out with the old 2001 Stumpjumper comp ( bent frame shop told me to throw it away) in with the new 2002 Jamis Dragon 853 HT. So, so sweet. Cant wait to build her up and Ride, ride, ride.

death of a stumpy:

you are nuts.

STUMPY.

Mebbie that pic ant too clear, but did you toss that frame because the hanger was bent??



wow, what a waste.

nope. the frame was "racked" and bent. The hanger couldnt bend anymore so instead of break it bent the frame around with it.

Specialized has crash replacement- they give pretty big discounts. Did you check into that?

Please PM me and lemme know what you think of that frame once you've had a chance to ride it. I was this close to buying one off eBay a little while ago.

Jamis nice frame! I should receive my Komodo frame on the 9th. I have been specing this thing every way you can imagine.

Guillermo, I have talked to a whole team from Austin who rides these and they have nothing but good reviews. I'm expecting the same and will be more that happy to update once I get her built u and race her a few times. I've got 3 regular races 1 12 hour and 1 24 hour in the next 2 months too put her though the paces. I'll try to remember to stop buy. 853 steel the real deal. BTW if it was in the last couple of weeks off of ebay it was probably me with whom you were bidding against. I decided I wanted it and went all out the seller really got a good deal too

RacerX
My shop looked into for me and it seems like a really good deal. I can actually get a 2003 for something like $400 to $500 msrp or just the frame for $400 or an Sworks for $600. I think I might take them up on that at a later date to use as a back up just because I totally expect to love the Jamis and never go back to aluminum.

What the heck did you do?

I was JRA (just riding along) when all of a sudden I started stopping rapidly. The only think i can think is that a link in the chain broke got caught up in the derailleur and the force of the pedal stroke forced the derailleur into the spokes and the rest you know

Well, whatever happened it gave you an excuse for new stuff, and an excuse for new stuff is a good one!!!! Milk this chocolate cow for everything its worth Tony!!

wow

Hey Tonny,

Sorry aboout your loss mate...but the Dragon looks super sexy

Ride on my friend!

Rich

The BrokenStumpinator.

"Baboon" punch

THe Dragon rode like butter! I had a slight problem with loosing the rear breaks half way though but other than that it was a great race. i got 6th in my cat.

Great result Tonny....

Rich