1998 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Pro 17" orange
Best for 5’2”-5’8” riders. ALL ORIGINAL timeless classic, handmade in USA M2 metal matrix composite frame (only 24lbs!), 24-speed Shimano XTR/XT components, Manitou Answer Pro front shocks, all terrain tires. Beautiful orange frame. Original price: $1700. Here is this bike’s page in the original 1998 Specialized Catalog.
This is Adrian’s bike now.
RESTORATION PICS
NEW COMPONENTS
- Tires: WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1” all terrain
- Chain: Shimano CN IG-51 1/2×3/32″ with KMC “master link” for easy disassembly
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Cables and cable housing: Shimano SIS
- Spoke protector: pro bamboo kitchen
- Brake pads: Shimano
- Pedals: Promend sealed bearings platform
- Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Dolce 143 leather/gel
- Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Specialized M2x metal matrix ceramic composite, butted, TIG welded, handmade in USA
- Fork: Manitou Answer SX aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Wheels: 26″ Mavic x222 hubs, Specialied Superfly Stout Skaraxle/Deore XT hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT V-Braks
- Brake/Shift Levers Combo: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL 3×8 speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS
- Crankset: Specialized Son of Strong Arm, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge, 68mm English Shell Width
- Rear Cogs: 8-speed, 11-30 teeth
- Seatpost Ritchey Logic Expert, 30.9mm diameter
- Handlebars: Ritchey ForceLite
- Handlebar grips: Specialized
- Handlebar Stem: Specialized aluminum
- Handlebar Extenders: Specialized aluminum
- Headset: 1 1/8″ threadless Ritchey Logic Expert