2013 Specialized Stumpjumper Fsr Comp Carbon 29er Review
Trail bike of the year 2017.
2013 specialized stumpjumper fsr comp carbon 29er review. The deore brakes had no modulation and power. Last year s specialized stumpjumper fsr comp evo was our suspension bike of the year but nothing stands still in this game so how does it fare against the class of 2013. Although i like how the bike rides i wouldnt buy it again. The stumpjumper fsr is now the only full suspension line that includes both 26 and 29er.
Impressively the stumpjumper has been going for over 30 years with the latest range offering both aluminium evo 29 and carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 and s works 29 frames. The 2013 epics are improved once again so we are excited to try them. Specialized stumpjumper comp 29er 2016 model. 3 hour 25 mile cross country rides is the average i do on this bike.
Had a camber beforehand but i wanted a bit more of an aggressive and comfortable bike. Picked up my new specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 29er today. It s one of three carbon bikes in the 29er category but most riders we talked to when testing the stumpy weren t interested in the material or wheelsize but rather the small swat compartment in the down tube. About specialized stumpjumper bikes go up from the carve range and you ll find the stumpjumper which is specialized s top of the range 29 race ready cross country hardtail mountain bike.
Essentially unchanged from 2012 the specialized stumpjumper fsr comp evo is the cheaper of two evo models and gets an m5 aluminium rather than fact carbon frame. 130 mm travel is plush but setting allow to stiffen up the suspension for softer xc riding. Normal expected maintenance after 1500 miles. My 2011 stumpjumper comp 29er hardtail has 1700 miles and i still really like it.
Its very flexible and sinks far too much under braking. No specialized has no announced plans to do a 650b bike at this time something reiterated by several folks across both the mens and womens bike lines. At top and above is the complete 2013 stumpjumper fsr collection. Really like the bike.
Epics are 29er only 2. As well as more advanced frames stumpjumper models are equipped with higher specification components compared to carve models which result in lighter and more aggressive bikes designed for racing and speed. Impressively the stumpjumper has been going for over 30 years with the latest range offering both aluminium evo 29 and carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 and s works 29 frames. I ve been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents.
Changed them to xt. Specialized offer a complete range of stumpjumper bikes from the base level comp 29 at 3000 right up to this s works version sitting proudly at the top of the range. Rs revelation is ok when riding xc but when going more aggressive it takes away all the confidence and fun. Brake pads bottom bracket grips and tires wore out and fork needed service.
It accessed via a little door under the bottle cage which you open via a latch.