Best/Worst Things About My New Stumpjumper EVO?

NOTE: Shortly after making this video I realized the main trails here were not on my map, the ones with the most features and excitement. So stay tuned for a more comprehensive video on this place!
Welcome to Lefhand Canyon (LHOHV) just north of Boulder, Co. Known for it's all black rated, steep and rocky descents. It'll take you a while to reach the top, and no time to get back down. I figured while along for the ride, I would discuss a few impressions from my new bike.
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[@paul_hd1875]

Complaint 2:... "not playful or poppy"... disagree completely. I think Jeff Kendal-Weed would as well. Beauty of the evo is, if you set the HTA to "steep"... and the BB to "high"... you're magically on a regular Stumpy w/ more travel. It's the most versatile bike on the planet... literally. Just gotta mess w/ the geo adjust, and test in on less than bomber trails.

[@FoxtonR]

Yes I would agree this bike does it all, and I did see Jeff's video, however if you compare it to the regular stumpy for example, that bike felt more agile and poppy, even over this bike with geo adjustments. Like I said in the video, my current geo and suspension settings are for monster-trucking through rocks but a video releasing soon comparing geo adjustments will go more in depth on the feel of each mode.

[@mountainbikingaz7261]

Thanks for sharing, the evo has been on my list and it was great to hear your perspective.

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you for watching!

[@allenjanes5976]

Nice work. Always good to see other riders trail networks. I too paid full price for mine, but after the first 15 minutes on it, knew I was going to keep it forever

[@FoxtonR]

I too enjoy seeing what other networks are like, it brings perspective on the sport. As far as the Stumpy, I was sold when I first rode it downhill, my expectations were definitely exceeded.

[@tobioderso]

wow, such amazing trails! Great insights as well.

[@FoxtonR]

Much appreciated!

[@Occam20]

Great riding, and the Evo handled all that chunk like a champ!

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you!

[@mh-dt4hm]

Respect, riding heavy uphill and talking all the time with a good review, that`s amazing. I would collapse. 👍 Seems to be a very good and stable bike, even if it is not that hoppy poppy.

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you!

[@yobeytrice4777]

Just got a EVO expert, I appreciate your input on how the bike is working for you its got me excited!

[@FoxtonR]

Enjoy, it's a great ride!

[@Designandrew]

I have the same bike and agree with basically all your points, accurate review

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you!

[@DMAX-ed7pq]

I’ve got an S6 Stumpy Evo S Works. I find it to be a phenomenal climber, descender and quite comfortable on the longer 20-30 miles rides with 3-5k climbing. Best all around bike. I’m 6’ 2” 215lbs. Cockpit feels right. Nice video, thanks

[@joshuabarnett8152]

I ride my EVO at LHOHV all the time. Great bike for the terrain. There are many, many more downhills up there, some of which are way steeper than the one you rode. Evo handles them just fine.

[@FoxtonR]

I barely touched the surface of this place I realize. Rode GZA and bon Scott the other day, it's a dream on this bike, especially with the slacked out head tube.

[@rubioe3067]

Thank you. I´m a begginer on "trail, enduro" bike and i have on my mind that the Stumpi EVO Comp Alloy is the answer for my. But finally i ordered the Comp Alloy because i think will be more capcable. More usable for as you say "various days in Colorado trails (... i live to close of pirynees), I think i´m going to loose verstility on the downhill, on rough terrain like your way over the stones but... it´s what is... i will enjoy climbing wich is one of the reasons to buy a bicicle... fit my body. Thanks 😀

[@runner4life779]

I really like Bon Scott! You should definitely hit it next time you’re there!

[@FoxtonR]

From what I can tell it's the main attraction here. Will definitely hit it next time, hopefully in completely dry conditions!

[@johnnyfain8952]

I agree with your comment about Stumpys being planted or "stuck to the ground". I have ridden several SC's and currently ride a Tallboy and when I rented a Stumpy that was the first thing i noticed. Slightly more cross-country, over the cockpit feel than Santa Cruz. Great riding bike though!

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you!

[@christopherwalsh7700]

“I’ve never ridden another bike but my imagination says this one handles the best”. 😂 I’m sold, I bought the Evo Expert.

[@FoxtonR]

Haha I since then have ridden a few other bikes and it holds true! Maybe a better way to say that would have been "I never have been hindered or felt the bike is holding me back so therefore what more could I ask for in handling from a trail bike".

[@EK-xk7zt]

Looks like Stumpy Evo is enough bike for some chunky stuff. Nice riding! I like how your trails are grooved like a channel, so it keeps the bike in there like you are bobsledding. I gotta say that it is distracting how high your brake levers are though 🤪

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you! Yeah the camera angle is pretty low so it makes the front end a bit wonky. I promise everything is lined up nice in real life haha

[@EK-xk7zt]

Haha, yeah I was just being stupid. Brakes are all about personal preference. Whatever suits you, man.

[@JRHockney]

Great review and I'm hoping to get the alloy frame soon and mullet it. Yeah you went up to the top and did Firemans Hill to Twin Saddles and then down Baughmans Gully (842). Firemans hill is just a doubletrack loose mess of rocks with a nice view. From the top, David Lee Roth Trial is a much better option since its tech singletrack and one of the longest wavy trails at Lefthand that ends back at 5points which has plenty of options from there. Lower GZA is rollercoaster doubleblack that is accessable from there and DeadAss isn't too far from there either which is kind of the perfect Lefthand moderate Black trail. Other popular trails are Bon Scott which is a slightly more advanced black trail and the Browntown to Indiana Jones route which is probably the best loved crazy doubleblack route there and there are still way more to try...yeah I spend way too much time at LHOHV 😋

[@FoxtonR]

I clearly need to get educated about this place. I'll be making another video out here very soon 👍

[@alabaster4263]

Don't get the alloy it's too heavy

[@freelancer_milon]

Your video was produced with skill.

