FOR BIKES ORDERED VIA SPECIALIZED.COM AND DELIVERED AT AN ADDRESS OF CHOICE: Our mission is simple—to be the brand of choice for discerning riders. With that in mind,
we offer a free return within 30 days on any new or un-used item
.
How long is the wait for a specialized bike?
For bikes, expect
6-8 business days
from the time the order is placed to final assembly. For equipment-only orders, 3-5 business days.
Why are Specialized bikes backordered?
Some overseas factories did shut down for a time, and shipping is way up in general for tons of products, but with the bike shortage,
it’s mostly a surge in demand that has overwhelmed factories
.
Do I need to register my Specialized bike?
We can provide you with better service if you register your bike. It is easier for us to provide you with important updates about your bike.
Registering your bike within 90 days of purchase unlocks our lifetime warranty
. See our Warranty page for more information.
How can I tell what year my Specialized bike is?
Once you’ve located your specific model and year in the online archive,
click on the “Geometry” tab located under the photo of your bicycle
. This will show you the geometry chart for your specific model and year in accordance with all of the sizes the bicycle came in.
Where do I find my specialized serial number?
For bikes, the serial number is located
on a sticker on the underside of your toptube and/or downtube as well as on the underside of your bike, underneath the bottom bracket
. Specialized serial numbers typically start with the prefix “WSBC,” “WUD,” “STT,” or “STE.”
Why are Shimano groupsets out of stock?
A smorgasbord of covid, Brexit, a massive fire at Shimano’s factory, that Evergreen ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal, a worldwide raw material shortage and unprecedented demand combined to create a perfect storm that pretty much broke the bicycle supply chain in 2020 and 2021.
Is Trek and Specialized the same company?
Specialized and Trek are bike manufacturers from the United States
. The companies were founded in 1974 and 1975, respectively, and both are considered to be in the top ten bike companies in the world.
Will bike prices decrease in 2022?
The Indian automotive sector had multiple expectations from the Budget 2022 speech by the Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman today but at the end of the day there wasn’t much to be happy about for the complete sector.
Where are specialized bikes built?
In summary, Specialized bikes are designed and prototyped in
Morgan Hill, California
. They are then manufactured by Merida bikes in Taiwan. But a few lower-end Specialized bikes are made in China. Giant also helps make the Specialized bikes frames in their facilities.
Do Specialized bikes come assembled?
With our Ship to Home option, we’ll help you choose the right bike and ship it right where you want it—
pre-built
and professionally test-ridden. With just a few parts removed for shipping, your new Specialized will be ready to roll in a matter of minutes.
Why is there a mountain bike shortage?
Is there a global shortage of bikes? Yes, there is a global shortage of bikes caused by
a broken supply chain
. The demand for new bikes is far outstripping the supply, so bike manufacturers and retailers cannot keep up with the incoming orders. If you want a new bike, be prepared to wait for months.
How do you check if a Specialized bike is stolen?
Check the serial number
The serial number can be checked within databases like Bike Index or Bike Register, so if the bike has been registered as stolen you can then take steps to involve the police. If the serial number has been filed off or covered in any way, this is also a sure sign that the bike was stolen.
How do I claim my Specialized warranty?
A: As a start, you will need to
provide the part you want warrantied, along with the original proof of purchase, to an Authorized Specialized Retailer
. For products purchased on Specialized.com, Rider Care will provide instructions on claim submittal.
Where can I register my Specialized bike?
Head over to
https://www.specialized.com/roval/registration
.
How can you tell a fake Specialized bike?
Counterfeit frames
lack a serial number on the bottom of the frame or have a sequence starting with letters, like “GK.”
Many fake Venge or Tarmac frames have the serial number WSBC604292544K.
How much does a Specialized Hardrock cost?
The Hardrock 650B only costs
400 to 500 dollars
, which explains a lot of the design choices like the alloy frame and v-brakes.
How much is a specialized Rockhopper?
The 2021 Rockhopper lineup consists of six different models, ranging from just
$500 up to $1,125 USD
, with size-specific suspension and wheel sizing, in enough colour options to make you dizzy.
Can Specialized bikes be shipped?
With our Ship to Home option, we’ll help you choose the right bike and ship it right where you want it
—pre-built and professionally test-ridden. With just a few parts removed for shipping, your new Specialized will be ready to roll in a matter of minutes.
How do you size a Specialized bike?
Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span. Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index. If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
How do you measure a Specialized bike frame?
Measure the length of your bicycle’s head tube
. The head tube is the part of the frame that the front fork inserts into. It is the forward most part or ‘tube’ of the frame and it is arranged in a slight angle off of vertical. You will need to measure this length in millimeters.
Will there be a bike in 2022?
Yes, you read that correctly.
2022 the bike shortage will continue
. Due to the huge demand for bikes and supply chain issues in 2020 and 2021, all the major bike manufactures are still struggling to get their bikes to North America smoothly. This high demand is causing delays for some models of bikes well into 2024!
Why are bikes sold out everywhere 2021?
“It’s a global issue based on
unprecedented demand and unstable and unreliable supply chains
– raw materials going into factories, the finished products from factories to assembly as OEM [components fitted on complete bikes], and spare parts to retail.
Why is there a shortage of Shimano parts?
We’ve reported many times that global demand for bikes – and, consequently, components – has vastly increased since the start of the pandemic. Coupled with
disruption to the supply chain
, this has resulted in shortages in many parts of the world. >
