Ryan Posted October 12, 2018 Share Hi GuysJust wondering if anyone has any feedback on the new Stumpy. Im hoping that there are a few guys out there that have bought and ridden them and can give real world feedback on what they may be like to live with?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piotter Posted October 18, 2018 Share I'm waiting for my LBS to have a demo/test version of the new Stumpy and will definitely be taking it out for a spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 19, 2018 Share Look forward to hearing your feedback Bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorbug Posted January 2, 2019 Share I bought the 2019 Stumpjumper Comp Carbon ST in 29" with XT pedals. My previous bike was a Camber Comp Carbon. The ST is a very versatile bike and way more capable than my trail riding skills will ever be. It doesn't feel as light and agile as the Camber Comp Carbon but the Fox 34 front fork on the ST is a huge upgrade over the Rock Shox Revelation on the Camber. The Fox 34 Rythym is not as sensitive to small bumps as a Rock Shot Pike fork though. ST has 120mm rear travel and 130mm front travel on the suspension. I run my rear suspension at 200PSI for a 73kg rider.  I prefer the rear shock flip chip in the more upright position as I lean towards flatter trails. Stock tyres (Butcher/Purgatory) don't roll the quickest but feel very capable on the trails. The bike is noticeably quiet on the trails, the new chain-stay protector doing its job. It also feels incredibly plush and corrugated dirt roads are not an issue. The bike climbs like a mountain goat but never feels too rigid when in climb mode. The new frame rigidity is noticeable. The SRAM Guide brakes don't feel the most powerful but they don't squeak like Shimano XT brakes did on my previous bikes. I was sold the Specialized Power saddle in 155 width and was sceptical that I would get on with it. It has proved me wrong. I also added Raceface crank boots and ESI Chunky grips. Things I will change in the future: There is large saving in weight and unsprung mass by swopping out the NX cassette for GX or higher. 180 grams from NX to GX. Will add SantaCruz 35mm carbon riser bars and swop the stock stem for a Race Race (35mm bar diameter). https://enduro-mtb.com/en/specialized-stumpjumper-expert-29-review/ Edited January 4, 2019 by rotorbug Ryan and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofison Posted January 2, 2019 Share Hi Guys Just wondering if anyone has any feedback on the new Stumpy. Im hoping that there are a few guys out there that have bought and ridden them and can give real world feedback on what they may be like to live with? CheersDefinitely test one first to see if you get on with the geo and get the sizing right. The reach is noticibly shorter than most bikes these days, and the stack quite high. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorbug Posted February 9, 2019 Share I see Specialized has dropped the price of the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon from R69k to R63k and the alloy Epic Evo from R49k to R44k. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/mens-stumpjumper-st-comp-carbon-29-12-speed/p/157620?color=236408-157620 https://www.specialized.com/za/en/epic-comp-evo/p/155039?color=239079-155039 nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorbug Posted June 17, 2019 Share MBR UK Review https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/full-suspension-bikes/specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-st-comp-carbon-29 Edited June 17, 2019 by rotorbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted June 17, 2019 Share I bought the 2019 Stumpjumper Comp Carbon ST in 29" with XT pedals. My previous bike was a Camber Comp Carbon. The ST is a very versatile bike and way more capable than my trail riding skills will ever be. It doesn't feel as light and agile as the Camber Comp Carbon but the Fox 34 front fork on the ST is a huge upgrade over the Rock Shox Revelation on the Camber. The Fox 34 Rythym is not as sensitive to small bumps as a Rock Shot Pike fork though. ST has 120mm rear travel and 130mm front travel on the suspension. I run my rear suspension at 200PSI for a 73kg rider.  I prefer the rear shock flip chip in the more upright position as I lean towards flatter trails. Stock tyres (Butcher/Purgatory) don't roll the quickest but feel very capable on the trails. The bike is noticeably quiet on the trails, the new chain-stay protector doing its job. It also feels incredibly plush and corrugated dirt roads are not an issue. The bike climbs like a mountain goat but never feels too rigid when in climb mode. The new frame rigidity is noticeable. The SRAM Guide brakes don't feel the most powerful but they don't squeak like Shimano XT brakes did on my previous bikes. I was sold the Specialized Power saddle in 155 width and was sceptical that I would get on with it. It has proved me wrong. I also added Raceface crank boots and ESI Chunky grips. Things I will change in the future: There is large saving in weight and unsprung mass by swopping out the NX cassette for GX or higher. 