2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp REVIEW | Fun ✅ Fast ✅ Not perfect ❌

The Stumpjumper is one of Specialized’s best known mountain bike families, with the name going back decades, to the early years of the brand.
In fact, the Stumpy name has been around almost as long as the ‘mountain bike’ but how does this latest version fare?
In this video, Senior Technical Editor, Tom Marvin, finds out if it’s moving with the times or if it’s stuck in the past.
The Stumpjumper Comp was reviewed as part of our Bike of the Year test and is the cheapest version in the range.
A big thanks to our sponsors for helping us make this year's Bike of The Year a reality: MET Helmets, Bluegrass protection and of course, BikePark Wales. The video contains product placement from our sponsors but rest assured our reviews will always remain impartial, backed up by our expert test team.
What do you think of the Specialized Stumpjumper? Should it be left in the past or has Spesh got this bike bang on trend for 2022? Let us know in the comments!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:24 Frame and Suspension
01:40 Geometry
02:30 Specification
03:37 Ride Impressions
04:13 Climbing
05:34 Descending
08:03 Bottom Line
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[@bikeradar]

What do you think of the Specialized Stumpjumper? Should it be left in the past or has Spesh got this bike bang on trend for 2022? Let us know in the comments!

[@maverik15j]

My first trail bike and I can’t believe I waited so long.

[@glitch.in.the.matrix.2001]

I'm confused, is the comp 130 or 140 mm on the front fork?

[@rubioe3067]

I ordered the Stumpjumper Comp Alloy of 23. I was between that and the Evo Comp alloy. I'm a beginner so I understanded the Evo was more focus on be fast down the rough trails wich I have to close of my house. But, as I'm a beginner and I think I'm not going to push to hard on rought terrain I will be OK in the comp. I'm not sure but it was my decision. Not the best one to woods but more versatile, lighter for ascents and for travel easy days. I think a more focus trail bike than Enduro bike will be good as I think in rought terrain the extras of the Evo will be better. But, as I'm not going fast enough I think the comp Alloy will be enough for me.

[@sleepercell9926]

It’s may not be the best but I think it’s the best all rounder. It’s the Golf GTI of Mountain Bikes.

[@frohrers281]

Regular stumpy in carbon doesn’t have a 4 bar system. Flex stays

[@IIISentorIII]

I just ordered the S4 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon White/Black for 3300 Euro total including MWST (VAT) here in Switzerland. It will take a couple of weeks to arrive but thats ok for me. I think this is a sweat deal for that frame and components :) Cheers

[@alabaster4263]

Love my stumpjumper carbon comp

[@katmai7777]

Stumpy is Legend.

[@petedog9581]

I scrapped the Purgatory and went with a Maxxis DHR EXO on the rear and it totally changed the handling of the bike. The Butcher Grid T9 is a great front tire.

[@johndef5075]

If your Fox34 is feeling a little non compliant it may be assembled wrong. My friends had an excess of grease that was covering some of the dampening ports. Its working much better now.

[@Adventuregirl96]

My husband rides a Stumpjumper and loves it.

[@thenativetrouttrout8230]

If I were him I’d be riding something else….and love it

[@shadyss96]

I absolutely love this bike. I do agree that the grip2 damper is hard on your hands, the tires being a little hard on their compounds, and climbing w/out the level in trail mode at least can lead for a bad time. If someone were to upgrade anything first on it I would say the wheelset. They're heavy with poor engagement on the rear hub (3 pawl for mine). Overall though I do agree this is a great bike and will be more bike than what most people use depending on your area.

[@MrTeilzeit]

The frame is the SAME as the SWorks frame - only difference is the shock link is Carbon on the SWorks frame

[@williamsweet7511]

I have the carbon evo expert, I'm 53, kinda slow, but I love it. Thanks for the video

[@hupo]

@@IIISentorIII I cared

[@shaunukhiking]

@@IIISentorIII i cared

[@Jesse_James_]

I would express such an idea. Every bike is different and what doesn't work for one may work for another. in this respect the test winner trek top fuel will not be better for me, since the jumper is more capable, has a little more travel and a slack head angle, its more flexible pliable chassis is more pleasant. For me lstumpjumper is the best.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Amen. I've never felt great on the Treks I've ridden. I usually have to go up in size to get the right reach and I can't stand the steering block.

[@marksandoval5361]

The Stumpy does not have a four bar Horst link suspension. The Stumpy has a single pivot flex stay suspension. Hard to trust this review of the Stumpy when the reviewer doesn't even know what type of suspension the Stumpy has. Do better!

