My 2008 racing machine:

Specialized Stumpjumper 29er. Yes, it is BIG. Ryan Palmer built it at Specialized Team Camp last week, and when he finished building it, he said, “wow, its a monster”. The name might stick. The Monster.

I love the way this bike rolls over anything thats ugly, flat or downhill. Especially ugly. Uphill is still under investigation.

I truly believe this bike is fast and I’m excited about the new challenge of winning races on 29inch wheels will present.

Specialized’s engineer said if we can sell 500 he’ll make a carbon model…

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My 1st cyclocross ride. Stellenbosch, Idas Valley dam, Specialized Tricross S works. Like the rainbow jersey?

Benno (Specialized Team Mechanic) putting my new Specialized Tricross together. http://www my company.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Tricross

Ryan, the other bike genius, putting my Specialized Stumpjumper 29er together.

Benno proudly modeling the new ladies Specialized Team kit