2016 Specialized Stumpjumper Fsr Comp 27 5
Noah bodman on the 2016 specialized s works stumpjumper fsr 650b bootleg canyon nv.
2016 specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 27 5. 2016 specialized stumpjumper fsr. The outgoing 2015 stumpjumper had a chainstay of 450mm and a wheelbase of 1118. The ultimate trail bike the innovative sidearm frame design makes a lighter better handling bike. The 27 5 version was slackened by 1 degree to 67 degrees.
The 2016 stumpjumper fsr comp carbon 650b is a blast to ride and specialized has done a great job making a bike that s just as capable going up as it is going down. I have shimano clipless pedals. While it s not a standout performer at either discipline compared to other bikes in the 150mm travel class it s a great all around performer and a welcome improvement from the previous 2015 version. The 2016 specialized stumpjumper fsr comp carbon 650b gloss blue carbon tint white clean buy bikes online enquire or visit your local specialized concept store today.
The stumpjumper comp carbon 27 5 delivers amazing performance on an everyman s budget. And finally wheelbase has been shortened to 1115mm for the 29er and 1096mm for the 27 5. By directly connecting all three mounting points of the rear end and shock to the frame we ve increased both stiffness and performance over bumps. It features an m5 alloy construction that s lightweight durable and plenty stiff and compliant while a durable blend of shimano and sram components have been hand selected to.
The top of the line 26 6 lb s works version that we rode is the lightest in the stumpjumper fsr lineup and is constructed out of a. Sporting 150 millimeters of travel front and rear the stumpy is at the longer travel end of what one might call a trail bike. Set up on the fox shock couldn t be easier thanks to specialized s clever pump and release autosag feature and with three compression settings you can instantly firm up the rear suspension for climbing or open it up to blast the descents. 150mm 5 9 inches of front and rear.
Out back the specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 6fattie has 135mm of smooth well controlled travel just like the regular 29er version. With the exception of the comp model. Selling my 2016 specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 27 5. The chainstays have been shortened as well to 437mm for the 29er and 420mm for the 27 5.
We put them and ourselves to the test on south mountain s trails in phoenix arizona a moonscape of rowdy rock sections decomposed granite and sharp cactus around every bend. When you need to blend ruggedness efficiency and down right nimbleness into one trail bike it s pretty damn hard to beat the confidence inspiring construction of an alloy frame like the stumpjumper fsr comp 650b.