Your favorite bike? Reviewing the Stumpjumper EVO in 2023
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2023
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How to ride ROUGH corners: / how-to-ride-76582910
50 tips to be a better mountain biker: / 50-tips-to-be-75352100
How to land jumps: / how-to-land-74063598
How to ride steep trails: / how-to-ride-72705363
How to sprint without pedaling: / how-to-sprint-71580461
How to ride flat corners: / how-to-ride-flat-68552084
How to jump found gaps: / 67255256
How to stoppie turn: / 65842496
How to drop: / 64552391
How to LEAN in corners: / how-to-lean-in-63176556
How to Ride Light on the Bike: / how-to-ride-on-61941975
Riding technique differences between hardtails and full suspension: / 60435182
How to rut track: / 59366938
5 tips to make flat trails more fun: / 58058983
5 tips to improve bike control and balance: / 56839920
How to levitate out of corners: / 55607066
Three simple cornering tips: / 54371316
How (and when) to rock roll or drop: / 53126562
How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER! / 51914476
How to Lanual: / 50695443
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop: / 49476021
Which brake to use when: / which-brake-to-48108425
Different bikes, different riding techniques: / 46925782
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS: / how-to-ride-flat-45662347
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes: / 44507851
How to ride with style: / how-to-ride-with-43349450
How to jump for height vs distance: / 42202183
Common manual questions answered: / 41006264
How to land jumps: / 39928153
My 3 favorite skills drills: / if-i-could-only-38809964
How to manual: / how-to-manual-37684861
Cutty: / 36579859
Manual a berm: / 35496772
How to ride in Sedona: / 34436065
Switchbacks: / 3-ways-to-33345804
Nosewheelie: / 32742504
Bump jump: / 31881231
Trials basics for trail riders: / 31145344
Tight berms: / 30389457
Aggressive braking: / 29579507
Confidence for mountain biking: / 28817411
Cornering: / 27981205
Flowing/pumping down the trail: / 27288868
Stoppie through turns: / 26296762
Technical climbing: / 25234847
Boost jumps: / 24161821
Bunnyhop: / 23396959
Utilizing the wheelie on the trail: / 23017910
How to wheelie: / 21879606 - Фільми й анімація
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Awesome review and great insights into all strengths and weaknesses, plus handy setup tips 👌. Definitely one of the most informative mtb reviewers if not the most. Love this channel.
"I haven't tested it in anything fast or super gnarly" *shows Jeff absolutely rocketing down what I would consider to be a fairly gnarly trail* Great video and review as usual.
Jeff, thank you for these in depth reviews. I recently bought this frame used based on your videos, and snagged a Z1 fork using your Jensen link. Saving up for wheels and I will be on the trail! What you do is very helpful for those of us without the time and cash to try out a lot of different bikes. Thanks again and happy trails!
We have the same frame... Can't wait what you find out once you ride on it..
Maaan now i want one even more. Got a 2019 Specialized enduro and i love it but this stumpy looks sooooo rad.
Hi Jeff, thank you for reviewing this bike I recently purchased a stump jumper evo. I am actually located in the Cupertino are and it was crazy to hear that you worked at the Cupertino bike shop. They actually went out of business recently which was very disappointing anyways thank you.
Awesome video as always jeff!
My favourite bike is my rise h15.
I know you weren't that keen on it but I get on great with it.
I threw the mullet link on, run a 2.8 in the back, 2.6 in the front moto style with the neutral head angle/High BB setting to make up for slight mullet drop. I ride everything comfortably like this. Slays corners, good for trail riding, feels great in the bike parks, jumps, and flow trails. *Low setting noticed too many pedal strikes on tech climbs. Love this thing.
Right now I'm riding a 2022 Stumpjumper Expert. I wouldn't mind getting a evo expert down the line! It's been raining like crazy in so cal, I can't wait for the trails to dry up!
I have the stumpy evo carbon. My favorite bike. I sold it but bought it back again when Specialized had a killer deal last October 😅
Yesss! I bought the S-Works frame through a friend who owns a shop for around $3k and thought that was a killer deal. Then sometime towards the end of 2022 Specialized was selling them for around $2200!!! 😭
Why’d you sell it
Stumpjumper is a fan favorite. Everyone seems to love that bike.
