Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2008 Specialized FSR XC
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Overview
About this bike
2008 Specialized FSR XC value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Tubing Material
- Specialized M4, butted-aluminum
- Rear Shock
- X-Fusion 02RLA, 100mm-travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2008 Specialized FSR XC
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano HG-50, 9-speed: 11-34
- Chain
- Specialized/Alex RHD 26
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid SD-3, linear-pull
Cockpit
- Saddle
- Specialized MTB
- Handlebar
- Specialized XC , butted aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized, aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc; Rear: Shimano M-475L disc
- Tires
- Specialized The Captain Sport, 26 x 2.0
- Spoke Brand
- 15-gauge stainless-steel
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum platform
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.