2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Review: The Classic Gets Better

[@km006]

I absolutely love watching reviews of bikes I can't afford 😂

[@Larrythe11th]

🤝😬

[@Cjim]

Someday you will too:)

[@GioMillz]

A deal will show up.

[@ASAP2525]

Just get a lower speced version the expert build is half the price and the exact same Performance

[@DumbDogIsDumb]

If you actually want a Stumpy Evo, the carbon Comp is on sale at $3750, discounted from $5400. It’s still not cheap but with the upgraded GX Eagle component, the comp is a good value.

[@shawn595]

Thanks for the review, and for the mentioning the PB podcast. I discovered it by accident last week and have been really enjoying the content. Hopefully others will, too.

[@brokenlegz]

Can’t wait for bedtime, it’s the only time I can dream about these bikes.

[@joekempz7731]

Me watching with £11.56 to my name

[@ceme]

But it's only 10k dude!!! And there isn't anything that could be better for the measly price...

[@makda971]

@@ceme bikes are so stupidly expensive its just nuts.

[@mtblunatic8829]

They’re almost dumb when it comes to price. not in performance tho. but it only cost a manufacturer 1000 dollars to make all of these super expensive enduro rigs. just because of the s-works badge specialized some how adds 10000 dollars. it’s stupid as hell.

[@canaanjarvis1853]

I got 64 cents to my name bro get on my level

[@fwmtb]

@@mtblunatic8829 They cost more than 1000 dollars to make, and then there are the components as well. most of the money pays for quality control and R&D

[@powers14sj90]

Where’s the status review at ?

[@finniles9204]

Yup, this thing looks sick! 🤘Can't wait to get some miles on mine this winter

[@HChinarroRaat]

Lucky you!!

[@mtblunatic8829]

Lucky you my yt izzo outperforms that thing day and night and it costs half the dollars

[@eshaanbadhan8110]

@@mtblunatic8829 🧢

[@mtblunatic8829]

I don’t have the money to spend 11000 dollars on a new mountain bike. I do free ride only once a year and in whis so I won’t need a super expensive enduro bike. I usually ride local trails and I’m still over biked. I have a 2020 yt izzo pro and it is fast and nimble in sketchy places has a slacker geometry and most of the components are better for half the price

[@carlosolivas7280]

@@mtblunatic8829 Hence I compromised and got the expert level which is much more reasonable for what you get and essentially has the same frame as the s-works model.

[@oliviacaputo2639]

I just got my first full sus specialized and I love it!

[@dingdong8473]

What did you get?!

[@44birdie44]

Dear Pinkbike, could you please in future use an alternative colour to the red font used in the ‘Tech Specs’ section @1:30? Yours sincerely, A somewhat colour blind mountain biker.

[@viperrules24]

Honestly that's hard to read even as it is... and basically invisible if viewed in greyscale.

[@44birdie44]

viperrules24 maybe I don’t want to see the price of these top end builds....

[@wabidabidoo]

I think it has to do with Pinkbike being associated with red so it might not go away... Not color blind myself, but I get where you are coming from

[@Yhigma]

I'm glad that they HTA is so adjustable, I know that aside from a couple trails, I'd be running it at 65.5*

[@mtblunatic8829]

The yt izzo pro is 4K and it has a value of an 8k dollar bike. this bike doesn’t even have the Rockshox TwistLoc system what a disappointment.

[@Yhigma]

@@mtblunatic8829 Cool story bro. Not even same category of bike.

[@mtblunatic8829]

@yhigma dude that wasn’t the point of my reply. I’ve been mountain biking for 10 years now. I’ve done frees riding in the past dh amd enduro. but I started out on a budget Hardtail. not everyone has the money to get an S-WORKS stumpy for they’re beginning days. i then switched to an affordable dh bike and have ridden it for years until I moved to a new home and had a lot of painful climbs. I sold my demo 8. and got the izzo pro. My point is that not everyone gets to get royal treatment when it comes to mtb. My saying here really is that you don’t have to have the greatest and the latest to shred and have fun.

