Specialized Bicycles is a major manufacturer of bicycles and bicycle equipment, based in Morgan Hill, California. This racing bicycle is built using lightweight, shaped aluminum tubing and carbon fiber stays and forks. ... This page discusses common devices known as tools, for other meanings see Tool (disambiguation) Modern hammer A tool is, among other things, a device that provides a mechanical or mental advantage in accomplishing a task. ...

Specialized was Founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard, and initially produced the Allez racing and Sequoia touring bicycle bicycles. In 1981, the company introduced the first mass-produced mountain bike, the Stumpjumper. 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... a racing bicycle A racing bicycle is a bicycle designed for racing on roads according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). ... Touring was an Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firm in the 1950s. ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mass production is the production of large amounts of standardised products on production lines. ... A mountain bike in the forest Freeriding on a Hardtail freeride bicycle A full suspension Mountain Bike A rider during a Cross Country race A mountain bike, mountain bicycle or ATB (All Terrain Bicycle) is a bicycle designed for riding off-road, either on dirt trails or other unpaved environments...

Today, the company produces a variety of gear, including clothing, helmets, and parts, in addition to over 25 lines of bikes. They range from cheaper models such as the Rockhopper and the children's Hotrock up to the expensive S-Works series. Bicycle helmet A Bicycle helmet is specifically designed to provide head protection for cyclists. ...

Many riders in recent years have rode Specialzed bicycles in the North American and Europian pro cycling circuit. Currently, the pro cycling team 'Gerolstiener' are riding Specialized Tarmacs (a full carbon fiber road bike) in the Tour de France. The weight of the bike is 15 lbs.

External links

• Specialized's official website