2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO | Bellingham First Ride
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2020
- With 2020 throwing us all sorts of curveballs when it comes to media camps Specialized decided to host a private camp to showcase the new 2021 Stumpjumer EVO. Thinking outside the box Specialized had us come meet up with Product Manager Steve Saletnik, Marketing Manager (and absolute shredder) Allan Cooke, Paris Gore behind the lens as well as Jordi Cortes from Fox to give the Stumpy a proper shakedown in Bellingham Washington. Having this much one on one time with the guys from Specialized, Paris, and Jordi was a big treat. We understand how hard the planning for this was and appreciate the effort and time that was given to put together an awesome trip! The riding was top-notch, from massive jumps on day one to some seriously rowdy shuttle trails in Darrington this new Stumpy bleeds fun! We even had some time out on a sailboat, pretty much the perfect mix for a weekend in the sun.
Out of the box to the naked eye you may think there is nothing “new” when putting last year’s model side by side with this new bike. Well, that could not be further from the truth. This bike has a long list of new features and changes for 2021. Starting with the frame each size receives its own unique carbon layup focused to keep stiffness the same for all riders. For example, an S4 has a larger tube diameter than the S1. It doesn’t stop there. The kinematics for each size is tuned specifically for the weight of the rider in that size category. The goal with this was to provide the same ride experience and feel to every rider. In testing, they did play around with multiple layups on each size with their testers finding a noticeable difference across the size range. Seat Tubes, headtubes, and chainstays all get size-specific changes, this is something we really think sets this new bike apart from the rest. All these small details translate to a bike that fits and rides as you want it to. With sizing spanning from S1 to S6 there are more than enough options to fine-tune your choice for how you want the bike to ride. Have lots of tight twisty sections? Size down. Want to get the most high-speed stability for rowdy shuttle laps? Size up. It may make your initial purchasing decision a bit harder but in the long run you will have a bike catered to the terrain you ride most.
As far as adjustments go there is no lacking there. Both the headtube angle and chainstay length is an easily adjustable mid-ride with a simple 5mm hex. There is a flip-chip located on the chainstay that gives you two options, either high or low. This gives you 7mm in bottom bracket height to play with just that adjustment alone and 5mm of added wheelbase in the low setting. Swap out the position of the headset cup and you can squeeze out a few more mm’s in either direction. With the 3-position headset adjustment, there is a 2.5-degree variance. On the steep side you will be blazing through switchbacks with a 65.5-degree HT angle and on the low side of 63 degrees dropping into that steep fall line at warp speed won’t be a hard decision to make. There will be an aftermarket link available that will allow you to run a 27.5” rear while retaining all the same geo numbers, this is an awesome bonus for those of us that really like to adjust a bike based on the zone we are riding in. There will also be a limited version that ships as a mullet.
This bikes kinematics favors a generous amount of anti-squat early on in the travel but tapers off to below zero at full compression. This of course gives you a great pedaling experience while still sending sketchy huck to flat gaps with confidence. The knowledge and experience developing the new Demo and Enduro bikes translated directly into this frame, the 21’ Stumpy’s leverage rates and axle path is pulled directly from those bikes transforming it into a small bump and big hit eating machine. This new kinematic setup gave the team a chance to worry less about the shock tune for pedaling efficiency and rely on the frame itself. The RX specific shock tune comes custom-tuned for each size adding to the overall experience on this bike, a heavier rider on a S6 is going to require a significantly different rebound tune than a rider on a S1.
The build kit on this bike is stellar, there are very few if anything at all you would want to upgrade. Our test bike featured the new 160mm Fox 36 Performance Elite and 150mm DPX2. During the time we have spent on the bike both have performed outstandingly well.
Sram’s XO drivetrain worked flawlessly. I did manage to bend a derailleur hanger but with the Sram universal hanger being used it was a breeze to pick up a new one at my LBS. Big fan of that! The Code RSC 4 piston brakes and 200mm rotors front and rear oozed stopping power.
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Specialized makes some of the best looking bikes imo.
The best bikes in general
The raw carbon on this one is sooooo cool!
Best video of the release so far. The chat with the Specialized dude was super interesting.
Thanks for the feedback, really glad you enjoyed it!
Like videos like this. Much better seeing day in the life testing than just talking about how the bike felt.
Thanks for the input.
I like the options defiantly on my radar👏🏻
Darington is so SICK! The new Stumpy Evo is pretty rad too. The big question I'm facing at the moment is trying to decide between the new Slash and this Stumpjumper Evo. Both seem outstanding and incredibly capable while being fairly versatile considering the amount of travel they have.
I love the headset cups that come with the bike! Hopefully the industry follows suit!
Such a cool option!
Those are some sick trails! I think I know where I'm going for my next 3 day weekend.
MTBRider Darrington is LEGIT! Definitely a must ride in WA
Any views on how the new evo compares to the transition sentinel v2?
