30-512: (Redirected from Specialisation ) [REDACTED] Look up specialization or specialize in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. [REDACTED] Wikiquote has quotations related to Specialization . Specialization or Specialized may refer to: Academia [ edit ] Academic specialization , may be a course of study or major at an academic institution or may refer to
60-544: A bicycle crash involving an automobile. In 2013, Specialized mailed a small bike shop owner in Canada a cease and desist letter over its use of the city name Roubaix in its shop name and wheels, the name of a town in France that rose to prominence as a textile center in the 15th century and has hosted a bicycle race since 1896. This follows on from Specialized's trademarking of the word in Canada. The situation and behavior towards
90-691: A controlled version of the English language used for radio broadcasting, easier for non-native speakers Mathematics [ edit ] Specialization (pre)order , a natural preorder on the set of the points of a topological space Ring of symmetric functions#Specializations , an algebra homomorphism from the ring of symmetric functions to a commutative algebra. Specialization (logic) Organizations [ edit ] SCT Logistics , transport company in Australia that formally traded as Specialised Container Transport Specialised Technical Committees of
120-589: A controlled version of the English language used for radio broadcasting, easier for non-native speakers Mathematics [ edit ] Specialization (pre)order , a natural preorder on the set of the points of a topological space Ring of symmetric functions#Specializations , an algebra homomorphism from the ring of symmetric functions to a commutative algebra. Specialization (logic) Organizations [ edit ] SCT Logistics , transport company in Australia that formally traded as Specialised Container Transport Specialised Technical Committees of
150-634: A cycle tour of Europe , where he bought handlebars and stems made by Cinelli to take back to the US. Sinyard started importing Italian bike components which were difficult to find in the United States , but the company began to produce its own bike parts by 1976, starting with the Specialized Touring Tire. In 1981, the company introduced its first two bikes: the Sequoia, a sport-touring design, and
180-478: A few hundred dollars of declaring bankruptcy". In 2001, Merida Bikes of Taiwan bought 49% of Specialized (initially reported as 19%) for a reported US$ 30 million. Mike Sinyard remained majority owner and CEO of the company. As of 2016 , Specialized is one of the biggest bicycle brands operating in the United States, alongside Trek Bicycle Corporation and Giant Bicycles . In 2012, Specialized issued
210-462: A manufacturer of bicycle bags, Epic Designs, now Revelate Designs. In 2010, Specialized took NASCAR driver and team owner Robby Gordon to court over the logo used for his Speed Energy drink brand, claiming it was visually similar to their own 'S' logo. Gordon sued Specialized after receiving a cease-and-desist letter in September 2010 and Specialized then counter-sued Gordon. Gordon was ordered by
240-414: A particular form of class template specialization Template specialization , a style of computer programming which allows alternative implementations to be provided based on certain characteristics of the parameterized type that is being instantiated Economics and industry [ edit ] Departmentalization , refers to the process of grouping activities into departments Division of labour ,
270-414: A particular form of class template specialization Template specialization , a style of computer programming which allows alternative implementations to be provided based on certain characteristics of the parameterized type that is being instantiated Economics and industry [ edit ] Departmentalization , refers to the process of grouping activities into departments Division of labour ,
300-553: A recall for about 12,000 bicycles sold through retailers from 2007 until July 2012 due to a faulty fork . Recalled models include the company's Globe products. As of 2023, a customized version of the Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike is used by the London Ambulance Service for their Cycle Response Units which operate in congested areas of the city. In 1990, Specialized tried to sue RockShox Inc, claiming
330-420: Is an American company that designs, manufactures and markets bicycles , bicycle components and related products under the brand name "Specialized", as well as the premium and professional oriented "S-works". The Morgan Hill, California -based company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard . The company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard, a cycling enthusiast who sold his Volkswagen Bus for $ 1,500 to fund
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#1733094069828360-624: The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Mike Sinyard moved the firm to Morgan Hill, CA in 1984. In 1989, Specialized introduced the Epic, the world's second mass-production carbon fiber mountain bike. In the early 1990s, Specialized introduced the Globe range of urban bikes; it had a major relaunch in 2009, which saw Globe become its own distinct brand. After a hiatus in production,
390-577: The African Union Specialized Technology Resources , an American corporation headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut Specialized System Consultants , a private media company that publishes magazines and reference manuals Specialized Bicycle Components , a company making bicycles and bicycle components Psychology [ edit ] Cognitive specialization , refers to the theory that learning certain skills inhibits
420-438: The African Union Specialized Technology Resources , an American corporation headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut Specialized System Consultants , a private media company that publishes magazines and reference manuals Specialized Bicycle Components , a company making bicycles and bicycle components Psychology [ edit ] Cognitive specialization , refers to the theory that learning certain skills inhibits
450-567: The Allez, a road bike . Specialized also introduced the first major production mountain bike in the world, the Stumpjumper , in 1981. Like the Sequoia and Allez, the Stumpjumper was designed by Tim Neenan and based on an early Tom Ritchey design. Specialized continues to produce bikes under the Stumpjumper name, including both hardtail and full-suspension models. An original Stumpjumper is displayed in
