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2014 Specialized

Stumpjumper Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 90mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesFormula Hydraulic Disc
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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

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30 mph

Stumpjumper Comp 29

27 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 However, some reviews note spec quirks like outdated seatposts and mixed drivetrain components as minor drawbacks.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
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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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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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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie

Sep 2015

Ok, you’re out having a great mountain bike ride, the feeling of going really fast is fantastic. Then you get a little bit carried away. All of a sudden the trail turns slippery and you’re going way too quick, but don’t worry you’re going to make it through: you’ve got 3” tyres. Riding a bike with …

Highs
  • Takes riding to another level.

  • It climbs anything, crushes corners and blasts descents safely and confidently.

  • Any type of rider can benefit from the big tyres.

Lows
  • Round tyres feel vague and less precise.

  • Not necessary for flat or smooth trails.

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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 29 Comp Evo review

Apr 2015 · Guy Kesteven

Impressively user-friendly, smooth and speed sustaining big-wheeled trail cruiser

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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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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Grouptest Trailbikes: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 29

Apr 2014 · Klaus

Grouptest Trailbikes: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 29

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Dirt Mountainbike
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b - Tested

Apr 2014 · Ed

Hot off the production line comes Specialized's first 650b bike, and we are the first to get one dirty. Find out what we thought of it...

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 fully manipulated alloy, 29"" geometry, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, PM 140mm rear brake, 135mm dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, alloy tapered steerer, lockout and reb adj. 15mm thru-axle, 15.5"": 80mm Others: 90mm travel

Travel90mm

Spring TypeAir

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

Specialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

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

Seatpost

Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 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
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top pull

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ Shiftmix clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36

Chain

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink

Brakes

Front: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, 15.5""/17.5"": 160mm, 19""/21"": 180mm rotor, Rear: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, 160mm rotor

TypeFormula Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Formula C1, hydraulic disc, tooled reach adj.

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h

Spokes

DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI

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