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Stumpjumper Expert
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,199| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'8"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'8", size S3, Just right
- 6'4", size S5, Just right
- 6'1", size S4, Just right
Summary
The Specialized Stumpjumper is a versatile and well-rounded trail bike, praised for its adjustable geometry, efficient climbing, and confident descending capabilities. Its suspension performance is generally smooth, offering good traction and comfort across various terrains, though some models may lack high-end adjustments. The bike is available in both carbon and alloy frames, catering to a wide range of preferences and budgets.
Versatile and adaptable for various trails
Efficient climbing with steep seat tube angles
Confident and stable descending
Good value for alloy models
Lightweight design in carbon frames
Entry-level suspension components may lack refinement
Some models are on the heavier side
Higher price points for carbon models
Rear suspension can feel overwhelmed when pushed hard
Specialized has built a remarkably competent trail bike in the Stumpy.
BikeRadarIt’s the kind of bike you should be able to ride up any mountain and ride down any mountain.
Singletrack WorldThe mullet setup just takes the playfulness up a notch.
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Nov 2023 · Will Tracy
This 90s Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike finds new life as a gravel bike in this restoration and modification video.
Dec 2022 · McCoy
Mountain biking was still in its infancy in 1981 when Mike Sinyard, the founder of Specialized Bicycle Components, began to produce and market the
Oct 2022
Can the Enduro's little brother hang in the steeps and deeps of The North Shore?
Aug 2022
How does the Specialized Stumpjumper ride as a mullet? And what's it like with a piggyback shock and 150mm fork? Read on for our review.
Jul 2022 · Simon Kohler
The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy enters our 2022 trail bike group test as the only alloy full-susser.
Elegant aluminium bike without compromises
Conveys huge amounts of confidence
Intuitive handling
Dropper post can’t be fully inserted into the frame
Not exactly a rocket uphill
Jul 2022 · Alan Muldoon
The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert is a 29er full-suspension bike with a long history – after all, the first Stumpy came out an impressive 40 years ago! Of course, its had some updates along the way, but has frequently been rated one of the best mountain bikes on the market. Specialized Stumpjumper Expert need to know: Grid Trail casing tyres add extra puncture resistance and sidewall support Flex in the seat stays dispense with Specialized’s signature 4-bar design to deliver 130mm travel Fox’s 34 Performance Elite fork benefits from the Grip2 damper to control the 140mm travel SRAM’s 10-52t Eagle cassette will keep you legs spinning even on the steepest climbs Weight matters, right? So how much lighter is the standard Specialized Stumpjumper Expert compared to the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Evo? On our workshop scales it weighed in at an impressive 13.48kg with the SWAT bottle cage and tool fitted. That makes it almost 1kg lighter than its big brother, and lighter than comparable models like the Mondraker Raze RR, Canyon Spectral 125 CF9 or the Bold Linkin 135. Some of that weight saving has been achieved by opting for the Fox 34 fork over the 36, and by swapping from a Float X piggyback shock to a lighter inline Fox DPS. But given that both models share the same cockpit, wheels, OneUp seat post and SRAM Eagle drivetrain, it’s fair to say a big chunk of the weight saving has to be in the frame itself. By forgoing some of the Evo’s adjustability the Stumpy can be made lighter. As such, it doesn’t get the independent head angle and chainstay length adjustment found on the Evo. You can still tweak the numbers via the asymmetric insert in the shock eyelet though. In the low setting the head angle measures 65.1º with a corresponding BB height of 330mm. The other way that Specialized has saved weight is that standard Stumpy has fewer suspension pivots than the Evo. Specialized Stumpjumper Expert suspension In fact, the flex-stay rear end on the Stumpy Expert has more in common with Specialized’s Epic XC race bikes than the rest of the Stumpy range, even if the alloy version of the Stumpy still uses the brand’s signature 4-bar design. So why the change? Well, by eliminating the Horst link pivot on the chainstay there are obvious weight savings. There’s also less to go wrong. The flex occurs in the seat stays, so the 130mm rear end on the Stumpy is closer in behaviour to a single pivot than a four bar. Also, as the stays flex they increase the force needed to compress the suspension, and act like a secondary spring. Specialized has been smart about this though, so the suspension is still really subtle off the top, then the spring force in the stays kicks in around the sag point to add support but it’s not so pronounced that you can’t achieve full travel. We’ve already mentioned that the 140mm travel Fox 34 fork gives the …Continue reading »
Lightweight, fast and fun
Overly active suspension
Apr 2022 · Alicia Leggett
The venerable trail bike is as versatile as always, even in its alloy-framed version
Versatile, workhorse trail bike
Adjustable geometry
Good value for an entry-level full suspension bike
Entry-level suspension components feel less at home at higher speeds
On the heavy side
Jan 2022 · Drew Rohde
At The Loam Wolf, we’d rather have a bike that rides well than a bad bike made from carbon fiber. Read a full review on the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy!
Aluminum
SWAT Door
Comfortable and confident
Playful and fun to ride
Fast
Big geo adjustments
Value is debatable
| Frame | FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, flip chip Head Tube/Bottom Bracket adjustment, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Doppio / Gloss Doppio / Satin Black; Gloss White Mountains / Gunmetal |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 34 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x45mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Stem | Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
| Seatpost | OneUp, Dropper Post-V2, MMX lever, 34.9 (S1:120mm, S2/S3:150mm, S4: 180mm, S5/S6: 210mm) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Deity, Knuckleduster, Black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Descendant 7K, DUB, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm, S6: 175mm, Alloy, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: SRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race |
| Front Hub | Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370, Ratchet LN, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 29x2.3" |
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Last updated December 6
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