180 grams from NX to GX. Will add SantaCruz 35mm carbon riser bars and swop the stock stem for a Race Race (35mm bar diameter). https://enduro-mtb.com/en/specialized-stumpjumper-expert-29-review/nice review, thanks. FYI, you cannot swap an NX for GX cassette, as the drivers/freehubs are different.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 17, 2019 Share Is the ST and the LT(or evo whatever it's called) the same frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted June 17, 2019 Share Is the ST and the LT(or evo whatever it's called) the same frame?AFAIK yes, but the yoke and shock lengths change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted June 18, 2019 Share Is the ST and the LT(or evo whatever it's called) the same frame? ST; LT; and Evo are THREE different bikes...yip, it's nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted June 18, 2019 Share ST; LT; and Evo are THREE different bikes...yip, it's nuts.ST and LT are the same frame though, just yoke and shock that differs. Same as the outgoing Stumpy and Camber. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jako De Wet Posted June 18, 2019 Share So I bought the ST entry level in August 2018, only change was the addition of a XFusion Manic dropper post. It came out with Tektro breaks, which I swapped out first, I had zero confidence going down technical/fast descents with this brakes as they only supplied squish, nothing else. I had to replace the spline BB about 6 months in, no warranty, and the new "improved" one I bought has already started with its clicking noise, after about 3 months of 3 x a week riding. My rear cassette has rattled loose twice in about 4 months and the derailleur cable has all but snapped. The front tire (Butcher) is not very confidence inspiring either, well if you ride lots of trails, in my opinion. The Rekon 130mm fork has also not held up great, there is some play between the lower's and stanchions, but it is due for its service. I guess you get what you pay for, I was 30K all in on the ST alloy version, I love the bike, I really do, but in hindsight I should have definitely gone with the higher specced version for the type of trails we ride. EDIT: Sorry, I only now see the date of the OP, but will leave this here just as FYI Edited June 18, 2019 by Jako De Wet Headshot and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted June 18, 2019 Share ST and LT are the same frame though, just yoke and shock that differs. Same as the outgoing Stumpy and Camber.Cool being eye'ing ST before i bought the surface thought it would be fun to ride and slowly build to make it a LT Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted June 18, 2019 Share So I bought the ST entry level in August 2018, only change was the addition of a XFusion Manic dropper post. It came out with Tektro breaks, which I swapped out first, I had zero confidence going down technical/fast descents with this brakes as they only supplied squish, nothing else. I had to replace the spline BB about 6 months in, no warranty, and the new "improved" one I bought has already started with its clicking noise, after about 3 months of 3 x a week riding. My rear cassette has rattled loose twice in about 4 months and the derailleur cable has all but snapped. The front tire (Butcher) is not very confidence inspiring either, well if you ride lots of trails, in my opinion. The Rekon 130mm fork has also not held up great, there is some play between the lower's and stanchions, but it is due for its service. I guess you get what you pay for, I was 30K all in on the ST alloy version, I love the bike, I really do, but in hindsight I should have definitely gone with the higher specced version for the type of trails we ride. EDIT: Sorry, I only now see the date of the OP, but will leave this here just as FYI How the heck did you manage to buy a Spez with Tektro brakes? Just wow !?! is this real? I bought the '17 Camber ally, and it has Shimano brakes. I did my first bleed last week, after 4000 km, and not once did I feel that oh heck ,I need brakes!!! Funny enough, the first time that happened was on Saturday, first ride after the bleed process, where they felt squishy.  I ride Tygerberg trails, and although not Jonkers, not completely flat either. I think either you got a bad Friday late arvie lemon, or Spaz have gone backwards in their kitting of their bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailswizard Posted June 18, 2019 Share I ride the Stumpy ST myself, absolutely love the bike! You can tackle any trail you want and yet still riding the odd group ride or stage race Very versatile bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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