Brand
Specialized
An American bike company from California, founded in 1974. Its Stumpjumper of 1981 was one of the first mountain bikes sold in large numbers.
Also known as: Specialized Bicycle Components, S-Works
Key facts
- Country
- USA
- Founded
- 1974
- Headquarters
- Morgan Hill, California
- Founders
- Mike Sinyard
- Known for
- Stumpjumper, Enduro, Demo, Turbo Levo
- Website
- https://www.specialized.com
History
Mike Sinyard started Specialized in 1974 by importing Italian components. In 1981 the company released the Stumpjumper, one of the first mountain bikes built in series — the name is still in the range today.
Mountain range
- Epic and Chisel — cross-country.
- Stumpjumper — trail.
- Enduro — long-travel enduro.
- Demo — downhill.
- Turbo Levo and Kenevo — electric mountain bikes.
S-Works is the name of its top-of-the-range builds.
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