Right?!
I love mine more than I thought I would.
Definitely give the cascade link a go. I found it brings the bottom out resistance more in balance with the playfulness of the bike
Holy hell that track in the snow at 8:45 is my track! niceeeee
I bought a Stumpjumper Evo expert on sale and after a good amount of tuning with the suspension it's one of the best bikes I've ever ridden. Climbs soooo well and descends well too! I've recently slapped a rockshox super deluxe coil ultimate on it and it's running like butter
I went from a Grip to a Grip2 damper and it felt like night and day
Awesome review, Jeff! 👏 I like that you chose the more affordable alloy option to review!
Thanks! And bonus, it was cheaper than the plastic one!
@@JeffKendallWeed I did find a cool story. About 90% of the carbon fibers produced are made from polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The remaining 10% are made from rayon or petroleum pitch. All of these materials are organic polymers, characterized by long strings of molecules bound together by carbon atoms
I'm running the new RockShox Lyrik ultimate 160 and the super deluxe ultimate damper on my stumpy Evo. Really nice setup. you should deffo try those on that frame.
"Baby me"..... I had been at BP for a year! I was on a Kona at that point and then a TR Dirt Bag (I should have NEVER sold my Dirt Bag! 😫). Another great bike review Jeff, cheers to you!
Love your bike Reviews , so much information for someone thinking of buying ……….
I wish all mtb-YT'ers would review/testride more lower-cost versions of bikes, like this. Don't get me wrong - I want to keep seeing the high-end versions as well. It's just nice to see what a $2500-ish version of a bike bike can do, hear how it feels, etc.
Lower cost bikes are naturally going to be not as good. You get what you pay for with bikes.
The stumpjump evo is a wonderful bike and you have a great skills
Thanks! Been enjoying it!!!
Yeah the comments you made about the suspension are very accurate. It can feel a little too soft even with more damping and volume reduction. I like my SJ evo carbon but wouldn't mind if it were a bit more lively and less ground hugging.
My silky 170 folding saw fits INSIDE the frame! I wrap it with a microfiber cloth to keep it from rattling around and it has to kind of twist to get in there, but i can get it out faster from the frame than I can from my backpack.
StumpyEvo alloy owner of a year here, the missing LSC knob on the float X makes a big difference, you can add the knob to that shock as the shock is the se as the performance elite, just has a missing knob. Adding it gives it a more composure and allows you to settle it down when climbing.
The geo adjust makes a huge difference, I run my high and slack with a 160 mullet (WRP yoke) and it feels great everywhere.
Another vote for the geo adjust, it makes a significant difference to how the bike handles. High and steep for trail riding, low and slack for bike park, high and middle for enduro, low and steep for jump lines.
Do you know part name/number for the LSC upgrade? I have an evo frame on the way and would love to do that instead of replacing the shock straightaway.
You’re so smooth!
What you are feeling while cornering is the 170 fork. I have had 3 SJ Evos and tried over forking them to 170 several times. HATED it every time. Bike does not want to initiate turns and once you get into the turn it wants to stand up.
Drop the fork to 160 and then try the low BB/long CS setting. That with the 64 HA/mid up front was one of the best handling bikes I have ever ridden.
There's an aftermarket link by Cascade Components available. It's supposed to increase progression and also travel to 158 mm. Might help with the bottom-outs and should also make for a better balance with the 170 mm fork. Would be great seeing you try out, if it actually makes a noticeable difference.
It definitely does but they are super expensive. Another cool brand is WRP they have mullet yokes for race bikes like the enduro and the range
I am running the cascade link on mine - definitely helped out.
@@mosaclipz6549 he's worked with Cascade in the past, they might be willing to help him out.
I actually noticed a way bigger difference with a Super Deluxe with Megneg than i did with the cascade link.
@@mosaclipz6549 specialized makes there own mullet link as well
Love these! Lets see a Rail29!!
Love my Evo, I have it setup Mullet with the new 23 Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil. Amazing do it all bike!
I read somewhere that they would not recommend a coil shock on Stumpy Evo but you are the proof that some people like it?
