uiriamu

Hi guys,

I don't know much about specs of bikes etc for mtb and just wanted to get an opinion on this particular bike if its worth it. I want to get a decent mtb that will last me a while.

I also heard there were fake specialized bikes in the market and that freaked me out a bit. Thanks a millions in advance for any advice. Pictures below!

SPECS:

For Sale Specialized S-Works HT Medium Excellent Condition with following specifications:
Price 1500USD
Frame Construction Bonded/monocoque
Frame Tubing Material S-Works FACT 10m carbon Az1
Fork Brand & Model Fox F90RLC, 90mm travel
Component Group Shimano XTR, Sram X0
Brakeset Magura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers
Shift Levers Sram X0
Front Derailleur Shimano XTR, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur Sram X0
Crankset Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals Not included
Bottom Bracket Shimano XTR
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain Shimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost S-Works, 30.9mm diameter
Saddle Selle Italia
Wheelset Easton XC

Dannihilator

Worth it.

roccobike

+1, What he said

DX-MAN

Yup, I agree -- although I'm curious about the spec on the chain -- 3/32 is 8-speed width, and you have a 9-speed drivetrain....

9-speed chains are thinner, by necessity, because the cogs (rear gears) are closer together.

wcngu1

Thanks for the reply guys! gives me confidence!

I have no idea about the chains to be honest. I guess I should ask if they have been modified or changed from stock standard?

This is the specs of the stock standard bike https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...onhtdisc#specs

right now it doesn't mean too much to me.... much to learn haha

jimc101

For the chain, if it's an XTR chain, it's an XTR chain, they only made one spec per speed, looking at the bike, slightly strange build with the Shimano/SRAM mix & some misses in the attention to detail, the stem face plate is upside down, a minor thing, but is there anything else wrong with the build. (the face plate may be minor, but it jumps out)

Would look closely at the forks, Fox forks have a tendency for stanchion wear, if there is any, that's a new CSU needed, they are also maintenance intensive forks, so be aware of this

Would have a good look at the crank, XTR are normally a proprietary BCD, you need to research this, if so, if the chain rings are worn, getting replacements may be hard, as that version of XTR is several generations old now.

What is you intended use, as that bike looks very XC orientated?

wcngu1

thanks for the reply Jim, I think you've scared me off from this purchase! He did say that all original parts from the stock standard were included but when compared to the specialised website they have clearly been changed since there is no SRAM parts in the stock standard! https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...onhtdisc#specs

I'm aiming for a good allrounder mtb to take on anything (except maybe hardcore downhill). I like to buy things once and buy it well so that I dont have to keep upgrading. I guess this deal was too good to be true! Since I'm not a bike genius yet I dont think i'd be able to tell if things were out of place when inspecting closely =/

jimc101

Thinking if you are looking for an all rounder, it's probably not the best choice, would probably be looking for a short travel (120mm F&R) full suspension bike, for wheel size, that a whole other debate. Good luck in your search.

IthaDan 

3/32" is the width of the HOLES in the chain. As chains got narrower, the difference was created by thinning the plates and reducing the amount of pin protruding.

You're somewhat right though, for 10s drivetrains and up the standard has shifted again to something really goofy, like 11/128".

https://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ch.html