Classic Stumpjumper Price?
07-24-09, 06:01 AM
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Howdy,
I'm responding to a November '08 posting I just saw (I'm a new member) re: buying a used Stumpjumper; '80's vintage. I bought one in NYC in '84 or '85 and was told they were a new item. I think I paid $700 for it and still have it. Considering the emotional attachment I would not part with it. Considering the quality of the bike I would not part with it. Considering the condition of the bike, I would not part with it. I spent years pounding the bike on city streets then moved to the country-upstate NY. That Stumpjumper is every bit as good on the country road as the city streets. I am not an off roader.
I also have an original REW Reynolds (531 DB tubing) touring bike made by him in the early '70's that I ordered directly. I spoke with him and we corresponded by mail while working out particulars-he was a perfectionist (yahoo!) and was even concerned about not getting the color right (red sable). I also pounded the city streets with that bike and still have it. It is all original except for tires and a brake cable and in incredible condition and rides like a dream. I love the old brooks leather saddle w/brass fittings-and the Reynolds Northhampton decal. Both these bikes are beauties. I would not take less than $10k for the Reynolds and if a good Stumpjumper could be had for $500 I'd seriously consider buying it.
The latest Hi-tech bikes are fantastic looking and I'm considering one for the road-yet haven't sorted through all the options and makes. For road touring lightness and strength for hard riding (at times) does anyone have suggestions? $1500-4000 range. Muchas Gracias! DLD
I'm responding to a November '08 posting I just saw (I'm a new member) re: buying a used Stumpjumper; '80's vintage. I bought one in NYC in '84 or '85 and was told they were a new item. I think I paid $700 for it and still have it. Considering the emotional attachment I would not part with it. Considering the quality of the bike I would not part with it. Considering the condition of the bike, I would not part with it. I spent years pounding the bike on city streets then moved to the country-upstate NY. That Stumpjumper is every bit as good on the country road as the city streets. I am not an off roader.
I also have an original REW Reynolds (531 DB tubing) touring bike made by him in the early '70's that I ordered directly. I spoke with him and we corresponded by mail while working out particulars-he was a perfectionist (yahoo!) and was even concerned about not getting the color right (red sable). I also pounded the city streets with that bike and still have it. It is all original except for tires and a brake cable and in incredible condition and rides like a dream. I love the old brooks leather saddle w/brass fittings-and the Reynolds Northhampton decal. Both these bikes are beauties. I would not take less than $10k for the Reynolds and if a good Stumpjumper could be had for $500 I'd seriously consider buying it.
The latest Hi-tech bikes are fantastic looking and I'm considering one for the road-yet haven't sorted through all the options and makes. For road touring lightness and strength for hard riding (at times) does anyone have suggestions? $1500-4000 range. Muchas Gracias! DLD
07-04-10, 08:50 PM
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If one were pursuing a year one stumpy, how would one know that it was authentic? In other words, how can you effectively tell the difference between a year one and a later stumpjumper?
07-05-10, 10:06 PM
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https://www.mombat.org/1982_Stumpjumper_1055.htm
I thought I read somewhere that the very. very early bikes had serial numbers that just counted up with no letters, etc but I'm not sure about that at all.
03-09-17, 12:15 AM
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What might this one before worth? I'm a member but found this thread through a,Google search.
This is my my bike, not a Google Image.
1985 Stumpjumper Team
This is my my bike, not a Google Image.
1985 Stumpjumper Team
03-09-17, 01:02 AM
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