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Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Specialized Stumpjumper excels as a versatile cross-country bike, praised for its playful and fun handling that inspires confidence on various trails. Its supple suspension and balanced geometry provide a smooth ride, while innovative features like the SWAT storage system add practicality. However, some reviews note issues with tire performance in mud and a tendency for the rear shock to rush through travel on big hits.
Playful and fun handling
Supple suspension performance
SWAT storage system
Excellent traction on climbs
Balanced and predictable geometry
Tires can be bouncy and perform poorly in mud
Rear shock may rush through travel on big hits
Low bottom bracket leads to pedal strikes
Slightly sluggish compared to bikes with regular tires
It’s a bike that works in harmony with all its angles and travel, never seeming like it’s too much or not enough of anything.
BIKE Magazinethe 6fattie is the most fun I have ever had on a mountain bike
Dirt MountainbikeSupple suspension, tacky tyres and a sweet balance of slack and sharp – the Stumpy rules the trails.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Stumpjumper has a really lively, playful feel on descents, and rides with great agility even with those chubby tires.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe 6Fattie is a real hoot
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Apr 2017 · Danny Milner
The Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 6fattie is short by modern standards and with other options now available, upsizing may no longer be an easy get out.
Not lacking in fun
Definitely lacking in length
Mar 2017 · Christoph Bayer
With such a heritage behind it, the latest Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 definitely has a lot to live up to...
Oct 2016
The main question to ask ourselves is … why? Why do we ride? Why do you ride? Why spend so much of your hard-earned money on bikes and gear? Why not just hop on your old steel klunker and head out for hours and hours of ripping up our favorite techy singletrack?
Mar 2016 · Chipps
Rewind to our Issue 103 Bike Test and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie
Oct 2015
This trail bike's wide tires provide more traction—and more fun
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 …
Dec 2014 · Rob Weaver
One of our favourite trail 29ers, for good reason. Great geometry and a solid package, but certainly not cheap
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.
| Frame | FACT 10m carbon, XC 29 Geometry, FACT IS construction, tapered head tube, carbon PF30 BB, internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, PM 160 rear brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 95mm travel, bottom-mount Brain fade adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post XCP, carbon lower tube, internal cable routing, 27.2mm, 35mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM GX, 2x11, top pull |
| Crank | SRAM 2200 Carbon, Custom for SBC, PF30, 24x36 GX double, Clean Spider, S:170mm, others: 175mm. 104mm BCD |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 11-speed, trigger, I-spec II compatible |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-40t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT, I-spec compatible |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon, disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Control Carbon, 15mm end caps |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control Carbon 142+ |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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