It is well know that Mike Sinyard, the founder of Specialized has only one obsession for many decades, which is bikes. You could easily feel this spirit in the perfectionism presented in the subsidiary here at Specialized Ireland with a clear distinction to a normal retailer just representing the brand.

The  amalgamation of old and new is not only visible in the building and its internal fit out but also by displaying some of the first bikes build next to its latest voluted successors, more than 40 years in between (e.g. Stumpjumper).

Latest Crux model versa a Trecking Bike, 1st generation some 40+ years ago.

I took the opportunity for a test ride on a Turbo Creo 2 Expert, which is a road E-bike, latest technology. After a few meters, I already felt very comfortable with the handling of the bike but postponed any potential purchase. My Roubaix is all I need for the moment and I can store on the boat.

It was a long ride to just see a bike shop but very much worth it. Getting there takes you for some miles along the Grand Canal Way, which connects Dublin with the River of Shannon.

So much more to explore… 

Fair winds…