2003ish Specialized Globe Sport - my first hybrid
09-17-21, 01:30 PM
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2003ish Specialized Globe Sport - my first hybrid
My newly scavenged 2003ish (??) Specialized Globe Sport aluminum hybrid bike. I found it in a dumpster near a construction site where other abandoned bikes have been marked for disposal. I also couldn't find the serial number or make (white Specialized Globe) in bike registries. So far it checks out...should be nice for navigating the C&O Canal Towpath to Cumberland one day.
The serial number is 757030877, and elsewhere suggested the "03" is 2003 in the Specialized numbering scheme (XXXYY-XXXX, where YY is the year). 24 speed (3x8), Shimano Alivio rear derailleur, and Shimano Nexave front derailleur. 700c wheels of course. Brakes and shifters both work great and I love how I get a slide rule indicator for the front and rear gears! The tires held air (I pumped them up to 75 psi), I cleaned the chain with WD-40 to pull out some surface rust, and then I lubed the chain with 20W-50 synthetic motor oil. Next up, adding a sprung seat, fenders, kickstand, rear rack, and bottle cages. Quite a nice, zippy bike. I managed 12.4 mph average going up and down the CCT from Bethesda to Georgetown.
3speedslow no luck asking Specialized about the serial number. How do I know I have mid-braze attach points on the fork?
Bike as I found it in the dumpster. The tires were completely flat.
Photo by picnic table, unfortunately too shady
Left side of the bike in light
CCT photos coming up next.
The serial number is 757030877, and elsewhere suggested the "03" is 2003 in the Specialized numbering scheme (XXXYY-XXXX, where YY is the year). 24 speed (3x8), Shimano Alivio rear derailleur, and Shimano Nexave front derailleur. 700c wheels of course. Brakes and shifters both work great and I love how I get a slide rule indicator for the front and rear gears! The tires held air (I pumped them up to 75 psi), I cleaned the chain with WD-40 to pull out some surface rust, and then I lubed the chain with 20W-50 synthetic motor oil. Next up, adding a sprung seat, fenders, kickstand, rear rack, and bottle cages. Quite a nice, zippy bike. I managed 12.4 mph average going up and down the CCT from Bethesda to Georgetown.
3speedslow no luck asking Specialized about the serial number. How do I know I have mid-braze attach points on the fork?
Bike as I found it in the dumpster. The tires were completely flat.
Photo by picnic table, unfortunately too shady
Left side of the bike in light
CCT photos coming up next.
09-17-21, 01:36 PM
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Nice 15.5 mi ride this morning on the CCT. 12.4 mph average speed.
C&O Canal NHP sign in Georgetown
Georgetown Waterfront Park looking towards the Key Bridge and Rosslyn
Another view of the Key Bridge
Ride map and stats
More trip speed stats
C&O Canal NHP sign in Georgetown
Georgetown Waterfront Park looking towards the Key Bridge and Rosslyn
Another view of the Key Bridge
Ride map and stats
More trip speed stats
