Help with 2001 stumpjumper
M1TCHCOOKE
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Hi all.
This is a long shot but here goes I bought my specialized stumpjumper late 2001 second hand but only a couple of months old. The Problem I have got is that is it has developed a creaking noise from near the headset I have tried everything and eventually found out that it is the internal lugs. specialized recognise this problem as a manufacture fault and are willing to replace the frame if I can provide origanal recipt. the peson I purchased it from has since moved and probably wouldnt have the recipt anyway.
Now my question is does anyone have a recipt for a 2001 stumpy I could borrow as I absolutly love this bike and really dont want to get rid. I am willing to pay for the recipt.
Thanks in advance and I really hope someone can help me with my poorly bike.
Mitch.
This is a long shot but here goes I bought my specialized stumpjumper late 2001 second hand but only a couple of months old. The Problem I have got is that is it has developed a creaking noise from near the headset I have tried everything and eventually found out that it is the internal lugs. specialized recognise this problem as a manufacture fault and are willing to replace the frame if I can provide origanal recipt. the peson I purchased it from has since moved and probably wouldnt have the recipt anyway.
Now my question is does anyone have a recipt for a 2001 stumpy I could borrow as I absolutly love this bike and really dont want to get rid. I am willing to pay for the recipt.
Thanks in advance and I really hope someone can help me with my poorly bike.
Mitch.
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Warranty is usually for original owner only.0
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I hope no one from Spesh is reading this thread!
But as Super says the warranty is only for the original owner so you may be out of luck even if you do find one.
Just tell Spesh that you can't find it...they usually have some of the best customer service in the industry.Whyte 905 (2009)
Trek 1.5 (2009)
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp (2007)0 -
Is this illegal?0
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It is could be classed as fraud I guess.0
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Even if they warranty the frame you are going to get a modern frame not a 2001 model as I suspect they wont have any of the old one in stock - not like this fraudulent action is going to get you your bike back!
Did see this on ebay though! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Specialized-Stumpjumper-frame-/110530657072?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19bc23fb30Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0 -
All I have done is post a simple question to see if somebody would be able to help me out it is not fraudulant activity I was mearly asking you people on here hoping to get some Advise as I spent over £1000 all them years ago. Im not bothered if it is replaced with a newer model frame.That one on Ebay is an old M2 frame no good but thanks anyway.
All I want is my bike without the creaking noise.0 -
It is fraud. The warranty is for the original owner only - which you are not. You are asking for someone elses receipt.
So be wary of that. Someone may still want to help you, but it is always good to know the full facts of the situation.0 -
I cant find the receipt of the jaffa cakes I bought 9 minutes ago so the chances of finding a receipt from 9 years ago..........slimmer than me if I eat the jaffas! Good luck though.
I'd just talk nicely to Spesh and see if you can sweet talk them - you don't sound like you are going to become their number one customer if they help you out mind.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0 -
I have a 2004 stumpy FSR frame going if you are interested.
Part of it is cracked (the little silver bit that connects the shock just above the rear wheel) and have been unable to source one at the moment, I haven't really looked though and the guys on here have told me a site that may be able to help out.
PM me if your interested0 -
Sounds like my 2000 M2 frame. It's just developed a creaking from the headset area and I pretty much stripped the bike down trying to find the cause. I was going to refit the headset this weekend, but I think I'll have to strip it down and find another frame instead.
How serious is this defect anyway? Is the frame likely to fail if I carry on using it, or will it just continue to annoy me? I only use it on the road or easy tracks anyway.0 -
A bit of searching in Google brought up this:
My Specialized Stumpjumper did that. There are internal lugs in the frame that twist in the tubes when you apply enough torque. Specialized recommends pouring linseed oil in the tubes (tilt it so that it penetrates the offending lugs, in my case where the top and down tubes meet the headtube). I have to do it about once a year.
BTW, I forgot to mention how to check this... first try holding the seat in one hand and the handlebar or stem in the other, then push/pull them in opposite directions, as hard as you can (torque is key). If it creaks, the frame is likely the culprit. If you can't get enough torque that way, try straddling the bike (drop the seat) with the frame pinched between the knees and your hands on the bars, then try to twist the frame.
I'll give this a try I think- easier than finding another frame.
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