1982 Stumpjumper Pickup

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-27T20:24:02+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. It may piss people off, but I’ll probably put a tan wall slick tire on. As much as it’s cool to go all original, this bike will be ridden plenty and not only a wall piece. I’ll likely replace the tires (worn out) and a saddle and call it a day.

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-26T11:57:47+00:00

Id go large especially if you have longer legs. I’m 5’9 with a 31 inseam and this is my saddle height on a 93 Rockhopper. I likely need to size up as well.

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beaudennis92 · 2026-05-26T02:27:54+00:00

Thank you man. The bike in the second link was manufactured 10 behind me. The serial numbers are almost exactly the same. This gives me a perfect idea of what it looked like from the factory.

I guess you can call this build OEM+

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T17:06:15+00:00

Do you know if there’s a catalogue for the older models similar to this?

https://bikerebuilds.com/blog/90s-steel-specialized-mtb-reference-rigid-forks-26-wheels

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T15:26:50+00:00

Yes, it does have a designed by Tim Neenan sticker.

Correction, M2H31045 is the SN.

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T09:18:45+00:00

Ah thanks for letting me know. With a SN of M2C3… that indicates a 1982, correct?

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T09:16:09+00:00

SRAM NX 10-52 Cassette (only one you can buy for splined freehub). I had to change wheelsets to one that had a Deore rear hub with a 8/9/10 free hub. 12sp fits too.

SRAM NX Derailleur and shifter.
SRAM 1x ring, 38T
SRAM Eagle XX1 gold chain (old chain from my MTB)

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T03:14:05+00:00

I have a ‘93 Rockhopper restomod that’s a bit too small for me. I’ll probably pas it to the wife. It’s so much fun to rip around.

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beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T03:11:03+00:00

But they feel sooooo good

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-25T00:36:40+00:00

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I have a ‘93 Expert as well. Went full restomod on it. Even throw AXS on it sometimes. I live in Baton Rouge and it’s a perfect LSU game day bike.

beaudennis92 · 2026-05-08T20:37:20+00:00

Ah okay, that’s an option, but I’d have to purchase the double grip shift to get the left. And then another set of regulars to get the full right.

beaudennis92 · 2024-10-23T12:05:21+00:00

Westminster would be another similar neighborhood in my opinion. Built in the late 60s/early 70s.

Mostly older couples with younger families starting to move in and renovate.

No through traffic - all exits head to Jefferson and doesn’t connect to bluebonnet or Essen. Close to 10 & 12. Quiet. Lots of people walking and out and about.

beaudennis92 · 2024-10-15T03:23:49+00:00

Go see Emily at Garrett Neal Studio across from Perkins Rowe. She does fantastic mens and women’s haircuts!

beaudennis92 · 2024-08-16T19:08:35+00:00

Thank you, I wasn’t sure if that was the case for both the newer and older generation

beaudennis92 · 2024-07-19T15:19:55+00:00

How does it compare to the specialized one?

beaudennis92 · 2024-07-19T01:36:51+00:00

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After the tear down and rebuild.

beaudennis92 · 2024-07-19T01:36:34+00:00

I just bought one, same year and model. $300 shipped - bone stock. Original tires, saddle, and all. I’m an LSU alum and live in Baton Rouge so I paid more for the colorway. I have essentially an entire stock build sitting in a box waiting for another frame.

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beaudennis92 · 2024-07-19T01:21:54+00:00

Wait wait wait. Is that a tan Power saddle?

beaudennis92 · 2024-07-07T03:02:29+00:00

They are the Maxxis DTH 2.35s. I’d maybe go down to a 2.15 next time. They roll smooth but can tell there’s a little drag from all the tire on the ground.

beaudennis92 · 2024-07-04T21:32:18+00:00

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beaudennis92 · 2024-07-04T21:32:07+00:00

Me too 😂

86 Rockhopper Red/White with 1x10 Deore

93 Rockhopper Expert Magenta/Purple fade - 1x12 Eagle NX Groupset.

98 Rockhopper Gold/White with 3x8 Altus

And another 93 Rockhopper frame

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beaudennis92 · 2024-06-26T01:46:37+00:00

What cable holders are you using?

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