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Submitted by
Nick
a
from Sheffield, England
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | ride quality | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey WCS, Reynolds 853 | | Bottom Line: | I always wanted a Stumpjumper and was dissapointed when they became all alu framed until this frame turned up on eBay and I had to have it. Since building it up it has surpassed all my expectations. The ride quality is superb with the way the back end just floats over the terrain, ok the power transfer is not as quick as with alu but the benefit really kicks in on a long ride with no fatigue.
I love the way people look at the bike with jealousy, even those on state of the art full suss models.
This is a bike for purists who love the feel of steel! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kristmundur Guðleifsson
a Cross Country Rider
from Iceland
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy | | Similar Products Used: | 1991 and 1994 Stumpjumpers | | Bike Setup: | old school stuff: XT thumbshifter, XC Pro 46/36/24 cranks, XT and LX components, Manitou 4 fork | | Bottom Line: | Ive been an avid rider since 1992 and got my first Stumpjumper that year, a used 91 model, which cracked at the downtube and was replace under warranty with a '94 model, no problems. For the past 8 years ive had a 95 Stumpjumper, which uses oversized tubing in the front triangle and is a little heavy at 4.8 lbs for an 18 inch frame but rides very nicly, stiff and responsive yet compliant. ive used it for racing xc and downhill (not recommended, obviously) commuting, training and everything else. ive considered replacing it with something lighter, but have never really been able to justify it as it performs so well. the frame is made in japan with Tange Prestige tubing and is quality workhorse that'll propably last forever.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from College Station, TX USA
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake Bryan | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Strengths: | light frame, great feel | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | xtr, raceface, easton carbon, sun 0degree lite rims on xt | | Bottom Line: | I stared out with a 350 dollar Specialized Hardrock in 2000. I have managed to break or bend everything on the bike except the frame. As I break it I replace it with upper end parts. I know have a 25lb. extreme Hardrock that's built better and lighter than the new aluminum Stumpjumpers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Helen | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Frame Given to me by a friend | | Strengths: | Excellent shock absorption and stiff tubes (characteristically steel). Excellent geometry for both climbing and descending (see long top tube), non tapered seat stays, looks good, best fitting bike I've ever ridden. Almost weirdly light considering its material and it's 21" size. | | Weaknesses: | The pink "specialized" and "rockhopper" decals don't quite match the frames forest green powder coat, if you know what i mean. It was also pretty difficult to find a good fork for the one inch head tube. | | Similar Products Used: | mongoose newman aluminum frames, trek 8000, trek 9.8 oclv | | Bike Setup: | Rockhopper steel frame, titec hellbent riser bar and seat post, marzocchi atom race coil with ecc, xtr 8 speed drivetrain with xt brakes and shifter/levers, salsa rims with xt hubs and salsa skewers, truvativ hussefelt cranks with race face chainrings and truvativ isis bb, speedplay frog pedals, schwinn sweet roll tires | | Bottom Line: | This bike weighs in at 25 pounds, which i consider exceptional for its size and its bomber construction. Its handling inspires confidence and it climbs marvelously. I find myself being surprised at the end of gnarly climbs by this bikes simplification of the ascent; in short it makes climbing a pleasure, not a chore. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney.AU / Amsterdam.NL
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | CBC @ Mt Seymor, BC | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Strengths: | perfectly tuned tubeset, lightweight, well balanced geometry, 'steel feel' | | Weaknesses: | 1" head tube
no cable routing for v brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Trek OCLV, Kona Kiluea, Specialized FSR, various Cannondales, Giant ATX, Giant NRS, Jamis Komodo(?) | | Bike Setup: | 94/5 S-WORKS frame, 8sp XTR drive train (rapid rise), gripshift, 96XTR crankset + hubs, XTR v brakes, Judy XC's w speedsprings, titec hellbent riser bars, Syncros stem, Thomson seatpost, Ti beserker saddle, mavic/syncros rims, IRC myhtos 2.1's. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has become an item that i could never part with - it seems to have out-lasted several generations of new bikes amongst my friends and still ends up the lightest, fastest, most compliant and well balanced bike of the bunch.