[@jackbecker4866]

To be fair, if I’m remembering correctly the current stumpy alloy still uses a four bar for obv reasons. Still, you are correct in saying that this specific bike is using a single pivot design.

[@jaxmatson]

Bro, chill out it’s just a KZbin video

[@graysonadams2485]

"Ummm achuallyyy it doesn't use a bearing pivot four bar it uses a flex stay four bar" 🤓

[@samarja7315]

How does it compare to polygon T8

[@michalwiktorow2188]

What about weight ?

[@yoflybynight]

I don't own any specialized. Any comparison of bikes should eliminate variables aka PLEASE USE CONTROL TIRES AT EQUAL PRESSURES! Also get over the popular quips about flexible frame, since when is this bad?

[@MrChristiangraham]

is the audio out of sync for others?

[@brianshea4906]

Pretty sure they all use the same carbon now…s works gets an extra carbon link but no longer 2 different carbon layups for frames…seems pretty glaring error along with wrong suspension platform.

[@markdoyle6414]

You're right on that. Pitty the reviewer has a few details wrong.

[@MazharAliz]

How does it compare to Trek Top Fuel 9.7?

[@user-rj9ui3sz8u]

thats what i wanna know!

[@robertdemers3684]

The top fuel 9.7 is a completely different bike.

[@brandonjerome5776]

Anyone have thoughts on upgrading fork and shock? Longer travel 150mm

[@bikeradar]

If that's what you want to do, go for the Stumpy Evo instead 👍

[@peniakfoto]

I am riding Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 2023 (yes, it is 10mm more than recomended) on my stumpy and its is great fork. Very comfortable and also supportive. I set t flip chip to high and I put all the tokens out of rear shock put there a little more psi, and is much mor plush now (may be little less poppy to jump). Much better for my local enduro and natural singletrails than factory setup, les harsch in descending and still very good climber....

[@nagval7592]

Вы не получите такой ход подвески для этого Stumpjumper , максимум что можно сделать это 140 мм хода путем замены штатного амортизатора 190*45мм на 190*50мм хода штока и получите 10 мм дополнительно без потери геометрии и производительности рамы.

[@Onldrewlowe-c1q]

Its a 🏆 ✌️ wysne 14 old zee but new one way better 😉 thicker blue 💙 😊

[@rlsedition]

No bike, no car, no motorcycle is perfect. Not one.

[@Nick-xf8pn]

5:21 why would anyone care about BB height in relation to axles?

[@scottsheridan278]

To avoid pedal strikes.

[@jpja9785]

Frame :2430 kg

[@pjroyse]

Bike of the year and you say pretty much every other bike out there is better

[@letsgo_inc]

Enter the Status 140...

[@ericstrohl2952]

We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. kzbin.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!

[@Andy-kp6mi]

Why would anyone buy this od You can go for Rockrider Feel 900s Team? Seriously

[@bitumen83]

That SJ is probably one of the ugliest bike currently, with that asimetric frame...

[@evanring2021]

Have you seen literally any bike from Giant… Stumpy is gorgeous compared to anything they make

[@kentao4]

Personal preference. I think it’s the best looking. The expose matte carbon on mine is incredible.

[@Paolo-qe7lc]

@@evanring2021 Giants look way nicer

[@gumas236]

I think its one of the prettiest 🤷. Doesnt look same like tons of other bikes

[@DCRUZ547]

I have a 2015 Stumpjumper HT. It's more XC than this mess. My next buy would be an Epic.

[@MellowBellow_]

This video is a review on a trail bike.

[@DCRUZ547]

@@MellowBellow_ It used to be a XC bike too.

[@evanring2021]

Never was a XC bike, Specialized has always had the Epic as there XC bike

[@CelsoBarbosaMTB]

Actually a friend of mine has an s-works xc hardtail that is a stumpjumper with 90mm travel on the fork. So yes this was a xc bike despites being an trail bike that we are talking about in this review.

[@kentao4]

Epic evo was fun but I need it to be a bit more burly. Back to the stumpy I went.

[@klx-y]

I can't distinguish from the tube frame and the mud no thx ill go back to the road bikes

[@tredinnicks]

How did it work out for you?

[@Onldrewlowe-c1q]

Change forks see 👀 heavier see 👀 nearly folded wyanes see thicker metals old inside see 👀 😆 nah off see 👀 😆 thicker boardman rock shocks heavy bars 🍸 🎶 tryers thicker see 👀 thicker seat pole for lifetime more no in tube fred less see you tomorrow 👍 😢 haldords ur lut in der see you tomorrow 👍 buy 20 mnpw see you tomorrow 👍 😢 😄

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Dirty bike review 😢 should have reviewed it before you rode it