As the Stumpjumper's designer I was asked to appear in the ad, so there I am beaming like a proud papa in my overalls and 'stash. Looking at this old ad I realized that we not only pioneered the mountain bike, but with techology borrowed from the world of industrial garments, we also pioneered the bib short.

(click on the pic for a larger view)

Alberto Contador recently visited Specialized HQ and was noticed browsing the Specialized bicycle museum. The Stumpjumer to Alberto's left was made before the TdF winning wippersnapper was born.

-Steve Jobs

And this nice note from Chad-

Good afternoon, Tim.  

I hope you are doing well.  Sorry it took so
long to get a full build pic to you of the frame you built for me in
December, but I have been riding alot and the frame you built for me
has been getting a ton of use.  (about 2.5K miles since I got it built
up)  

Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the ride quality and
the fit is just spot-on.  One of my closest riding buddies has a
custom Yamaguchi and my Lighthouse is the one that draws the most
raves when placed side-by-side.

Anyway here is a pic I took 5/21 on Glendora Ridge Road.  The setting
is on the route of the Mt Baldy stage at the Tour of California.  My
bike club and I rode most of the entire stage and then posted up at
the club van where the picture was taken to cheer on the California
riders.

Be well,
Chad

Here's an example for a Figueroa Mtn. loop from Los Olivos.  A breathtaking 40 miles with a very strenuous 10 mile climb. Click on "View Path in Full" to access the cue sheet.

There are 11 additional routes to view.