thanks for the heads up anixi-

Agree the Stumpjumper as whole is not junk. I meant the parts selection to build will be from odd's and not the pretty pile. The frame I have is cosmetically rough including two minor dings. The fork is incorrect to the bike but I rather like it. Have yet to decide on a rear brake and whether to drill the bridge. The rear cant. bosses might be good for a custom rack set-up. I want to go up to 700c for many reasons plus have plenty of quality cross tires on hand. Again, the game for this one is budget squeeze cheap. It will be a good beater (does that even make sense?), loaner or perhaps gift it.