I have used this bike all over the Northshore when i lived in Vancouver, in North Washington state, and all over the trails around Sydney (inc Mt Kiera) and have found it to be ultra reliable and suited to almost any riding condition that i can find. I don't do major drop offs, but will ride down anything else i can find (i probably should learn to wheelie drop in), i climb everything from 1200m ascents to steep technical sections and I grind the big ring on the open firetrails, and the bike simlply performs in all situations.
I believe it is a US hand made frame, using a custom drawn triple butted tubeset, originally from Tange prestige. It is hard to imagine a finer frameset than this one - i mean who makes bikes like this now? It also seems to be as tough as nails, almost impossible to dent, let alone break. The rear end seems to be the perfect balance of plushness to stiffness -it's simple tubes are beautifully welded into a very very fine geometry which makes the bike always feel fast, balanced and controlable.
For some reason, it always ends up lighter than my friends' new Aluminium bikes (cannondale, jamis etc), despite the fact that i have it built to be quite trail worthy... I once had it down to ~21.5lbs in rigid form and I intend to return it to that state after i buy a new bike this millenium. If anyone has any clue what I should buy next, please email me! (i am coveting the RM Slayer at the moment, but will probably build it up lighter than it is spec'd)
Despite being a beautifully made bike, it is not an overly precious object like a titanium bike - this 'steelness' makes it all the more rideable, practical, likeable. I am keeping this one.
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Submitted by
Steve Railing
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, WA
Date Reviewed: January 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | 300th (yes, it's a secret) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Stiff but with a sweet ride | | Weaknesses: | ? | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale, Schwinn, | | Bike Setup: | xt | | Bottom Line: | I bought my 16.5 inch Stumpjumper FS in 1994. It cost me $1150 !!! I know, that was alot but at the time front forks were new and I HAD to have one! I'm a-tellin you I have NEVER regretted it. This bike is still running the stock Future Shock (from Rock Shocks) I change the oil twice a year with motorcycle 7wt fork oil. I've worn out probably 5 sets of components (I ride year round in the Pacific Northwest).
My Stumpy is a technical hound! It loves the tight and twisty steep stuff but I can still push it to keep up with all but the very fastest dualy riders on the downhills. I recently changed over to a riser bar and I like that too - seems to help on the downhills.
I recommend Specialized Chromo Stumpjumpers to anyone. Wish they still made them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
a guy
a Weekend Warrior
from AZ
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
price
fit
feel(steel)
looks | | Weaknesses: |
im still thinking | | Bike Setup: |
98 Rockhopper
Manitou fork | | Bottom Line: | Great frame for the price. It handles well on single track, and it feels lively, yet soft on drop offs. The only gripe is the weight (around 28), but then again those self sealing tubes add a whole lot of weight. I figure the lightest you could get this bik to is about 23-24, but you'd have to spend a lot. Great deal though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Cross-Country Rider
from Durango, Co
Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Meadow Loop | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Stong as hell. This thing will last forever. Lifetime warranty. | | Weaknesses: |
The weld quality isn't to great. Also about a half pound to heavy. | | Similar Products Used: |
97 Stumpjumper FS. | | Bike Setup: |
98 Rockhopper: Indy SL, Ritchey pedals, Liberator saddle, ESP 9.0 | | Bottom Line: | This thing is worth the money. Its really inexpensive but you can't go wrong because it will last forever. The weight is a bit much but thats the difference between a $450 Rockhopper and a $1600 IF. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Nikkel
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a '95 Rockhopper Comp for a great price. I've been riding it hard since day one and have only had to replace my bent handle bars, and now I bent the forks. The CROMO frame has taken a real hard beating and kept on ticking. It's a 21 which is a little big and makes it a bit slower in the turns but handles like a cadillac. The original components were on the cheap side but the frame is awsome. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a cross-country rider
