Stumpjumper M2 FS 1994 Large frame - Ron's shoulder and go anywhere whip *SOLD

A unique opportunity for an unconditional (ultra)romance with the seminal ceramic-infused aluminium frame design that inspired the new Crust Alumalith. The ingredients for being the ultimate man in the bushes in style.

At 1600+ grams this isn't your usual push-for-your-life-in-sweat retro mtb, but can be built into a serious performance gravel machine. I had it converted into 650b and kept up with people on modern gravel bikes on group rides. Clears 650x48c with ease, some more as a 26er.

Unlike Ron's famous example from the year before, this has a 1 1/8 headtube, which makes things easier with modern front end. Top tube is 61cm and seat tube 54.5cm c-2-c. 27.2mm seatpost diameter enables dropper use, comes with the original QR clamp. 135mm rear spacing, 73mm bb.

Has plenty of battle scars as pictured, but nothing serious. Structurally sound and plenty of life left. Bought from a collector who had it sat in the shed for years and imported to the UK in 2021.

Now only £150 collected from Canonbury N1.

Wish it was smaller. Or, I was taller.
Anyhow, GLWS.

I’d love this! Dibs if you’d consider posting it to Bristol. No worries if not, Thanks!

Yes, would love to see this in Bristol!

Did you actually run this without a front brake?

i initially put the fork on mainly for the looks, had another fork with canti studs customized and planned to put it on with a front brake, but went with another build and never got around doing this.

the paul motolite rear only was fine in the city but not ideal off road. the fork should obviously be longer and have higher trail too for serious riding.

yeah I think the original shock on this would have had 60mm travel? so something with an Axle to Crown of about 400mm would do it. Stridsland Barnacle fork or Surly Troll fork (420mm A-C) - I plan to use one of the two should I become the owner of this !