1998 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Pro Orange 20.5"

Awesome ‘orange’ 1998 Stumpjumper M2 Pro. Best for 6’0”-6’7” riders. Handmade in the USA superlight M2x metal matrix composite frame, 24-speed Shimano XT drivetrain, Manitou Answer Pro front shocks, new wheelset and all terrain tires. This bike weights 24 lbs – it is lighter than most modern days MTBs! I bought this bike with badly damaged XTR rear derailleur and without wheels, replacing them with compatible XT rear derailleur and Ritchey wheel set. Original price: $1,700. Check the BikePedia and my cost estimate for more info.

This is William’s bike now.

RESTORATION PICS

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Wheels: 26″, Ritchey hubs, Rock/OCR Comp off-center rims, stainless spokes, brass nipples, XT QR levers
  • Tires: Specialized Dirt Control/Master Sport, NOS 26×1.9” all terrain
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
  • Chain: Shimano IG-51 1/2×3/32″ with “master link” for easy disassembly
  • Stem: Wake hollowed-out short ‘dragon’ alloy
  • Inner tubes: Specialized
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano SIS
  • Spoke protector: pro bamboo kitchen
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Handlebar: Azonic O’Neal alloy
  • Handlebar grips: Oury orange flange
  • Pedals: Rockbros sealed bearings platform
  • Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry V-Groove leather/gel with hollow CroMo rails
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized M2x metal matrix ceramic composite, handmade in USA
  • Fork: Manitou Answer Pro X aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT V-Braks
  • Brake/Shift Levers Combo: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire 3×8 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
  • 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 Stem: Aluminum
  • Headset: 1 1/8″ threadless Ritchey Logic Expert