Where are the vintage Specialized bikes?
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The used Specialized mountain bikes I see are either completely worn out, or garage queens.
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I have one of these (Specialized Allez SE, red of course) that I have built up with modern components. I'll try to find a decent picture and get it posted.
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American Flyers factoid: Kevin Costner refused to wear the ankle length white socks that virtually everyone wore at the time because he said they made his legs look too skinny - so he wore the length of socks seen in this photo and which would become the pro look 25 years later.
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My 1986 (if memory serves me correctly) Allez SE, purchased from Breakaway Bikes in Augusta, Ga. The story of the actual purchase makes for a somewhat interesting "bike shop" story. It came with a full Suntour Superb Pro group and a beautiful Specialized crank set. Did my first century and first races on it without changing anything from the stock configuration.
This picture was taken a couple of summers ago just after I did a full resto-mod rebuild.
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My 1986 (if memory serves me correctly) Allez SE, purchased from Breakaway Bikes in Augusta, Ga. The story of the actual purchase makes for a somewhat interesting "bike shop" story. It came with a full Suntour Superb Pro group and a beautiful Specialized crank set. Did my first century and first races on it without changing anything from the stock configuration.
This picture was taken a couple of summers ago just after I did a full resto-mod rebuild.
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What year would a red, fully lugged Sirrus have been from? I think the one I saw had white decals but I'm not 100% sure.
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I have seen several red Sirrus' with black letters that were 1990 models. I think 1991 might have had white lettering, but I'm not sure. I'm sure some one on BF will tell us.
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Thanks for the kind words, the bikes still a blast to ride. And yes, IMHO Specialized road bikes and and Ferrari automobiles look best in racing red.
I have seen several red Sirrus' with black letters that were 1990 models. I think 1991 might have had white lettering, but I'm not sure. I'm sure some one on BF will tell us.
I have seen several red Sirrus' with black letters that were 1990 models. I think 1991 might have had white lettering, but I'm not sure. I'm sure some one on BF will tell us.
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i am looking at a late 80s Sirrus with Shimano 105 throughout that i may or may not pick up. Were those good bikes back then/now? Similar to the Allez that is being discussed here? What exactly is this specialized special tubing?
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For those of you that have upgraded your 80's Allez with modern components and wheels, do you feel that it was worthwhile? My Allez is still using the original Dura Ace components and while I love the downtube shifters and their direct feel, it would be nice to have more than 12 gears and lighter wheels. I have a set of DA7900 derailleurs and crankset that I'd love to throw on it but I also love it the way it is with everything being as classic as possible. Thoughts and opinions?
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For those of you that have upgraded your 80's Allez with modern components and wheels, do you feel that it was worthwhile? My Allez is still using the original Dura Ace components and while I love the downtube shifters and their direct feel, it would be nice to have more than 12 gears and lighter wheels. I have a set of DA7900 derailleurs and crankset that I'd love to throw on it but I also love it the way it is with everything being as classic as possible. Thoughts and opinions?
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I think you should ask specific questions or no one will know what you want to know.
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My fully lugged 1986 Sirrus had the trademark red paint and a combination of white and teal/celeste green decal lettering.
It had the "s"pantographing on the fork crown painted in the teal/celeste green.
I'll see if I can find pictures.
It had the "s"pantographing on the fork crown painted in the teal/celeste green.
I'll see if I can find pictures.
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89 version had a unicrown fork, less desirable than the traditional brazed crown of the older model.
An 89 that I acquired and painted silver...
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And can someone tell me the difference between the Sirrus and the Allez? Was it really as simple as different components for a different price point?
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American Flyers factoid: Kevin Costner refused to wear the ankle length white socks that virtually everyone wore at the time because he said they made his legs look too skinny - so he wore the length of socks seen in this photo and which would become the pro look 25 years later.
Though I liked him in Revenge.
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Nice! I love that it still had the pantographed "S" on the fork crown. I'll someday get my dad's Allez but it's an '88 and has the unicrown fork, they just don't look as good.
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