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How to Carry My Large Step Through Bike Down Stairs?

I just got a new Specialized Roll 3 Low Entry step through today. It weighed a bit more than I like, in at around 31 pounds (14 kilograms). I managed to get it up about 6 concrete stairs without too ...
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Which part(s) has the greatest slope of price per pound(kg)?

Just pulled the trigger on a Specialized Allez (61 frame) road bike, since I am getting back into riding. While the Allez does have a carbon-fiber fork and aluminum frame, I think the wheels could be ...
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Tips for a novice cyclist wanting to get fit with a turbo trainer before summer

I have decided to have a dalliance into cycling since a lot of people I know are quite into it themselves. I have bought myself a bike (Specialised Tri Cross). Only a cheap, used one for now as I can ...
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Does it makes sense to buy a women's seat for man's mountain bicycle?

We are buying an electric mountain bike, a Specialized Turbo Levo SL, for my wife. It's a men's bike, and I see, for example, the SCOTT Contessa differs from men's models by having a women's seat, ...
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I am 182cm with an inseam length of 82cm. Will Specialized Tarmac road bike size 54 fit?

I am about to invest in a used Specialised Tarmac SL4 but I am unsure whether to go for a size 54 or 56. Been riding a size 58 and found it to be too long for me. Was wondering if I could go for a ...
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What is this black residue remaining on damper body of rear shock after rides?

About a month ago, I bought a used 2009 Stumpjumper FSR similar to this. It was not used heavily and remains in great condition. Recently however, after medium to long rides, a black residue is left ...
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Pedal extensions for one-legged bikers

I have tried the classical plastic pedal extensions as in the picture. I have tried riding with one foot, but it was a little bit hard pulling up. I was wondering if anyone knows of an extension for a ...
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Shimano 105 rear derailleur issue

I have a specialized roubaix of 10 years old. With shimano 105 group. I’m having trouble with my rear derailleur. I want to adjust it so i start on the smallest gear at the back and change gear one by ...
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Use a KMC X10 SL chain on an 11 Speed cassette?

I have two KMC X10 SL chains that I never ended up using. I got my new bike, which came with a KMC X11 chain (the bike is Specialized Diverge Comp). I am wondering if I can use the X10 chain on this ...
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More Speed Needed - Hybrid Bike

I initially bought a MTB which has 29x2.4" MTB tyres, then I noticed this is really hard to use on roads. My best average speed was 16Km/h from it. Then I bought a second-hand 2016 Specialized ...
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Swapping parts from old bike to new frameset

I have a Piave (around 2009-ish year) road bike with a frame that has become to small for me. It has pretty good components i.e Shimano Ultegra and threadless stem etc. There is a 2014 S-Works Venge ...
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In shop maintenance - Specialized

I have been riding less than 6 months, mainly commuting to and from work. I got a Specialized Crosstrail Sport 2017. Now, when I bought the bike, they suggested I bring it in every 3 months for ...
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What are these holes in my frame for?

I have two threaded holes on the inside of my frame on my 2007 Stumpjumper FSR and I don't know what they are for. Can anyone tell me why they're there?
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Retul bike fitting - for Frame Make and Size?

My question is about a retul bike fitting. It is my understanding that the retul fitting bike will help me determine the correct frame size and the rough dimensions I can use to build my bike. Will ...
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Can I upgrade my Specialized Epic Comp 29er 2x10 to a 1x11?

I have a 2016 Specialized Epic comp 29er mountain bike that has a 2x10 drive train. I’d like to upgrade to a 1x11 (instead of a 1x10 wide ratio) drivetrain to drop the front derailer and also make ...
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Is Specialized brain something unique or are its variations common?

I am looking into getting a full suspension mountain bike. Specialized touts their brain system and I'm wondering if is this some unique technology that they have or are at least more advanced at ...
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Size of clamp for Fizik Vento Argo R1 saddle on Specialized CG-R seat post

I have a 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Disc with a CG-R seatpost, and recently bought a Fizik Vento Argo R1 short-nose saddle for it. Knowing it has ovalised carbon rails and not the standard 7 mm ...
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What would be the modern equivalent for 2001 Specialized RockHopper?

