A friend has a bike that he hasn't ridden in years, looking to sell. Looks like an early 2000s Specialized Stumpjumper? He's 5'10 but doesn't know what size it is or how to find the size. It really just says S-Works and M5 on it. Did they used to do M5 for sizing instead of S5? Would this be good be a good bike for a 6'2" average rider going into his 4th year of trail and downhill riding for $600?
by UranusExaminer
6 Comments
Pretty sure that’s a $200 max bike.
Your 4” difference in height would need a bigger bike unless friend bought a bike a size too big.
$200 tops and even then idk
Modern mountain bike geometry is significantly different than this era.
Not to mention you’re going to have a hard time getting replacement parts for almost anything on this bike except for maybe tires.
You’re better off spending another $200 and getting a decent modern hard tail bike.
M5 came after M4. It’s a frame design. That bike is 20 years old. Nothing modern at all. Looks like a 2006 FSR.
Measure the head tube without the headset cups and compare to the chart below. Every size is different.
https://bikeindex.org/bikes/669918 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert
https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-120-2006/ Geometry Details: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 120 2006
It look like s- works colours I brought one 20 years ago
If it’s that old then $100 is fair. You can get a new hardtail for $600
M5 refers to the aluminum alloy used to make the frame.