1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS 18" dark blue satin

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Legendary, all original 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS in awesome “dark blue satin” frame color. Best for 5’5”-5’11” riders. Superlight M2x metal matrix composite frame, 24-speed Shimano XT drivetrain, all-terrain tires. This bike weights 24 lbs – it is lighter than most modern days MTBs!  Only the brakes are new. Original price: $1500

The “Mountain Bike Action” rated 1995 Stumpjumper M2 FS #1 in a shoot-out of 10 bikes: “The MBA test riders unanimously selected the M2 because of its terrific combination of traits, components, and price.” The 1996 model is even better with the new Son of StrongArm Crankset, new Pro-Fit 6”/12” adjustable stem, and new super-light 140g Specialized/Easton handlebar.

This is Larry’s bike now

NEW COMPONENTS

  • Cassette: Shimano 7-speed 32T
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano
  • Brakes: Avid Shorty 4 cantilever
  • Chain: Shimano CN-IG, 1/2 x 3/32″
  • Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame (not shown on photos)

A message from an eBay user about an identical bike:
October 13, 2020. “Hey, I just wanted to say I bought this same bike in ’96. I had forgotten how good it looked when new. That thing is gorgeous. It’s the prettiest blue paint I’ve ever seen on a bike. You did an amazing job restoring it.”

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized M2 metal matrix composite, handmade in USA
  • Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC, aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
  • Wheels: 26″ Mavic 220 rims, Shimano Deore LX hubs, DT Competition stainless 1.8mm spokes, brass nipples
  • Front Tire: 26 x 2.00″ Specialized Team Control, kevlar,
  • Rear Tire: 26 x 2.10″ Specialized Team Master, kevlar
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS
  • Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle, 73mm English BB Shell Width
  • Rear Cogs: 8-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Seatpost: Tahoma DP 510, 30.9 mm diameter
  • Handlebars: Easton “Team” with Specialized A1 cold forged stem ,
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ Tange-Seiki
  • Saddle: Specialized Evolution