2000 Specialized FSR Comp

[bullseyeant]

Bought it brand new back in the day, used it for about 12 months, it was always cleaned after every ride, then left it for 14 years! Just recently I had the urge to cycle again. I was going to chuck it and get a new bike, but then, this is like a new bike, just a bit retro! Its immaculate, I've changed the rear suspension, put new tyres on it and a new chain, changed the brakes, new seat and that's about it. I put the carbon bars on and upgraded to XTR on the rear and a few other bits when I bought it. And I still have all the standard parts, except the gears. Before my Specialized I had an early 90's Orange 02 and a 1998 Kona Muni Mula, wish I kept that! Here is the FSR as it stands today......















Might even get a new racer yet and let it gather dust for another 14 years

 

[haggis]

Wow that is like new! I had the 2001 model of this bike. It was superb! Always on the lookout for a large one as i really shouldnt have sold it.

 

[02gf74]

Very clean.

You swap the forks out, why is there fox ligo on downtube (only seen fox forks on spesh bikes back then)

 

[haggis]

Mine had manitou as well.

 

[bullseyeant]

Re:

The forks are original, the fox sticker is the brand of clothing 'fox' I put a few stickers on it when I got it. Although it did have a fox float rear shock, which I changed for a more modern equivalent

 

[doctorstewie]

Re:

:shock: Looks like you just brought it home from the shop.
Sticking with the 636s? - I still ride SPDs but the last few times I have been to trail centres I was the only one. I didn't half feel old