Just finished rebuilding my 1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Team. Had the frame since back in the day, just had it repowdercoated and stickered. Built up with 7 speed DX / XT mix.





Anyhow couple of quick pics for now. Pleased to have finally sort of finished a project in 2008

Need to sort a few bits and pieces before riding in anger and do better pics at some point.

Nice Stumpy John, clean simple lines, just how it should be!

Those original Ground Control tyres were ace, i had some BITD.

Stumpjumper = iconic MTB

And this is a prime example of how one should be; no frills, no anodized crap, just clean simple lines and workhorse drivetrain.

I like it

A little more info.

The frame/fork was purchased by myself around 1995. It had already been repsrayed a rather fetching green. Used it in and off for years as is until I cracked the seatclamp a couple of years ago following an unfortunate (and somewhat inebriated) ride home from a friends house. Anyhow had the frame freshly powdercoated and restickered recently. The finish isn't stock but it looks well enough. Realise the colour scheme is a little 'off' for the year but think the black / yellow specialized scheme is quite iconic so went for it anyhow.
The build is pretty standard DX / XT mix. It's all parts from the parts bin or that I've picked up for peanuts over the last few months.

Frame: Specialized Stumpjumper Team

Fork: Specialized

Headset: No name
Stem: Tioga
Handlebar: Specialized
Grips: ODI

Brakes: Shimano Deore DX
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore DX

Shifters: Shimano Deore DX
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano
Chain: Sedis
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings: Shimano / Onza
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Suntour c/w Power Grips. Will be Time ATAC soon.

Hub Skewers: Shimano Deore XT
Rims: Mavic 231
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT
Tyres: Specialized Ground Control S (front) / Ritchey Z-Max K 1.7 (Rear)

Saddle: Turbo
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: Specialized
Bottle Cage : Specialized


The bike needs a little 'tweaking' before riding in anger, perhaps a new stem and definitely new chain and block.

Nice John.

Where did you get the decals from?

Or needn't I ask...?

Gil has these on file; he sorted me some for my Stumpjumper

Gil, as ever, is the man for these.

Nice , i should get mine back very soon . I wont re paint it , apart from te repaired area . I have a suntour groupset waiting to be used .

Hi John
Lovely build, colour scheme looks great.

Jamie

looks great. I had a set of power grips for a while but went back to toe clips. I had a spare set that are now on my kite buggy.

Team-tastic; and the yellow/black feels right too.

I'm starting to think mine will have to be brought back to stock ....

Tasty. Understated, functional, just right.

Always wanted a Stumpy but never got one. But if had - it wouldn't be much different to this one.

lovely bike! would have deserved better pics though (and crank caps ).

Good old Stumpy, who doesnt have a soft spot for these. They never seem to lose their appeal. I must get one of these.

Nice work John, lovely complete build; very sympathetic to the period.

Slight rejig and test ride today.

New block (HG70 still available from CRC - bonus)
New stem. Shabbiest stem I own BUT it's the right size
New headset. Stronglight A9. ISO not JIS like the ******* from Kelvin cycles sold me.


Anyhow a few slightly better pics











Ride was very familiar. Did plenty of miles on this bike whilst at Uni, was my main rider for 2 and a bit years. Used to ride it with a zero deree 150 stem. Current position is a little gentler, maybe even a little short (realise the bike is on the petite size for me ). Still good to get the old girl back to her former glory