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 +<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. 
  
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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>
 ---- ----
 ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport ===== ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport =====
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-<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>
 ---- ----
-===== 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 | |
  
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 {{olddecal.jpg?300|original logo}} {{olddecal.jpg?300|original logo}}
 \\ \\
-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}}
 \\ \\
-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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