Specialized was founded in 1974, the world's leading bicycle company, the English original meaning of "professional", because the LOGO icon is the shape of lightning, domestic riders call it "lightning". Cyclists who regularly watch cycling events of all kinds will be particularly familiar with the vehicles with the S-WORKS logo. S-WORKS is an abbreviation for Specialized Works, which means "professional work", and it is a weapon built for professional riders who have won almost every major cycling championship. Specialized has a complete lineup, from entry-level to professional models.
 
The structure of the hard-tail model is simple and the process is mature, the sturdy body is durable and the pedaling efficiency is high, suitable for most of the riders, the entry model of the international brand is often inferior to the domestic brand on the kit configuration at the same price, which seems to be "cost-effective", but in terms of welding technology, material technology, frame geometry, quality control measures, etc., the big brand has its own advantages, and the after-sales guarantee is also more in place.
 
IT IS WORTH EMPHASIZING THAT FOR MODELS WITH MORE THAN TWO OR THREE THOUSAND YUAN, THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON THE RIDING EXPERIENCE IS THE FRAME RATHER THAN THE KIT CONFIGURATION, THE PITCH SERIES IN THE 3,000 YUAN PRICE SEGMENT AND THE ROCKHOPPER IN THE PRICE SEGMENT OF MORE THAN 4,000 YUAN ARE GOOD ENTRY-LEVEL CHOICES, RESPECTIVELY 27.5-INCH WHEEL DIAMETER AND 29-INCH WHEEL DIAMETER, EQUIPPED WITH A 27-SPEED TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE CONFIGURATION ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO BRIGHT SPOTS, BUT IT IS ALSO BALANCED ENOUGH. The frame uses race-tested geometry, and the whole series uses Lightning's lightweight A1 high-quality aluminum alloy, compared with many bicycles on the market with only configuration as a selling point, Lightning's entry-level model is not lacking in cost performance.
 
At present, the 27.5-inch wheel diameter models on the market are the mainstream, with good handling and moderate weight, which is suitable for most people to buy, while the taller riders are more suitable for choosing 29-inch wheel diameter models, and various competitions and experiments have proved that its comprehensive performance is better, with strong passability, low rolling resistance and fast speed. The new 29-inch has competed with the mainstream 27.5-inch, and as for the popular 26-inch model in the past, it is now almost not used by drivers on the field, and most of the mid-to-high-end brands have begun to abandon the 26-inch model, only retaining it on the model built for women.
 
The professional arena is largely dominated by the softtail, and as the leading big brother in major competitions, the Lightning S-WORKS softtail has always been a bellwether in cycling technology, and has been using its proud "FSR" suspension system for many years. The FSR suspension works independently of the force of the brakes and chain, which is diametrically opposed to the design of the virtual turn point, with the benefit that the shock action does not pull the chain and cause the pedal to retract, but it is not as rigid as the virtual turn point in pedaling. Similar to TREK's approach, the Lightning has also chosen to work on the inner tank, developing the "Brain" intelligent suspension liner to compensate for the disadvantage of pedaling stiffness in the suspension.
 
The "Brain" intelligent suspension liner is the signature of the Lightning softtail model, with inertia valve technology that distinguishes the rider's pedaling force from the impact of bumps on the ground, locks and hardens on smooth roads for better pedaling efficiency, and automatically opens on bumpy roads for better handling. In recent years, the Lightning top frame has begun to simplify the "FSR" suspension, removing the connecting rods that play a smaller role, and the entire suspension system will be more dependent on the "Brain" liner, and the lightweight will go further, which may be the next bellwether for softtail models.
 
The "EPIC" series is a 100mm travel XC car with a soft tail, XC racing used to be the world of hardtail cars, but in recent years it has been dominated by short-travel softtail cars, the softtail EPIC with simplified FSR suspension is not inferior to the hardtail model in weight, only about 11 kg, which is an important reason why it can replace the hardtail car, and the "Brain" suspension system makes the EPIC a comfortable and fast XC weapon. The "STUMPJUMPER" has full FSR suspension and 150mm suspension travel, making it a trail bike. The "Enduro" series is designed for Enduro racing as the name suggests, with a stroke of 170mm, and the special design of the "X-Wing" top tube ensures the unity of weight and strength.
 
Lightning bicycles are more convenient to buy both online and physical stores, and they are very similar to Trek in terms of positioning, and it is difficult to distinguish between them.