Olympic bike: Todd Wells' S-Works Stumpjumper 29
- By Caley Fretz
- Published Jul. 31, 2012
- Updated Oct. 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM EDT
Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Todd Wells opted to stay in the U.S. leading up to the Olympics this year, but his new Olympic bike was on scene at the final World Cup of the season in Val d'Isere, France. Like all Specialized-sponsored Olympic athletes, Wells will ride a bright orange/red frame during the Games. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Wells will make up half of the men's U.S. Olympic squad, paired up with Subaru-Trek's Sam Schultz. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Mechanics had just finished unboxing and building Wells' machine when we swung by. It was set up with 39/26 double front and Specialized FACT carbon cranks. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Wells uses an XO rear derailleur, rather than an XX, because XO has Sram's new roller clutch mechanism. The small addition in weight is worth better chain retention. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
If it's dry, Wells will likely run Renegade tires in London. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
A 100mm stem. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Avid XX brakes and Sram's newly-released XX gripshift shifters. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Syntace Vector bars, with an 8 degree backsweep. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
The Specialized bikes are certainly easy to spot. Given the Olympic restrictions on branding, the use of a single color across every cycling discipline is a brilliant marketing move. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Specialized saddle and seatpost. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Roval carbon hub and 160mm front rotor. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
140mm rear rotor. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Todd Wells' Stumpjumper 29. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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Todd Wells' Olympic S-Works Stumpjumper 29
Tapered head tube on the Stumpjumer 29. Photo: Caley Fretz | Singletrack.com
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FILED UNDER: 29er / Bikes and Tech / Gallery / MTB TAGS: London Olympics / Pro bike / specialized / SRAM / Todd Wells
Caley Fretz
Tech Editor Caley Fretz came on board with VN in September 2010, and now splits his year between Boulder, Colorado and Annecy, France. Beyond his journalistic pursuits, he is a category 1 road, 'cross and track racer. He also holds a pro XC mountain bike license, though unlicensed racing is now more his style.
