New Stumpy actually looks pretty good. I like that they've brought it back into trail territory with reduced travel and the flex pivot setup rather than just keeping on pushing further towards enduro like the Sight/Meta TR etc which would previously have been peers. Makes for a nice and quite linear model transition from Epic>Epic Evo>Stumpy>Stumpy Evo>Enduro
Still a Spec though so the pricing will be bananas but it does look good.
https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-specialized-stumpjumper-pro-review/
TBH I'd be sceptical as to how much it is a purely gram chasing exercise vs trying to take advantage of the leaf spring effect to create something a bit more poppy and lively.What were people saying about silly changes to reduce micro grams? Abandoning the way fsr smooths out chunks of trail to save grams (or as I see it for the sake of presenting something new and saving a few $$$ at the factory) on a short travel bike seems a strange idea to me.
If that was the case they would be raving about the improved liveliness of the rear end.TBH I'd be sceptical as to how much it is a purely gram chasing exercise vs trying to take advantage of the leaf spring effect to create something a bit more poppy and lively.
If that was the case they would be raving about the improved liveliness of the rear end.
130mm of Rx-Tuned rear travel delivers a ride feel that is lively and balanced, yet capable of absorbing big hits unlike any other mid-travel trail bike. Thanks to the combination of the progressive leverage ratio and mildly progressive spring rate what you feel on the trail is a playful, snappy ride for the first two-thirds of travel, then - thanks to the increasing spring rate - excellent bump force management and resistance to bottoming in big events. Believe it.
I stand ready to be wrong.Stuff
Ahah, I'm sure it's both - if they only saved 100g by taking out both the Horst pivot and a bunch of "lazy carbon" ( ) and didn't get a (perceived) net benefit in trail character then it would be a pointless exercise. Anyway, I will never find out first hand so ¯\(ツ)/¯I stand ready to be wrong.
I'm going to have to buy one just so I know.Ahah, I'm sure it's both - if they only saved 100g by taking out both the Horst pivot and a bunch of "lazy carbon" ( ) and didn't get a (perceived) net benefit in trail character then it would be a pointless exercise. Anyway, I will never find out first hand so ¯\(ツ)/¯
Yeah, but they totally stuffed up the paint job, that band around the downtube needs to be parallel to the ground not perpendicular to the tube. What were they thinking on a $12k bike!?!?New Stumpy actually looks pretty good. I like that they've brought it back into trail territory with reduced travel and the flex pivot setup rather than just keeping on pushing further towards enduro like the Sight/Meta TR etc which would previously have been peers. Makes for a nice and quite linear model transition from Epic>Epic Evo>Stumpy>Stumpy Evo>Enduro
Still a Spec though so the pricing will be bananas but it does look good.
https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-specialized-stumpjumper-pro-review/
Same here, I just don't want a 15kg 125mm bike that's a pig to ride uphills (e.g. Optic)I'm going to have to buy one just so I know.
I'd actually like to see a few more options in that sort of travel for mini freeride play bikes. It's a fun space for aggressive berm railing days of hucking. I'm very pleased with the Scout and the spitfire looks good.
Behold the $12k Single Pivot.
$900 more than an aluminum Slash 8 with GX. Seems like a really good price compared to usual Big-S offerings (either that or Trek are just getting too expensive)I don't how this happened, but at $6900 for an SLX build and carbon frame, its not that overpriced...
12SP SLX is also quietly a bit of a game changer in that respect - would buy SLX over GX any day and you come away with $$$ left in pocket to upgrade the suspension if you so desire.$900 more than an aluminum Slash 8 with GX. Seems like a really good price compared to usual Big-S offerings (either that or Trek are just getting too expensive)
Anyone want to buy my whole GX/Guide RS group with an XO1 shifter? To fund an SLX with XT shifter group purchase....12SP SLX is also quietly a bit of a game changer in that respect - would buy SLX over GX any day and you come away with $$$ left in pocket to upgrade the suspension if you so desire.
The Yeti 575 had that style of rear end. It was far from lively.If that was the case they would be raving about the improved liveliness of the rear end.
You obviously never had one of those rear ends let go on you.The Yeti 575 had that style of rear end. It was far from lively.
I did not. 2011 model which was the last of the 26” wheeled variants. I bought it used and “punished” it with my 120kg girth for several years with no issues. We’re they known for issues in the swing arm?You obviously never had one of those rear ends let go on you.
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There were a lot of snapped alloy flex stays from that last run of 575s that’s for sure. The carbon rear ASR5 was a zingy little thing though.You obviously never had one of those rear ends let go on you.
Yeti are also known for their strength...The Yeti 575 had that style of rear end. It was far from lively.
In my sample size of 3 (575, SB66 and SB66C) none have had any faults over numerous years of riding. Maybe the pilots don’t ride hard enough. Maybe only the bad ones get talked about. Who knows.Yeti are also known for their strength...