Early 1980s Specialized Catalogs?
05-18-21, 04:19 PM
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Early 1980s Specialized Catalogs?
Does anyone know where there are some early 1980s Specialized catalog scans online? I'm specifically looking for specs on the Stumpjumper from like 1982-1985 or so.
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05-18-21, 05:20 PM
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RetrobikeUK has this '85:
Specialized Catalogue 1985 | Catalogues | Retrobike
Specialized Catalogue 1985 | Catalogues | Retrobike
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I haven't seen any evidence of a Specialized catalog from 1981-1983. For that, you need to look for reviews in old magazines. There are some 1984 scans here: https://www.bikeforums.net/21326667-post28.html
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Thanks for the links, above. That helps a bit.
Mostly I'm trying to find some geometry charts for the early Stumpjumper - there are a couple for sale but listings don't have top tube lengths and seller aren't necessarily equipped to measure super accurately. Also, curious to know head and seat tube angles - they look super slack.
Another question is what factory in Japan was making these early lugged Stumpjumpers? And what kind of tubing is the "Special Series Touring Double Butted Tubing" that these bikes used? Tange? Ishiwata?
Mostly I'm trying to find some geometry charts for the early Stumpjumper - there are a couple for sale but listings don't have top tube lengths and seller aren't necessarily equipped to measure super accurately. Also, curious to know head and seat tube angles - they look super slack.
Another question is what factory in Japan was making these early lugged Stumpjumpers? And what kind of tubing is the "Special Series Touring Double Butted Tubing" that these bikes used? Tange? Ishiwata?
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'83 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yc7...mh2_Y2-Lw/view
'84 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fni...fMqDHacx8/view
Never seen '81 or '82 .. those would be a catalog grail find
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Check out these beauties:
'83 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yc7...mh2_Y2-Lw/view
'84 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fni...fMqDHacx8/view
Never seen '81 or '82 .. those would be a catalog grail find
'83 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yc7...mh2_Y2-Lw/view
'84 spec catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fni...fMqDHacx8/view
Never seen '81 or '82 .. those would be a catalog grail find
Does anyone know whether these were spaced 130mm or 126mm in the rear dropouts?
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Thought I'd see if anyone found a link for the 1986 Specialized Catalog. I just paid too much for (I think) an '86 Allez SE. I'm leaning toward a restoration. Not that it's worth it, just it's what I want. I think, anyway.
I'll start a separate thread as I get going. Probably it'll be my submission if the Classic Klunker challenge pops up in a couple months.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...mber-help.html
https://bikerecyclery.com/1986-speci...600-6200-mint/
80's Vintage Parts and Restorations: 1987 Specialized Allez SE
Thought I'd see if anyone found a link for the 1986 Specialized Catalog. I just paid too much for (I think) an '86 Allez SE. I'm leaning toward a restoration. Not that it's worth it, just it's what I want. I think, anyway.
I'll start a separate thread as I get going. Probably it'll be my submission if the Classic Klunker challenge pops up in a couple months.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...mber-help.html
https://bikerecyclery.com/1986-speci...600-6200-mint/
80's Vintage Parts and Restorations: 1987 Specialized Allez SE
04-21-23, 11:46 AM
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I have either an 85 or 86 stumpjumper I can take measurements on when I get home.
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