{"product_id":"1989-specialized-stumpjumper-comp-rivendell-inspired-custom-build","title":"1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp — Rivendell-Inspired Custom Build","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fully rebuilt 1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp, reworked from the frame up as a practical, comfortable and characterful all-road \/ ATB build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a catalogue restoration. The aim was to preserve the original bike, its paint and its history, while rebuilding it into something much closer in spirit to a modern Rivendell or Blue Lug-style machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bike was completely stripped down before being rebuilt. The bottom bracket was serviced, a new headset fitted, the frame internally rust protected, and the original paint carefully T-Cut and polished. Rather than hiding every mark, some of the original chips and wear have been picked out with gold fill, leaving the bike with the patina you would expect from a nearly 40-year-old mountain bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe build centres around a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitto × Rivendell Bosco Bullmoose bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the bike a relaxed and upright riding position, paired with Dia-Compe bar-end friction shifters, fresh Nissen cabling and a completely refreshed braking setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original triple drivetrain remains, with a Shimano Biopace crankset and an upgraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano XTR rear derailleur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60cm steel frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal black \/ pink Specialized paint and graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitto × Rivendell Bosco Bullmoose handlebar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano Biopace triple crankset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano XTR rear derailleur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDia-Compe bar-end friction shifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new Dia-Compe cantilever brakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Components front cantilever hanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDango Bros cantilever hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new Nissen inner and outer cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new headset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelo Orange saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMKS × Blue Lug gold pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltradynamico CAVA 26\" tyres, black with tan sidewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized bottle cages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewbaum cloth chainstay wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour-matched Pro-Bolt hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple, pink, blue and gold finishing details throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large swept-back Bullmoose bars completely change the character of the bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than feeling like a stretched-out early mountain bike, it has been set up as a relaxed, upright and extremely comfortable machine for mixed-surface riding, commuting, woodland trails and general everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5'9½\" \/ 176cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and have ridden the bike comfortably in the setup shown, although the underlying frame is a large 60cm frame and would traditionally suit a taller rider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf fit is a concern, I am happy to provide any additional measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bike has been rebuilt mechanically to a very high standard, but the frame retains its original finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are scratches, chips and marks throughout from decades of use, all of which form part of the character of the bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edent to the top tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is visible in the photographs. This is reflected in the description and should be taken into consideration when purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is therefore not a pristine collector's bike. It is a sympathetically preserved and extensively rebuilt vintage Stumpjumper intended to be ridden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaddle bag shown in the photographs is not included in the sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection is welcome, and UK delivery can also be arranged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53052955361567,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6961\/4111\/files\/DSC00709.jpg?v=1792138181","url":"https:\/\/www.mrrokusho.com\/products\/1989-specialized-stumpjumper-comp-rivendell-inspired-custom-build","provider":"Mr Rokusho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}