Crawford53

I've never been too partial to Specialized, but I do have a sweet spot for decent late 80s to early 90s MTBs. I spotted this Street Stomper today on CL in my size, it might be too good to pass up...

devinfan

I DID pass up on one that showed up on my local craigslist years ago and regretted it. Street Stompers are very uncommon. I wanted to get it for the name alone but didn't have the cash at the time. I absolutely love the colour of the one you posted - I'd grab it. This is only the 2nd one I've seen since I missed that first one. Not saying it's rare as in valuable, but rare as in there aren't many out there.

The Golden Boy 

I saw a white one downtown here.

Again, not a very valuable bike, but uncommon and kind of cool in a "what's the difference between this and a rockhopper" sort of way.

Stradguy93

I've had one in a shed for about 20 years, haven't ever seen another one. It's like my City-Becane, not really valuable but they're pretty rare.

Bianchigirll 

It looks very small does it have 24" wheels? These were more like all terrain bikes rather than mountain bikes. IIRC the one I had briefly didn't even have a full chrome frame/fork or any sealed bearings. They were nice basic bikes but yeah pretty unusual. I think the Hardrock series replaced these on lower rung.

TireLever-07

Was a short lived Specialized, City Bike. I've only seen, 2 or 3 in my life too & all that tourquoise color. Those were cool names Strada, the Motobecane "Mt. Becane" and the Fuji, "Mt. Fuji" , early MTB's

Crawford53

It's got 24in wheels, which I'm not that worried about. I think the frame is 16", normally I ride a 15" for mountain bikes. I'm not too interested in it value-wise or hardcore mountain stuff. Mostly I'm thinking about throwing some drops on it and using it as a winter commuter.

devinfan

I think it would suit that purpose admirably, although if the paint is as good as it looks from a distance it might be a shame to ride it all winter.

Jicafold

That looks a lot like the Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo that I had. That was a pretty bike.

Crawford53

The paint does look pretty neat, it's almost too shiny. My first love was a Gary Fisher, they will always be special haha. I'm going to have to talk the guy down, though, as he is asking more than I think I'm willing to pay. We'll see Friday when I get a look at it. I'm also having bike-cravings because I'm frustrated with my projects.

OLB

Here's another one just outside Chicago - Specialized Street Stomper hybrid

Crawford53

I went to my LBS today to get some other things for my commuter when I spotted THE PERFECT bike. $20 later, I brought home a Rockhopper! It's in super rough condition, but the frame is intact and I have a bunch of extra bits for it from the parts bin.

Chris_in_Miami

That's a much better frame than the Streetstomper, you did good

Stradguy93

Speak of the devil

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/4851814698.html

YoKev

The StreetStomper is a perfectly capable bike. I built one up nicely, rode it for a bit, and sold it a few months back for a nice NICE chunk of change. Nicest StreetStomper ever.


-Truvativ MTB crankset
-8-Speed cassette
-Tektro Levers
-On One Midge bar
-Suntour friction barcon shifters
-Deore front derailleur, LX rear derailleur
-XT rear wheel
-LX front wheel
-Mavic Rims (slightly different front/rear)
-Schwalbe Marathon tires with reflective sidewalls
-Old Man Mountain Cold Springs front rack
-Trek rear rack


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curbtender

That's a hardrock, referring to the seat comfort... $50? Beats the heck out of a wally bike.

The Golden Boy 

Yeah, that bike looks FUN!!!

devinfan

YoKev I want to build a bike just like your streetstomper. Now I'm inspired. The only thing I'd do different is a brooks saddle. Nicely done!