What do you think of this vs the Ibis Ripmo V2? I can get the deore spec Ripmo with a factory 36 and factory X2 for about $50 more than the Stumpy Evo
What’s your opinion on this vs the pivot switchblade and ibis Ripmo? They look to be in the same ball park if you look at them component wise, at the pro model of the evo anyway.
You did Bellingham right...........riding, sailing, the only thing you could add in would be the fantastic breweries. It's why I've never moved away, cheers!
Glad you enjoyed.
Really good down to earth review. Looking forward to Loam wolf riding it back on their trails back home for a part 11
Thank you! Been riding it quite a bit just outside Seattle at Raging River, Duthie and Tiger. Been a blast so far. Duthie Hill does not have much more than maybe 100’ of elevation loss and has a good amount of flow trails with some some wicked jumps, the short setting on the chip and steep on the headset keeps it super playful. Further east the trails get significantly steeper and fast, slack setting on the headset and low on the chip gives it a significantly better feel for rowdy stuff. Really glad I did the S3 size 👍
@@TheLoamWolf cheers loam wolf. I wonder how this bike would feel over-forked. Seems to have enough seat angle not to effect it too much. An adjustable fork would be interesting
I was tossing up between a Slash or a Fuel, this bike may now spilt the diff for me in the middle! Cheers for the vid.
With the amount of adjustments this bike really can change to your style, the slack setting is mean in the steeps and the steep setting is super fun for dirt jumps!
What size was the bike you rode ? I hope thats an S 3. Please let me know if Im right or is it an S4.
The mint and black are dope but they definitely should've had the colors fade into each other on the downtube.
yeah the abrupt change is just weird to look at.
That woulda been sweet! Or bring back the old splatter fade!
2 in row in one day hehe😁
I don’t know what to pick Santa Cruz 5010 or this ?
What is your opinion on the stuntjumper vs the hightower? And what are the differences between the two especially when climbing? The adjustable geo on the stuntjumper is neat, but how much worse does the stuntjumper climb compared to the hightower?
Well, they are both good bikes that have their inherent design characteristics. We all know VPP bikes climb amongst the best of them in terms of efficiency whereas FSR bikes have their own benefits in other situations. If climbing is a big factor for you and you spend lots of time going uphill, you'd probably like heh Hightower better, although with the shock's platform engaged, this is improved some over previous generations.
@@TheLoamWolf So if we look at DW being a bench mark climber in my opinion. How do we think the horst package on this enduro evo compares with the DELTA link on Evils.
This is for a climbing, rocky/rooty trails with same ups as downs.
Would be interested on your opinions.
I love the idea of adjusting HTA separate from BB height. I have a lot of long rocky climbs and steep, narrow traverses that a low BB is a no-go, but I still want a slack HTA coming down. Other days on beginner level climbs and buffed out descents a low BB is welcomed. EVO could be a 1 bike quiver, even with a piggy 3lbs over my SB6.
Hi, great review. please, would you be able to compare it with new Specialized Enduro? I want to get 2021 Enduro or Stumjumper Evo but cant decide which one would be better for me. I ride bike parks (not huge jumps) on weekends but during the week just a local trails where I must climb some hillls.
The Enduro is going to be a lot more fun in the bike park, it still pedals pretty darn good. I like to be over biked personally. With that said the EVO in the low settings is quite the machine! Overall with lot's of days in the park you will be happy with the Enduro
Your idea of barbecue and barbecue here in Texas are completely different. Sick bike though.
Theres 2 degrees of adjustment. Between 63.5 to 65.5 if Im not mistaken. There are three different settings!
My math may be out but aren’t there 3 positions on the headset but that’s only a range of 2 degrees
Dude, first video from today's release where I felt like the comments and questions from you and the Spesh guys actually helped me out. Everyone is talking changes and geo and leaving it at that. No longer wondering if the bike fits my local terrain and my novice skill level. Sorry about the crash but stoked that you made the best of it and gave you a chance to really think about the bike.
Thanks Brandon! We appreciate that very much.
Really glad you enjoyed it! The crash was a strange one, could not get the bike back on the ground before the corner and there was a nice log that sucked me further into the ditch. No bad days when shuttling is involved!
@@TheLoamWolf Asking them questions was great - more of that! I'd have loved for you to have dug more into why someone would pick this over the Enduro though - every review says that bike pedals really well, not just really well for a 170mm bike, but actually really well. And is amazing downhill, and if it does everything so great then why would you need this? Also interesting is that none of the Specialized EWS team use the Enduro, which seems a little contradictory?
Any thoughts on that front?
I’ve seen your truck up at Tokul often
Can’t decide between one of these and a SB130
How are the new spec tires? T9/T7 looks sticky
That T9 front tire is wicked good. Have not had much time in the wet with it but on all the blown-out late summer trails we have been on it's done super well! Definitely a consideration for my personal bike!
@@TheLoamWolf awesome!! Thanks man. Gunna order my self some!! Thanks for the vids!
Seems like a solid choice for the one bike to do all. The Comp is the model I'd go for. Wonder if they'll come out with an AL model to compete with the Ripmo AF? Regular Stumpy will probably just be this 150F/140R Fox 34/RS and inline shock.
