DHart
Dirt Disciple
Yaldie.... yes, sir! Our bikes are brothers, practically twins. Thank you. 1991 seems about right to my recollection.
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DHart
Dirt Disciple
I'm seeing "V/A" on the back of the deraileurs, but the years for build of my bike would be quite a bit off using that code. I think I should be seeing something like N, O, P, Q, for the year, much more likely. If my bike is indeed a 1991 (and I think that's correct) then I would think that the Shimano parts date code would likely be a year or two before that, like "N" or "O"?
t351937
Dirt Disciple
Regardless of the year, you've got a perfect real keeper!
Here are the Stumpjumper-related pages from Specialized catalogs:
- 1990 Specialized catalog, page 8
- 1991 Specialized catalog, page 29
- 1992 Specialized catalog, page 46
It can't be 1992 as the catalog shows only 'yellow' and 'metallic purple' available colors.
It can't be 1990 because that year Specialized logo font looked like this.
Your bike is the 1991 Stumpjumper. It is peculiar that 1991 catalog doesn't have 'Tange' listed in the specs; however, it is shown on your bike's seatpost decal.
DHart
Dirt Disciple
Thank you... much appreciated!
abr303
Retro Guru
I have a 91 stumpy and that came with thumbies as standard
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Hiiamtom
Retro Newbie
Hi all, new member here 
Sharing a photo of my 1997 Rockhopper A1 FS (Dark Teal Satin). I was bought this for my 13th birthday by my late father, so not only is this bike just a thing of beauty (in my opinion) , it holds real sentimental value for me too.
I grew up in Bracknell, so spent a lot of my childhood in Swinley Forest on this (and other) bike(s). Swinley is well managed nowadays, but back then we were free to roam and explore as we pleased - it was heaven, especially on my Specialized.
As I grew up and life got busy the bike was left to deteriorate, but I've recently started restoring it to its former glory. You'll notice the child seat on the back - I've started taking my eldest lad (2.5 yrs) out on little rides around town and he absolutely loves it which is just amazing.
As mentioned, I'm new here so still navigating the forums and figuring it all out, but I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully getting to know a few people - please feel free to drop me a message or reply - I'd love to chat bikes with you all.
I'm relatively amateur with bike restoration, but I'm hoping to restore a couple of other retro Specialized bikes, so if anyone has any tips on best threads to follow for hints & tips / part compatibility / online stores etc that would be appreciated.
Cheers all,
Tom
Sharing a photo of my 1997 Rockhopper A1 FS (Dark Teal Satin). I was bought this for my 13th birthday by my late father, so not only is this bike just a thing of beauty (in my opinion) , it holds real sentimental value for me too.
I grew up in Bracknell, so spent a lot of my childhood in Swinley Forest on this (and other) bike(s). Swinley is well managed nowadays, but back then we were free to roam and explore as we pleased - it was heaven, especially on my Specialized.
As I grew up and life got busy the bike was left to deteriorate, but I've recently started restoring it to its former glory. You'll notice the child seat on the back - I've started taking my eldest lad (2.5 yrs) out on little rides around town and he absolutely loves it which is just amazing.
As mentioned, I'm new here so still navigating the forums and figuring it all out, but I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully getting to know a few people - please feel free to drop me a message or reply - I'd love to chat bikes with you all.
I'm relatively amateur with bike restoration, but I'm hoping to restore a couple of other retro Specialized bikes, so if anyone has any tips on best threads to follow for hints & tips / part compatibility / online stores etc that would be appreciated.
Cheers all,
Tom
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Picked 2 of them up so far this November, the 89 rockhopper (top, obvs) is a beach city rust bucket and has me worried. The ‘98 rockhopper FS (bottom, obvs) will be a kid’s birthday gift next year and I’m excited to build a Taiwan bike for a half Taiwanese rider. Thinking maybe fox forks and some squishy seat post?
Yaldie
Specialized Fan
Still got my 91 rockhopper from my childhood, I wouldn’t part with it due to the memories it has made (some at swinley also)Hi all, new member here
Sharing a photo of my 1997 Rockhopper A1 FS (Dark Teal Satin). I was bought this for my 13th birthday by my late father, so not only is this bike just a thing of beauty (in my opinion) , it holds real sentimental value for me too.
I grew up in Bracknell, so spent a lot of my childhood in Swinley Forest on this (and other) bike(s). Swinley is well managed nowadays, but back then we were free to roam and explore as we pleased - it was heaven, especially on my Specialized.
As I grew up and life got busy the bike was left to deteriorate, but I've recently started restoring it to its former glory. You'll notice the child seat on the back - I've started taking my eldest lad (2.5 yrs) out on little rides around town and he absolutely loves it which is just amazing.
As mentioned, I'm new here so still navigating the forums and figuring it all out, but I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully getting to know a few people - please feel free to drop me a message or reply - I'd love to chat bikes with you all.
I'm relatively amateur with bike restoration, but I'm hoping to restore a couple of other retro Specialized bikes, so if anyone has any tips on best threads to follow for hints & tips / part compatibility / online stores etc that would be appreciated.
Cheers all,
Tom
