Originally Posted by
brightsideofit
I want to know the differences and similarities between each year, specifically in the frame materials and geometries (e.g. lugged vs tig welded, butted vs non-butted, fork styles). How did they change from year to year, and was the same frame ever used for more than one year? I am mainly interested in the flagship Stumpjumper model, but all knowledge is welcome!
I found
this page which shows some specs, but it doesn't really give the frame details I'm after. I really want to look at the specifics. It would be awesome if everyone posted pictures of their Stumpjumpers and details like: serial number, frame decals, braze ons, etc.
Thanks!!!
Plenty of knowledge here from many very experienced folks. The deep dive you are asking about is a bit hard earned and I encourage you to take a leap and get one to start the ball rolling. You will have to start digging on your own, there is plenty of info and rabbit holes to go down and is what it takes to get the knowledge, legwork and time. No one stop sources but many different ones that you have to piece together.
You have to dig and not give up, most of this is that way, no matter where you start there is more to know.
All that being said, I have 5 of them plus a custom from Jim Merz who had a lot to do with them over the time he was at Big S starting about 82.
Here's the custom, one of only about ten according to Jim.
