Originally Posted by
oldskoolwrench
Hardrock Comp's of that era were full Cro-Mo, but straight gauge tubing. It wasn't until you got to the Rockhopper and up
where butted tubes were used in the main triangle. When you got to the Stumpjumper, the tubes were custom gauge Cro-Mo
and then you started to see Prestige used in the main triangle.
The Hardrock Comp frame will be a little more aggressive than the Univega (71/73° ST/HT<) and therefore a tad more responsive.
It should make for a great drop bar conversion!
Thanks oldskoolwrench for the helpful info.
Interesting that my HardRock tubing sticker list it as custom gauge Cromo the same term you mention on the Stumpjumpers.
Anyone weigh their Stumpjumper frame? Wouldn't think it would even be a full pound lighter.
Of course with this type of build a little more weight is not a huge deal to me.
The 5 times I have ridden the Univega Rover now it seems to ride much lighter than it is. Does that sound crazy?
At any rate I enjoy the discovery process of working on, changing up, dialing in & most of all riding my vintage bikes.