This serial number is important for two reasons: one, if you don’t know what type of bike you have, you’ll be able to find that out with a simple bicycle serial number chart. Two, in case your bicycle gets stolen, you’ll be able to track it down since anyone, including the authorities, can identify the bike by serial number. Sep 22, 2020 I have a Specialized Stumpjumper Sport. Trying to figure out what year. Does anyone know how to identify by the serial number? I believe it is an 86 or 87.

1986 Specialized Stumpjumper

The Specialized Stumpjumper was a production bike that was made in Japan with Tange Prestige tubing and lugs. During the 1986 model year, it was only surpassed by the Stumpjumper Team, which had a distinctive pink paint job and more of a Shimano component mix. At the time, this bike was considered high-end for the serious enthusiast, yet the stock tires were a measly 1.5 inches in diameter with a very small tread. The chainstays were long at 18 inches, the riding position was very upright, and the fork had a generous rake. One model year later the Stumpjumper geometry would change dramatically and become much racier by today's standards. This particular bike is in mint original condition, right down to the tag under the saddle, MKS Grafight pedals, and Specialized Tri-Cross tires.
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The Build

Year: 1986
S/N: M6C10383
Frame: Stumpjumper Tange Prestige Lugged
Fork: Tange Unicrown
Stem: Stumpjumper
Headset: Specialized Sealed Bearing
Bottom Bracket: Specialized Sealed Bearing
Handlebar: Specialized Alloy X-3
Shifters: Suntour XC
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC
Rear Derailleur:Suntour XC
Brake Levers: Tommaselli
Front Brake: Shimano M700
Rear Brake: Suntour XC Power
Crankset: Specialized Touring
Chainrings: Shimano 28-38-48
Pedals: MKS Grafight-2000
Hubs: Specialized Low-Flange Cartridge Bearing
Rims: Saturae HX28
Tires: Specialized Tri-Cross 1.5'
WheelQR: Specialized
Seatpost: Strong Alloy
Saddle: Specialized Lambda
Seatpost QR:Specialized
Grips: Tommaselli
Chain:Shimano UG
Cogs: Suntour Pro Compe 5 speed
Bottle Cage:Triathlon Alloy

1982 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport
Part Diary, Part Technical Manual, Part Tips & Tricks

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For the past few months I have been thinking about getting an 'original' mountain bike. Living in the Bay Area, the birthplace of mountain biking, I think about all the original guys riding around Mt. Tam on the bikes they had pieced together. The Stumpjumper is regarded as the first production mountain bike that was available to the general consumer, so I thought it would be interesting to get one. Forget the 9 speed shifters, the carbon fiber frames, the 6 inches of suspension travel - I wanted to experience the unadulterated seminal ride.

After finding a few on craigslist, I came across one that was my size and all original. So I go check out the bike in El Cerrito, rode it around the block and bought it on May 13, 2008. Putting it in back of the car, I noticed it sure was heavy! The Sport ($500) is the cheaper version of the original Stumpjumper ($750). I'm not really too sure what the exact differences are, the frame and tubing seems to be the same, probably cheaper components. Looking at resources online, the 'original' components on these bikes vary quite a bit, so I really don't know what to think. All I know is that when disassembling the bike, it sure seemed like this is how the bike left the shop.

6/13/2010 - Since the original Avocet Gel saddle cover was torn, I bought a period correct Avocet Racer saddle from eBay. Now it looks much nicer.

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9/23/2016 - After sitting in storage for many years, I decided to bring it home and ride it around a bit. Took it for a loop around Water Dog Lake and it rode quite well.

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9/28/2016 - Sold the bike today to a really sweet gal in SF. She plan on converting it into a Rivendell inspired townie.

Here are the specs:
Frame: 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport, 19.5' CTC, 20.0' CTT. Serial Number: M2G29395, M2 = 1982. Fully lugged with Special Series Touring Chrome-Moly Tubing with 126mm rear spacing. Silver.
Fork: Specialized Stumpjumper Bi-plane, 1' threaded, Special Series Chrome-Moly Tubing. Silver.
Rims:Araya 26 x 1.75, 36 spoke, 3X lacing. Aluminum with Presta opening.
Hubs: Suntour Sealed Bearing. The axles are 10mm x 1.0mm super fine pitch.
Tires: Kenda 26 x 2.10 gumwalls.
Freewheel: Suntour Perfect 5 speed, 14-30T.
Cranks: Sugino AT, 170mm, 46x36x26. Date code: B-G = 1982-July
Bottom Bracket: Tange, 124mm spindle, square taper.
Front Derailer: Suntour AR.
Rear Derailer: Suntour AR.
Shifters: Suntour Power Shifter, friction.
Headset: Specialized 1' threaded.
Chain: VIA UG.
Handlebar: Specialized Bullmoose handlebar/stem combo, 1' quill, 125mm reach. Chrome-Moly steel, chrome-plated.
Brakes: Manufacture Auvergnoise de Freins et Accessoires pour Cycles (MAFAC) Cyclo-Tandem Cantilever with Kool-Stop Eagle 2 pads.
Levers:Dia-Compe.
Pedal: Forte Campus.
Seatpost: Sakae Ringyo (SR) Laprade, 26.0mm diameter, fluted. Aluminum.
Seatpost Clamp: Suzue, quick-release.
Saddle: Avocet Racer, black.
Waterbottle Cage: Specialized, silver.

Cached

Ratio
16
24
46
6.4
4.5
3.0
36
4.4
2.9
26
3.6
2.5
1.7

The bike currently weights 31lbs 15oz as shown. The bike was originally 31lbs 9oz.

The following are OE parts that I am currently not using:

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Saddle:Avocet M20 Gelflex.
Pedals: Tioga SR Surefoot III.
Brake Pads: MAFAC.