Amazing video
got the carbon 2022 29 version and its simply amazing
I grabbed a '21 SJ Evo Expert just before the $1k price hike. Drove 10 hours round trip because it was the closest one I could find and at the time Specialized told dealers absolutely NO shipping. It was worth it. The bike is so much fun. Also really impressed with Specialized tired. I haven't tried WTB but rode Maxxis DHR/DHF on my '19 Sentinel and they were just eh. Before either of those I was a big fan of the Bontrager XR5/XR4 combo.
Spesh tires are decent! Lots of love for Bontrager tires, too. I'll go the 2.6 WTB route, not popular, but super fun.
Would love to see you try the Santa Cruz Bronson v4 and hear your thoughts.
I have a feeling you’d get along well with it.
That was the exact same color on my stumpy. It was the first bike I built. I ended up getting an enduro expert brand new for 4200.00. Ended up selling stumpy without even riding a trail on it.
this is awesome. i might be getting this one myself as well!
They will be a big sale end of the month, my local ship guy told me if its not already. Although, I did hear that sky is falling soon on the whole bike industry due to decreased demand in '23!
@@radidoc4832 hopefully, prices will get back to "pre-covid" normal!
Been waiting for this one! Try the bike in the Slack 63.5 HA, it will be more stable on high speed.
Love anything with Parkfield footage
The Evo is an amazing cornering bike, back end felt just as linear if not more so than the Ripmo and doesn't pedal anywhere near as good as the Ripmo, but where the Ripmo is a tad vague in corners the Evo corners like it's on rails. I personally didn't find it any more or less poppy off jumps than the Ripmo, honestly felt a lot like the Ripmo off a jump. I didn't get a chance to take it on any high speed tech, but it's a low bike even lower than the already low Ripmo so I think you'd need to watch out for pedal strikes more than other bikes
Cupertino Bike Shop actually just closed its doors sometime last year!
I have two carbon EVOs and agree that the horst suspension platform is ideal for PNW trails. Setup advice: 1) Don't put a coil/linear rear shock on an OEM horst/linear suspension platform because it will bottom-out too easily, 2) That Dissector rear tire is a good tire, but it doesn't have enough purchase for those trail conditions, 3) That 170mm front-end is writing checks the 150mm back-end cannot cash, 4) Consider a rear shock that has compression dampening so not relying only on PSI/spacers, 5) Consider a fork that has high-speed rebound dampening to better manage those bigger/faster impacts.
Which rear tire would you recommend for these conditions? My rear tire might as well be a semi-slick at this point
I have been running the stumpy evo for a few months now, and I absolutely love this bike. I have been running it as a mullet with coil front and rear. It is so agile and quick in the narrow trails that I ride in south florida. I have not had many issues with bottom outs once I moved to stiffer coils (600lbs R, Firm F). I have not been able to bring it up to highspeed so far due to the lack of mountains in florida, but it has quickly become my new favorite bike. I hope to make a trip after winter to the Carolina's to give it a shot in steeper terrain. Thank you for your wonderful content. I look forward to watching more in the future.
Glad to hear you're liking it! What coils are you rocking front and rear? I have a push in the rear and wanna see how coil will do in front as well so I ordered a vorsprung smashpot
Hey Jeff, loved the video and all your thoughts. I am building up this frame and curious what length pnw dropper you fit. I think we are same height and I grabbed the s3. I am between the 150 and 170 length. Happy Riding!
Cascade link makes this bike so good
I just think it’s impressive to have frame storage on an alloy frame
Great video as always … activating the algorithm … doing my part …. so the videos keep coming!
Thanks Trav!
me too! keep em coming..
But hey - nice video - love what you ride and ride what you love!
those wheels look great on that bike!
They are! Thanks for designing them, Joe!!!
bike comes alive in the s4 or smaller (smaller chainstay) in the mullet set-up...try it!!!
Great video. I’ve owned a stumpy evo and have about a dozen rides on it. I too noticed i was blowing through the travel too easily in the rear so installed more volume reduction in the Fox Float X shock and increased low speed compression. That helped a lot. I’m 6’3” 175lb. Specialized would recommend i go with size S5 but i chose the S6 because it suits my style. High speed is no problem at all. Plenty stable for me. That’s in the middle head tube and the high BB setting. Running a 160mm Lyric fork which is mighty fine.