[@Yhigma]

@@mtblunatic8829 Cool story. I was talking about this specific bike in the video. Ride whatever you want. I couldn't care less. I have multiple bikes, but I'm talking about the one in the video now.

[@ANTheWhizkid]

My trusty stumpy evo 2020 has never let me down. I just love this bike.

[@mtblunatic8829]

I have a fuse 27.5 and it is trail worthy

[@CreamyBone]

Damn 63° HTA ...doesn't seem all that long ago when this would've been VERY slack for a DH bike 😋

[@antanis]

For the travel on this bike that's pretty damn slack still. I've got a 160 170 with basically the same hta. If it floats the riders boat I guess that's all that matters. I do wonder what will be too slack though.

[@hjalteholdgaard3814]

It Can be adjusted from 63-64-65 degrees

[@HChinarroRaat]

I have the 2013 stumpy evo and it is 69° 😅

[@taranis616]

Hugo Chinarro I’m still riding a 2011 stumpy Evo - head angle is 67

[@km006]

The Trek Sessiom has a 62.3° head angle🤘 The Stumpjumper EVO is crazy

[@TheDirthound]

I just bought a stumpy EVO frame, going to slap a push coil front/rear and keeping 150 front and rear. That with all my carbon parts I’m swapping from my old bike should make this a good all around trail ripper.

[@kingrat738]

Forgot to talk about new stickier compound tires!?

[@euand7280]

One of the best looking bikes every time they update it

[@MLLD00]

Incredibly good color grading on this video. Very pro!

[@IIISentorIII]

lol....

[@senderbud6323]

Y’all should review the new Commencal clash

[@chrisleoleis6020]

How’s it compare to the Sentinel ??

[@isaks3243]

Back when I bought my stumpy wasn't the evo a thing, at least not where I live. And I am still impressed how efficient it was on the pedals and I had no need to swap it out one and a half year ago but I got a great price for a trek remedy so I couldn't pass up the opportunity. But I ran that bike from 2010 to autumn 2019 and it was great all the time

[@zxtenn]

How does that compare to the new Altitude or Instinct? Wondering because i just sold my 2019 Carbon 90 Instinct BC last week

[@peterk5578]

For me the sc Hightower was the best bike in This category. How would you discribe the difference between this two bikes? Is the stumpjumper Evo the better bike?

[@jackmckenzie5205]

Could you add 10mm in a 27.5 fork and put a 27.5 in the front. Obviously with the 27.5 rear end

[@chikatikah3838]

Probably would ride not as good as if you kept a 29er fork bumped up +10mm and then threw on a 27.5 wheel up front with the mullet link and 27.5 rear. Keeping the bike in the high position should make it pretty good.

[@williambreeze2659]

What a beautiful bike!

[@Gdownification]

You mentioned the Ripmo pedals a bit better. How does it compare to the Ripmo, especially the Ripmo AF, descending? I was/am looking hard at the Ripmo AF, but this definitely complicates things lol

[@sisufitness659]

What did you run for your high and low speed rebound and compressions?

[@mtba102]

Just sold my 2020 Stumpjumper and bought a 2021 Commencal Clash Signature!

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Livin that fun free 27.5 life, good choice. These 29ers are fin boring to ride

[@borakurt7322]

I wish this bike was coming with 27.5 too

[@wabidabidoo]

Vital said there would be an aftermarket rear triangle for purchase so that you could go for a mullet. I agree though, the EVO should be very fun oriented

[@futsalkeegan]

@@wabidabidoo aftermarket link, not a full rear traingle. Much more accessible.

[@grantrogers1858]

Will a float x2 fit? X2 with a 38 at 160mm woild be an ace enduro rig

[@Bushwackerinpa]

I'm 5'8 and love my 210mm one up. This should be a bigger priority for bike manufactures Id rather have a 210 dropper that cost 200 dollars than anything else. .