Pretty solid comparo right there! Do you own a Ripmo AF?
@@TheLoamWolf I wish I did.
Ripmo all the time
Is this a good bike for enduro ?
Are you guys planning on reviewing the Spectral 29er? I am torn between this and that bike.
Yes we are. Testing is nearing the end of the trail so hopefully we'll have a review in a month or so.
@@TheLoamWolf Rad.
Loved watching the ground.
It’s a bike review not a trail review. Have to get some of the bars and fork in the shot.
Does it has a swat multitool?
Our test bike had the Swat tool on the bottle cage, Super handy!
Anyone have thoughts if the Stumpy Evo would be too close to a SC Nomad? Or different enough to own both bikes?
Obviously different bikes and the Nomad has a bit more travel. But if I’m keeping my Nomad would the Stumpy EVO still fit nicely in the quiver?
Yo, this is Cole from the review. I would say they are pretty comparable. I actually just ordered the alloy frame option. Pretty stoked to give it some more time!
@@fullpullmtb thanks for your input! I actually ended up building up a stumpy EVO also. I find myself riding both it and the Nomad and enjoy them for different reasons.
The stumpy EVO is a Very capable bike, even on the steeps. But the Nomad gives a little extra confidence when it gets really steep.
Actually, I just got back from 2 weeks in Bellingham, it was my first time there and I had an epic time!!
What is the actual weight of the bike?thanks
About 14.3kg for this evo expert model
And now for the bad news, the bike sold out before it was ever released, completely unobtainable unless you had a deposit on it months before it was even hinted at. Which is a shame, because it is an amazing ride, I did at least get to demo one.
What park is he at
First part of the video was at Galbraith in Bellingham WA and second was at Darrington WA 👍
Did anyone catch what size he was riding or how tall he is?
TheS4jordan I am just a hair under 6’1” and was on a size S3! It is on the smaller spectrum of what I normally ride but really enjoyed how “playful” the bike was on the trail. If I knew I was going to be riding loads of higher speed trails I would go up to S4 but it definitely did not hold me back at all
@@TheLoamWolf heh 'Loam' really appreciate the reply, thinking of a frame swap with a 2018 Enduro 29 medium which I find a bit small @ 5'10" not sure where to start when an s3 reach isn't that much longer - know you've tried them all so your thoughts appreciated
@@TheS4jordan I would say get the numbers in front of you and compare it to your current bike. Sounds like maybe a S4 with a shorter stem might be the ticket for you? Running it in the high setting on the chip will still keep it snappy through the tight stuff. Definitely try and find one at a LBS to swing a leg over, that always solves it for me! My personal bike has a reach of 480mm so the S3 is a fair bit shorter but I really enjoyed it and have been trying some smaller bikes since we got this bike in.
And I was gonna buy the Trek Slash.. Sorry Slash. The Evo has got my top spot..
I was also thinking about getting a Slash but I chose Evo. No regrets!
@@JaggedTusk I'm even more Pro Specialized now since the price hike with Trek
Hmmmm. Trek Slash or Stumpy Evo......? That is my dilemma
And a tough dilemma at that...
Have an older evo, but i think the Trek looks better 👍
That's a BBQ? Haha vegan style. That cool though.
So 2021 Altitude or Stumpy Evo..... damn life is hard!
Stumpy evo with a fox 38 at 170 mm and a coil will beat the altitude imo for all arround riding all year round and enduro racing
@@rodrigopages1054 are u tryng with this set up?
@@gfoscbike I’ve tried the coil yeah it does improve the bike a lot over the dpx2 fox 38 not yet but i can only think it will make it a small enduro and improve off the top feeling with better midstroke support
@@rodrigopages1054 because i have the enduro but now i'm around 17kg and it feels really boring, but i want also racing so i'm very confused
@@gfoscbike i think the enduro would feel more lively if you put an air shock on it and maybe a fox 36 if you are not over 80kg and don’t wanna race the bike really hard it would make it feel more agile and nimble but the enduro is a very racing oriented bike compred to the stumpy evo which would be really good for normal enduro/allmountain riding with the ocasional 2-3 races per year if you put a coil and a 38 on it
Why did they spec that with an axs dropper everything else is lower spec
They dont
Is that not an axis dropper?
It is but nobody can buy it like that
Ahh so that’s a custom thing they put on
Bike looks swell, That disco soundtrack wasn't so palatable though....
Thanks for the feedback! Music is always so hard to decide on especially for longer videos. What would you suggest??
@@TheLoamWolf I thought the music was 🔥
I still Ride my 2010 Stump Jumper. Frame Geometry hasn't changed much still. If it ain't broke don't fix it. The most iconic trail/enduro there is!
Hasn't changed much between 2010 & now??? If the numbers don't get it for you, you should ride an modern bike and then say it again
Drew I need help from your side please can you...🙏 Hope u will reply brother
first
Guys the stupid disco music is fucking annoying, personal preference of course but you used to have better background music... Every time you are not commenting the booming shitty music, I have to turn the volume down :))