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride a 95 StumpJumperFS. The frame is tange prestige (4130 chro-mo). My 18 frame weighs 4.8 lbs. The ride is resilient & comfortable, a real sweet ride. The geometry is the Specialized profit race geometry. The combination of the feel of steel and the not to extreme geometry makes it fun to ride for long hours. It handles very well in technical single track and feels very stable on fast descents. My bike is LX/XT with a Rock Shox Mag21 and weighs 26.5 lbs. Therefore it is to heavy to be a serious racing machine. I posted this because a mail-order shop is selling these frames for $127 (spring 99). For a single track trail bike this frame is great and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
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Submitted by
TeaBag
a cross-country rider
from sf,ca
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1991 Stumpjumper cromo right before the suspension fork era. The bike is stiff everywhere and twangs stiffly at stutterbumps and everything else, but on large hits, it is quite comfortable. The 'square' chainstays make for an efficient climbing machine. This frame has been through rain, mud, fog, and salt air for 8 plus years and it still feels great. The best thing about steel is how it feels on the road- smooth as butta, but it flexes like a muscle with snap. THe geometry is a bit steep and twitchy at high speeds offroad, but good at less than 20 mph. This frame is durable with all 1991 DX parts, Mag 20, and clipless pedals- wuth no superlight parts, it weighs a solid 27.0 pounds (circa 1991). This IS the good ol' bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
N. Dough
a cross-country rider
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had a CrMo '96 Stumpy A1-FS for about two years now and have had no success in keeping the stupid grin off my face whenever I ride. I guess my attraction started with a rigid Hardrock Comp years ago.Being an inveterate tinkerer, I've replaced almost all of the stock LX parts with XT or better and am now waiting on what I hope will be a sweet wheelset.Ride On! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Functionaly Literate
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
N. DoughYou're sitting on your brains, dude. Your Stumpy A1 frame is ALUMINIUM, not chromoly, learn how to read!How come this great sport of ours attracts so many illiterate idiots? Just read some of the reviews on MTBR! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Van Win
a weekend warrior
from Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
Date Reviewed: January 22, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Specialized Rockhopper 97 bought it in the UK from GRIPS in Rayleigh since then i stripped it and replaced the components with XT / XTR and Mavic 517's as well as an RST Mozo Comp this bike will let you get away with murder and is very forgiving Specialized have done an Excellent job the only time i would get rid of it would be for something like the S-Works or the M2 SJ anyway all in all an damned fine ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
raskolnikow
a weekend warrior
from Germany
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
3 years ago I bought a 93 stumpjumper because I love the look of steel frames. I especially loved the looks of my stumpjumper because of its cool sort of green color. Since I didn`t have much money I put some crappy old parts on it ( Alivio f.e.). By now I would consider it a middle class-bike ( Ritchey, LX, XT, Mavic etc. parts ) and it`s still good for improvement because it just rides great, no matter what anyone says. Maybe someday I will want a High-End bike and can afford it, but I will always keep my Stumpjumper. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jjay
a cross-country rider
from marin, ca
Date Reviewed: August 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1990 Stumpjumper with old Mag 20 for a backup bike with old Sakae Ti bar (remember those!). With lightweight tubes and Flite saddle and light brake levers (w/thumb shifters, of course) the bike weighs an honest 27.5 pounds. No kidding. For pedalling, steel cannot be beat. The rear end is harsh and feels a little clunky (thick, rigid tubes). The frame was pre-suspension, but still handles ok, slow, but when going fairly straight, the old shock works ok. Still, it feels good, better than some 300-400 entry bike. BIkes can last with maintenance and plenty of lube. The old shimano DX stuff still looks like new- the current stuff doesn't last and the new finishes look beat after a few rides. You, there, dig out your old bike, love it, and ride it! You know who you are! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harry Grey
a racer
from U.S. of A
Date Reviewed: August 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my frame in '88 and it hasn't failed me ever. It's been though four paint jobs. Currently, it's painted Chili Red. It climbs well. It descends well. It is still faster than some of the newer bikes (from other companies.) 'Faster'-- I know,... But it just handles well in faster speeds than most bikes. Ask my riding buddies. Anyway, the Specialized Stumpjumper is the nicest frame around. Period. Oh yeah, I forgot that over the years, I've put two dents on it: A huge one on the downtube, one on the derraileur side chainstay tube. Despite these dents, the Chromo frame still handles the trail and never hesitates at speed. Get one if you want a quality frame. BRAVO to Specialized for producing such a great frame.!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
