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 +<div column 50% #s1981a>
 +----
 +===== 1981 Prototype =====
 +
 +[[3rensho:start|3Rensho]]((Specialized used [[https://loosebearings.wordpress.com/2011/02/26/builder-profile-3rensho/|3Rensho]] to build its Allez)) prototype.  Toyo ultimately provided the first production batches. ((This prototype was likely produced between 1980 and early 1981, making it perhaps the first MTB made in Japan. [[https://ameblo.jp/cambiokoubou/image-12682603629-14962435938.html|ameblo.jp]]))
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1981a.jpg?300|1981 Prototype }}
 +\\
 +1981 Prototype by [[3rensho:start|3Rensho]].
 +[[https://ameblo.jp/cambiokoubou/entry-12682603629.html|ameblo.jp]]
 +</div>
 +
  
 <div column 50% #s1981> <div column 50% #s1981>
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 ===== 1981 Stumpjumper ===== ===== 1981 Stumpjumper =====
  
-In November 1981, a batch of 250 Stumpjumpers frames arrived from 3 Rensho ((Specialized used [[https://loosebearings.wordpress.com/2011/02/26/builder-profile-3rensho/|3Rensho]] to build its Allez)), Japan and sold as a complete bike for $750. (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]]))  ((It's likely that only 200 Stumjumpers were made in 1981, as no serial numbers > 198 have been recorded. [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]]))+In November 1981, a batch of 250 Stumpjumpers frames arrived from Toyo , Japan and sold as a complete bike for $750. (([[https://mbaction.com/the-history-of-the-stumpjumper/|mbaction]]))  ((It's likely that only 200 Stumjumpers were made in 1981, as no serial numbers > 198 have been recorded. [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|mombat]]))((Here's serial number T1J0271 with original logo and components: [[https://www.ebay.com/itm/286930003016?hash=1982+first+production+run+Specialized+StumpJumper+Mountain+Bike+Serial++#T1J0271|ebay]].  The ebay listing will likely expire soon.  Is this a 1981 or 82?  In any case, 250+ 1981s were likely made.))
  
  
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 [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Stumpjumper_0683.html|mombat]] [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Stumpjumper_0683.html|mombat]]
 </div> </div>
- 
  
