Offers plenty of scope: the new Stumpjumper Evo | Ride MTB

Offers plenty of scope: the new Stumpjumper Evo

The Stumpjumper Evo was previously a special case: the geometry was progressive and not for the average consumer. But that is now a thing of the past: the new Stumpjumper Evo may look almost the same from the outside as its predecessor, but a lot has changed under the hood. With 29er wheels, 160 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and 150 at the rear, the bike fits perfectly between the regular Stumpjumper and the Enduro. The new Evo leaves plenty of scope for customization.

The previous Stumpjumper Evo was a radical companion on the trail: the bottom bracket was extremely low, the steering angle really slack. Just right for high-speed orgies, but not for winding trails. The new Stumjumper Evo is more moderate and offers a lot of adjustability by means of a flip chip and headset angle cups. The wheel sizes are dominated by 29-inch wheels at the front and rear, but the Evo can also be ridden with a 27.5-inch rear wheel using an optional rocker arm. Or you can choose the Stumpjumper Evo LTD, which comes with the Mullett wheel mix as standard.

The new Evo also does everything differently to its predecessor in terms of sizing: whereas there were previously only two sizes, there are now six available. Specialized does not specify classic frame heights here, but frame lengths. And points out that a shorter or longer frame length might suit your riding style better. Welcome on board is the Swat Box, which provides storage space in the down tube of the frame. Speaking of the frame: For each frame size, the carbon weave is designed so that each frame rides identically, rather than a small frame being rock hard or a large frame being far too soft.

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