1990 Specialized Stumpjumper M2
The radical looking Mantis Flying V first appeared in 1990 and was featured on the cover of the October issue of Mountain Bike Action magazine. Although the chromed rear end was slightly different than the Mantis XCR-EC, it continued the mix-material, elevated chainstay concept. Rather than using tubular aluminum, the front end of the frame was created using a monocoque technique. Two pressed aluminum sheet metal halves were welded together around their perimeter, with the incorporation of a traditional seattube and an encapsulated headtube. The three control cables were strung together on the right side of the frame, appearing like the strings of an electric guitar. This particular bike is built with a complete Shimano XTR M900 component group with a 39 piece SRP titanium bolt kit. The Manitou fork has aftermarket titanium stanchion and steerer tubes.
The Build
Year: 1990
S/N: 91T03706 Frame: Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Fork: Specialized Direct Drive Stem: Answer ATAC Headset: Shimano Deore XT M736 Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR M900 Handlebar: Answer Hyperlite Shifters: Shimano XTR M900 Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900 Front Brake: Shimano XTR M900 Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M900 Crankset: Shimano XTR M900 Chainrings: Shimano XTR M900 26-36-46 Pedals: Specialized S-Works Titanium Hubs: Shimano XTR M900 Rims: Specialized X23 Tires: Specialized Ground Control 1.95 Specialized Ground Control Extreme 1.95 Wheel QR: Ringle Ti-Stix Seatpost: Ringle Moby Saddle: WTB/Specialized Team Edition Seatpost QR: Ringle Ti-Stix Grips: Grab-On MTN-2 Cogs: Shimano XTR M900 Chain: Shimano HG Bottle Cages: Ringle H2O |
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