2008 Specialized FSR xc Comp – Anyone Seen One Yet?
07-02-07, 03:41 AM
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2008 Specialized FSR xc Comp – Anyone Seen One Yet?
Can’t seem to find a black 2007 Specialized FSR xc Comp in medium frame.
So after going to a few bike shops I went to my favorite one. They had the bike in a large.
They called Specialized and were told that the 2008 FSR xc Comp is available to order. My first question is why can’t I seem to find any photos of this bike if it can currently be ordered and delivered? I don’t plan on spending $1399 on a bike without taking a look at it first.
It’s as if I’m stuck in “I want to spend some serious money on a new bike purgatory”. "Sorry we don’t have the bike that fits you and we’re really not planning on ordering one unless you plan on placing a security deposit on it and buying once we get it and assemble it.".
Has anyone seen the 2008 FSR xc Comp?
I’ve heard that the color options are brown or red. I will begin to call and see if any shops have ordered any 08 FSR xc Comps for their floors. I highly doubt it.
Thanks for any help.
-Matt
P.S.
If a bike shop is asking $1399 for a new bike, is that how much I should expect to spend or is haggling part of buying a bike (like buying a car)?
So after going to a few bike shops I went to my favorite one. They had the bike in a large.
They called Specialized and were told that the 2008 FSR xc Comp is available to order. My first question is why can’t I seem to find any photos of this bike if it can currently be ordered and delivered? I don’t plan on spending $1399 on a bike without taking a look at it first.
It’s as if I’m stuck in “I want to spend some serious money on a new bike purgatory”. "Sorry we don’t have the bike that fits you and we’re really not planning on ordering one unless you plan on placing a security deposit on it and buying once we get it and assemble it.".
Has anyone seen the 2008 FSR xc Comp?
I’ve heard that the color options are brown or red. I will begin to call and see if any shops have ordered any 08 FSR xc Comps for their floors. I highly doubt it.
Thanks for any help.
-Matt
P.S.
If a bike shop is asking $1399 for a new bike, is that how much I should expect to spend or is haggling part of buying a bike (like buying a car)?
07-02-07, 03:47 AM
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Look at last year's model, they should be 95% identical in frame design and components. Then again, what do I know. I think you can save a hundred on an 06 model, no?
07-02-07, 03:52 AM
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I'm trying to buy a 2007. Little did I know that it's the end of the year and there aren't any mediums left. So now I'm forced to buy a 2008. Which is fine, there really isn't any difference... so I'm told. The funny thing is that Specialized's website doesn't even show the 2008's yet... but they're shipping them out to dealers upon order. That's the part that I just don't understand. If I could find a new 2006 FSR xc Comp, I'd buy that one.
07-02-07, 04:57 AM
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Wait for it to arrive, I'm sure the shop will still have them. Then take them for a spin.
07-02-07, 11:16 AM
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i haven't seen the fsrxc, but i have seen some of the 2008 specialized line... SICK!
does anyone have the online catalogue????!!
does anyone have the online catalogue????!!
07-02-07, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by czar97
They called Specialized and were told that the 2008 FSR xc Comp is available to order. My first question is why can’t I seem to find any photos of this bike if it can currently be ordered and delivered? I don’t plan on spending $1399 on a bike without taking a look at it first.
the LBS should have a 2008 Specialized catalog. I saw the one at my LBS a month or so ago
07-03-07, 06:33 AM
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i work at a specialized dealer and the 08 FSRxc is downgraded. lower end fork, pretty much everything but the price dropped as well.
07-03-07, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cocoasprinkles
i work at a specialized dealer and the 08 FSRxc is downgraded. lower end fork, pretty much everything but the price dropped as well.
