1998 Stumpjumper M2 Pro

[P20]

A quick post of my new toy. Its a Stumpie M2 Pro from 1998. Its got a few problems but, its rideable. This will keep you going for now.

Isn't photoshop great for making it look really flash (its far from it!!!)

More to follow tomorrow. Must go or wor lass will kill me

 

[Huntso]

Looks good to me, what problems has it got then?

 

[Little Bob]

Love M2 Stumpies - what size is that?

You're right about Photoshop - wish I knew how to do that...

 

[P20]

Its an 18". More pics.

The main problems are the drivetrain looks to be original and is quite worn, the middle ring has lost the odd tooth, but it does all work. The rear brake has some random grabbing action as the wheel rotates, suggesting the rim is plenked.

But the main problem is in the photo below. The bike was described as having a ding in the down tube and i did see the photos before i bought it. My initial thoughts were that it wasn't a ding and that it was actually a split in the frame.....it is split. I'm not fussed though, i'm going to ride it and keep an eye on it.

After all the entire bike was £100 posted so even if it dies quickly i haven't lost anything in the grand scheme of things.

Right i'm off to fit the semi-slicks for tonights commute to work and see if i can fettle that rear brake/rim.

 

[sunchaser]

like that first pic...

 

[Pickle]

Are they polished S Works cranks??? Look very nice

For a ton, you cant complain. Forks are worth £40 or so, and then add the bar, stem, saddle etc.....theres you money back and then some

 

[P20]

Are they polished S Works cranks??? Look very nice

They're just normal strongarms.

For a ton, you cant complain. Forks are worth £40 or so, and then add the bar, stem, saddle etc.....theres you money back and then some

Exactly

Spec:
Stumpie M2 frame
Manitou SX fork
XT STi combined levers.
XT Front mech
XTR Rapid rise rear mech :roll:
Canecreek S2 headset
XT on Sunset rear wheel, Stout with Skraxle on 221 front
Ritchey forcelite bars
LX Chain/cassette
I've added:
Thomson stem
Time Atac pedals
Bonty Revolt slick tyres

The 1st photo is done with photoshop elements and is very easy,(it has to be for me)

 

[heathy]

Looks sweet in that first pic, easy you say :? Is that seat post in good nick :?: Mines shagged :cry:

 

[Pickle]

Feck! I'm seeing double :shock: Gotta cut back on the caffine

 

[pop1]

i appreciate...

....your stumpie. nice