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Stumpjumper FSR Elite 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 135 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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 · Paul Burwell
The Specialized Stumpjumper 29 is a great trail bike – the suspension offers grip, the Yari fork is stiff and it has unique features like Autosag and SWAT.
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
Jan 2016 · Sjones
Iconic breed gets more wheel sizes for 2016
Dec 2015 · Tom Marvin
Agile, responsive and fun, the Stumpjumper makes for a solid all-round trail bike, capable on all but the most demanding trails
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 …
May 2015
Bike's Gear Editor, Ryan Palmer, tests the 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper 29
| Frame | M5 alloy, Trail 29 Geometry, internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, front derailleur compatible w/ Taco Blade, 135mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 29, Solo Air spring, 140mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX FLOAT Factory CTD, AUTOSAG, Rx Trail Tune, Boost Valve, Kashima coating, 197x47.6mm Travel: 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | Hella Flush, 1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IRcc, cruiser control technology, micro-adjust height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 125mm 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 | SRAM X1, 11-speed, alloy cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1, alloy, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, I-spec compatible, Rear: Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, I-spec compatible Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX, I-spec compatible |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 29, alloy, disc, 29mm inner width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 142+, SRAM XX1 XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Purgatory Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"" |
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Last updated July 9
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