old dude
a cross-country rider
from michigan
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i purchased an unused '96 stumpy/prestige frame in the spring of this year. although i'm not as fast (or light!) as i used to be, this is a ripping machine---when i can muster the speed. i set it up with mostly xt (suntour thumbies, xc pro brakes), judy xc, lx/mavic wheels, bonti jones tires, salsa stem, skewers and seat. the only curisoity with this frame is the same i see on the current m2 bikes, a short head tube. this mandates a riser bar for me with an average stem (5-10 degree), to get the seat-to-bar altitudes correct. no big deal. this bike handles the twisty terrain here well, but really handles best when the speed is up. light, resilient, responsive and all the other euphemisms that get bestowed upon a frame made of this great material. i realize that the world has moved away from steel, but many serious riders/racers (of all size and weights) that i know still seek it out. i undestand specialized still sells this frame in japan, and i believe '96 was the last year they offered it here, and that's really too bad. i've ridden an m2, a few gt's, used to own a cu92 giant and an aluminum trek, but if i had to replace this bike i'd either go custom steel, or look into a jamis, khs or kona steel frame. if you get a chance to try cro-mo, and you've never treated yourself, give it a try. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
humble tumble
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Specialized Stumpjumper frame is one of the finest I've ever ridden on. Once I had a GT, and it only climbed well. On all other parts of the trail \, it pedal'd sluggishly. Trek..... lets not talk about Trek. The only other frame I've had good experiences with was my Cannondale frame with head shok front suspension. Not a bad aluminum frame, but I dented it one too many times. The Specialized frame is quick and responsive. Hugging every tree on the corner, as well as scraping the pedal (leaning) into the corner, and accelerating up hills. Accelerating up the xc trail is a given. Only great mountain cyclists own Specialized, all others are in the other pile... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hello, I posted an article on October 25, 1997 about my dented Stumpjumper frame. I had exagerated segments of the story, including the competition standings, (which I had honestly thought was non-fiction). But, as two and three years from competition passes on by, people, as a natural occurance will tend to forget the actualities and, in my case, exagerate the successes in the concerning area of thought. Furthermore, being fairly new to posting on the Internet, I had grossly exagerated the complications of the mishap involving my frame. The cause for the exageration was the idea that helpful replies would be recieved; but, rather no replies were recieved. To conclude, I am sorry to all Specialized fans for the erroneous dialog posted on October 25, 1997. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
S-Works Believer
a cross-country rider
from chicago
Date Reviewed: May 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Specialized S-Works Steel Frame
This is one of the finest handling steel frames around, unfortunately Specialized quit making it (why??). I love its nimble feel on the trail.
It would take a lot of bike to convince me to give it up!
Contrary to what Zack says, the bike is very responsive and regarding the transmitted feel, it's very agile, and plush. I don't know what you were riding, but mine is certainly not a dead brick. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mr. Hawke
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: April 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The SJ I own has NO problems at all. The ride is unlike my previous crappy GT. I enjoy the pogo'ing of the rock shox fork. (BUT INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS INFORM ME THAT EVERY SUSPENSION FORK WILL PO-GO A LITTLE) The steel frame is cool -- not the lightest but very light enough. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gregg Hester
a cross-country rider
from denver, co
Date Reviewed: April 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Can't beat the new M2 S-works. Terrific frame geometry from a reliable company. Definately the best bang for the buck. I upgraded mine to full XTR (except the bottom bracket)and the new Rock Shock SID(can't recomend the heavy/noisy Answer Ti Shock). The whole package costs just over $2,000 w/cool deal. The bike is light, fast, and flat out fun. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
five stars!!
a racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This frame is the definition of sweetness. Watch out!! It will cause cavities. Such a great frame. The Specialized Stumpjumper frame..... I set mine up with Grip Shift componentry and that sucked. Then, I ripped the Grip Shift Sh1t off and slapped some Shimano XT stuff on. Boy, you notice the difference the change makes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gipper true
a racer
from usa
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The frame is not the lightest, but light enough. Put an XTR gruppo to it and you have a super duper riding machine in front of your eyes. I put a Rock Shox Judy SL. The Judy SL allows me to do scream down the trails and catch some massive air. You need a license to fly this bike. If you want an awesome bike, look no further!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G.
a cross-country rider
from Denton Tx
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding a Rockhopper for about 3 years and just relegated it to beater-bike status. In that time I've put it through the ringer--I've run it into trees, fences, and riverbanks at speed. I've flipped it down rocky slopes, dropped it in a river, and landed jumps on it so hard that it gave me a headache. It's in much better shape than I am. It handles great in technical climbs. It's VERY stable at speed. If you're looking for a good steel frame, or a good first bike, give the Rockhoppers a test ride. If you like the feel I promise it's durable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin
a cross-country rider
from Austria,Europe
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a slightly used 1994 S-Works Steel frame 3 years ago.This is one sweet
frame! I like the geometry and you can't beat the feeling these light and thin
tubes deliver.Altough the frame is now starting to get a little bit soft around
the bottom bracket area,I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zack
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Hmmm. I'm trying to figure out what everyone else is feeling on this frame.
Compared to an Aluminum ride, yes its more lively and plush, but
compared to a high end steel frame (I've riden Ritchey, Fat City, Independent Fabrications, and Ibis) this frame is deader than a door nail.
The seat and chain stays must be cheap because they transmit no
feeling to the rider like a high end frame does. This Specialized
'brick' is just another frame for people who don't know any better. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Moraga, CA
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1994 S-Works Steel and think it's one of the sweetest riding frames around. It accelerates like a dart and does a nice job saving my kidneys from jarring ruts and rocks. It weighs out at slightly more than 3 lbs (16.5 inch frame). This frameset was available from only 1994 thru 1996 and shouldn't be confused with Stumpjumper or other Specialized framesets. There were slight geometry changes from 94 to 95. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1994 Stumpjumper frame and have raced successfuly!!! (Consistant top 10's.) I love the geometry of the frame... But there is a serious dent in the chainstay. No other problems though. Any suggestions?? My Stumpjumper takes you where you want to go and if you're good, it'll take you there FAST. It is quick handling, and can cruise at high speeds at your demand. I love my Specialized. But I don't know what to do about the dent. (I can't pull sharp turns anymore!!). I'd give a four and a half rating but that doesn't exist. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny
a weekend warrior
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Rode a Hardrock Sport for 2 years before upgrading. Forr $325 this bike cant be beat. 19 frame offers good geometry. OK components. For an inexpensive bike its hard to beat Specialized. Bought a Mongoose for my son, and a Trek 820 for my daughter at similar prices. Neither nearly as nice as the Specialized. I give it 5 stars for its price/performance. Traded the Specialized to my Bro in law for some cement work. Sorry to see it go.
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Submitted by
Clint Matthews
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, Georgia
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Specialized FSR (96 Model) and it can't be beat. A little heavy perhaps but indestructible. Geometry is correct, sloping top tube helps during foot plants, can bve fixed at a muffler shop if you had to. No doubt, Steel is real. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Murata
a cross-country rider
from San Jose, CA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a chromo Stumpjumper that does a halfway decent job for the price. For some reason the geometry seems really wacked. I swapped the stem to try to offset the rather short top tube and poor head/rake angle. I think, however, I might have just got a lemon Specialized. They are kind of becoming the Microsoft of the bike industry. Maybe one slipped through the cracks or it fell during its sea voyage from Taiwan. Considering Specialized(and the rest of the industry for that matter) is adopting some of the techniques incorporated by Keith Bontrager for years, I'd have to recommend the die-hard steel fan to look at the Santa Cruz Bontrager line. If you want a mass produced, really affordable, foreign-built rig that will last you a few years, look at the Specialized. | | Overall Rating: |
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