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The Performance-level Fox shock may be basic, but the Stumpy\u2019s rear end still has a smooth feel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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\u00a33,950<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frame <\/strong>\u2018FACT 11m\u2019 carbon fibre, 130mm travel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sizes <\/strong>S1, S2, S3, S4*, S5, S6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fork <\/strong>Fox 34Rhythm, 140mm travel <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shock <\/strong>Fox Float DPS Performance <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheelset <\/strong>Specialized rims on Shimano hubs, Specialized Butcher GRID T7 29×2.3 (f) and Specialized Purgatory GRID T7 29×2.3 (r) tyres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivetrain <\/strong>Shimano SLX (1×12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes <\/strong>Shimano SLX, 200\/180mm rotors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bar\/stem <\/strong>Specialized, 780mm\/ Specialized Trail, 60mm <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seatpost\/saddle <\/strong>X-Fusion Manic dropper\/ Specialized Bridge Comp<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight <\/strong>14.1kg (large, without pedals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.specialized.com<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

The Stumpjumper has <\/strong>been around for as long as mountain bikes have existed as a mass-market product. Specialized have never stopped evolving the model, and today it\u2019s a thoroughly contemporary trail bike.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

This version gets a \u2018FACT 11m\u2019 carbon fibre mainframe and rear triangle, making it one of only two full-carbon bikes in the trail bike category of this test. The low-slung chassis provides 130mm of four-bar linkage rear-wheel triangle, a down tube SWAT storage compartment and a geometry-adjusting flip-chip. While basic, the Fox 34 Rhythm fork and Float DPS Performance shock are smooth operators \u2013 this bike might cost nearly four grand, but we\u2019ve got no issue with Spesh\u2019s choice of budget suspension. The drivetrain comes from Shimano\u2019s workhorse SLX range, as do the four-piston brakes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Specialized supply their 2.3in Butcher and Purgatory tyres, on their own rims, built around Shimano hubs. The bulk of the finishing kit comes with the Big S\u2019s stamp on it, too. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

\u2018Quietly composed\u2019 best describes the ride feel of the Stumpy. The Horst-link suspension gives a good blend of pedalling stability and groundhugging suppleness, daring you to try harder on technical climbs, while providing a comfortable and efficient pedalling platform on smoother surfaces. It does bob a bit under power, both uphill and on smooth traverses, but we\u2019ll happily trade that for the comfort delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The geometry feels good on descents, with enough space to move about over the bike and ample front-end length to allow high-speed shenanigans without things getting out of hand. On slow, steep tech the front end feels solid, although the fork\u2019s midweight, 34mm-stanchion chassis will start to twist and twang if you really muscle it through a high-load corner. The rear suspension\u2019s light tune flutters over stutter bumps easily. There\u2019s a bit of a bang when you land flat, though, so adding a volume spacer is a good shout for more aggressive riders. When really pushing the bike hard in fast, rough terrain, the Stumpy gets a little unsettled, too. The spec is good, but we weren\u2019t massively sold on the front tyre, which didn\u2019t feel quite as glued to the ground as others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Overall, the Stumpy is a remarkably competent, classically-performing trail bike that does everything well but nothing outstandingly. Our heads say it should be well within the top three, but our hearts feel that the other bikes have a little more personality.<\/p>\n\n

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A smooth rear end and confidenceenhancing chassis give little to complain about on the trail<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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