My beloved and dependable 2001 Specialized RockHopper A1 were stolen by some lowlife about two weeks ago. After filing a complaint with the local police dept. I filed a claim with my insurance company....
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How do I tell what parts are compatible with a new frame?

When I graduated college, I was given a pretty nice bike: a 2009 Specialized Allez Elite(I think that's roughly correct. 105 parts all round, double front chainring, but I don't think the rear ...
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Does this bike use hydraulic brakes?

Hi. I want to buy this bike. Is it hydraulic?
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Bike lookup: Is this the bike I ordered or a women's model?

I just received the bike I ordered last week and it looks much different from the 2018 model that I tried at my local bike shop. I ordered the latest model of "Specialized Rockhopper Base" but the ...
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For my Specialized Expedition Sport, which would provide a greater boost in speed: increasing the stock 26" tires or changing the cassette?

The Sport is a 21 speed configuration. I purchased it used. It is impeccable in maintenance. I am just a bit disappointed in top speed on flat rails to trails. I usually ride about 30 miles. I reach ...
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What year etc is this Specialized Epic Comp?

I'm trying to find what kind of brand/year my bike is so I can find more information about it. It might help me determine if I should buy a new bike or just wait. The only information I got now is ...
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Identify year of specialized s-works tarmac?

Can anyone identify this specialized s-works tarmac? The seller says it's a 2013, but I haven't found it.
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I'm told this is a Specialized Bike. But what model?

I stumbled upon this bike in a local shop. The shop guy told me it was Specialized but could not say exactly which year or model. He says it was going to be repainted but the owner changed his mind ...
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Carbon fiber aesthetics vs. poor craftsmanship vs. possible repair? [duplicate]

Today a N.O.S. 2016 Stumpjumper FSR carbon frame set arrived, and I'm not impressed with some aspects of the way the carbon fiber front triangle appears. My CF experience is limited having only owned ...
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Serivce Manual for Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub

I have a Specialized Tarmac SL6 which comes with "Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub". I tried searching for the hub specifically but cannot find any number or series on the back ...
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Pedal and Cassette Shake

I really need your suggestions. The situation is bellow: I have bought brand new one "Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29" 2017 satin navy-hyper" in a official dealer of Specialized. When i arrived at ...
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Change light switch on Supernova E3 Pure (Specialized AWOL Evo)

I bought a second hand Specialized AWOL Evo a while ago. I have problems with my wrist so I bought it as a last try on dropped bars with the backup plan to change the bars to a flat bar or maybe a ...
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Cranksets: Altus with "wrong" chain line, or Tourney with right chain line?

I have a Specialized Sirrus Sport (2010). The Shimano Altus FC-M171 chainset is worn and needs replacing. It's 48/38/28 with 170mm cranks, and Shimano says its ideal chain line is "47.5 / 47.5+t&...
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What paniers' rack for my bike?

I own a Specialized Diverge E5 gravel bike and want to mount a rack on it. The bike unfortunately only has mounting points on the rear dropout, not on the seatstays unlike many other bikes. Apparently ...
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Is this just the paint cracks?

It is on the dropout of my new tarmac, one month old. The shop owner said "It's normal for this side to crack it might be from the chain" But when I did test the chain it didn't touch the frame (...
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Specialized Roubaix 2012 vs 2021 FujiSportif 1.1? [closed]

What is the tradeoff between a used Carbon bike vs a new aluminum bike? Would the answer be different if the carbon bike is less cost with better components?
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Removing stuck front brake caliper from a modern road bike

I'm trying to remove the front brake caliper from my Specialized Allez. It took me a long time, a lot of effort, and plenty of 3-in-1 to finally loosen and remove the recessed nut that screws onto ...
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Which chain should I buy to replace the one on my Specialized Rockhopper 2016?