I got specs yesterday for the Myka, which is basically the new name for the women's FSRxc Comp. I posted them in the Stumpjumper FSR vs. FSRxc Comp thread, but here they are again:
FRAME FSR M4 butted frame w/ ORE do wntube, Designs for Women geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable hanger, bolt on cable guides, two sets of water bottle bosses, 100mm travel
REAR SHOCK X Fusion 0 2RLA, Specialized tuned, rebound adjust w/ L O, 7.0x1.6",4 bearing lower shock mount
FORK RockSho x Tora 30 2 SL "Le Femme", 100mm travel, 32mm Cr-Mos tanchions, alloy steerer, mag lower, coil spring, preload adjust, lock out w / rebound adjust
HEAD SET 1 1/8" threadles s, black s teel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Specialized 3D f orged allo y, 7 degree rise , 31.8mm 4 bolt clamp , S:60mm, M:7 5mm, L:90mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized X C low rise , 31.8mm, butt ed alloy, 620mm wide , 6 degree up , 8 degree backs weep
GRIPS Specialized Myka, dual density
FRONT BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydr aulic disc, 160mm r ot or
REAR BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydr aulic disc, 140mm r ot or
BRAKE LEVERS Hayes Stroker Ryde
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore M530 , 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano LX M581, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Deore M530 , 9-speed trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN KMC X9 , 1/2" x 3 / 32" w / reusable Mis sing Link
CRANK SET Shimano M442-8, Octalink Spline , 9-speed, replaceable rings w / alloy outer
CHAINRINGS 22S/ 32S/ 44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104 /64mm
BOTTOM BRA CKET Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink Spline , cartridge bearing,
68 x 118mm f or 50mm chainline
PEDALS Specializ ed alloy 1pc body and cage , 9/ 16"
RIMS Specialized/ Ale x RHD 26, double w all disc w / eyelets
FRONT HUB Specialized Hi L o disc, 32h, CNC flange and disc mount,
polished r aces, alloy QR
REAR HUB Shimano M-4 75L disc, 32h, 8/ 9-speed cassett e, alloy QR
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TIRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2. 0", 60TPI, wire bead
REAR TIRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2. 0", 60TPI, wire bead
TUBES Specialized, 1.2mm, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized XC Women's, 143mm width
SEAT POST 2 bolt micro adjus t, 606 1 alloy, black, 30 .9 x 3 50mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar w / QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
REAR SHOCK X Fusion 0 2RLA, Specialized tuned, rebound adjust w/ L O, 7.0x1.6",4 bearing lower shock mount
FORK RockSho x Tora 30 2 SL "Le Femme", 100mm travel, 32mm Cr-Mos tanchions, alloy steerer, mag lower, coil spring, preload adjust, lock out w / rebound adjust
HEAD SET 1 1/8" threadles s, black s teel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Specialized 3D f orged allo y, 7 degree rise , 31.8mm 4 bolt clamp , S:60mm, M:7 5mm, L:90mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized X C low rise , 31.8mm, butt ed alloy, 620mm wide , 6 degree up , 8 degree backs weep
GRIPS Specialized Myka, dual density
FRONT BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydr aulic disc, 160mm r ot or
REAR BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydr aulic disc, 140mm r ot or
BRAKE LEVERS Hayes Stroker Ryde
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore M530 , 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano LX M581, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Deore M530 , 9-speed trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN KMC X9 , 1/2" x 3 / 32" w / reusable Mis sing Link
CRANK SET Shimano M442-8, Octalink Spline , 9-speed, replaceable rings w / alloy outer
CHAINRINGS 22S/ 32S/ 44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104 /64mm
BOTTOM BRA CKET Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink Spline , cartridge bearing,
68 x 118mm f or 50mm chainline
PEDALS Specializ ed alloy 1pc body and cage , 9/ 16"
RIMS Specialized/ Ale x RHD 26, double w all disc w / eyelets
FRONT HUB Specialized Hi L o disc, 32h, CNC flange and disc mount,
polished r aces, alloy QR
REAR HUB Shimano M-4 75L disc, 32h, 8/ 9-speed cassett e, alloy QR
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TIRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2. 0", 60TPI, wire bead
REAR TIRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2. 0", 60TPI, wire bead
TUBES Specialized, 1.2mm, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized XC Women's, 143mm width
SEAT POST 2 bolt micro adjus t, 606 1 alloy, black, 30 .9 x 3 50mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar w / QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
07-10-07, 04:39 PM
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Thats very disappointing to hear, as I have placed an older on a brown one a few days ago =(, is $1220 OTD a good deal for it? As you can tell, I'm a noob at this.
