New Member - S-works 1998 / Mavic 517 X Sup

stevos555

Dirt Disciple
Hi Retrobike,

I just joined yesterday, did not know about this forum but was referred by Wadsy here. I have a Specialized S Works M2xx frame that I built in 1998 with high quality components at that time and a custom built wheel set. I rode few years in late 90’s and into early 2000’s. Then kids and life and no riding since 2003/4.

I am 54 now and this was my first season back on the mountain bike. The bike felt good and fast and I started to improve and ride more consistently. While a modern bike would be a great upgrade to my riding and my old bones, I continue to maintain and riding the S works as much as possible. I started searching for spares and replacements on ebay and friends. Now I need a wheel to flip my AC rear 8 speed sealed bearing hub to a new rim since I tweaked the rear on a bad bunny hop and running low psi in the tire. The rim replacement for V brakes are the hardest to find in my opinion. I hope that jointing this forum that would change. Thanks all Stevo
 
He cant pm you back though, until he has 30 posts :)

Anyway, welcome Stevo. There is a wanted section where im sure someone will offer up a rim or two if you post up what your after.

And we also like pictures so feel free to post as many up of your bike as you want :)
 
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here was the latest photo circa 2001/2002
The bike had a change of seat and grips, tires and front fork in 2020.
Still rides great and very fast on switchbacks
 

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