That Specialized "S" is a sticker I picked up at a bike race, you know, one of those tents showing off the Specialized top end racing bikes. It's never peeled or faded. I liked the added colour to the top tube and it looks like it came from the factory that way. The steering tube has a similar size white "S".

Everyone finds a way to make their bike unique. That's part of the fun. In my case: replaced rear wheel with Sun rim, Alfine 8spd hub... Shimano 324 pedals... Ergon (Nexus Style) handgrips... Incredibell XL... and I removed the spring loaded section of the rear rack. The Brooks Flyer saddle replaces the original Sonoma 155 saddle. The right side rail gave way one night (after 4,600 miles). So I decided on a really nice replacement.

---3bikes