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1996 Specialized Stumpjumper
I got this 20 inch frame a few weeks ago from Rampage for the princely sum of just £20. Cosmetically it certainly has patina, but it's structurally fine and free of any rust.
So after establishing it's a 96 indigo blue Stumpjumper I set about deciding how to go about building it up. As usual with my builds I tend to go for a period correct approach where possible and practical.
I also had it in mind that this bike was being built up as one of my potential choices for my solo ride at Mountain Mayhem this year. That meant that I would lean towards reliability and a comfortable riding position.
This justified the inclusion of a few modern parts.
The groupset is mostly made up of Shimano Deore LX in it's M565 incarnation. The fork is a Spinner rigid fork which was lying around in my workshop. In the future I would like to find some Rock Shox Judy XC or SL forks if possible.
Notably I went for a 1x8 gearing set up. I've ridden a 1x9 on my main 'modern' bike for the past couple of years and have really got used to the simplicity of such a configuration.
It's hilly where I live so I use a 34-34 (1:1) low gear and for this bike I've initially gone for a 32-32 low end.
I've also fabricated a chain guide from an old damaged Superstar Components XCR guide and some plastic light mounts.
I first test on a few very rocky and bumpy descents suggest that it's doing the job it's supposed to do in keeping the chain on.
Anyway, here are some nice big pictures:
Patina on the decals
Specialized bar ends - essential for 24 hour comfort
Shimano LX M565 8 speed shifter - I had a spare NOS one of these in the spare parts storage facility
I had this M563 brake lever already. A previous owner had done a very nice job of removing the shifter mount
LX M563 cranks and a single 32t TA chainring. A 107mm BB gives a perfect chainline
LX M565 rear mech
LX M565 canti brakes
LX M565 rear hub built up with Mavic XM317 rim
LX M564 front hub built up with Mavic XM317 rim - technically a suspension specific front hub
X-Lite Clikon seatpost - I found this NOS post at a cycle jumble for a few quid. It's a 27.2mm post so there's also a shim to fit into the 30.2mm seat-tube
Charge Spoon - a cheap but very comfortable and stylish saddle
Charge Splashback 2.1 dual compound folding tyres - I had to give these a try out at just £24 a pair. They are a bit scary in the mud though...
Every bike should have carefully selected colour matched valve caps - these red/orange come with Planet X tubes
Page from the 1996 Specialized Dealer Handbook for reference
I got this 20 inch frame a few weeks ago from Rampage for the princely sum of just £20. Cosmetically it certainly has patina, but it's structurally fine and free of any rust.
So after establishing it's a 96 indigo blue Stumpjumper I set about deciding how to go about building it up. As usual with my builds I tend to go for a period correct approach where possible and practical.
I also had it in mind that this bike was being built up as one of my potential choices for my solo ride at Mountain Mayhem this year. That meant that I would lean towards reliability and a comfortable riding position.
This justified the inclusion of a few modern parts.
The groupset is mostly made up of Shimano Deore LX in it's M565 incarnation. The fork is a Spinner rigid fork which was lying around in my workshop. In the future I would like to find some Rock Shox Judy XC or SL forks if possible.
Notably I went for a 1x8 gearing set up. I've ridden a 1x9 on my main 'modern' bike for the past couple of years and have really got used to the simplicity of such a configuration.
It's hilly where I live so I use a 34-34 (1:1) low gear and for this bike I've initially gone for a 32-32 low end.
I've also fabricated a chain guide from an old damaged Superstar Components XCR guide and some plastic light mounts.
I first test on a few very rocky and bumpy descents suggest that it's doing the job it's supposed to do in keeping the chain on.
Anyway, here are some nice big pictures:
Patina on the decals
Specialized bar ends - essential for 24 hour comfort
Shimano LX M565 8 speed shifter - I had a spare NOS one of these in the spare parts storage facility
I had this M563 brake lever already. A previous owner had done a very nice job of removing the shifter mount
LX M563 cranks and a single 32t TA chainring. A 107mm BB gives a perfect chainline
LX M565 rear mech
LX M565 canti brakes
LX M565 rear hub built up with Mavic XM317 rim
LX M564 front hub built up with Mavic XM317 rim - technically a suspension specific front hub
X-Lite Clikon seatpost - I found this NOS post at a cycle jumble for a few quid. It's a 27.2mm post so there's also a shim to fit into the 30.2mm seat-tube
Charge Spoon - a cheap but very comfortable and stylish saddle
Charge Splashback 2.1 dual compound folding tyres - I had to give these a try out at just £24 a pair. They are a bit scary in the mud though...
Every bike should have carefully selected colour matched valve caps - these red/orange come with Planet X tubes
Page from the 1996 Specialized Dealer Handbook for reference
