Back in the day, I bought the first version of the Stumpjumper FSR XC. It was a very very nice ride. I rode the crap out of that bike. I went through four drive trains, two front forks, and three wheelsets. I finally had to put it down a couple of years ago because the bushings had ovalized their frame mounts. The swing arm was kaput. I stripped all of the parts, because I figured I would need them again. I was right.

I found a new one! Picking it up tonight. I think this time around, I’ll leave the granny ring on. It’s gonna be good riding this summer.