Hey, which volume spacer did you use?
@@ManBoogey1 .6” volume reducer
@@blangeleven Im like 190 lbs, think i should Go for the Same?
@@ManBoogey1 hate to say it, but it really depends. I’d try with a smaller volume reducer first and then go up to the next one later on if you find that you’re still bottoming out too easily. One size does not fit all.
Hey Jeff, I was reading in a forum that the float x actually does have hidden compression damping. On the front there is a little plastic cap that pops off where the knob usual is. You can get your local bike shop to order the dial, and install it. Basically fox left the ability, but hid it on the float x performance.
Thanks for that Chaynech, others have mentioned that here too! I'll certainly be trying that!
@@JeffKendallWeed I am curious how it terns out, as I plan to give it a try.
@@JeffKendallWeed You can actually just adjust it with a small pair of needle nose pliers if you pull the plastic cap off. No need for a switch. It didn't make a big difference. The best solution I've found is go WAY over on air pressure. You'll still blow through travel but less often. I'm running it at 260psi @170 lbs. I'm switching to a super deluxe when this thing inevitably explodes.
Hi Jeff, love to see the variety of bikes and parts you run on your Jenson bikes. Question though, what shoes are you running right now? I didn’t see a “shoe check” in your recent videos and wonder if they’re your winter shoe of ‘23 or just something new. Thanks!
Hey Rob, I'll do a shoe vid soon enough. I love the high top 5.10 Trailcross shoes- those with waterproof socks and I have fun even in the wet and cold. I have been trying the Endura flat shoes, they are OK, but not as good as 5.10 IMO. The old Shimano GR9 was great, especially with waterproof socks.
Thanks!
Wow, thank you!!!!
Gotta play with the geo! That bike is super adjustable, go mullet too!
Oh you know I'll try all the settings!
Long overdue lucky to own one. I'm a fan boy for sure this bike rips carbon or alloy!
Right on Aaron!
I have never bottomed the shock out and I am a lot heavier than yourself. The tune they have put on the shock requires a lot more air than the guide by fox states. Spesh have a suspension calculator with recommended settings. I have settled somewhere between what fox and spesh say. I love my carbon comp evo, it’s perfect as a bike for doing everything. But obviously it’s not an endoro bike.
You have got some serious skills. Are you gonna try the new Stumpjumper 15? I’m thinking about getting the Expert model. Currently I just have a Mondraker Crafty R (e-bike) and I miss having an acoustic bike. But I’ll still keep the crafty as well. N+1
Thanks for the great review!
I want to change bike and get a bit more travel in the fork/suspension while having more fun descending and also letting me pedal (i’am riding a sc5010). Will you recommend the stumpjumper for the evolve I’am looking for? Or maybe any other model?
Thank u! Cheers
You can also king struck the shock with stick rocker to hit 160mm in the rear FYI…
when that alloy Evo came out, I was so stoked. I wasn't going to buy it, but it shows how Specialized knows its audience. They are if not the best mtb brand out there.
Once you can get your hands on one please review the giant reign
Great information, I like the bike but did not like the shock. I replaced it with a Ohlins TTX Air 2 and love it. I did have to add spacers at 172 lbs, the small bump sensitivity is fantastic and still no hard bottom outs.
Thanks Rob, I LOVED that Ohlins shock on my Evil, would certainly consider one for the Stumpy! And bonus, it'd fit my Ripmos as well... ua-cam.com/video/4cumdN13mFM/v-deo.html
@@JeffKendallWeed Nice, in my case it fits the Stumpy Evo and with the stroke spacers it fits the Levo as well. I like it on both.
I built a 140 Status this winter and only have a couple of rides on it. I’m in a similar boat as you, where the bike feels off in a sense. I’m used to a Reign with Cascade link / coil, which has a good amount of progression. Despite having the second largest volume reducer in the DPX2 on the Status, I feel like a bit more support is needed. The Status has the 2019 Enduro rear triangle
Do all the Status models use older Enduro rear ends, or is that something you built on your own?
