Just got finished converting my old '98 Stumpjumper to a dedicated commuter/grocery getter. I originally wanted to get a brand new commuter specific bike, but noticed my Stumpjumper was the least ridden bike in my garage. I wanted to go on the cheap so I decided to convert it to a commuter.


BEFORE:
I was never thrilled about the green/red color scheme. Looked like a Christmas bike and I thought I should've ridden it in a Santa suit.



AFTER: the finished project,




Specs:
frame: '98 Stumpjumper - reused, powdercoated metallic sky blue w/ clear
fork: Manitou SX w/lockout - reused, Duplicolor rattle can metallic dark grey
shifters: Sram 9.0SL - reused
derailleurs: LX front, Sram 9.0 rear w/Avid rollamajig -reused
brake levers- Avid Speed dial - reused
brakes: Avid Arch Rival V-brakes with Salsa rear brake booster - reused
BB: RaceFace ISIS - reused
crankset: RaceFace -reused
pedals: Time ATAC - reused
stem: Synchros - reused
handlebar: RaceFace Next riser - from another bike
grips: Ergon with integrated barends - new
cables: Jagwire - new
wheelset: Vuelta disc -reused
Commute specific parts:
rack: OMM Red Rock - new
fenders: Planet Bike EZ - new
lights: PB Superflash rear/Blaze LED front - new
tires: Continental Traffic - new

I'm happy with the way it turned out and now I've renewed the passion for my Stumpy that I had when I first got it a decade ago.