Specialized
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., colloquially known as Specialized, has been a pioneer in the cycling scene for decades.
Based in Morgan Hill, California, Specialized was founded by Mike Sinyard in 1974. It is now one of the largest bicycle brands in the world, producing a vast range of bikes, helmets, shoes, clothing and accessories for all cycling disciplines internationally.
5 new bikes at the 2026 Tour de France weighed and measured
Weights, dimensions and spec details for five pro bikes at the Tour
Custom paint and boutique parts: Remco Evenepoel’s golden Specialized Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France
165mm cranks, narrow bars, a waxed chain and touches of gold complete the Olympic champion’s unique Tour de France bike
Spotted! Remco Evenepoel will ride this prototype Specialized Shiv time trial bike at the Tour de France
The world and Olympic champion has a new super-aero Shiv for the Tour de France
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"The only metric that matters" – Specialized claims the new Tarmac SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs and Cervélo S5
Specialized says the new SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One when tested against the "the only metric that matters"
First-ride review | The new Specialized Tarmac SL9 is "the fastest road bike ever made", but it left me underwhelmed
The SL9 refines the Tarmac formula, but doesn't offer a generational leap
6 new bikes we expect to see at the Tour de France
New lightweight and aero bikes, as well as a new bike for Pogačar for the team and individual time trials
I’ve been testing Specialized’s new gravel shoes since the Crux launch – and the new ‘foot shape’ is a clear improvement
The new Specialized S-Works Recon EVO shoes are in for testing, and Simon's initial impressions are almost nothing but positive
Your cycling kit is wearing out too quickly – here's how to make it last (and save money in the process)
Save money and cut down on waste by showing your gear some love and attention
“There’s no frigging way they would’ve been thrown out” – Specialized founder slams "arbitrary" disqualification of Lorena Wiebes from Giro d’Italia
Mike Sinyard has become the latest high-profile figure to criticise Lorena Wiebes' disqualification from the Giro d'Italia Women
Specialized Tarmac SL9 leaks confirmed in Red Bull - Bora - hansgrohe Instagram photobomb
Image also reveals suspected prototype Hammerhead rearview radar device
First-ride review | Specialized Crux 5 S-Level could be the perfect do-it-all drop-bar bike
Specialized takes a big swing and knocks it out of the park
New Specialized Crux 5 is “the fastest gravel bike ever made” but aero isn’t everything
New Crux gets a major redesign, balancing aero and weight
Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2026: top-rated hardtail MTBs and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
Specialized and Audi's F1 team join forces with racing livery Tarmac, with more "cool collaborations" to come
American bike brand joins forces with Audi Revolut F1 in two year partnership
New Specialized Evade 4 is 2.4% cooler, but not any faster – have we reached peak aero helmet?
Has the UCI's updated helmet regulations and extreme heat at the Tour de France prompted a rethink from Specialized?
Spotted: New Specialized Crux breaks cover at the Gralloch gravel race – and it's going aero
The new Crux appears to be inspired by the Tarmac SL7, but with big tyre clearance
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 has leaked – here's what we know about the unreleased race bike so far
Get your magnifying glass out, folks…
Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
Lael Wilcox's Traka 560 bike – Around The World record holder's Specialized Diverge under the microscope
Wilcox's bike for 550km ultra race featured 50mm tyres and dynamo lights
Sofía Gómez Villafañe's Specialized Crux proves you don't need an aero bike to win a 200km gravel race
A last stand for lightweight gravel race bikes?
Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike
Specialized develops gearbox-like tech with SRAM – but you can only buy it on one bike
After three years in development, the new Specialized Demo features radically new drivetrain and suspension tech
New Specialized MTB tyres feature radial casing for more grip and comfort – here's how the technology works
New Grid Gravity Radial tyres target trail riders on natural terrain, but won’t suit everyone
