Specialized Stumpjumper St Alloy 27 5 Review
Our stumpjumper st models are snappy and nimble yet incredibly versatile the perfect rigs for riders seeking both efficiency and capability.
Specialized stumpjumper st alloy 27 5 review. While following the same frame lines the st version we have here is the most conservative in terms of travel and geometry out of all the bikes in the range. The regular stumpjumper featured here is available with either 650b 27 5 or 29 wheels. The stumpjumper evo alloy 27 5 in s2 the smaller of its two sizes has 465mm reach paired to a 63 5 degree head tube angle and a 1228 millimeter wheelbase. In terms of frame storage specialized hands down wins plaudits its second generation swat door making it so much easier to stuff all of your trail essentials into the downtube and more importantly get them out again when you need them.
The s works 29er shown above has a 150 millimeter travel fork combined with 140 millimeters of rear wheel travel. Specialized stumpjumper expert carbon 29 review. The specialized stumpjumper comp alloy 29 convinced our test crew with its high quality frame as well as the beautifully balanced and fun handling. The stumpjumper st alloy 27 5 makes that winning combo affordable with components that are big on performance and small on dollar signs.
Specialized proves that a bike can be very good even without extreme geometry. 2019 specialized stumpjumper test ride review duration. More images matt phillips. 2019 specialized stumpjumper st test ride review mtb yumyum.
Besides which the bike is very comfortable and perfectly suited for long rides. For 2020 specialized has three bikes in the stumpjumper range all of which are available in both alloy and carbon with 27 5 and 29 inch wheel options in each model. 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. So when we took it on our short travel loop complete with reasonable ledges and sweeping turns it was damn fun.
Specialized have increased the range with the introduction of new models. 27 5 vs 29 mountain bike wheels. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2020 specialized stumpjumper st alloy 29 bike. The short travel stumpjumper st supersedes the camber while the stumpjumper evo offers more of a gravity focused ride.