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Originally Posted by czar97
yep, that's the one that I'm looking for.
07-10-07, 07:59 PM
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I built 2 FSRxc comps today. A red one and a brown one. The red one is pretty standard looking, the brown is pretty...umm...shocking...seriously, its not so bad once the orange and brown colors burn holes in your retinas.
Anyways, they're pretty decent bikes. LX f/r dérailleurs, new rapid fire shifters, avid juicy 3 brakes, a decent if heavy rockshox tora fork, and (I think) lockout on both ends. one thing I think was funny is that the tires on them were a model called "the captain". I had to resist the urge to raise my leg. The new rapidfire shifters are kinda cool, you can use them like before, or use your thumb for shifting in both directions. The avid juicy 3s were easy to set up and adjust, but they dont seem as powerful as the other juicys.
any other questions? Thats my review from building them and doing my little 30 second test ride.
-edit- for spelling
Anyways, they're pretty decent bikes. LX f/r dérailleurs, new rapid fire shifters, avid juicy 3 brakes, a decent if heavy rockshox tora fork, and (I think) lockout on both ends. one thing I think was funny is that the tires on them were a model called "the captain". I had to resist the urge to raise my leg. The new rapidfire shifters are kinda cool, you can use them like before, or use your thumb for shifting in both directions. The avid juicy 3s were easy to set up and adjust, but they dont seem as powerful as the other juicys.
any other questions? Thats my review from building them and doing my little 30 second test ride.
-edit- for spelling
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When you compare the 2007 XC Comp and the 2008 XC Comp. it's no comparison. The 2007 comes with much better components. Maybe "much better" is an exagerated phrase... but the components are better on the 2007. So much so that purchasing a 2008 XC Comp hasn't even crossed my mind. I'd rather wait or look at other models or bikes.
Thanks for the information though,
-Matt
Thanks for the information though,
-Matt
07-10-07, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Phatman
I built 2 FSRxc comps today. A red one and a brown one. The red one is pretty standard looking, the brown is pretty...umm...shocking...seriously, its not so bad once the orange and brown colors burn holes in your retinas.
Anyways, they're pretty decent bikes. LX f/r dérailleurs, new rapid fire shifters, avid juicy 3 brakes, a decent if heavy rockshox tora fork, and (I think) lockout on both ends. one thing I think was funny is that the tires on them were a model called "the captain". I had to resist the urge to raise my leg. The new rapidfire shifters are kinda cool, you can use them like before, or use your thumb for shifting in both directions. The avid juicy 3s were easy to set up and adjust, but they dont seem as powerful as the other juicys.
any other questions? Thats my review from building them and doing my little 30 second test ride.
-edit- for spelling
Anyways, they're pretty decent bikes. LX f/r dérailleurs, new rapid fire shifters, avid juicy 3 brakes, a decent if heavy rockshox tora fork, and (I think) lockout on both ends. one thing I think was funny is that the tires on them were a model called "the captain". I had to resist the urge to raise my leg. The new rapidfire shifters are kinda cool, you can use them like before, or use your thumb for shifting in both directions. The avid juicy 3s were easy to set up and adjust, but they dont seem as powerful as the other juicys.
any other questions? Thats my review from building them and doing my little 30 second test ride.
-edit- for spelling
Last edited by jxoxexy; 07-11-07 at 09:32 AM.
07-11-07, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jxoxexy
Thanks for your impression on it, but I know for a fact that the brakes my LBS put on the FSR XC Comps are Hayes Shocker brakes, where as the 07s had the avid 3s. Also, I didn't know it then, but the price between the '07 ($1600) vs the '08 ($1400) show the differences in components.
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Originally Posted by czar97
I have to ask what "LBS" is. I've seen this too often to not know what it means.
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Specialized has them on their website now. the '08 FSRxc Expert looks to be about the same spec as the '07 Comp.
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...03&language=US
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...03&language=US
