Specialized launches Stumpjumper with "smuggler's compartment

The classic "Stumpjumper FSR" comes to the trail in a new look. It is now available as a 27.5-inch and 29-inch version, has plenty of suspension travel and comes with a new SWAT feature. The Stumpjumper also comes as a "6Fattie", but this will not be introduced until later in the year.

Around 24 years after the first model, Specialized is launching the latest generation of the "Stumpjumper FSR" trail bike on the market. Thanks to its new geometry, it should impress with agile and safe handling. To achieve this, the Californians have shortened the chainstays to a very short 420 millimetres on the 27.5-inch bike. The twentyniner has 437 millimetres. Specialized thus promises good handling. For smoothness and therefore also for safety, the steering angle is flattened to 67 or 68 degrees - on the 29-inch bike - and the bottom bracket is lowered to 335 millimetres. All Stumpjumper models have the same geometry, differing only in the two wheel sizes. Speaking of wheels: the Stumpjumpers are all equipped with wide Roval "Traverse" rims, so that the tires develop their shape optimally, offer more traction and sit stably on the rim even with low air pressure. Some models come with lightweight and robust Roval "Traverse" carbon rims.

To make the new Stumpjumper as efficient as possible, the Fox shock gets a specific adjustment: the Rx-Tune. The air volume as well as the compression and rebound damping are matched to the kinematics of the Stumpjumper rear triangle. The Auto-SAG valve is retained, which considerably simplifies tuning. A Rock Shox Pike works at the front. Depending on the version, also a Revelation from Rock Shox.
The 29er and 27.5-inch models differ in terms of suspension travel. The former have 135 millimetres of travel at the rear wheel and 140 millimetres at the front. The 27.5-inch models have 150 millimetres of travel at the front and rear.

In addition, the pivot points of the fully active FSR suspension system are fitted with sealed industrial bearings. The entire rear triangle is also stiffer. The upper connections of the seat stays to the bellcrank are wider, but do not require a stiffening bridge.

Clever details, new seat post and voluminous SWAT compartment
A great detail on, or rather in, the new Stumpjumper frame are the cable guides. These are laminated carbon tubes. This makes it easier to change cables and prevents them from rattling around inside the frame while riding. The Stumpjumper FSR are prepared for single or double shifting systems.

The new Stumpjumper is also SWAT-ready. In addition to the mini-tool, which is clamped between the front shock mount, and the chain riveting tool integrated into the Aheadcap, Specialized has created storage space. The Stumpjumper does not have an external box for stowing tubes, CO2 cartridges and the like, but makes use of the cavity in the down tube. Closed off towards the bottom bracket, you can access the storage space via a "door". However, the SWAT system only comes as standard on the carbon models.

Also new is the Comand-Post, Specialized's in-house dropper post. This no longer has two steps, as before, but has an indexing system after the first, short step, thanks to which the saddle height can be individually adjusted. In addition, there is the practical operating lever, which resembles a gearshift and therefore also adopts its position. This simplifies operation considerably.

The 29-inch Stumpjumper models "Expert Carbon", "Elite", "Comp Carbon" and "Comp" are already available. Prices for the models range from 3,299.00 to 6,599.00 Swiss francs. The FSR Carbon is due to hit the stores at the end of May for 9,799.00 francs.
The 27.5-inch models are still a little way off, but the "FSR Carbon", "FSR Expert" and "FSR Elite" models will be available at the end of May. Some models will be available at the beginning of June 2015. The prices are the same as for the twentyniners.

6Fattie as a comfortable trail bike
The 6Fattie hardtail models "Fuse" with plus-size tires are already known and will be launched in mid-June, early and late July. However, these will be joined by the Stumpjumper 6Fattie later this year, presumably at the end of summer/beginning of fall.

This was already on display at the Trail Days in Latsch. With its high-end specifications, this bike is likely to be one of the most interesting bikes of 2015. With the combination of the Stumpjumper FSR with a wider rear triangle, Boost rear hubs and the comfortable 3-inch tires, we are looking forward to testing this bike as soon as possible. In contrast to the "normal-wheeled" Stumpjumper, the 6Fattie version will only be compatible with 1x11 shifting systems. The SWAT system is also used here.