I've heard the Status is pretty linear out back regardless of travel and of course has no adjustments on it to keep the price down. Basically old school FSR, plush as can be, pedaling is an afterthought, soaks up chattery sections like nobody's business.
@@JeffKendallWeed My friend who works at a LBS and has a Status 160 confirmed. It's an alloy version with identical bearing kit to the 2018-2019 Enduro. My dad has a 2019 and it's the same, but carbon!
love it, sweet.
Ripmo af deore is 2700 on Jensen, amazing deal.
No way you're blending in, in that jumpsuit! 😜
Interested to hear your feedback at each of the significant head angle settings. I find it completely changes the personality and range of the bike
Thanks Ty, I'll try all three headtube angles as well as both chainstay positions.
@@JeffKendallWeed you should do another one of those videos where you compare all the different settings in one ride like you did with the ride 9 on the altitude! That was a fantastic video!
I’ve tried pretty much every setting and I like it in the slacker HTA & high bottom bracket.
@@muscles3929 I’m between neutral HA or slack depending on where I’m riding either in Pisgah or stuff around CLT
A full setting review like you did for the RM Altitude would be awesome.
Thanks for finally reviewing a Spech'! I live in an area with 1' slow, tech descents / 3' punchy climbs, do you think the Evo would be a good pick? Hey, you're getting some serious winter fat, don't blame the suspensions 😉
Damn bro you burned his ass but I gotta admit I was thinkin the same thing. Dude looks like he put on some pounds.
Great review! What size did you build up here and how long of a dropper were you able to get in there?
I got a super deluxe Coil ultimate on my one and it is just to good, 🤩
Ah you like the coil? I already want more bottom out support than stock, so a coil won't work for me.
Idk if there are any left on Jenson but I feel like this would be a great bike to compare to the 2020/2021 GT Force 29. Both are alloy frames with 150mm of rear travel, Horst link suspension, and 29in wheels. Both are in that trail/all mountain/enduro family depending on your persuasion. As a do it all bike the Stumpy Evo definitely wins but there’s a sizable price gap between the two.
I see this mainly as an Enduro bike, has too much travel for an all mountain bike. Like that Enduro bike that just almost isn't good enough to be an Enduro bike. Think the Evo should have stayed 140 rear and 150 fork. That's about as far an all mountain should go. Its the perfect in between from an XC bike to a downhill bike. If the stumpjumper evo Alloy was still 140/150 then I would have gotten one over a Trek EX 8 gen 6 probably. But the evo is no longer in the category I'm looking for which is a very good all mountain bike.
Is that an S3? How tall are you? Thanks for sharing. Looks amazing 👌👌
Didn't love my alloy Evo for high speed trails until I added a Cascade Components link. Vastly prefer this setup to the stock link + volume spacers. Gives the bike a near identical progression curve to the Enduro. Feels more stable, plush, supportive, and predictable. I know that you’re no stranger to CC’s work. Enjoyed your CC link video.
Did you run into issues with the bb height with the link as it’s already really low
@@sisufitness659 I haven’t. CC’s links lower the BB and slacken the static geometry on some bikes (this is true for most Santa Cruz bikes). Their Stumpy Evo’s link is one that does not impact the bike’s static geometry. The downsides are: 1) less resistance to pedal bob; 2) the frame’s warranty is likely to be voided by the link.
@@joshua_802 Less resistance to pedal bob could be a dealbreaker on the Evo for a heavier rider. The Evo pedal bobs pretty badly for a modern bike even stock. I was getting pedal strikes on level ground if I stood up to sprint when I demoed one. I do have a cascade link on my Ripmo AF and it doesn't effect the pedaling at all on the DW link
@@mrvwbug4423 I’m 230+ with 175mm cranks. I use a DVO T3 air with a custom tube, frame is in the high position and I don’t pedal strike nearly as often as with the Fox shock.
Hey Jeff. What length stem did you run on this bike? Building one up trying to decide
It sounds like you might be more into a Status? It's slacker, same suspension style, very happy in the air and the mullet feels really natural and obviously likes to get the front end up.
