[nummynummy69]

These images are a sneak peak at what specialized are bringing out next year. We should see a few of these landing on english shores in the next few weeks.

Myka FSR XC

New hybrid crossfire

New Hardrock

New FSR XC

New SX Trail

New Bighit

New Epic

 

[ILFREERIDER]

thanks man !!!

do u know what about the demo and enduro?

 

[arctic303]

Not cheap either - the SX Trail is £300-£400 dearer, Myka up £100 and the S-Works Epic up £1000

Thanks for posting. :thumbsup:

 

[trump]

Yea the dmo stumpie or enduro??

 

[checocc]

I would like to see the stumpy and enduro, even though I know they remain the same, hope the new graphics/colors are better.

 

[JonathanGennick]

Is it me, or did they slightly change the frame of the Crosstrail? That top tube looks to have an odd curve to it that I don't think is on my own Crosstrail. Travel is down by 5mm too.

Color scheme on that Hardrock is excellent.

Does anyone else see irony in claiming the SX Trail as "the most successful slope style bike ever" only to immediately say that it's been totally redesigned?

To the OP: Thanks for posting these preview pics. Much appreciated!

 

[kmoses]

If thats the hardrock, can't wait to see the rockhopper.

 

[OnyRS]

Wow! The XC is going to 120mm. That looks pretty much like the current Stumpjumper FSR frame.

 

[clockwork]

Does anyone else see irony in claiming the SX Trail as "the most successful slope style bike ever" only to immediately say that it's been totally redesigned?

Nothing wrong with them improving on an already awesome design. IMO it is the most successful slope style bike as of now. It is still got the same travel , head angles and geo of the sxtrail but with a new linkage , lighter weight, access to the airvalve on the rear shock and lower stand over which will help big time in the area of tricks.

 

[terrible]

Yeah but it's ugly?

 

[darkest_fugue]

its about time the xc was updated, as for the sx it doesnt look so bad there, its m5 alloy now which is probably why its lighter, i dont know if thats such a good idea im quite fond of my burlier A1 2008 sxt frame, however the demos are m5 and i dont hear much breakage stories with those so itll probably be fine , i must admit i think theyre all pretty cool

 

[clockwork]

Let Darren and Kyle show us what it can handle . It's already growing on me . I will not get rid of my 08 to get a 09 but I won't get butt hurt if mine has to be replaced by one at a later date.

 

[darkest_fugue]

it looks like it has a higher front end too

 

[gigabyte772]

Any info on the 2009 Safires as far as colors or if they changed any parts. My wife just got a 2008 Safire last week and now she sees the new Myka and is second thoughting....

 

[PhosphoLipids]

Nice 'belly' on the big hit - YIKES! None of the bikes look great - I am a little disappointed.

 

[Sim2u]

Spesh is on a downward spiral...its just going down, sinking ship...abort abort abort. rolf

So far I would say that these are the most horrid designs to have ever graced a trail...and about as functional as they were in past years gone...kinda.

 

[Iceman2058]

Specialized made a Norco....how funny (SX...).

So, this means that the Demo stays the way it is for 09?

 

[rockdhop]

i think the stumpy will remain much the same.since they had just make a major madeover this year

 

[OnyRS]

Well, if the xc is going to 120mm and that frame looks so much like the '08 Stumpy that my brother has, the SJ either goes to 140 or goes away ( which I doubt). No sense in having two 120mm xc/trail models.

 

[ILFREERIDER]

same sense as having the pitch/enduro ,demo/bighit ...