'93 Stumpjumper Retro Mod

[npn]

I rescued this frame last year - a 1993 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS.

But I got stock with one or two problems...

 

[npn]

Re:

This is where I'm at currently:

But I have a problem.

According to online sources, the seatpost size is 27.2mm but it doesn't fit:

This is a 27.2mm seatpost which after serious ramming it only got in 3-4 centimeters.

Thoughts? Could it be a different size? Or maybe the frame shrunk somehow?

 

[madjh]

Try to measure the seat post but it seems to be a 26.8 size.

Sworks 1992 and stumpjumper 1993 was 26.8 acording with some forums.

 

[madjh]

This is like yours, it was 26.8 http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-cl ... 00998.html

 

[npn]

Thanks for pointing that thread to me. Interesting, I have the same problem with the front derailleur - I couldn't figure out the size too.

 

[krakhaus]

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The seatpost is a 26.8. They're a bit difficult to find. I had to get one for my DeBernardi, and the only one I could find locally was already in in my 93 Stumpjumper.

 

[npn]

Thanks for confirming. Ebay would have to do tho not much variety

 

[ishaw]

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Not mine, but I have a couple of bikes with 26.8 or 27.0 post needs which I always keep my eye out for:

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1893911/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kalloy-Black-4 ... B00467AJZ4

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.System-EX-Seat ... gLr7PD_BwE

 

[Peugeot_Sandman]

I bought mine from here:

http://boulderbicycle.bike/Saddles-and- ... 6-8mm.html

Currently closed, but the webshop starts 25th of June.

Or You can buy the 26.6 version for half price:

http://boulderbicycle.bike/Saddles-and- ... bikes.html

 

[madjh]

I own a 26.8 Tune starkes stuck in silver, they are not dificult to buy. In my case I ordered it and Tune made it and send me. Now it is unused but you can do the same (price was about 100 euros or a bit more, I don´t remenber ) Cheaper options are Kalloy that still made in this size.