[@cosmicheretic8129]

Are you running that dropper on this bike? I'm also 5'8" and want longer than my one up 180 on my Stevo.

[@Bushwackerinpa]

@@cosmicheretic8129 no, I am size M RIpmo AF with a 210mm One-up.

[@theforruner117]

I still want them to keep producing/ bring back that red carbon evo

[@mitchellkolinsky7341]

I can’t be the only one who is in class

[@hunterwright386]

same, same

[@ebenbrowne6576]

Physics rn, block 4

[@mindovrmatter33]

I’m in remote kindergarten with my 5 year old. Does that count?

[@ebenbrowne6576]

mindovrmatter33 We’ll make an exception, yes

[@carterreid4668]

lmao ap gov rn

[@austingilchrist1364]

I take my evo on 30+ rides and it rocks!

[@humbertobizzotto]

I have an evo 2020, its awesome

[@ANTheWhizkid]

yep i can confirm that

[@bullcity5057]

I need help deciding. Vitus Mythique VRX, Canyon Burton AL 7, or YT Izzo Comp

[@chrisfontaine6221]

A beast I'd take that over a New enduro for sure

[@GossieMTB]

still want the enduro

[@chrisfontaine6221]

for a lift bike... the EVO would be a way better trail bike in tight tech... personally don't have a desire for the new Enduro... If I update from the 2015 Carbon 26er enduro it would be to the EVO

[@davekuss]

And here is me wondering how bad could I make a $10,000 bike feel given all those options (and would I even notice!?!).

[@anthonywalters7434]

I’m hoping to get my hands on the comp model

[@indigosumo1994]

Buy a used bike with better specs

[@anthonywalters7434]

@@indigosumo1994 it has most of what I want. I don’t want anything above an SLX drivetrain because I don’t want to deal with replacing worn out bits on a higher end drivetrain, and the suspension is already decent. I’d probably upgrade the brakes to Hayes Dominion A4’s eventually and maybe get a better fork, but that’s about it.

[@nl3712]

great review - we want to see more of this reviewer, please @pinkbike

[@mtblunatic8829]

I just bought the fuse. I didn’t buy the rockhopper because it isn’t really trail oriented. The fuse is only like 200 bucks more. the rockhopper doesn’t even support modern upgrades and geo adjustments. there is affordable mountain bikes in there lineup you just have to look

[@angelopizzo2933]

6:35 this looks sick

[@Doty6String]

Gorgeous bike

[@graysonadams2485]

So its basically a fancy carbon status now?

[@Babagaboush]

quite different. Way better at pedaling and much more adjustable geo. The status is probably more playful, but its short chainstays make it less stable.

[@graysonadams2485]

@@Babagaboush i guess if you want the all out package go with the evo, but stick with status if youre going for affordable and shred worthy

[@mtblunatic8829]

it’s so dumb how a manufacturer can raise the price up that high by making carbon. There is no problem with aluminum or alloy

[@graysonadams2485]

@@mtblunatic8829 theyre not making you buy carbon, you can get last years evo or get the status if you want a cheap alloy bike

[@Babagaboush]

@@graysonadams2485 Yeah id get a previous gen evo over a status. More versatile geo and prob less demnand now that the new evo came out. The status is also cheaper because it uses older gen enduro linkage, which is much cheaper r&d to recoop.

[@livefreeandshred9818]

Pretty much what I made my 2020 evo. 160 lyrik and 160 w the cascade link.

[@marioherrera72]

Hey, I also have a 2020 EVO. I installed a FOX 36 - 160 mm fork but I left the rear stock. Did you use your bike stock and did the change make it worse at climbing?

[@RiderP411]

Hi, did you changed the shock with the link? I saw on cascade website it's about 147mm travel with stock shock.

[@livefreeandshred9818]

彭定康 cascade link with 210x52.5 shock

[@livefreeandshred9818]

marioherrera72 nope. Built it that way from the beginning

[@ivandexternava450]

Hi sir, i am your biggest fan from the Philippines. I hope that your gonna notice me. I wish that I have also a mtb or parts of mtb. I wish that i you will get a lot of subscribers, keepsafe and Godbless you all.

