2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy 27 5 Review
The women s specialized stumpjumper in the comp alloy form is the cheapest bike in the range coming in both 27 5 and 29er guises.
2018 specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 27 5 review. 2018 specialized stumpjumper fsr expert. We wished it took a leaf from the evo book to add a touch more stability and boost confidence on the descents. Besides which the bike is very comfortable and perfectly suited for long rides. No need to fret we haven t forgotten about all you alloy fans out there.
The specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 29 convinced our test crew with its high quality frame as well as the beautifully balanced and fun handling. When you need to blend ruggedness efficiency and downright nimbleness into one trail bike it s pretty damn hard to beat the confident construction of an alloy frame like the stumpjumper comp alloy 27 5. It s a fun bike and a light build that will devour most trails in the uk but the geometry isn t set up for going fast or getting really rowdy. Specialized stumpjumper evo comp alloy 27 5 mountain bike 2020 trail full suspension mtb now 2 700 00 save 21 rrp.
And with new tube shapes an asymmetrical design and the nimble 27 5 handling that we all love it s plenty capable and ready to take on the trail. We review the whole specialized stumpjumper range of models that feature. In fact the new stumpjumper comp alloy 27 5 may be the most radically designed alloy bike ever made. The 2 6 inch tires combined with the softer gently poppy fsr linkage made for a backslapping high five party on greater than xc but less than all mountain terrain.
It features an m5 alloy construction that s lightweight durable and plenty stiff and compliant while sram s most durable one by components have been hand selected to ensure that you get. With 27 5 wheels and tires the stumpjumper comp alloy is a fun confident trail bike as long as the aggressive riding is kept to a minimum buy if you want a solid adventure ready trail bike. Specialized proves that a bike can be very good even without extreme geometry. Specialized offer the stumpjumper in both 27 5 and 29er models too.
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