Been offered one brand new at a frankly ridiculous price. I'm 5 11 - would I be ok on a medium??
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So tell me about the stumpy fsr elite from 2010
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What is a ridiculous price?
IIRC Edinburgh Bike Coop were selling the one with the £2200 RRP (is that the elite?) for £1400. No idea for how long though
Just thinking deals such as that could have an effect on ebay/resale value?
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Specialized, and myself as a stumpjumper rider (2004 and 2009 models) reccommend a large frame for anybody over 5'10" - definatly try if you still think of going ahead. Or buy a large frame from eBay and swap!
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must say, i'm tempted (but not sure if i'll be over biked),
Yossarien, great forum name
Posted 1 year ago # -
What is a ridiculous price?
£660!
It's a one off so can't reveal details - would if I could.
Checked out the geo on a medium and as per **** usual I'm borderline medium/large. Rode a medium hustler and medium soul previously. Thing is the deal is only on a medium - it comes with a 65mm stem and inline post, I'm figuring I can lengthen it out by a bit to make it fit.
Captain bastard is also a great forum name
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At that price, I'd still buy it, strip it and make a profit on the parts.
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I'm 5'6 and have a medium 2010 Stumpy fsr. I couldn't decide whether I should go for small or medium, but got a test ride on a medium & it seemed fine.
Can you not get to a shop & have a sit on one? It's not exactly a rare bike.
My gut instinct says it should be ok, but definitely worth a sit-on. It doesn't feel particularly long, so I wonder if u might feel a little cramped on it as standard.Posted 1 year ago # -
Is it standard? U mention an inline post & 65mm stem, but my post has a slight layback & I'm pretty sure the stem is 75mm.
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I would say you'll probably find it a bit short with the stock parts.
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Is it standard? U mention an inline post & 65mm stem, but my post has a slight layback & I'm pretty sure the stem is 75mm.
Yeah I think you might be right, although on the plus side I measured my height a couple of times tonight and I've bloody shrunk to between 5 ft 10 and 5 ft 9!!! Slightly worrying but perhaps useful.
Is there much backsweep on the bars? Thinking that an 80mm stem plus flatter wider bars might do the trick.
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You'll probably want wider bars - the stock ones are a bit narrow at 660mm, I think. Not sure about the backsweep - when I first got mine, they'd set the bars quite rolled back and the riding position was very odd.I I rolled them a fair bit forward & they feel fine - just normal bars, really. I think the sunline V3s I put on my Inbred have more backsweep.
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I'm also 5'11" and I ride a 2010 Stumpy FSR Elite in a medium. Fits me just right and it rides like a dreamboat. I paid £2000 for mine back in April. I'm not planning on selling it but I do hope £660 isn't the market rate!
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I'd say go for it - my OH has a Medium Camber that I, at 6', could ride quite comfortably.
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Me at 5ft 11 and a smidge on a large
Suits me. BTW you will be taller first thing in the morning
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Do it.
If it don't fit, eBay is your friend
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