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26.0082 — Specialized Jersey
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Artifact visual — original source, unchanged
Published historical context
Specialized Racing Jersey
This Specialized racing jersey represents the long-standing involvement of Specialized Bicycle Components in BMX racing and the broader cycling industry. Founded in 1974, Specialized became one of the most influential bicycle companies in the world, supporting riders across multiple disciplines including BMX, road cycling, and mountain biking.
Factory team jerseys such as this were typically worn by sponsored riders and team members during races, demonstrations, and promotional events. In addition to serving as racing apparel, these garments played an important role in brand identity, displaying sponsor logos and team colors that became associated with professional riders and racing teams.
Within the context of BMX history, jerseys like this reflect the increasing role of corporate sponsorship and organized factory teams as the sport evolved into a more structured and professional competitive environment.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0082 |
| Artifact name | Specialized Jersey |
| Category | Jerseys |
| Source | Leary Locker |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_page_capture |
Original source record
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Source trail
- Original Lititz BMX artifact page
- Structured published inventory text
- Machine-readable metadata
- Image provenance register
Preservation note
This record preserves the artifact ID, published wording, live source address, and original source imagery without silently correcting source inconsistencies. Every displayed image in this record is an unchanged original source file. This checkpoint covers 26.0001 through 26.0101.