Mountain Bikes

We currently have two main rides but in total we own 4 mountain bikes.

We started out with GT full suspension bikes that we thought were pretty awesome. The only problem was that the geometry for mine was such that I regularly got tossed over the handle bars. It seems that the distance from the front axle to the rear axle is crucial. To short and your wheel base is not long enough.

GT Mountain Bikes

Next ride was two Specialized Stump Jumpers. We like them and keep them on Martha’s Vineyard for the flatter cross country riding we do.

2008 Stump Jumper Bicycles on the back of the van – note the tray style bike rack – works the best

Finally we upgraded to all carbon frames and much better components.

Nancy rides a 2012 Stump jumper

Specialized 2012 Stump jumper Expert 29er Bicycle

I have one also but with the 27.5″ Wheels

2016 Specialized Stumpjumper 6 Fatty carbon Expert

Excellent stability and easy to ride over most anything. Downside is that it is a bit slower. That’s OK – arrive alive.

And very much more technical