[@user51204]

You provably copyed this and post it under every Mtb vid ever lmao

[@ivandexternava450]

@@user51204 yes, i can't stop to comment to all mtb videos, because i wan't a mtb but i don't have

[@manatccs]

Damn it! I just bought a 2020 Enduro. This maybe is more suited to the trails around here.

[@lrvz7187]

Just wait for your frame to crack and ask for the stump jumper in exange with the warranty

[@NONO-hz4vo]

I went in to look at the Enduro a couple of months ago and the shop owner told me to wait for the new StumpJumpers. Glad he did.

[@mindovrmatter33]

You can sell that enduro no problem

[@manatccs]

@@lrvz7187 I've never cracked a frame, Spesh or otherwise. I don't expect to crack this one. It's burly.

[@Salespunk]

I have both a 2020 Enduro and 2020 Evo. The Evo is more playful while the Enduro is more smash and grab. Both are very effective on steep/fast/rough trails but totally different feel. The Enduro makes you feel superhuman in the rough and the Evo makes you feel superhuman in the corners.

[@soakinoak]

What's the Doug score?!

[@juanfo7307]

Peak brown

[@mattschneider4976]

Haha the good ole doug-o score.

[@RetroToonsOfficial]

Your Content Are Awesome i Mean I like It

[@l-ll_lnGl2Y]

How does it compare to 2021 Remedy 9.8 and Hightower?

[@benbreshears2812]

I'm coming from a specialized 26 in Enduro and I'm concerned that the more stretched out bikes with a slack front end and a heavier 29in wheel it's going to make getting the front up in the air and doing something like a coaster Willie going to be much more difficult has anyone noticed this or is this not really that much of a problem

[@ethanbenton6676]

Where the vid on the meta tr tho

[@RACCHIETTO]

Yeah, i want to see that too

[@schinagldaniel7752]

Where can you find this after market link to make it mullet?

[@currymasterrace7153]

Specialized dealer

[@williamhunt768]

Finally, a decent bike under 10k.

[@bikeperformance7370]

When you see your Smoker Friend again after 5 Years:

[@jesusguido6986]

My LBS told me they std SJ will be released next week?

[@Too-slow485]

Out here watching this vid and thinking about getting another $10000 bike to sit around my garage lol! I only ride once a week due to work schedule but I really wanna get some trail bike to check how does it compare with my '21 SCOTT SPARK RC 900 on the downs!!

[@tecopa7192]

Spark RC900 you say... still looking for a Stumpy evo?

[@hunterwright386]

GEEZ! what's with the 29? that's odd for a mini dh play bike...

[@ericthatcher]

So your saying this bike cost twice as much as Levy’s car. 😂

[@andrewk450]

Have you priced up an old Mini lately?

[@ericthatcher]

Andrew K so you are saying you can get three old Minis for 10G 🤑

[@purplemonkeyelephant]

10k and you get... a bike!

[@mtblunatic8829]

10k could get you a fucking 500cc super cross bike from Yamaha. Pink bike: Specialized is the answer.

[@bigysmolz3989]

REVIEW THE SUMPY ALLOY

[@jcblebowski]

internal water bladder, hell yeah

[@mtnbikerva1]

Would the 2020\1 PIVOT SWITCHBLADE beat this bike in every aspect? Climbing, sprinting, descending, tight turns, NOT destroyer of pedals and cranks, flat surfaces, roots, rock gardens, etc. overall quality, quality control...

[@felixhawkins5922]

but it is the destroyer of your wallet

[@mtnbikerva1]

@@felixhawkins5922 and the Specialized is also.

[@burddog0792]

Seems like a solid choice for the one bike to do all. The Comp is the model I'd go for, Specialized site says 4.1k USD. 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.

[@javic79]

What about getting the evo com it’s worth it?

