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 ===== Specialized Overview ===== ===== Specialized Overview =====
  
-Mike Sinyard started Specialized Bicycle Components in 1974 in Campbell, CA, first importing Cinelli parts and later re-branding Japanese road tires.  Complete road bicycles started in 1981 and by 1982 he was grossing $18 million.(([[https://www.inc.com/magazine/201904/christine-lagorio-chafkin/specialized-bicycle-cycling-private-titans.html]] - $18M by the 4th year in business.))  Specialized in 1982 was ground zero for the modern bicycle revolution, when sales exploded by an order of magnitude each year for another 4 years. +Mike Sinyard started Specialized Bicycle Components in 1974 in Campbell, CA, first importing Cinelli parts and later re-branding Japanese road tires.  Complete road bicycles started in 1981.  Specialized in 1982 was ground zero for the modern bicycle revolution, when sales exploded by an order of magnitude each year for another 4 years. 
-(([[https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Dirt-Origins-Mountain-Biking/dp/1892495619|The Birth of Dirt by Frank J. Berto]], Berto states that sales actually grew five years in a row by an order of magnitude, which only makes sense if Specialized's $18M in revenue occured later in 1984.))+(([[https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Dirt-Origins-Mountain-Biking/dp/1892495619|The Birth of Dirt by Frank J. Berto]], Berto states that mt. bike sales grew five years in a row by an order of magnitude, starting in 1981.  Specialized didn't do **that** well, but they are a $685M sized company as of 2019 [[https://blog.trivelo.co.uk/why-are-there-no-bikes-in-stock/|trivelo]] ))
 (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]])) (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]]))
 (([[https://www.inc.com/magazine/201904/christine-lagorio-chafkin/specialized-bicycle-cycling-private-titans.html|inc.com]])) (([[https://www.inc.com/magazine/201904/christine-lagorio-chafkin/specialized-bicycle-cycling-private-titans.html|inc.com]]))
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 </div> </div>
 +<div column 50% #s1981a>
 +----
 +===== 1981 Prototype =====
 +
 +[[3rensho:start|3Rensho]]((Specialized used [[https://loosebearings.wordpress.com/2011/02/26/builder-profile-3rensho/|3Rensho]] to build its Allez)) prototype.  Toyo ultimately provided the first production batches. ((This prototype was likely produced between 1980 and early 1981, making it perhaps the first MTB made in Japan. [[https://ameblo.jp/cambiokoubou/image-12682603629-14962435938.html|ameblo.jp]]))
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1981a.jpg?300|1981 Prototype }}
 +\\
 +1981 Prototype by [[3rensho:start|3Rensho]].
 +[[https://ameblo.jp/cambiokoubou/entry-12682603629.html|ameblo.jp]]
 +</div>
 +
  
 <div column 50% #s1981> <div column 50% #s1981>
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 ===== 1981 Stumpjumper ===== ===== 1981 Stumpjumper =====
  
-In November 1981, a batch of 250 Stumpjumpers frames arrived from 3 Rensho ((Specialized used [[https://loosebearings.wordpress.com/2011/02/26/builder-profile-3rensho/|3Rensho]] to build its Allez)), Japan and sold as a complete bike for $750. (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]]))  ((It's likely that only 200 Stumjumpers were made in 1981, as no serial numbers > 198 have been recorded. [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]])) +In November 1981, a batch of 250 Stumpjumpers frames arrived from Toyo , Japan and sold as a complete bike for $750. (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]]))  ((It's likely that only 200 Stumjumpers were made in 1981, as no serial numbers > 198 have been recorded. [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]]))
  
-No pictures exist of a 1981 Steve Potts.  The serial numbers suggest that a handful should exist. 
  
 </div> </div>
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 1981 Stumpjumper, #75 1981 Stumpjumper, #75
-[[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/specialized-stumpjumper-1981.406200/|mtbr]]+[[https://www.oldschoolracing.ch/mountainbike/1981-specialized-stumpjumper/|oldschoolracing]]
 </div> </div>
  
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-<div column 50% #s1983>+<div column 50% #s1984>
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 ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport ===== ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport =====
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 </div> </div>
  
-<div column 50% #s1984>+<div column 50% #s1985>
 ---- ----
 ===== 1985 Team Stumpjumper  ===== ===== 1985 Team Stumpjumper  =====
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 +<div column 50% #s1986>
 +----
 +===== 1986 Rockhopper  =====
  
 +The Rockhopper was usually a step down and a pound heavier than the Stumpjumper.  Full XT components in 1986 show Specialized's commitment to making the best throughout their product line.  Shimano Deerhead XT (M700v2 - 1985-86).
  
