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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: February 02, 2021, 05:22:59 AM »
Here's my follow up for some impatient trollers....

Bought this frame November 4th and received in hand January 4th. 60 days China ----> Toronto.Not bad considering our world is currently upside down.

Like swuw231, I also did not get a rear axle included so I ordered one from CRC and it was hear quicker then my LBS could order one. Build it up with parts I had and put it together for a demo ride knowing that it was not the configuration I was going to ride with, Front travel, RS Pike DA 160 with a 51 offset provided me with a 65 deg slack which is more then what I am use to. Ran a 200x57 rear shock, too much travel as the tire was just rubbing on the seat binder. Tested it on some local trails where their is some downhill sections (not really, small 30 second downhills) and mini climbs. Rode incredibly well. Frame is predictable and works very well. Handled jumps, climbed very well. I tore the bike back down and as suspected 3 bearing were already pooched. So I will be replacing all the bearings. Going to be painting this frame up and will put all new bearings everywhere and bike should be ready 2 ride for the spring. Pic attached. The store I bought this from has been good at communicating, will be purchasing a few more to sell as completed bikes as the entire bike industry is on pause for 2021. The store I got this from is originally linked on the first page so do some research like I did.


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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: January 12, 2021, 05:21:20 AM »
With said items, this frame came in at 2268 grams. All info is very accurate on website

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: January 11, 2021, 05:20:15 AM »
I'll post a full review and measurements once I have mine built. it is def. 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper, not the evo. Without saying it fully, the person I have been speaking with said they have built this frame for a big company to sell over seas...

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: January 08, 2021, 06:16:26 AM »
Quote from: swuw231 on January 04, 2021, 03:25:55 PM
A little update, I sourced a couple of parts from the original stumpy and Im happy to report that they all fit :), I got the following:

-Rear thru axle 148x12 (S170200003), not much to say, it worked
-Downtube protector (S184200063), required drilling of 2 bolts for installation
-Chainstay protector (S186900003), surprisingly chainstay protector fitted like a glove and there was even existing thread in the back of the horst link bolts to attach the screw
-Bearing repleacement kit (S180600003), were quite a pain to replace but new ones are quite smooth
-Rear Shock hardware kit (S184200068), flip chip hardware matches the grooves in the suspension yoke but is quite a tight fit (yoke is ~1.5 mm narrower)



Im still waiting for parts but in the meantime maybe Ill build it as a 27.5+ as I have some spares.


Ya man! Wicked, thank you for posting these, I am going to do the same! Cheers.

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: January 08, 2021, 06:13:32 AM »
Received my frame. This is my second full suspension 'knock off' that I have purchased. The first one, little shorter travel and dated (68 head tube angle). Finish was good, but this frame has really open my eyes. I currently have it taken apart. I can rush it and put it together but it won't do it justice. The linkage has decent bearings, after reading the post I see the other user has updated parts on it. I will most likely do the same. Took it to my buddy who's a specialized dealer - currently in Ontario, all specialized enduro or stump jumpers have already sold out. He could not believe how close it is. Another detail that almost makes me want to do it is on the down tube is an impression for the swat box. Makes be think that it is meant to be cut out. The downtube is quite oval like the stump jumper. They definitely manufactured this bike at some point. Communication was decent, all through messaging on aliexpress. More to follow.


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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: December 23, 2020, 03:01:54 PM »
Quote from: swuw231 on December 22, 2020, 06:29:29 PM
A month ago, I decided to pulled out the trigger and bought one of this at Aliexpress, today the frame arrived and first impressions are quite good:

- Frame came very well packaged and indluded a headset (tapered, integrated type), seatpost clamp (38.6mm clamp for 34.9 seatpost) and even the chain guide; sadly it didnt include the axle
- Hardware looks just like the original stumpy (each bolt, linkages, derailleur hanger, etc) it came a little loose and bearings are not the greatest
- Cable routing follows the original stumpy but have no internal tubing (need to fish out the cables)
- Dimensions/geo numbers are much alike the 2019 stumpy (non EVO version)
- Came with the 95mm/98mm yoke (for up to 150mm travel), max shock size seems to support a 210mm shock
- Water bottle mount is just a little higher than the original stumpy
- Shock hardware seems to use 21.8mm x 8mm for the top (actual bolt is 6mm but they include a spacer for 8mm), still figuring out the bottom as it seems to require either the actual flip chip (there are grooves in the yoke which seems to match) or some sort of customization of the hardware (actual spacing ~14.5mm)

Damn, mine's in customs - hopefully here before New Year...

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: November 23, 2020, 05:27:15 AM »
Quote from: dopestar on November 15, 2020, 11:42:24 PM

DId the item arrived?

No, will post when it does, shipping end of month

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: November 12, 2020, 06:14:54 AM »
I've plunged, risked it and ordered. I will let you all know when it arrives - saying shipping between Nov 10-15

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29er / Re: Chinese Santa Cruz/AM831
« on: October 25, 2020, 04:30:31 AM »
Quote from: bbr on October 23, 2020, 07:00:43 AM
Direct cups, you cant put an angleset on this, maybe with 9point8 slack-R you can, dont see a point going slacker than 65 degree. 160mm travel front , max 150 rear.

I haven't said this yet, thanks for sharing the info  8)

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29er / Re: Chinese Santa Cruz/AM831
« on: October 23, 2020, 01:23:00 PM »
Quote from: Jotegr on October 23, 2020, 09:17:59 AM
Agreed.... I've ridden a shitload of bikes, including many modern bikes with anywhere from 63.5 to 68 degree head tubes in the last year or so, and many, many more before that..... and I don't think head angle is actually as important/precise as people think it is. I could see someone maybe wanting a slight adjustment to go slacker than 65, but with the slack-r you have to drop it by over a full degree.

Aren't you people all talking about running 160mm forks on these? Won't that be slack enough?

Agreed gents. 65 is ample. Just waiting to hear back from their end and hopefully I can process an order

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29er / Re: Chinese Santa Cruz/AM831
« on: October 23, 2020, 01:21:56 PM »
Quote from: slickrock22 on October 22, 2020, 08:53:48 AM
i hate to accuse anyone but it sure feels like a lot of the people that post in this forum are shills.  I don't know the game but with so many people with low post counts and enthusiastic responses or leading question it feels sort of suspect.
I'm low in posts because I don't like gossip. I like us, as a community to work together for the benefit of all. In this case, the user choose not to share his source but thankfully someone else stepped up and provided that which is awesome.

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29er / Re: Chinese Santa Cruz/AM831
« on: October 23, 2020, 06:33:20 AM »
Thank you for linking us up to the frame. This is worth looking at - just sent them a couple of questions. Like to know if head tube bearings are direct fit or cups? Hoping there cups so you can adjust heat tube angle. BB - can you confirm the travel at 150mm? Thanks

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29er / Re: First Build Advice
« on: October 21, 2020, 05:25:31 AM »
I have been talking with someone (Alicia) from Allstar - trying to determine if I want to pull the trigger on the stumpy replica they have. We have been talking through WhatsApp

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29er / Re: Stumpjumper clone
« on: October 19, 2020, 06:01:23 AM »
The geo is a little inconsistent for sure. I did a little digging around about this frame (love the look of the stumpy) very similar to the new Stumpy so somehow they got their hands of the moulds and were able to build pretty quickly. I got in contact with this company https://www.allstarbicycle.com and spoke to someone via whatsapp. Pretty good deal for the frame $700 CDN. Still thinking this one over as that Santa Cruz looks pretty good too

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