[@tecopa7192]

Absolutely

[@evens92]

C2 Norco Optic vs Stumpjumper EVO comp?

[@adamcline121]

the stumpy evo is more comparable to the sight than the optic. The sight is an all mountain bike where as the optic is more of a trail bike.

[@amosluyk]

I dont understand... what is the difference between enduro and all-mountain bikes?

[@JFTM_]

It usually goes by travel and geo numbers, but to put it simply a Norco sight, Spesh Evo, Etc. with 150/160mm and 29” wheels can smash through a lot of stuff but you might find the end of that rear shock stroke sooner than you’d like. A spesh enduro, RM altitude, Pole Stamina etc., you can do the same things and have less of a chance of coming undone by the bike being out of its depth.

[@amosluyk]

@@JFTM_ Thanks :)

[@jayl.6349]

There’s a lot of overlap but just think of it as an Enduro bike is for the racing discipline where it’s worth the sacrifice of climbing ability and weight for all out downhill stability and speed. All mountain bikes still have fairly big travel numbers but are a little more uphill friendly, maybe a little lighter and agile than a full Enduro bike.

[@thefourhorsemen6826]

I was going to get the old stumpjumer but now no way

[@sbonel3224]

How tall are you?

[@austinpierce6053]

Should I choose this over the SB150? If so, why? :) would love some opinions from wiser minds!

[@jayl.6349]

IMO, it’s way more adjustable than the SB, and once you get used to the swat box you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. I haven’t had to wear a backpack/Camelback in years, just a small hip pack and that in itself is a game changer. The expert model seems to be the best bang for the buck. I currently have the 2019 Evo pro and it rips.

[@ethanbenton6676]

This is the biggest competitor to the mata tr 29

[@viperrules24]

There are tons of bikes it competes against!

[@fishyyoutube]

Wait is it an e-bike or

[@sorinvladu7021]

Nope. Just a normal bike

[@sorinvladu7021]

The Specialized Turbo Levo is the electric equivalent to this bike

[@fishyyoutube]

@@sorinvladu7021 Ohh ok thanks alot :)

[@MaQuGo119]

What is the cheapest model? WHen will you guys start uploading at 60 FPS? GG

[@lifeisabeautifulride922]

Mega 🤙😎

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

It looks sooooo much cooler😍

[@noelwiebe1996]

Nice shirt I have the same one

[@xcskidude]

I really have to stop watching these reviews of unobtainable bikes. Makes the ones I can afford look bad by comparison.

[@TeamCykelhold]

Why? Get an YT and you will watch the dentists who ride once per month on their 10k bikes eat backwheel. Or simply get a used bike. You don't HAVE to buy a new bike every year just because Specialized or whoever tells you their new overpriced bike is the jizz.

[@xcskidude]

@@TeamCykelhold I'm not trying to buy a new bike every year. The last bike I owned for 21 years! Bikes have just gotten so expensive, especially fs, that even entry level bikes are hard to afford.

[@TeamCykelhold]

@@xcskidude i guess it depends on budget. You can get some pretty good budget FS bikes these days. Look at bossnut for example

[@arloridesbikes9921]

Ssssh about the dropper, my 2017 slash only has a 125mm drop and im 6'2

[@andrewcoates2660]

I managed to get a 170 mm in my 2019 slash size large

[@AM-pp5rl]

Hey y'all pinkbike does anybody know if water left over time on the bottom bracket shell, accumulated by the condensation on that hydration bag can cause damage to the carbon fiber?

[@luissilvas.945]

It wont. Better check your bb if water is seeping inside

[@abdelazizsqualli1004]

Great bike , rides smooth kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing

[@brinleyclement1952]

Will they ever release a alloy version

[@SingleTrek]

Let me guess, longer slacker lower...

[@wolfranger1682]

Sweet Baby Jesus

[@ShahnewazYT]

Please tell me this is an Enduro bike.

