VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Specialized Stumpjumper

Velopedia Archive ID 50848

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSpecialized
ModelStumpjumper
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50848
Original MSRP$899.00
ColorsDark blue, red
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, double-butted
ForkTange
Fork materialTange chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSpecialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSpecialized Direct Drive Comp

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki
HandlebarYC A110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSpecialized A1, cold forged
SaddleSpecialized Prolong Evolution
SeatpostTahoma DP 510, 30.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control, kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Specialized Team Master, kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube554 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1053 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.