480-739: The Canadian shop owner was resolved in December 2013, and Specialized vowed to be more cautious in its pursuit of trademark violators in the future. In 2014, Specialized forced bicycle builder Neil Pryde to change the name of their Alize bike model. Many riders in recent years have used Specialized bicycles in the North American and European professional cycling circuits. In 2019, the professional road teams sponsored by Specialized are Soudal-Quick-Step , Bora–Hansgrohe , SD Worx and Team TotalEnergies . Mountain bike riders sponsored by Specialized include
510-539: The Globe line currently produces cargo e-bikes. In 1995, Specialized launched the Full Force brand. Full Force was a lower-end mountain bike brand sold through sporting goods stores and discount retailers such as Costco . The move angered some Specialized dealers. In 1996, Specialized withdrew the Full Force line, and Mike Sinyard wrote a letter of apology to dealers. By the end of 1996, Specialized had lost 30% of its bike shop sales and, according to Sinyard, "came within
540-406: The ability to learn related but dissimilar skills Interactive specialization , a theory of brain development Other uses [ edit ] Specialized Mobile Radio , analog or digital trunked two-way radio system See also [ edit ] Specialist (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
570-406: The ability to learn related but dissimilar skills Interactive specialization , a theory of brain development Other uses [ edit ] Specialized Mobile Radio , analog or digital trunked two-way radio system See also [ edit ] Specialist (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
600-512: The company's name too closely resembled the bicycle model name Rockhopper The case was ultimately dismissed with prejudice. In 2006, Specialized sent Mountain Cycle a letter concerning its use of the model name "Stumptown" (nickname for Portland), alleging it resembled the Specialized model name Stumpjumper. Mountain Cycle closed shortly thereafter. In 2009, Specialized had a trademark dispute with
630-562: The court to remove the Speed 'S' logo from his cars and later agreed with Specialized he would change the drink's logo. In 2011, Portland wheel builder Epic Wheel Works was forced to change its name due to potential trademark conflict with Specialized. In 2012, the company sued two former employees after they started the bicycle brand Volagi Cycles , for theft of trade secrets and breach of employment contract, as well as other charges. Of Specialized's nine claims, eight were thrown out of court, and
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#1733094069828660-439: The field in which a specialist practices Specialty (medicine) , a branch of medical practice Biology [ edit ] Cellular differentiation , the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type Specialty (medicine) , a branch of medical science Generalist and specialist species , in biology and ecology Computer science [ edit ] Partial template specialization ,
690-439: The field in which a specialist practices Specialty (medicine) , a branch of medical practice Biology [ edit ] Cellular differentiation , the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type Specialty (medicine) , a branch of medical science Generalist and specialist species , in biology and ecology Computer science [ edit ] Partial template specialization ,
720-405: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up specialization or specialize in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. [REDACTED] Wikiquote has quotations related to Specialization . Specialization or Specialized may refer to: Academia [ edit ] Academic specialization , may be a course of study or major at an academic institution or may refer to
750-411: The jury awarded Specialized one dollar in damages on the remaining count (breach of employment contract) that went to trial. It was estimated by (Volagi's founders) Choi and Forsman's attorney, Tyler Paetkau, that Specialized incurred more than $ 2 million in legal fees to practice "competition by litigation." In September 2016, Volagi announced that it would close after a founding member was injured in
780-561: The shop owner caused some reactions from cyclists worldwide after an article was published by the Calgary Herald in early December 2013. On 9 December Fuji Bikes owner, Advanced Sports International said that they are the legal owner of worldwide rights to the Roubaix trademark. Fuji has had a Fuji Roubaix road bike model in its lineup since 1992, and has licensed the name to Specialized since 2003. The dispute between Specialized, ASI and
810-533: The specialization of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and roles Economic specialization , the separation of tasks within an economy Flexible Specialization (Post-Fordism) , a name given to the dominant system of economic production, consumption and associated socio-economic phenomena, in most industrialized countries since the late 20th century Network governance , also known as Flexible Specialization Linguistics [ edit ] Specialization (linguistics) Specialized English ,
840-533: The specialization of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and roles Economic specialization , the separation of tasks within an economy Flexible Specialization (Post-Fordism) , a name given to the dominant system of economic production, consumption and associated socio-economic phenomena, in most industrialized countries since the late 20th century Network governance , also known as Flexible Specialization Linguistics [ edit ] Specialization (linguistics) Specialized English ,
870-476: The title Specialization . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Specialization&oldid=1254894295 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages specialization From Misplaced Pages,
900-568: The title Specialization . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Specialization&oldid=1254894295 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Specialized Bicycle Components Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. , colloquially known as and stylized as SPECIALIZED ,
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