Pink Stumpjumper
This shot is from the Gant Challenge race in Chicago’s Lincoln Park back in 1984. The bike pictured is the first Team (pink) Stumpjumper ever built. It was custom made for me by Jim Merz with Tange tubing and raced with 26×1.75” tires. When I joined Specialized/Team Stumpjumper, the bikes available were limited to off-the-shelf […]
Specialized Water Bottles
Specialized doesn’t make a whole lot in the United States anymore, but they still make their water bottles here! In California! Since 1976! I’ve probably had just about every version over the years–they are great and always getting better. So get one with your favorite domestic brand printed on the side! (Whenever I’m back home visiting my […]