rock vs stump

[sylus]

I have a local chance of a specialized rockhopper or a stumpjumper
both older models pre suspension

other than components which of the two is the better bike?

 

[Russell]

If the're both of similar ages, the Stumpumper.

 

[clockworkgazz]

yeah stumpie is a better frameset older ones were presitige

 

[kaiser]

The geometry will be different too, so whilst the stumpie is classed the better bike the hopper might fit better which IMO is more important than tubeset but the stumpy does have the higher retro kudos.

 

[REKIBorter]

'hoppers are underated IMO. A classic mid-range bike, the work horse of the age and often overlooked.

 

[clockworkgazz]

I've got a rockhopper comp that I will be building this summer so will let you know the differences/similarities between them both.

 

[beagle]

I've got a 93 Rockhopper and a 94 Stumpjumper, there's not a great deal of difference IMO. Like everyone says, the Stumpy would have been the more expensive bike when they were new.

 

[bulldog]

just been for aride on my 88 hopper comp nice bike.never been on a stump

 

[agentorange]

Stumpohop

I have a 88 Stumpy and a 88 Rockhopper Comp (check links below) they are virtually identical.

 

[bulldog]

nice bikes.mines the blue and white one just fitted a t-bone stem will get some pics up.