I own a Specialized 2016 Rockhopper Expert and the chain is slightly twisted and needs to be replaced. This bike has 10 rear gears and 2 front gears. The specifications indicate the chain is a "KMC ...
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Shimano FH-6800 rebuild or replace?

I just bought a used 2016 Specialized Diverge Pro. The guy that sold it to me told me that he'd recommend replacing the bearings in the rear hub. I believe the free hub is an FH-6800 (Ultegra). Any ...
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Remove letterings from Specialized Sirrus 4.0

I'm planning to get myself a Specialized Sirrus 4.0 and really like the overall look of the Specialized lettering and painting. But what really bothers me are the '4.0' and 'Sirrus' letterings on the ...
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Front derailleur cable keeps snapping, change of riding habits perhaps?

My front derailleur cable has snapped within three months of changing. As a result I’m seeking advice on good biking practice. I ride a Specialized Hardrock Disc SE 26 from 2014. I ride on a college ...
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Crankset and arm fitting issue

I have 2008 Specialized Rockhopper Comp. I bent my crank arm but can't find the same model online which is a Shimano FC-442/443 crank arm. If I wanted to replace my crankset what could fit onto my ...
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What happened to the Specialized Stumpjumper HT?

I have always been a fan of Specialized, especially the Stumpjumper hardtail. I was browsing the Specialized website when I noticed that they no longer have the Stumpjumper Hardtail listed, only the ...
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New shifters on MTB

I would like your pro advice with a bike upgrade. Please refer for details: Specialized Hardrock Disc SE 26 (2014) Specs Why the upgrade? 5-year-old shifters, displays are cracked up and yellow. ...
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Will mountain bike front derailleur work with Shimano Tourney index shifter?

I am having trouble getting my Shimano Deore DX front derailleur to work with a Shimano Tourney index shifter. I would like to know if anyone else has made this setup work and am interested if anyone ...
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How difficult is it to install internal seatpost drop cable housing in 2018 Specialized Epic Comp?

My 2018 Specialized Epic Comp (Aluminum) has a 24 mm threaded bottom bracket. If I remove the bottom bracket will I be able to route the cable housing down the down tube (there is an opening in the ...
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Is SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T compatible with Tarmac Pro Disc – SRAM ETAP

I am interested in purchasing specialized "Tarmac Pro Disc – SRAM ETAP" bicycle that comes with "SRAM Force AXS, 48/35T" crankset. I want a crank power meter and want to know if the "SRAM RED AXS ...
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Specialized bike - Can you help identify? [closed]

[![660 4th St, #107, San Francisco, CA 94107, USSays "Crosstrail" on it with a serial number starting with "wsbc." Also, can you give me estimated resell value?
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Tyre recommendation [closed]

I recently purchased a second hand Specialized Enduro Bike model. Anyway the tyres are pretty worn out, and I was wondering what would you recommend for a full suspenison bike. I plan to ride on ...
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Voodoo Bakka or Specialized Hotrock (kids mountain bike) [closed]

New bike for my son, (8). Torn between Voodd Bakka moutnin bike 24'' or Specialized Hotrock 24'' (both 2020) both similar price at £320. towpaths, parks, woods and odd trial. Kent based. Open to ...
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Changing a crankset on a Specialized sirrus step through

I have an issue with pedals to crankset connection on a 1 month old Specialized Sirrus Step Through. Probably connection was done wrongly and they are just falling out of the connection holes. Looks ...
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Choice of Crankset

I recently bought a Specialized Sirrus 3.0 and it came with a Shimano MT-210-2 crankset and a rear Shimano Sora 9 speed 11-34T. The left crank arm fell off twice, stranding me while riding, so I asked ...
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Need help identifying this Specialized bike

Looking to purchase this bike, but wanted to verify what kind of specialized bike it is. Thanks in advance!
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