2017 Specialized Stumpjumper 27 5 Plus
The pivot mach 429 trail feels both more efficient and trail oriented than the stumpjumper in both their guises 29 and 27 5.
2017 specialized stumpjumper 27 5 plus. This is confusing at first. The front triangle is carbon fiber paired with aluminum seat and. The 2017 stumpjumper range consists of ten different models called stumpjumper. Starting at the carbon layup it features our highest end fact 11m for an ultra lightweight strong and stiff construction.
I took the 2017 specialized stumpjumper s works 6fattie for a test spin at the us national whitewater center in charlotte nc last month while testing 5 enduro bikes in 24 hours officially specialized classifies the stumpjumper 6fattie as a trail bike so it wasn t included in my comparison test. Above it you have the specialized pro carbon at 6 500 and the s works model at 8 500. Specialized 6061 alloy 6 degree upsweep 8 degree backsweep 27mm rise 750mm width stem. But if you know what wheel size you want 650b 29er or plus and you have a set budget in mind the appropriate stumpjumper picks itself.
I rode the 27 5 wheeled version specialized still insists on calling it 650b but you can also get the stumpy with 29 wheels or plus wheels and tires or 6fattie in spesh speak. With 135mm of travel in the rear and a 67 head tube angle the 6fattie stumpjumper is a bit. The carbon molding process also allowed us to revolutionize how you carry your trail essentials with the all new swat door found at the down tube. View vital mtb member cubit jason s mountain bike check 2017 specialized stumpjumper 27 5 plus.
It features our fact 9m carbon fiber for the bulk of the construction in order to provide an ultra lightweight strong and stiff frame. Rockshox revelation rl 27 5 solo air spring lockout and rebound adjust 15x110mm maxle lite thru axle 46mm offset fork travel. 1999 firm factory description when you need to blend ruggedness efficiency and down right. When you need all of today s tech and an agile wheel size you can t beat the stumpjumper comp carbon 27 5.
While the 3 inch tires on the stumpjumper 6fattie are fun we think the 2 8 inch rubber on the mach 429 trail is the plus size sweet spot. With our stumpjumper pro 27 5 you get most of the same performance features like custom öhlins suspension plus the flick able quick handling ride you d expect out of a 27 5 wheel size. Why should s works have all the fun. 2017 specialized stumpjumper comp 27 5 leftover size.