2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29
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2018 specialized stumpjumper expert carbon 29. And not surprisingly this still rings true today with the stumpjumper fsr expert carbon 29. I tested the expert 29 which features a 12 speed sram gx eagle drivetrain rockshox pike rc fork carbon roval wheels a specialized command dropper post and sram guide r brakes. It features sram s workhorse one by groupset and the no holds barred guide r hydraulic disc brakes to round out a build that places an equal focus on durability and efficiency. This 135mm travel 29er climbs effectively and can stand up to nasty terrain on the descent but the ride is jarring and fairly unexciting.
The carbon molding process also allowed us to revolutionize how you. From short after work rides alpine tours over several days to a hard riding shuttle day this bike can do it all. If you know the history of the stumpjumper fsr you know that it doesn t believe in compromising. It features our fact 9m carbon fiber for the bulk of the construction in order to provide an ultra lightweight strong and stiff frame.
Specialized is calling its new stumpjumper line the ultimate trail bike and this stumpjumper comp carbon 29 hits that mark pretty much dead center with 150 140mm front and rear travel 29. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2018 specialized stumpjumper st expert 29 bike. The 2019 specialized stumpjumper expert carbon 29. This bike has the skills and capability to tackle a wide range of terrain but lacks personality comfort or a lively feel.
So we ve changed tactics and used the 650b model for this test. The model i rode is the stumpjumper expert carbon 29 which retails for 5000 and is currently available from specialized dealers as of today. The specialized stumpjumper comp carbon 29 is a capable and effective mid travel trail bike. If you know the history of the stumpjumper fsr you know that it doesn t believe in compromising.
Last year we tested the specific plus tyre version of the stumpjumper called the 6fattie. The new specialized stumpjumper expert 29 is a bike for an extremely wide range of applications. The stumpjumper is no exception to specialized s choice of using ohlins suspension. Specialized stumpjumper range explained.
Specialized offers a dizzying number of stumpjumper flavors from alloy to carbon with 27 5 or 29er wheels and there s even a short travel version of the bike.