly

[Tuckervill]

I just bought this Specialized bike on Friday: :D

You should see him go.

[songlady]

2006 Ruby Pro
2007 Ruby Expert
2008 Vita

[violette]

Tuckerville, you'll be in the tour de france in no time with that bike....!!:D

[kfergos]

I have a Specialized HardRock from...er...2000 or so?

Now I have heard people make comments about Specialized, like there's something bad about the company. What is it that people don't like about Specialized?

[smilingcat]

'07 Transition Pro for TT. have other bikes too.

I like my Transition Pro although its non-comforming to UCI reg. For UCI sanctionend events, I would need to get a morphological (sp) exemption. Nose of the bike is too far forward in relation to the bottom bracket. Thumbs my nose to UCI. blleeaaahhh!!

smilingcat

[aicabsolut]

2006 Roubaix comp (broken)

components are now on a 2008 S-works Roubaix SL frame :D

[indigoiis]

I have an 07 Dolce. I like it mostly... I'm finding that I haven't quite gotten right with this bike yet. Maybe after a hundred mile ride (this weekend)... it feels kind of squished. I'm wondering if I shouldn't have gotten the guy version.

[bmccasland]

2005 Allez Sport - survived Katrina's flood by being in the attic of the LBS, which had 8 ft of water.

Candy Apple Red. I *think* I ride faster :D

[minan]

06 ruby comp
05 dolce vita (which i just sold)

[KSH]

2006 Tarmac Expert - My Heart's Desire :)

[Eden]

05 Ruby Pro - the first year they made them and one of only 9 in my size!

[vermonster]

I have a Ruby Expert. I can't remember if it's 05 or 06. I love it. I nearly bought a Tricross when I was shopping for an "all around" bike. There are currently 8 bikes in my home (four for me and four for my sig other) and 3 of them are Specialized.

[Irulan]

2008 Stumpy FSR expert
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/misc/stella-med.jpg

[NoNo]

I have an 05 Hardrock Sport:
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2005/bikes/05HardrockSport_Yellow_l.jpg

And my baby, the 06 Dolce Elite:
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2006/bikes/06DolceElite27_Blu_l.jpg

Since I bought the Dolce, I haven't been on the Hardrock. I was looking at it yesterday thinking I should take it to the trail for a ride. And yes, I do have different helmets to match each :D

[Bluetree]

2007 S-Works Ruby frameset built with Campy Record... 14.3 lbs!

[violette]

Aicabsolut and Bluetree, how are s-works compared to the other carbon/ultegra bikes. I was debating on one, but decided to get the Roubaix instead. Big difference in price...

[GLC1968]

I had a 2005 Dolce Comp, but I sold it to a friend. Before I moved, I still got to ride with it (if not on it)! ;)

I also have a 1993 Rockhopper. LOVE that bike even though it's so old. I bought it new and it's never failed me - still 100% original everything on it, too (except saddle).

[gnat23]

2006 Ruby pro (now with more pink!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2390386049_60f6ec5f09.jpg

-- gnat!

[imdeanna]

2006 Tarmac Expert - My Heart's Desire :)

DROOLING OVER KSH'S BIKE!!! http://hsnl.org/images/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[Bluetree]

Aicabsolut and Bluetree, how are s-works compared to the other carbon/ultegra bikes. I was debating on one, but decided to get the Roubaix instead. Big difference in price...

Sorry, I couldn't tell you because there are not many bikes in my size (44cm) I could ride and compare it with. The only other ride I've had significant experience with is my Pinarello, but the geometry is so different it's apples and oranges.

I do know the S-Works Ruby is different from the rest of the Ruby line in one aspect: an oversized bottom bracket shell. It's very snappy. I believe the type of carbon used is lighter as well, which suits a climbing bike. (I bought it because it was the only 2007 model that was available as a frameset, not a complete bike)

[spokewench]

2006 Ruby pro (now with more pink!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2390386049_60f6ec5f09.jpg

-- gnat!

No, don't tell me - the cindarella ride?

[Flybye]

Ruby Comp. Love it.

[Kimmyt]

KSH, that Tarmac is super sexy!

My girl is an 05 Dolce Vita.

[sundial]

08 Roubaix Elite comp
08 Epic comp
08 Rockhopper comp disc
08 Tarmac comp double (hubby's)
05 Sequoia

[aicabsolut]

Aicabsolut and Bluetree, how are s-works compared to the other carbon/ultegra bikes. I was debating on one, but decided to get the Roubaix instead. Big difference in price...

The S-works frame is amazing. So much lighter than the Comp frame. Even more comfy. FAST. I can't say enough about how awesome this frame is compared to Comp level. Would you notice it as much between Pro and S-works? I dunno.

I still have the crappy Shimano wheels on there too, because I spent my race wheels budget on the new frame when the old one broke (long story...I couldn't get/didn't want to wait on a crash replacement frame...). I think the new frame is a better improvement than new wheels would've been on the old frame. Now I just need some Zipps on this baby! :D

[ttaylor508]

We have family of Specialized in our garage:
Ruby Expert
Tarmac Expert
Stumpjumber comp
Rockhopper comp
2-Hardrock Sports

[missjulied]

2005 Sirrus - great commuting bike!

[hermitclub]

2005 Sequoia Comp - great all-around bike

[NJBikeGal]

Here's my 08 Specialized S-Works Tarmac. His name is Falco...he's super sexy! :)

[divingbiker]

2005 Sequoia Comp

ditto

[jesvetmed]

2006 Specialized Sequoia Elite.
Only bike I've owned since the 80's and I love it.

But that Tarmac...Mmmm. That IS sexy! Maybe I need an upgrade!?!?!:p

[HillSlugger]

2006 Sequoia Elite
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=62705

2005 Allez Comp
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=62704

[tulip]

1985 Stumpjumper Sport, black. Classic lugged steel frame. I'm thinking of building it into a single-speed urban stompin' machine.

