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2014 Specialized

Stumpjumper Carbon 29 Singlespeed

A 29″ carbon frame rigid trail bike with modest components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetXX1
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Stumpjumper Carbon 29 Singlespeed
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

14 mph

Stumpjumper Carbon 29 Singlespeed

26 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Stumpjumper is celebrated for its versatility, offering a near-perfect blend of stiffness and comfort, excellent power transfer, and quick acceleration. Its suspension system, whether featuring the Brain damping system or Fox components, is praised for efficiency and hassle-free performance, providing a balanced and well-rounded ride. However, some reviews note spec quirks like outdated seatposts and mixed drivetrain components as minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Versatile in all kinds of situations

  • Excellent power transfer and quick acceleration

  • Efficient and hassle-free suspension system

  • Balanced and well-rounded ride

  • Attractive price for the performance

Cons
  • 27.2mm seatpost limits dropper post options

  • Mixed drivetrain components can feel incoherent

  • Some spec quirks in grips and cable routing

Key Quotes
It’s a Goldilocks blend of stiffness and comfort that’s just right.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Could this one be a quiver killer?
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
Get on and feel at home: the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite 29 is a bike for every eventuality.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
The $6,500 bike looks like a banger
MTBR logoMTBR

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Singletrack World
Review: Specialized Stumpjumper Elite 650B

Dec 2015 · Barney Marsh

The latest iteration of the Stumpy - with a whopping 150mm of travel. Barney takes a look

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29 Review

Oct 2015 · Daniel Schlicke

Searching for the best Trailbike? Read our group review and find out how the Specialized Stumpjumper performed compered to six others.

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Bicycling
Tested: Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 6Fattie

Oct 2015

This trail bike's wide tires provide more traction—and more fun

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Bikerumor
First Ride / First Look: Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works FSR 6Fattie

Jun 2015 · Zach Overholt

Last year at this time, the concept of a 27.5+ wheel size was littler more than a rumor – another feather in an already very full cap. In a very short period of time middle fat sizes have gone from ideas to full blown bikes. While the bigger companies have typically been more reserved when it comes …

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BikeRadar
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29 - first ride review

Dec 2014 · Rob Weaver

One of our favourite trail 29ers, for good reason. Great geometry and a solid package, but certainly not cheap

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon Evo 650b

Sep 2014

While I cannot say that I like the 650b Stumpy more than the 26- or 29-inch versions, I can say that it is extremely capable.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Specialized goes 27.5" with the new Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

Mar 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Staunch 29"-wheel advocate Specialized has come out with a mountain bike featuring the 27.5" wheel size. The company cites riders demand for adding the

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MTBR
Compare-O Bottom Line: Sublime Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR EVO 29 makes a case for substance over buzz

Feb 2014 · Jason Sumner

If you’re a fan of big wheeled bikes, the Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR EVO 29 is a sure fire hit. And if you’re skeptical of wagon wheels, this bike just might change your mind. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 8m carbon, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, PM 140 rear brake, sliding dropouts

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized Chisel, suspension corrected carbon rigid fork, monocoque carbon structure, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, PM brake mount, OS28 end caps

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

Headset

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

S-Works XC, flat bar, carbon, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm, 15.5""/17.5"": 350mm, Others: 400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, 15.5""/17.5"": regular, 19""/21"": XL thickness

Groupset
Crank

Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 32T XX1 style single ring, PF30 spindle, removable spider, 15.5"": 170mm, Others: 175mm

Cassette

20T SS Cog w/spacer kit

Chain

SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLink

Brakes

Front: Magura MTS, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy lever blade, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, 15.5""/17.5"": 160mm rotor, 19""/21"": 180mm rotor, Rear: Magura MTS, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy lever blade, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, 160mm rotor

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MTS, alloy master cylinder, alloy lever blade, hollow lever pivot, reach adj.

Wheels
Rims

Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 27mm wide, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless

Front Hub

Roval Control Carbon 29, QR, OS28 endcaps, 32h

Rear Hub

Roval Control Carbon 29, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 135mm, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Renegade, 29x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, dual-compound, 120TPI, Rear: Specialized Renegade Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI

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