Set up advice:
I want to try the new rockshox super delux air with the HBO. Also the new Lyrik/zeb is a step up on about everything else. I’m a Fox fan boy by the way…
Hey Mike, what do you mean with "HBO"? I did a whole video on the Zebb, I really like that fork: ua-cam.com/video/aZ40ikmWLXM/v-deo.html
@@JeffKendallWeed Sorry Jeff, HBO Hydraulic Bottom Out. The new Super Delux Ultimates come with them. It could be very interesting mixing an air spring with hydraulic bottom out support.
I'd like to hear what you think of the cascade link
Design inspired by the 2012 SX Trail frameset!
I don't know if this would be an option but you should try the Trek Slash
Can confirm that stumpy evo wheelies good!
LOL Yes!
I love my 22 stumpy Evo alloy, just wish it had better seat post insertion.
Yeah that'd be nice, I have about 175mm of avail drop on my S3.
You mean you want to insert deeper and get more length? One up dropper that comes with the Expert model drops in deeper.
Hi, qestion about the z1 mate,, how much psi you have and how many clicks of rebound?
I'm 6'1 around 160 pounds. I have my S4 stumpy evo setup as follows:
Changed from 50mm stem to 40mm stem
Rear Flip Chip in High - Headset in Mid or Slack depending on the type of riding I'm doing currently.
160 Fox on the front that comes stock, with two spacers in. 68 psi
Fox Float X Rear Shock - .8 spacer put in - 175 psi - Adding the Low Speed Knob
Going to check out the cascade linkage for enduro racing with this bike. It's my only steed in the stable and does pretty much anything I want it to with the adjustable geo.
Thanks for sharing, Matt!
@@JeffKendallWeed hi jeff . Are you on size s3 or s4
@JeffKendallWeed What did you think about the bike going from the 170mm fork to 160mm? I'm considering going the other way around to get more ground clearance.
The reach seems a bit short vs newer bikes. How do you find the geo overall?
How do would it compare to the occam LT? Best Alex
It looks fun MTB
I ordered a frame and it should be here tomorrow. Does it need a specific headset or will I be able to use the one I got with my 2022 Canyon Spectral?
Hey any chance you can share your rear shock sag, settings how big of a volume spaced are you running?
I'm thinking of building mine with a 170 Fox 38, will it be too much, from what I inferred you took the bike out with 170 and didn't mention it being too much in terms of handling. Cheers.
Jeff, I know where that Cupertino bike shop bus is, I drive past it every day
Please Review the Orbea Rallon @Jeff Kendall-Weed
Thanks!
I'm running my Stumpy Evo high and slack, any other geometry setting felt unstable. But that might be because I was between sizes and chose the smaller size. I also found that the rear suspension needs around 10-15% more air pressure as recommended for my body weight.
I ride mine in the same settings and I’ve tried about all of them.
What size did you get, how tall are you?
@@jvh989 I got the S5 and I'm 1.90m (6'3). It's the perfect size but I came from a bike with 30mm more reach so it took some time to adjust.
this bike is amazing. I think it’s suspension is better in low mode just a little 5 mm longer chain stay
Perfect trail bike in my opinion
Thanks for the feedback, I'll try that!
I have both the s-works evo Carbon and the alloy version and I honestly prefer the alloy version more. I have both bikes setup pretty much the same way (SLX vs XT/XTR) (Fox Factory vs PE) and honestly, I just like the compliance of the aluminum frame over the carbon.
Really easy to throw a compression knob on a fox float performance. Part cost $35 CAD and gives 4-5 noticeable clicks of compression and takes all about 5 mins to put on.
Thanks for that tip! I'll certainly be doing this for the next episode!
How do you find the stumpjumper compares to the Firebird?
Hey Jeff, what are your thoughts on running a 170mm 38mm fork on a Stumpy Evo? Frame is S5, I'm at around 215lb kitted up.
How tall are you and which size did you choose for your riding style?
Just watched your mullet video. I see you're riding a S3, how tall are you? Is the fork still at 170? :-)
Putting 170 mm front makes it even more capable but to slack can change suspension feel posibly in the worst way but over all nice