Specialized S Works

MTUK MTUK MTUK said:

Can anyone tell me the benefit of upgrading my 2003 Stumpjumper Hardtail
frame to a 2004 M5 S Works hardtail?...............will I notice a
significant weight loss or better handling with the S Works?. I'm thinking
of buying the S Works frame and transferring all my Stumpjumper bits over
to it. Shall I bother?
Thanks for the opinions

Well, now that you have a lot of time to sit in front of the computer and
think about it...

The answer is no, don't upgrade. The 03 SJ HT is a decently light frame by
itself. If you're looking to drop some weight, look at the stock parts on
your bike (stem, bars, seatpost, fork, wheels, etc) and you'll get a
lighter bike for less money than a costly S-Works frame.

Sure, the S-Works frame is lighter with the M5 tubing, but there are lighter
frames out there if that's what you're after. Mark may be too shy to plug
his own operation... but check out www.habcycles.com I've heard a lot of
good things about them.

John M