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Claire just gave me an idea from another thread viewtopic.php?f=38&t=8024&p=178210#p178210 (Hope you don't mind me using it for this Claire?)

I have a Specialzed Stumpjumper I am never going to use again from ~1991 ish. (£530 at the time)

It's rough, I won't deny, and obviously looks dated but if the bottom bracket was replaced it would be fine.

It's a bit clunky because of excessive play in the bottom bracket and as much as I keep tightening it, it comes loose again and makes the gears act funny. Quite ridable but irritating because of the bracket.

I tried sealed bearings yonks ago, from SKF, but my leg power at the time kept knocking them out riding over the hills. So apart from the cost of a new bracket it's a good runner. You could try replacing the ball bearings but I think the mating surface has worn a new groove.

You wil need to be gangly, it's a 21" frame from memory. So you'd need to be at least 6' tall I would think. The top tube isn't very slopy, so mind your nads if you want to do downhilling

Black in colour with one or two small dinks but nothing which should make it fall in half. I was using it up until a few months ago before I bought my new one.

I could post a picture later perhaps if someone would like to see it in the flesh. I think ed_m said they are something of a collectors item in original condition.

I can't deliver, I don't have a car anymore, so you'd have to collect. I live in Birmingham. First come an' all that I'm affraid, sorry. Post here or PM ta

Cheers

Tony

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You will be branded a threat to society by going over a speed limit where it is safe to do so, and suffer the consequences of your actions in a way criminals do not, more so than someone who is a real threat to our society.

ooooh i've been resisting mentioning how excited i'm getting about my new bike... but.

I'M GETTING A NEW BIKE !

i'm sure you can find someone to take the stumpy off your hands... failing that try freecycle or small ads.

What ya gettin ed? Come on - don't keep me in suspenders...

I showed you mine now you must show me yours

BTW. I know about freecycle but isn't there a lot of people who profiteer from it?

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The views expressed in this post are personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the views of Safe Speed.
You will be branded a threat to society by going over a speed limit where it is safe to do so, and suffer the consequences of your actions in a way criminals do not, more so than someone who is a real threat to our society.

the whole point is to put you in suspenders.
it wont arrive for a couple of months as its a custom built titanium frame which will fit like a glove

there will be photos of course when all will be revealed.

in the meantime i think we should have a 'readers rides' thread for piccies!



who knows... if i thought i had room & time for it i'd have it .. tweak & polish it and sell it on
if you want rid anyway its probably no skin off your nose what anyone does with it.