2019 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy 27 5 Review
Specialized proves that a bike can be very good even without extreme geometry.
2019 specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 27 5 review. Specialized stumpjumper evo comp alloy 29 is a totally different beast. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2019 specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 27 5 bike. Trail bike of the year. It s not a regular stumpjumper that has a longer travel fork and beefier tyres.
The s works 29er shown above has a 150 millimeter travel fork combined with 140 millimeters of rear wheel travel. Whilst the cycling world goes mad over carbon stumpjumpers this evo that high end shocks and bikes that cost a lot more than most of us have in our bank accounts at any one time we took the opportunity to have a closer look at the 2019 specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 29 as it says on the tin it s made of aluminium and costs 2 500 making it the second cheapest stumpy you can buy. The stumpy evo is like a regular stumpjumper with bigger balls but imagine those balls hanging really long and low between your legs. 2019 specialized stumpjumper first ride.
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. The standard version of the new stumpy or simply the stumpjumper is an evolution of the 2018 offering. 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. See how the specialized stumpjumper st alloy 27 5 2019 rates and read other mountain bike reviews.
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. The specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 29 convinced our test crew with its high quality frame as well as the beautifully balanced and fun handling. 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.
But the standard stumpjumper with 27 5 wheels in a size large has a 455mm reach. No need to fret we haven t forgotten about all you alloy fans out there. Specialized stumpjumper st alloy 27 5 2019 mountain bike reviews. So when we took it on our short travel loop complete with reasonable ledges and sweeping turns it was damn fun.