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flag coolioyoung
Posted: May 11, 2016 at 22:16 Quote
Hey people, new to the site but old to the sport, pretty old...1994 Specialized StumpjumperM2FS. Used to race and ride pretty hard but fell out of the sport for a quite a few years. jus t got my bike back from my sister and it is in amazing condition. Friend of mine who just tuned it up was blown away. long story short I am going to start riding again and for now this is what I am going to ride unless some one is going to donate a new bike for me...no? Fair enough, rolling Manitou Mach 5 SX forks, guessing shot. Suggestions for a decent used fork that works with my bikes geometry. No a new or used newer bike isn't an option right now. Was thinking a Zoch Bomber. Yes no?

Cheers, Brad

ps. yes I know, used or new bike makes more sense...not an option right now
flag christopheryang
Posted: May 11, 2016 at 23:01 Quote
cooliom2fs wrote:
Hey people, new to the site but old to the sport, pretty old...1994 Specialized StumpjumperM2FS. Used to race and ride pretty hard but fell out of the sport for a quite a few years. jus t got my bike back from my sister and it is in amazing condition. Friend of mine who just tuned it up was blown away. long story short I am going to start riding again and for now this is what I am going to ride unless some one is going to donate a new bike for me...no? Fair enough, rolling Manitou Mach 5 SX forks, guessing shot. Suggestions for a decent used fork that works with my bikes geometry. No a new or used newer bike isn't an option right now. Was thinking a Zoch Bomber. Yes no?

Cheers, Brad

ps. yes I know, used or new bike makes more sense...not an option right now

we used to get this question every now and then where i used to work. my recommendation is, a lot's changed in the 22 years since your bike was first introduced. i would not look for a replacement fork for that bike. just ride it as long as you can as it is and save your money for a newer bike. just my 2 cents
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: May 16, 2016 at 4:06 Quote
I dont think its actually that difficult to find a fork for that bike. Its a 1/18 steer tube, with a 9mm QR. You can find short travel fork (100mm) all over the place. New, NOS, or used...its a cheap upgrade.

I have a 98 Look hardtail that used to race on, I put a new fox 32 float on it a few years ago, and it was the best decision ever. It renewed the bike, very easily and cheaply.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Fox-32-F-Series-RLC-Fork-100mm-Travel-1-1-8-9mm-QR-/391452897883?hash=item5b2469325b:g:2W8AAOSwQNRXMJKi

This fork would work perfectly.. and its soo cheap.


... I absolutely disagree with the notion that the bike is obsolete, or its somehow not worth spending a few dollars on. If the rest of the bike is sound, then go for it.
flag coolioyoung
Posted: May 17, 2016 at 10:53 Quote
Just scooped my brother in law s 2000 Norco nitro for free. Has all sorts of goodies on it including race face cranks, Z4 flylight bombers and assorted others. See what evolves from it. ....
cheers!
flag coolioyoung
Posted: Jun 10, 2016 at 21:42 Quote
Start the rebuild tomorrow. Will it be as up to date as the rigs of today, he'll no, but neither am I. Will post some pics when done.
flag coolioyoung
Posted: Jun 18, 2016 at 19:49 Quote
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After. Couple more tweaks to come. Franken-Stumpy.
Changed forks, pedals, stem, bar, brakes and levers, shifters, front wheel and tire, cables, grips, chain and rear cluster from a 7 sprocket to a 9. Can't wait to take it for a rip.
flag coolioyoung
Posted: Aug 9, 2016 at 16:52 Quote
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Latest update is new shoes for Stumpy!
flag cepon3
Posted: Aug 19, 2016 at 16:25 Quote
Nice work man. Run what you brung. Any ride to get you off the couch is a good one as far as I'm concerned. Not to shabby looking either.
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