[@bimfred]

I feel these reviews are too specs based. Where’s the esoteric description of how it rides? Where’s the talk about ‘feel’?? Basically, Mike, please give us a review that can be differentiated from a detailed spec sheet analysis! ...oh wait...are the differences between bike brands all determined by what fits on a sheet of paper? My bad. Shame though.

[@DeltaCharlie27]

Agreed - also I was wondering why they seem to review the top of the range bike (which realistically are probably the fewest bought) when they should review the "cheapest" (often more than used cars) which the majority of ppl will buy.

[@skyshade9106]

THIS BIKE SHREDSSSSS

[@ЕвгениГеоргиев-т1я]

I am ok with 5k bikes but 10 k is CRazy...

[@vanquishcycles7019]

200 - 250mm dropper post? haha. Im 6 foot I find 125-150mm droper post sweet as. I see your on a S4 did you jump on a S3? iv found it a better size for myself

[@roethle]

Well one more bike to cross shop, still leaning towards getting a Ripmo, but I have not been able to demo anything since everyone decided to become a mountain biker this year. Old Remedy will have to last one more season.

[@robsnow2099]

They should do something about the wires that are left over, for that amount of money...fine a way to taper them down and make it look even cleaner.

[@eb1888.]

Specialized doesn't yet produce the Roval Traverse 38 SL Fattie in a 29. That 38mm inner rim would mate well with 2.6 GRID tires and this Evo build. That gets you the max performance from this bike.

[@youssefkhayati729]

Prix tunisie ❤️❤️

[@ethancuerden5797]

i am in fact first

yes

[@coltenbraden7318]

well I am second

[@tylerebbert4816]

@@coltenbraden7318 12yr old energy

[@tinshield]

Well done sir

[@ProtoKJ]

interesting

[@dannyboy8183]

I’m glad I got my 2020 now 😛

[@nvkulk]

10k?

[@juanpablograsso4355]

muy buena bicicleta, pero me gusta verlas, pero nunca la compraría porque los cuadros cuando ya tiene 5 años ya no se pude saltar porque los cuadros se parten, yo prefiero los cuadros a aluminio, y mas el los cuatros de titanio son mas confiables y dura de por vida que el cuadro de carbono

[@DM-hw4cr]

Problem with the lower end Stumpy's is that the Wheel sets are crap. Had to sell my s3 too small

[@BlueDevilBrew]

Lol wut 50 miles and 11k ft on a single ride

[@DisturbedDrake]

this guys all the sudden on a road bike

[@LRumore]

Pros: You can fit a burrito in the frame for lunchtime. Cons: It's not a Ripmo.

[@JaggedTusk]

BRO for real! WHAT?! Swat box? More like GLORY HOLE! imma ride this like a wild horse on mainline 27. If YOU KNOW, you know what I mean.

[@mtbrwannabe5484]

All those adjustments ,just to complicated for me. I’m sure it’s a spectacular ride but I’m not chasing a world title. I mostly ride alone ☹️

[@ChrisAkAxTr3Me]

I ride this bike now since two months and it is "ok" but not "very good" in any way. Good things: Versatile geometry with lots of possible adjustments and a nice look and feel in general (not overly stiff, balanced geometry), but I found many problems so far. The fork shows strong bushing play, the DPX2 had some air inside the hydraulics, the paint job is so bad, if u remove some dust with your gloves on the paint will actually scratch. Plus, after removing the protection film form the frame the paint became lose and is now stuck to the protection film in one area. This should not be the case in this price category :( didnt have any problems with my Transition Patrol's (2x) that I rode the last 6 years so now I try to get a replacement frame... I hope this will be fixed soon so that I can go out and ride my bike again.

[@thomasli2261]

Well now Specialized have a 150mm 29er (Stumpjumper EVO), 160mm mullet (Status) and a 170mm 29er (Enduro) all aimed at more gravity focused riding... smh

[@camperhonsa8633]

Thomas Li The status is a designated mullet bike and is also supposed to be the affordable option.