Vintage 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike, 3x5-speed, 22-inch frame
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About this product
This is a vintage 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike, featuring a 22-inch lugged steel frame and 26-inch clincher tires. It offers a 3x5-speed (15-speed total) drivetrain with thumb friction shifters and cantilever brakes. The bike is silver, boasts no suspension, and has its original derailleur gears. Manufactured in Japan, this model represents an early era of mountain biking, suitable for unisex adults seeking a classic ride.
Our take
Stepping back in time with this 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper, you get a genuine piece of mountain biking history. The lugged steel frame offers that classic, durable feel, and the 22-inch frame with 26-inch wheels is a testament to original MTB geometry. While the 3x5-speed drivetrain and friction thumb shifters are charmingly old-school, they require a bit more rider input than modern indexed systems. The cantilever brakes, typical of the era, are functional but won't offer the stopping power of contemporary disc brakes. This bike is more about appreciating vintage craftsmanship and less about cutting-edge performance, perfect for collectors or casual vintage rides.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Authentic vintage 1983 model
- Durable lugged steel frame
- Specialized Stumpjumper model
- 15 speeds with friction shifters
Cons
- No suspension system
- Cantilever brakes less powerful
- Older 3x5-speed drivetrain
Specifications
- Frame Number AJ346905
- Wheel Size 26-inch
- Bike Type Mountain Bike
- Color Silver
- Tire Type Clincher Tires
- Material Steel, lugged
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- Number of Speeds
- 3x5-speed
- Vintage
- Yes
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model Year
- 1983
- Custom-Built
- No
- Department
- Unisex Adults
- Brake Type
- Cantilever Brake
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Specialized Stumpjumper
- Shifter Style
- Thumb, friction shifter
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Frame Size
- 22-inch