-<div column 45% #stems>+ 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Rockhopper }} 
 +\\ 
 +1986 Rockhopper 
 +[[http://www.boltsbikes.com/p/specialized-rock-hopper.html|boltsbike]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1987> 
 +---- 
 +===== 1987 Hardrock  ===== 
 + 
 +The Hardrock was usually a step down and a pound heavier than the Rockhopper.  Suntour XC Sport (1987-88). 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1987.jpg?300|1987 Hardrock }} 
 +\\ 
 +1987 Hardrock 
 +[[https://www.ajhmall.ml/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=86488010&pr=58.88|ajhmall]] 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1988> 
 +---- 
 +===== 1988 Stumpjumper Epic ===== 
 + 
 +The first production carbon mountain bike ever made.  Shimano XT (M730) derailleurs and crankset, chainstay brakes.  See a full Bicycling mag test review from 1988: [[https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1227084-road-test-bike-review-1988-specialized-epics-stumpjumper-allez.html|bikeforums]].  $2400, 400 made - and very rare.  And photos are similarly rare. 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1988.jpg?300|1988 Stumpjumper Epic}} 
 +\\ 
 +1988 Stumpjumper Epic.  Pic from an unknown magazine review. 
 +[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/specialized-stumpjumper-epic-1988-the-rebuild.434237/|retrobike]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1989> 
 +---- 
 +===== 1989 RockCombo  ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +Another early attempt to introduce gravel bikes to the masses.  It didn't sell and became another "evolutionary dead end."((Nice phraseology all copied from [[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/]]))  SunTour XCD-6000 (1988-89.) 
 + 
 +<blockquote> 
 +Specialized had the right idea, but nobody wanted the combo. Yet. 
 +<cite> 
 +[[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/|classiccycleus]] 
 +</cite> 
 +</blockquote> 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1989.jpg?300|1989 RockCombo }} 
 +\\ 
 +1989 RockCombo 
 +[[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/|classiccycleus]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1990> 
 +---- 
 +===== 1990 Stumpjumper Epic  ===== 
 + 
 +M-732 (1989 only - but the 1989 Epic has chainstay brakes.) 
 +Specialized claims that their titanium Epic debuted in 1990, but reviews from late [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|1990]] suggest that titanium came out in 1991. 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1990.jpg?300|1990 Stumpjumper Epic}} 
 +\\ 
 +1990 Stumpjumper Epic 
 +[[https://www.ajhmall.ml/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=90052394&pr=61.88|ajhmall]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 45% #ident>
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-===== Stumpjumper Idenitification Guide =====+===== Stumpjumper Identification Guide =====
  
-Early Stumpjumpers are quite rare and many shops and even museums show off 1982 Stumpjumpers as being from 1981.  Some examples: [[https://mbaction.com/soc18-1981-stumpjumper-vs-2018-stumperjumper/|mbaction]], [[https://wayofthebicycle.net/tag/stumpjumper/#jp-carousel-1615|thewayofthebicycle.net]], and many [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=specialized+stumpjumper+1981&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&_osacat=0&_odkw=specialized+stumpjumper+1981|eBay]] listings. (([[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]])) (([[https://www.vehiclesf.com/projects/specialized-stumpjumper-25-book|vehiclesf]])) (([[http://mombatbicycles.com/Specialized_Specs.htm|mombat]]))+Early Stumpjumpers are quite rare and many shops and even museums show off 1982 Stumpjumpers as being from 1981.  Some examples: [[https://mbaction.com/soc18-1981-stumpjumper-vs-2018-stumperjumper/|mbaction]], [[https://wayofthebicycle.net/tag/stumpjumper/|thewayofthebicycle.net]], and many [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=specialized+stumpjumper+1981&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&_osacat=0&_odkw=specialized+stumpjumper+1981|eBay]] listings. (([[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]])) (([[https://www.vehiclesf.com/projects/specialized-stumpjumper-25-book|vehiclesf]])) (([[http://mombatbicycles.com/Specialized_Specs.htm|mombat]]))
  
  
 ^ When      ^ Frame/Fork          ^ Components ^ Notes ^ ^ When      ^ Frame/Fork          ^ Components ^ Notes ^
-| 1981    | TIG welded light blue frame, socket fork | SunTour AR, TA crank, Avocet saddle | '5' shaped 'S' logo | +| **1981**    | TIG welded light blue frame, socket fork | SunTour AR, TA crank, Avocet saddle | '5' shaped 'S' logo | 
-| 1982, Mar->Jun    | bi-plane fork, blue & silver | SunTour ARX, Specialized saddle | lightning 'S' decals | +| **1982, Mar->Jun**    | bi-plane fork, blue & silver | SunTour ARX, Specialized saddle | lightning 'S' decals | 
-| 1982, Jul->Jun    | lugged frame | SunTour ARX/Mountech |  | +| **1982, Jun->Nov**    | lugged frame | SunTour ARX/Mountech |  | 
-| 1983    | doubled frame bosses, light & dark blue, charcoal, silver | SunTour Mountech, Sugino AT crank | bullmoose bars | +| **1983**    | doubled frame bosses, light & dark blue, charcoal, silver | SunTour Mountech, Sugino AT crank | bullmoose bars | 
-| 1984    |  black, blue, grey, silver| Shimano brakes, Sugino TAT crank, | riser bars | +| **1984**    | black, blue, grey, silver | Shimano brakes, Sugino TAT crank, | riser bars | 
-| 1985    | unicrown fork, black, blues, pink, red | Shimano XT or Suntour XC, Specialized crank | |+| **1985**    | unicrown fork, black, blues, pink, red | Shimano XT or Suntour XC, Specialized crank | |
  
 </div> </div>
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 {{olddecal.jpg?300|original logo}} {{olddecal.jpg?300|original logo}}
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-original logo+original logo, 1981 
 +\\
 [[https://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/86551|mtb-news.de]] [[https://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/86551|mtb-news.de]]
 </div> </div>
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 {{biplane.jpg?200|biplane forks}} {{biplane.jpg?200|biplane forks}}
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-biplane forks+biplane forks, 1982 -> 1984 
 +\\
 [[https://mbaction.com/soc18-1981-stumpjumper-vs-2018-stumperjumper/|mbaction]] [[https://mbaction.com/soc18-1981-stumpjumper-vs-2018-stumperjumper/|mbaction]]
 </div> </div>
  
  
 +<div column 25%>
 +{{singlebosses.jpg?300|single bosses and lugs}}
 +\\
 +single bosses and lugs, June -> Nov. 1982
 +\\
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Stumpjumper_1055.html|mombat]]
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 25%>
 +{{unicrown.jpg?300|double bosses and unicrown fork}}
 +\\
 +double bosses and unicrown fork, 1985
 +\\
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1985_Stumpjumper.html|mombat]]
 +</div>
  
 ==== Production Notes ==== ==== Production Notes ====
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