  
 <div column 50% #s1983> <div column 50% #s1983>
 +----
 +===== 1983 Stumpjumper =====
 +
 +1983 Stumpjumper
 +Lugged cro-mo frame, biplane fork, TA Cyclo Tourist cranks, SunTour ARX derailleurs, Specialized golf putter BMX 4 bolt stem.
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1983.jpg?300|1983 Stumpjumper }}
 +\\
 +1983 Stumpjumper
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1983_Specialized_Stumpjumper_Ed.html|mombat]]
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1984>
 ---- ----
 ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport ===== ===== 1984 Stumpjumper Sport =====
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-<div column 50% #s1984>+<div column 50% #s1985>
 ---- ----
 ===== 1985 Team Stumpjumper  ===== ===== 1985 Team Stumpjumper  =====
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 1985 Team Stumpjumper 1985 Team Stumpjumper
 [[https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1154338-1985-specialized-stumpjumper-team.html|bikeforums.net]] [[https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1154338-1985-specialized-stumpjumper-team.html|bikeforums.net]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1986>
 +----
 +===== 1986 Rockhopper  =====
 +
 +The Rockhopper was usually a step down and a pound heavier than the Stumpjumper.  Full XT components in 1986 show Specialized's commitment to making the best throughout their product line.  Shimano Deerhead XT (M700v2 - 1985-86).
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Rockhopper }}
 +\\
 +1986 Rockhopper
 +[[http://www.boltsbikes.com/p/specialized-rock-hopper.html|boltsbike]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1987>
 +----
 +===== 1987 Hardrock  =====
 +
 +The Hardrock was usually a step down and a pound heavier than the Rockhopper.  Suntour XC Sport (1987-88).
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1987.jpg?300|1987 Hardrock }}
 +\\
 +1987 Hardrock
 +[[https://www.ajhmall.ml/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=86488010&pr=58.88|ajhmall]]
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1988>
 +----
 +===== 1988 Stumpjumper Epic =====
 +
 +The first production carbon mountain bike ever made.  Shimano XT (M730) derailleurs and crankset, chainstay brakes.  See a full Bicycling mag test review from 1988: [[https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1227084-road-test-bike-review-1988-specialized-epics-stumpjumper-allez.html|bikeforums]].  $2400, 400 made - and very rare.  And photos are similarly rare.
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1988.jpg?300|1988 Stumpjumper Epic}}
 +\\
 +1988 Stumpjumper Epic.  Pic from an unknown magazine review.
 +[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/specialized-stumpjumper-epic-1988-the-rebuild.434237/|retrobike]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1989>
 +----
 +===== 1989 RockCombo  =====
 +
 +
 +Another early attempt to introduce gravel bikes to the masses.  It didn't sell and became another "evolutionary dead end."((Nice phraseology all copied from [[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/]]))  SunTour XCD-6000 (1988-89.)
 +
 +<blockquote>
 +Specialized had the right idea, but nobody wanted the combo. Yet.
 +<cite>
 +[[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/|classiccycleus]]
 +</cite>
 +</blockquote>
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1989.jpg?300|1989 RockCombo }}
 +\\
 +1989 RockCombo
 +[[http://classiccycleus.com/home/1989-specialized-rockcombo/|classiccycleus]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1990>
 +----
 +===== 1990 Stumpjumper Epic  =====
 +
 +M-732 (1989 only - but the 1989 Epic has chainstay brakes.)
 +Specialized claims that their titanium Epic debuted in 1990, but reviews from late [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html|1990]] suggest that titanium came out in 1991.
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1990.jpg?300|1990 Stumpjumper Epic}}
 +\\
 +1990 Stumpjumper Epic
 +[[https://www.ajhmall.ml/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=90052394&pr=61.88|ajhmall]]
  
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 ^ When      ^ Frame/Fork          ^ Components ^ Notes ^ ^ When      ^ Frame/Fork          ^ Components ^ Notes ^
-| **1981**    | TIG welded light blue frame, socket fork | SunTour AR, TA crank, Avocet saddle | '5' shaped 'S' logo | +| **1981**    | TIG welded light blue frame, socket fork | SunTour AR, TA crank, sp. golf putter stem, Avocet saddle | '5' shaped 'S' logo | 
-| **1982, Mar->Jun**    | bi-plane fork, blue & silver | SunTour ARX, Specialized saddle | lightning 'S' decals | +| **1982, Mar->Jun**    | TIG'd frame, bi-plane fork, blue & silver | SunTour ARX, sp. golf putter stem,,Specialized saddle | lightning 'S' decals | 
-| **1982, Jun->Nov**    | lugged frame | SunTour ARX/Mountech |  | +| **1982, Jun->Nov**    | lugged frame | SunTour ARX/Mountech, sp. golf putter stem, |  | 
-| **1983**    | doubled frame bosses, light & dark blue, charcoal, silver | SunTour Mountech, Sugino AT crank | bullmoose bars | +| **1983**    | lugged frame, doubled frame bosses, light & dark blue, charcoal, silver | SunTour Mountech, sp. golf putter stem, Sugino AT crank | bullmoose bars | 
-| **1984**    | black, blue, grey, silver | Shimano brakes, Sugino TAT crank, | riser bars | +| **1984**    | lugged frame, black, blue, grey, silver | Shimano brakes, Sugino TAT crank, sp. golf putter stem| riser bars | 
-| **1985**    | unicrown fork, black, blues, pink, red | Shimano XT or Suntour XC, Specialized crank | |+| **1985**    | lugged frame, unicrown fork, black, blues, pink, red | Shimano XT or Suntour XC, Specialized crank, Stumpjumper quill stem | |
  
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