I’ve wanted an old Stumpy gravel build for a few years now, probably because this was my first *real* mountain bike, and I have been thinking of the days of riding around Maine at nights when I was off duty in the Navy. There is a simple elegance to the frame design, and the thing climbed like a beast. It took a bit of time, and I had a LOT of help. Below are some shots of “Gandalf”.

FRAME/FORK | 1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 20", Direct Drive Tange Prestige |
RIMS | Velocity Cliffhanger Black 32H 27.5" |
HUBS | (Front) SRAM 900 15/12/QR x 100mm, 32H, (Rear) SRAM 900 32H, 6 Bolt Disc XDR 11/12 27.8mm Driver |
TIRES | Ultradynamico ROSE Race 650b |
HANDLEBARS | Salsa Cowchipper |
HEADSET | Ritchey Logic Comp 1-1/8" threadless, 30mm spacers. Black |
CRANKSET | SRAM GX 175mm Boost |
CASSETTE | SRAM XG-1275 GX Eagle Cassette 10-52t 12-Speed |
REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM SX Eagle Rear Derailleur - 12 Speed, Long Cage |
BRAKES | BR-T4000 V-Brakes |
SHIFTER | Gevenalle 1x12 GX Compatible Long Pull |
SADDLE | Brooks Saddles Men's Imperial B17 Standard Bike Saddle, Antique Brown |
SEATPOST | Post Modern |
STEM | Black TIG 10Deg Alloy Wedge |
PEDALS | RaceFace Chester |
FRONT BAGS | Roadrunner Middle Earth Jammer |
REAR BAGS | Roadrunner DrafterLiters |
OTHER ACCESSORIES | Blackburn Outpost Cargo Cage, 15" Voile Straps |