1997 Specialized Stumpjumper 13.5" blue

Best for 4’4”-5’0” riders. Superlight M2x metal matrix composite frame (24lbs!) in metallic blue, 24-speed Shimano drivetrain, front shocks, all-terrain tires. Original price: $1100. Numerous upgrades. eBay statistics about this bike.

This is Mitch’s bike now.

NEW/UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Handlebars: Easton EA70
  • Shift Levers: SRAM Gripshift GSR Attack
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ threadless AHEADSET
  • Handlebar Stem: Specialized A1 aluminum short
  • Rear Wheel: 26″ Wheelsmith rim, Shimano Parallax hub, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Tires: Kenda Koyote 26×1.95 Front and Rear mountain set with different patterns (by design)
  • Chain: SRAM 820 1/2×3/32″
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake pads: Avid (front), Shimano Deore (rear)
  • Saddle: Avenir comfort leather gel
  • Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame and Stay-Tuff Chainstay protector

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized M2x metal matrix, X-butted composite, handmade in USA
  • Fork: Answer Manitou Pro GXR TPC, aluminum, triple-clamp crown
  • Front Wheel: 26″ Mavic 138 rim, Shimano Parallax hub, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore LX brakes and levers
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX
  • Crankset: Shimano STX RC 22/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN52 68mm English BB Shell Width
  • Rear Cogs: 8-speed, 11 – 30 teeth
  • Chain: Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32″
  • Seatpost: Ritchey Expert, 30.9 mm diameter
  • Pedals: Sakae aluminum platform with reflectors