1989 Specialized Stumpjumper

craigsmith

Retrobike Rider
So, here's what I did to this. It's my first ever restomod – something I don't usually do, but wanted an everyday commuter with a long-distance touring vibe. Apart from the stem length/height (still deciding), and the overlong brake cable, and racks ...this is now finished. All new parts on a 1989 Stumpjumper frame, bought off eBay pre-pandemic. Resprayed by Aurum, decals by Velocals. And credit where credit's due, I took inspiration for the braking department from @ectoplasmosis beautiful 91 Stumpjumper Comp build https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1991-stumpjumper-comp-nos-frame-fork.421954/. I'd planned on a modern Grafton set-up.

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1989 Specialized Stumpjumper
Fork:Cro-Mo
Headset:Innicycle Threadless Conversion Headset
SpacersInnicycle Spacer Kit
Stem:Deda Zero 110mm
Handlebar:Jones H-Bar Loop DB 2.5” rise, black, 660mm
Grips:ESI XL 6.75
Brake Levers:Magura HS33-R
Brake Arms:Magura HS33-R
Brake Pads:Kool Stop Carbide CSS (rear)
Brake Cables & Outers:Magura HS33-R
Gear Shifters:Shimano XT M8000 I-Spec B Shifter Right 11sp
Brake/Shifter connectMagura Shiftmix
Front Mech:n/a
Rear Mech:Shimano XT M8000 11sp
Bottom Bracket:Wheels MFG BSA 30 External
Cranks:White Industries G30, 172.5mm
ChainringWhite Industries 38T
Pedals:Pedaling Innovations – Catalyst (blue)
Cassette / Freewheel:Shimano XT M8000 11sp, 11-42
Chain:Shimano HG-901 11sp, 110 links
Gear Cables & Outers:Shimano SP-41
Hub [front]:Bitex BX103F Touring, 36H
Hub [rear]:Bitex BX103R Touring, 36H
Rim [front]:Ryde Andra 30, 36H
Rim [rear]:Ryde Andra 30 CSS, 36H
Wheel Binder [front]Halo Hex Key Skewers
Wheel Binder [rear]Halo Hex Key Skewers
Spokes:Sapim Race & Sapim Strong
Nipples:Sapim Race
Tyre [front]Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD TravelStar, Folding
Tyre [rear]Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD TravelStar, Folding
Seatpost:Ritchey Classic Nitto 1-bolt, 26.4 x 350mm
Saddle:Selle Italia SLR Boost Gravel Superflow Racing
Seatpost Binder:ControlTech Titanium
Bottle Cage:Blackburn Chicane Stainless
 
Good grief. What i would have done for that in 1989. I remember falling for the '87 range in Evans Kingston, then the '88 in this colour (magenta pink / Dinucci green) coming out and that being the holy grail to an '87 Muddy Fox'd me. Quite Lovely.
 
Stunning frame and build! Love the choice of components too ;)

Is there a reason for the CSS rim on the rear, and plain machined alloy on the front, other than availability? It’s a shame the CSS rims have been discontinued, it’s a great feature. Mine have zero wear after thousands of all-season miles.
 
Stunning frame and build! Love the choice of components too ;)

Is there a reason for the CSS rim on the rear, and plain machined alloy on the front, other than availability? It’s a shame the CSS rims have been discontinued, it’s a great feature. Mine have zero wear after thousands of all-season miles.
Thanks. Mostly availability, partly post rationalisation (I had only one CSS, and it made sense to put it out back). I agree it's a pity you can't easily get the CSS rims any more.
 
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