Ah I mixed my bikes up. Those were also used and decent BMXpedals. I don’t recalls years to confirm if original to bike but I would say possible. SR is not highly regarded for road but made some decent/good early BMX parts.


Do it your way. As mentioned I have a smaller bike, but I would keep the parts as well. Some of the older ATB/MTB came with riser type stems or you can do drop bars and longer or riser stem.

The Suntour AR is an inexpensive option to replace the Mountech. Still Suntour and at a glance they look similar.

I know what you mean. Here’s one I rescued, but ended selling. It felt just a little small. A pity as it rode super nice.

http://village.photos/images/user/ae...7a88c7cb82.jpg

More pics:
http://village.photos/members/Eduardo-Garza-9903/Stumpjumper-in-the-trails



This is a tough one, I really like the bike, and like the way it rides... but I cant see myself really being comfy without changing the stock setup. Which I know isnt the worst thing ever, but many feel (and I agree) some bikes should just be left alone and enjoyed as classics. Even looking through the "Vintage MTB dropbar conversion" thread people often express how they like picking frames a couple sizes down, so the idea does tempt me! Plus i think its "OK" to modify one's heart away as long as i keep all the original parts in a box to swap back when i've had my fun... right? haha Plus who's to say I resist all that to just sell it to the next guy that parts the whole thing out after taking what he wants... that also has its temptations too! People have asked about pretty much every component on the bike except the wheels and RD![/QUOTE]

Alright, I'm gonna call it. It's too small. I've taken it out on 5 or 6 rides now, its just not going to work for me. Might be able to do it with a tall stem and drop bars, but idk if thats in the cards for this one. Back to CL she will go I suppose....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4717/...5c96eaa1_k.jpg20180128_160031 by Luan Pham, on Flickr

it is pretty tiny!

The bigger ones are hard to find, and usually command more cash.

Ya thats the part that kinda makes me sad to let it go. I sort of looked for a while, and could never bring myself to spend 300+ dollars most people ask for the medium/ large sizes. And after this one's gone, I probably won't resume the search. Time to maintain the other bikes I own better, and maybe just get a..... GASP new mountain bike! :o

Climbing on gravel roads, long chainstats don't help .. next evolution was bring the rear wheel under you more, NORBA geometry..

paved roads , touring, they're OK..

I outfitted my old stumpie with studded tires for icy roads..

None this year..



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Yeah the long wheelbase/ seat position made it so hard to get good weight transition when trying to manual or hop a bit. Not like i was trying to mash, just trying to get through basic trail features smoothly.

New vs. Vintage:
Road bikes... new ones are crazy light, stiff,faster, better components etc. But you kinda see the same basic beast still there... well more or less lol. Pretty casual rider like me, vintage road bike can put a big smile on my face for plenty of miles.

Mountain bikes...newer ones are soooooooo much different, I gotta have one!