Specialized Mountain Bikes Review

Specialized Mountain Bikes were created by Mike Sinyard in 1974. As part of the Specialized Bicycle Components company, a history in manufacturing state of the art parts for mountain bikes led to the creation of the unique line. The first Specialized Mountain Bikes model was a 15 speed bike that weighed more than 25 pounds due to the steel frame. The first 250 Specialized Mountain Bikes sold out quickly which created an immediate demand for more bikes. After the second set sold out in record time, Specialized Mountain Bikes became a household cycling name.

Specialized Mountain Bikes has always pushed the limits of technology. This push started in 1989 when the company paired up with DuPont to create a composite wheel to meet the demands of the Specialized Mountain Bikes. To this day, the same composite wheel is used on every new model.

Unlike major competitors Trek Mountain Bikes and Pacific Cycle, Specialized Mountain Bikes cater more toward affordable models for people who love the outdoors. In 2009, despite being marketed toward the general public, Specialized Mountain Bikes maintained that push forward with new lightweight frames and bikes with more rigidity.

In 2010, Specialized Mountain Bikes marketed a full line of bikes to fit every cyclists needs. Downhill, dirt jumping, hard tail and XC bikes are all available from Specialized Mountain Bikes. For the classic mountain biker, a new StumpJumper mimicked after the original model was also released. The frame weighs in at a hefty 23 pounds but has been upgraded with Fox brain suspension.

Despite making a variety of models for home and personal use, Specialized Mountain Bikes do produce models for professional off-road cyclists. Professional cyclists tend to utilize the Competitive XC Series of Specialized Mountain Bikes. These offer the lightest frames and customization for each cyclist and off-road condition.

Models

Pricing

Beginner models of the Specialized Mountain Bikes can start at just over $350 US. Professional models with carbon frames and upgraded shocks and suspension can cost more than $5000 US.