Why does the Specialized 1996 Stumpjumper A1 FS.......

[Janners BJJ Clunker Rider]

appear to be unloved?
They just don't appear to be "In" whatever "In" is.
Any ideas? Have I missed something? Do they snap or something?
One very confused
Janners

 

[malt]

I believe the Stumpjumper A1 was the result of cost cutting. The Stumpy should have only really been M2, M4 etc.

Also, as the Rockhopper used A1, in my mind it detracted from the Stumpy.

 

[CassidyAce]

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What's making you think they're unloved? On the whole, I think StumpJumpers are one of the best loved bikes on here. That doesn't mean that there is a lot to say about them but lack of verbiage is not the same as lack of love. As for the specific model, perhaps - as malt says above - there were more desirable Stumpies that year, but this one certainly got some love: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... mp;t=72238.

 

[Janners BJJ Clunker Rider]

I was looking at what they have sold for. The occasional ones that have popped up over the last 6 months or so just don't appear to make any money. Perhaps it's just coincidence. I shall investigate further.
Janners.

 

[d8mok]

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You mean like this one I have for sale?

I really like it actually and can’t believe it hasn’t sold. Ok that basis maybe you are right

 

[Janners BJJ Clunker Rider]

D8mok, I was actually thinking of the hardtail, but maybe yours adds to my point. As another example retro Konas have quite a following, retro Marins have quite a following, both groups of enthusiasts are really active. Now I might have missed it but I just don't see the same activity levels on Specialized. I always associate Specialized as being the Clunker Crew that really kicked off the whole MTB scene.

 

[greencat]

Yeah, it's a weird one. I'd say it was something about the ubiquity of Specialized perhaps - except Marin seemed to be everywhere back then too. There were definitely fewer Konas about although well respected.

Perhaps Specialized just falls into that group of not being quite aspirational/quirky enough and too familiar? Shame as I've never ridden a Specialized I didn't like.

 

[velomaniac]

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I have heard of Specialized being referred to as Generalized, a reference to their mass market ho hum appeal. Bit like Honda motorbikes from times past, well engineered, reliable but maybe a wee bit dull.