2008 Specialized Stumpjumper HT

gcwebbyuk

Frame: Specialized M5 Aluminium
Forks: Fox F90 RL
Bars: Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 90mm 0 degree (Pictures show Race Face Dues XC (110mm)
Headset: Cane Creek S2
Grips: ODI Rogue Lock On

Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Juicy 5 SL
Front Caliper : Avid Juicy SL
Front disc: Hope SP XC3 160mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Juicy 5 SL
Rear Caliper: Avid Juicy 5 SL
Rear Disc: Hope SP XC3 140mm
Hoses: Avid Juicy

Shifters: SRAM X-0 (Matchmaker Adaptors)
Cables: Gore Ride-On Low Friction Sealed
Front Mech: Shimano XTR
Rear Mech: SRAM X-0

Seat: Charge Spoon Titanium & Leather
Seat Post: Cane Creek Thudbuster LT
Seat Post Clamp: Hope QR

Cranks: Shimano XTR
Chainring(s): Shimano XTR
Chain: SRAM PC-991 Hollowpin
Cassette: Shimano XT
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR

Front Wheel: Hope SPXC3
Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.20
Spokes: DT Swiss Super Competition Triple Butted
Hub: Hope Pro III (SPXC3)
Tube: Bontrager Race X-Lite
Tire: Bontrager Mud-X 2.0 TLR
Skewer: Hope QR

Back Wheel: Hope SPXC3
Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.20
Spokes: DT Swiss Super Competition Triple Butted
Hub: Hope Pro III (SPXC3)
Tube: Bontrager Race X-Lite
Tire: Bontrager Mud-X 2.0 TLR
Skewer: Hope QR

Weight: 10.45 Kg (23 lb)

Steve_b77

Very nice proper bling, understated and light 8)

gcwebbyuk

8)

gcwebbyuk

New bits and bobs - Thomson 0 deg, 90mm stem, Thomson set back seatpost and Charge Spoon Ti Leather Saddle:

Anonymous

My XTR Brakes would look nice on that,
after sum avid's ultimates

gcwebbyuk

am toying with the idea of some avid elixirs....

Anonymous

Are these avid elixirs taken over the juicy series.

gcwebbyuk

I believe so. Although you can still buy Juicys too.

Did consider some of the Hope XC brakes, but I have the avid/sram matchmakers so they both bolt to the same mount on the bar.

The Juicy 5s seem pretty good to me - only ride XC, and there isnt much of a benefit to the Elixirs yet - but when I get some more money spare I may well buy them, the 5s would then go on the wife's bike and sell her 3s.

JxL

sweet ride there!

How do yo find the carbon bars? I would like to get these, but slightly afraid of snappage in trail use (or more aggressive XC)

gcwebbyuk

Havent had any problems - although I am a little worried after my stack last month - keep hearing creaks that arent really there etc :oops:

adb1006

How are you finding the Thomson stem? I'm thinking of upgrading to a 90mm on my Lobster and Thomson is top of the list at the mo (replacing the 70mm RF Deus XC). Only thing putting me off is it's more expensive and heavier than the one it's replacing! Quality looking piece of kit though, and it'll match my seatpost. Plus i'll lose a few extra g's with some nice carbon bars to balance it out (just justifying it to myself now )

gcwebbyuk

Have had no problems at all with it.

I did spot in a mag this week a review of a Nuke Proof stem very similar to the Thomson for slightly less £££

adb1006

Is it a lovely looking piece like the seatpost? i was serioiusly impressed when i opened that and saw the quality.

SpinningJenny

lovely bike

where did you take the outdoor photos - it looks vaguely familiar and was wondering if it was local - Sussex chalk and all that

gcwebbyuk

Stem is indeed as lovely as the seat post! I know its good as my wife even commented on it looking good - she doesnt usually get why some parts cost more than others!

As for the photos they are from Friston Forest and the chalky ones are the seven sisters beach

Surf-Matt

Thomson Elite stems are the dogs nads.

I have a straight one on my Stumpy HT and it's awesome - SO well made!



I do like your Stumpy a lot GC.

Considering Formula (K24s) brakes for mine. The Juicys are fine but a right pain to replace pads for and generally look after.

gcwebbyuk

Have had no probs with pads

Have bled them, changed pads etc - all been easy work - what have you struggled with re pads?

Surf-Matt

gc - just replacing them. Always seems to be a right pain - they never slot in easily then rub for quite a few miles . Find bleeding them okay but they seem to slightly rub (not enough to slow the wheel) all too often, even when I adjust them correctly.

They work well but they could be a lot easier to maintain - and my LBS agrees.
XT and Formulas appear to be a lot easier to look after.

gcwebbyuk

They are the only disc brakes I know - wife has Juicy 3s on her bike - so cant compare to others.

They seem much easier to set up than the vbrakes i was used to on my old bike!

Let me know how you get on with Formulas etc though...

As you may have noticed, I dont stick with things for very long....

Surf-Matt

gc - so has Mrs Matt (got Juicy 3s)! They almost seem to work better.
Not getting Formulas yet - just thinking about it

adb1006

Surf-Matt wrote:

Thomson Elite stems are the dogs nads.

I have a straight one on my Stumpy HT and it's awesome - SO well made!

That's a seatpost chap

Surf-Matt

adb - oops! :oops: :oops:

They make nice stems AND seatposts...

gcwebbyuk

Do you calll a stem and seatpost set Thomson Twins?

.... will get my coat :oops:

adb1006

Surf-Matt wrote:

adb - oops! :oops: :oops:

They make nice stems AND seatposts...

Ha ha - couldn't resist

What is that rear tyre? Looks like a beast :twisted:

Surf-Matt

Conti MK Protection 2.2

gcwebbyuk

I may be sticking my Spec Fast Trak LKs back on the bike for road duties - or even some semi-slicks.

Can't ride off road at the mo due to my neck problems, so bike isnt getting used anywhere near as much as it should be and using a recumbant bike at the gym is just boring (although I do get to watch TV at the same time!)

Any recommendations on light semi slicks?

Surf-Matt

Schwalbe Furious Freds?

Or Conti Race Kings?

SDK2007

That is an awesome Stumpjumper

gcwebbyuk

SDK2007 wrote:

That is an awesome Stumpjumper

Many Thanks

Its rider isnt as awesome I am afraid - but I try!

hitchen92

How are you finding the Hope SPXC3 wheels? I had some on a titanium race bike, which after 1 ride i badly bent the front wheels. I'm not a fat bastard either!!

racefaceec90

gcwebbyuk
awesome bike you have .although i have an s works carbon hardtail bike(i p/xed fsr comp frame for it.)i still have most of the components from the stumpy fsr comp!!!so is still quite heavy(relatively speaking!!!).when i have some finances,will upgrade the stuff on it,starting with some new hope pro 3/stans no tube rims wheels!!!they look awesome wheels for £385 a pair!!!ps have decided to keep my s works in the end!!!take it easy!!!