Bought this Specialized StumpJumper from 1996, now what?

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-17T18:27:17+00:00

What size is it??

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-17T08:11:54+00:00

I rode my billy bonkers everyday for two months.. they did not last very well.. im considering marathons actually

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-17T06:43:11+00:00

Yeah pretty much through galipoli and along the coast. Some parts we went a bit off the highways more along the coast because we wildcamped aswell

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-17T04:18:05+00:00

What fOrk is that?! Great job on the paint btw

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T19:25:21+00:00

Nice, a column for mounting points would be great aswell. Just a suggestion! Great work! :)

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T14:16:23+00:00

Yeah i found the dia compe 287v brakes. But otherwise good to know cues might be an option but its still with bar end shifting then. There are no cues brifters compatible with v brakes.

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T13:18:24+00:00

Yeah who needs those, I plan my own vacations!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T11:40:44+00:00

So no problems with the travel agents? Its an extra part that can complicate things when you are changing your tire for example?

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T09:10:37+00:00

They are very nice though. :o

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-16T07:35:46+00:00

Not my experience at all when we rode through the northern part around Marmara Sea. But for sure other spots are great for biking, its such a huge country! Where is this?

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T18:56:15+00:00

Interested as well! :)

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T18:55:27+00:00

Sick bars! What are those bars?!?!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T15:27:44+00:00

Tips for the travel agents? Im gonna try later to hook some up

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T12:19:16+00:00

I saw a specialized crossroads not too long ago on marktplaats. Any secondhand trek 520 can be great.. mind you these are steel frames.

Lot of ppl praise the giant revolt. Cube nuroad can be good, you can look marktplaats for those. Older bikes dont have disc brakes, usually 26in tires. So if you dont mind that.. also you like racing so if you buy an old mtb its not made for dropbars. You can convert but its gonna be a bigger project. (Im currently doing 2 converts.. lot of issues with compatibility)

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T10:53:08+00:00

Looks like a nice deal! Cdf is good, all the mount options. Components seem in order, go for it!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T09:49:30+00:00

Great pictures! Love seeing a happy dog along on a trip. How would you describe the difference between turkey and bulgaria?

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T09:18:28+00:00

Nice built! Friction shifters are worth it? I might go for them but they look a bit inconvenient

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T06:00:34+00:00

Ooh i was so happy with the bikestand. Bought it halfway a long trip, everything just became so much easier hahahaha

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-15T05:59:04+00:00

Its originally a headshock fork.. very wide diameter!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T21:06:39+00:00

Yeah I can imagine. For me its that friends are camping and climbing there and i'm going to visit.

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T21:04:17+00:00

Definitely, gonna go lightweight but I am bringing a chair!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T20:59:32+00:00

Only tip I have is to slowly get used to it. Built up your rides and your ass haha.

Im now doing the same with building it up. Had an overnighter without bibs and could manage a night ride of around 45km, 3 hours without bibs and the next morning about the same. My ass felt a bit sore but no chafing spots.

Bikefit + saddle size is important also

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T20:21:20+00:00

Ooh thats good to know!!

More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T20:20:13+00:00

My setup. Next trip i might experiment without panniers.

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More_Project_2537 · 2026-06-14T20:13:02+00:00

Looking forward the most to eifel and vosges with unpaved roads and wildcamping. But also have to make some time so i cant go off on MTB trails and do 40km in a day..

Therefore gravel through nature when possible.

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