[ehirsch83]

2008 Stumpy FSR expert
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/misc/stella-med.jpg

OMG! I always thought of you as a blonde jeanieish looking person like your avatar-haha but you fooled me!!
(kind of like zen!!)

[ehirsch83]

2008 Tarmac Expert

and then the BF has a 2007 Tarmac Pro and a 2007 Transition Comp

so I guess you could say we are a specialized family

[mountainchick]

I've got an 06 Allez but replacing it with a Luna as soon as she's built and the parts are going to the husband's bike as upgrades to his component set.

It just wasn't the bike for me, too big...I think for that reason I was turned off Specialized.

[hipersons]

Loving my 08 Dolce.

[Savra]

I have two. A 1997 Hardrock that has served me well and a 2006 Dolce Elite that I am coming to love.

[auntiebobo]

2008 Ruby Expert - Love it.

[LainiePants]

BF's got a Stumpjumper.
I have a 2003 WSD Allez Vita.

[anneimall]

2006 Ruby Expert and a decade old stumpjumper, my first bike since I was a kid and a true friend :)

[gnat23]

No, don't tell me - the cindarella ride?

Don't tell? Okay, but on what other ride do 13985710 riders wear skirts? :p

-- gnat!

[elk]

i have a Globe I8...commuter...really versatile...but I'm more comfortable on my Jamis Aurora...i think the Globe is a wee bit too big...

[Melalvai]

1993 Specialized Crossroads

[JennyPi]

I've got an '04 Dolce Sport. The newer Dolce's were all too big for me (yes, even the 44 cm) so I had to go a tad bit older to find a smaller stand-over. I love the bike.


GNAT -- I saw you yesterday!!! You were in SM at a crosswalk so I stopped to let you cross. I thought to myself, "Wow, she's really ... pink! That's cool." It's a surprise to see someone that I saw on the street in the forum!

[twin]

2007 Roubaix Elite and a Ruby lives at my house with her owner.

[csr1210]

2007 Dolce Elite
by day:

and by night in my avatar!

[Tokie]

I adore my Ruby Pro, the best fitting sweetest riding bike I've ever had! It does cross country (1000 mile+) touring, time trials, criteriums, circuit and road racing all with aplomb! Tokie

[AllezGirl]

Do I love Specialized?...I guess you could say that :D

Road:
99 Sirrus
04 Allez Comp
08 Tarmac S-works

MTN:
02 Stumpjumper FSR
07 Hardrock

Hybrid:
04 Crossroads

BMX:
07 Fuse

Kids:
06 Hotrock

I also have about every Body Geometry accessory you can name...shoes, helmets, shorts....

As far as dealing with the company? The local reps are great, they sponsor my race team, they are sponsoring my friend for RAAM, they've given presentations and demos for my club. But what endeared me the most was the one time I had a warranty issue with one of my helmets, I called the CA number and A PERSON answered the phone! Not an automated system, but an actual person! I expalined my problem and the short and sweet answer was "no problem...just take it to any dealer"

[redrhodie]

I no longer feel crazy for having 2 Eddy Merckxs!

[lauraelmore1033]

I have a 2007 Specialized tricross sport, which I still dearly love after a year. She is just perfect for my needs.

[Peanut03]

First time I'm posting..just purchased a Specialized Ruby Comp. I'm very excited to replace my 2001 Litespeed Arenburg.

[Fredwina]

My babies:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o254/Fredwina_photo/SUNP0006-1.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o254/Fredwina_photo/Sirrus/SUNP0003.jpg

[invsblwmn]

I have, or technically, the Police have, a Specialized Rockhopper that is bent in half. It used to be a sweet mountain bike ride, now not so much ;)

[Gidiup]

I have 3 Specialized bikes
2002 Allez
1998 Crossroads
2006 Ruby Comp (double)
I have a good picture but I can't make it small enough to upload it :confused:

[uk elephant]

I have a 2007 Specialized tricross sport, which I still dearly love after a year. She is just perfect for my needs.

I have the 2006 version and still love it. Handles both road and trail equally well which is perfect for around here and serves me well for long distances too.

[solorider]

I have the 2005 version of the specialized tri cross sport and I love it more every year.
It's super versatile- great for mountain type dirt road & trail riding- an easy commuter, and although I don't race it's great for the long group rides- I did 66 miles yesterday and felt great at the end of it.

I have a chance to buy a 2008 specialized tarmac at an amazing price. test drove it 3 weeks ago and I still keep dreaming of it being my bike...but am reluctant to spend my discretionary funds on another bike... but it rides so fine-

[sundial]

I have a chance to buy a 2008 specialized tarmac at an amazing price...but am reluctant to spend my discretionary funds on another bike...

Why? You are investing in your health. :D Don't ya just love enablers?