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