Bought my 2007 Stumjumper HT Comp errrmmm three years ago and loved it but a few things niggled – appalling rear hub (same as my wife's Rockhopper that cost half the price!), brakes that drove me nuts (Juicy 5s), a slightly naff saddle, hateful tyres and a few other niggles – all minor stuff but all been gradually replaced and upgraded. Now on my third drivetrain and replaced pretty much everything but the stem and frame.

Got a new front wheel (Hope Pro2 on xc717 to match the rear) on Friday so finally removed the last weak link!

Once the frame goes, I'll look for something Ti and I might get the fork custom valved but that's it for now!

Everything is highish end but nowhere near top end – keeps the bike strong and durable but light enough for me. Had an utterly sublime blast on it on Friday – I couldn't ask for more and it hasn't cost me silly money.

Love it!!

Does your saddle point down, or is it the angle?

Tyre/valve alignment too. Tut tut!

Looks real nice. You know how some bikes just look fassst? -Your's is one of them.

What travel is that fork?

Doesn't point down AFAIK – looks flat "in the metal" but I see what you mean.

I knew someone would mention tyre alignment! Fitted by a fully qualified race mechanic who has just got a shed load of work representing SRAM on events such as Wimbleball – he didn't seem to worry about tyre alignment and nor do I… 😉

Lovely, used to have similar before I hit a tree…

RM – 90mm air sprung Spesh model.

Cheers Matt!

Please ignore this list most people but for anyone interested!

Spesh 2007 Stumpy Comp HT M4 frame]
Fox 90RL fork
Avid Elixir CR brakes
2x Hope Hoops (Pro 2 on xc717)
Hope headset, skewers, QR seat binder
Thomson Elite seatpost
Spesh Phenom SL saddle (that looks wonky but isn't)
XTR cables
SRAM 990 cassette
SRAM 991 chain
XT chainset
LX front mech (still works fine!)
x-9 rear mech
x-9 shifters
BBB carbon bar
Spesh carbon bottle cage (!)
Mowa red anodized valvecaps (!)
Ti bolts where practical
Sauserwind rear tyre (half worn)
Nobby Nic front tyre in 1.8" Evo form

I'd have thought a mechanic with a background in racing would be even more likely to do it, it makes finding your valve quicker. Mainly aesthetic though I'll admit.

It's a 90mm fork on that one IIRC.

Nice.

Good sensible build. White saddle and grips would guild the lily IMO

njee – I did ask him about it (if I remember, I usually line them up) but he doesn't generally worry about it. I also have red valve caps so they are easy to find!

Warton – under consideration once both are worn…