After riding around on my Stumpjumper, I've decided that of course I've gotta keep it. I agree, the worth of an object isn't how much money you can get for it, but rather in the joy you get from using it. And this one is a joy to ride. I took it out for an impromptu ride around the hills of San Francisco the other night, and ended up going for 22 miles! By the end, I'd fallen in love. Funny how we can quickly develop a bond with a bike. I thought that I would miss my front shocks, but with this bike I can actually feel the texture of every different terrain as I ride over it, and it goes over anything. A new and pleasurable experience.
I wanted the Xtracycle so I could carry my massage table around the city, as well as get by for most of my errands and treks without a car. I barely notice it on the back. The bike is still very responsive and zooms around the city. It seems to propel me down hills, and even helps when going up the steepest hills (and there are many here!) because I can lean back all the way on the handlebars without feeling like the bike will tip over backwards. I'm not sure how it would be for mountain biking, but I know people do take them on mountain biking trips. I'll give it a shot, maybe with different tires.
And yes, I believe we've determined that this is a 1991 Stumpjumper Comp. Thanks for your replies. I'm looking forward to many adventures on this bike!
I wanted the Xtracycle so I could carry my massage table around the city, as well as get by for most of my errands and treks without a car. I barely notice it on the back. The bike is still very responsive and zooms around the city. It seems to propel me down hills, and even helps when going up the steepest hills (and there are many here!) because I can lean back all the way on the handlebars without feeling like the bike will tip over backwards. I'm not sure how it would be for mountain biking, but I know people do take them on mountain biking trips. I'll give it a shot, maybe with different tires.
And yes, I believe we've determined that this is a 1991 Stumpjumper Comp. Thanks for your replies. I'm looking forward to many adventures on this bike!
