Originally Posted by
Bikerider007
I have wondered the same! About Specialized as well. Also not trolling, it's just from the outside looking in; they just seem so big box.
The Big S started out on a shoe string importing stuff from Europe. Started to hit it bigger when they gambled on tires with their brand name on them. Smart, cunning and later bullying.
And that bike called a Stumpjumper should not be forgotten, TA cranks and Mafac brakes at the beginning!