Specialized is a brand of high-performance bicycles and bike components. They offer a wide range of components, including wheels, tyres, handlebars, stems, and seatposts, as well as accessories such as [saddles](/s/bike-seats/specialized, shoes and bar tape to name a few. Specialized is known for using advanced materials and technologies in their components, such as carbon fibre and advanced manufacturing processes. They also offer a range of component groups or "build kits" for road, mountain, and e-bikes, which are pre-selected combinations of components that are optimized for specific riding styles and disciplines. Specialized components are popular among professional and competitive cyclists as well as recreational riders looking for high-quality and performance-oriented products.
Different Levels of Components
Much like its bikes, Specialized has a range of different quality levels ranging from its entry-level Comp range right up to range-topping products adorned with the S-Works moniker. Generally speaking, as you increase from Comp, Expert, Pro up to S-Works, expect higher quality materials to be used, such as titanium and carbon fibre, while weights typically get lower. It's also worth noting that as you increase the quality of the components, the price also increases in lock-step, so it’s important to weigh up the law of diminishing returns as you select your components.
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