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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1993 Specialized S-Works FSR
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $2,708.00
- Sizes
- 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 21.5
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 43766
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The fork and rear shock need to be set up as a pair. If their sag or rebound settings are far apart, the front and rear of the bike can react very differently. The 231% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. On the alloy frame, dents and hairline cracks around welds matter more than cosmetic scratches. Pay closest attention near the head tube, bottom bracket shell, dropouts and other heavily loaded junctions.
Suspension setup
Front + rear
Fork and shock pressure, sag and rebound should be balanced and recorded independently.
Gearing
231% cassette range
Calculated from the published 13–30-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Aluminum / alloy
Dents and cracking around welds at the head tube, bottom bracket shell and dropouts deserve attention.
Original MSRP
$2,708.00
Historical launch-position context—not a current valuation or asking price.
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork and shock were last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals, cycle both units through their travel and test the suspension pivots for play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 7-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 22 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1993 Specialized S-Works FSR · Mountain bike, front & rear suspension · Published sizes: 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 21.5
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Future Shock FSX
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Future Shock FSX
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT/LX Rapidfire Plus · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Specialized Direct Drive Comp, 24/36/46 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Specialized X21, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: Specialized Ground Control
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Team 140g · Stem: Specialized Team 10-degree · Seatpost: Specialized Direct Drive 270g · Saddle: Specialized Prolong Ti rail grey · Pedals: Specialized alloy Direct Drive
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Direct Drive Prestige/7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Future Shock FSX |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX Rapidfire Plus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Specialized Direct Drive Comp, 24/36/46 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth |
| Pedals | Specialized alloy Direct Drive |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Specialized Team 140g |
|---|---|
| Stem | Specialized Team 10-degree |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong Ti rail grey |
| Seatpost | Specialized Direct Drive 270g |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Specialized X21, 32-hole |
| Front Tire | Specialized Ground Control |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 551.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 71° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 43.2 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
Legacy reference geometry
Fit reference
The historical source lists a 551.2 mm top-tube length, but it does not identify which frame size this model-level reference describes or whether the historical field was measured horizontally. Treat it as an archival frame reference rather than a size-specific fit recommendation. Its 71° seat-tube angle describes the reference frame’s seat-line orientation. Actual seated position still depends on frame size, saddle height and fore-aft adjustment.
Handling tendencies
The 71° head angle points to relatively quick-steering by current mountain-bike conventions steering geometry. Wheel size, fork offset, trail and the unknown reference frame size still matter to the final steering feel. Fork offset is listed at 43.2 mm. Offset works with head angle and wheel size to determine trail, so it is useful steering evidence even though the archive does not provide enough information here to calculate trail reliably.
Period context
At 71°, the head angle sits close to the middle of the group among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 71° seat angle is toward the more relaxed end among the same-period mountain references.
This is historical model-level reference geometry, not a known frame-size geometry table or a ride test. Frame size, rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension and components can materially change fit and handling.
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.