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you!

[@freelancer_milon]

@@FoxtonR Welcome

[@darkwinter-lll]

Good cardio

[@ariansamimi]

I really enjoyed your review of the bike. Do you find this bike to be too much for more local/flow trails? And also, how is the maintenance on this bike? Any recurrent creaks or issues so far?

[@FoxtonR]

Definitely is a bit much for flow trails but there isn't much flow around here without hitting some rocks so it seems perfect for me. I did a demo with the regular stumpy and I think it's more suitable for most riders who aren't as aggressive. Also, I keep it super up to date on maintenance intervals so theres been no sounds or creaks whatsoever. Might change in the future as the frame fatigues.super quiet bike, especially the hub, no loud buzzing like most people like!

[@ariansamimi]

@@FoxtonR That is great to know. My local trails are a lot of up and down and with lots of roots. Would you say it is still doable and fun in these situations too?

[@FoxtonR]

@@ariansamimi you bet. Depending on your style like I said, you'd probably be better off on a more efficient bike like the regular stumpy. Especially if your trails go up and down often, this bike doesn't make those trails too fun.

[@Haik86]

For popping around, I think specialized uses their size guide to go like if you ride S4 as regular, S3 is more poppy while S5 is struly and even more steady... I have Stumpy so I "kinda" know this

[@FoxtonR]

Yes I'd agree, however after riding an s4 before riding and purchasing an S3, they are barely different. Just feels like a bigger bike overall but not necessarily more playful or poppy. I could see a difference between an S3 and s5 being noticeable though. If anything the s4 was more smooth on bumps

[@Haik86]

@@FoxtonR Maybe you are right. Just size smaller but in theory that would be it.

[@enriquebiche4761]

Nice video. What is your favorite geometry set up on the bike?

[@FoxtonR]

Thank you! Currently its in full downhill mode with the rear flip set to low and the fork at its slackest. I am planning on converting it to the opposite though and testing for a video soon as well.

[@enriquebiche4761]

@FoxtonRobie it would be interesting to see the differences in ride quality. Looking forward to that video.

[@shooks555]

@@FoxtonR Looking forward that video!

[@teamrders3145]

Nice ! Are the brakes powerful enough ?

[@FoxtonR]

You bet!

[@mudkayak6305]

height, bike size, geo settings? BTW, I changed out the Butcher front tire for the Eliminator so im running Eliminator T9F/T7R. Much better pedal. 5'10 on S3. To get a little more reach Im using Enve M7 carbon bars with 40 rise and took out 2 headset stem spacers. Ended up with a slightly higher hand position and approx 8mm more reach. Love this bike.

[@FoxtonR]

Good point! I'm 5' 10", bike is an S3 and it's it on low BB and slack position up front at the moment. Looking to switch out tires asap. The specialized tires are great but nothing like my old maxxis assegai. I also raised the bar height a bit as well with a few more spacers so it's a bit "uppity" in the front.

[@mudkayak6305]

@@FoxtonR how do Assegai roll ?

[@FoxtonR]

@@mudkayak6305 Slow, not really noticably slower than these stock tires though but hard to say until I get some fresh tread on. I'd rather have as much grip as possible than a faster rolling tire, just me though

[@gen-X-trader]

​@@FoxtonR did you ever experiment with going to the high position and running 65.5 head? The 63.5 you mention and low is borderline ridiculous for anything besides dh parks. Bike will be way too lazy. I have a 2022 s works evo and it's amazing. 65.5 and high 99% of the time since it is so good as a trail bike there. I will flip the headset around to 63.5 at bike parks. You also have to fiddle around with the shock tuning. The online guide is way too stiff unless you're riding A line at Whistler or you happen to be extremely fast hitting big jumps. At bodyweight psi that float x only bottoms out on jumps keeping it pretty supple for trail chatter

[@FoxtonR]

@@gen-X-trader I still haven't experimented much with flipping everything around. I will make a video soon about this very topic though, since I've developed some different opinions since the first few months with the bike. My current setup is still long and low which does feel "lazy", but that extra slack head tube is incredible on steep terrain, so much confidence!

[@Eric.V.]

What other bikes were in the final running before you chose this one? Or did you pretty much have your mind made up on Specialized?

[@FoxtonR]

My previous two bikes were Specialized bikes which I had excellent luck with and enjoyed a lot so I was leaning towards that brand the most. I did however look into Rocky Mountain, Trek, and Canyon bikes a bit as well.

[@Eric.V.]

@@FoxtonR So many great bikes out there nowadays! Your new bike looks awesome and I hope you continue to enjoy it 😎🤙🏼

[@davidboyle8847]

I live in CO and climb 1000 feet every ride about like you do here. Is this too much bike for that? planted= heavy feel? I cant test ride one as we are buried in snow still...thanks!

[@FoxtonR]

I would first consider whether you need the extra suspension travel and if your riding style fits a more aggressive bike on the downhill. I don't get a "heavy" feel as this bike is pretty light for it's size but the more planted nature is noticeable on the downhill. I feel this bike a great at rear end traction on the climbs though, very grippy. Definitely do a test ride when you can!

[@davidboyle8847]

@@FoxtonR thanks for that input

[@alexh.4068]

Are you reviewing bikes wearing regular sneakers or are those mtb shoes lol

[@FoxtonR]

They are not "riding shoes", just trail runners, but what features do they lack that riding shoes do have? Nothing besides a bit of marketing and maybe a nicer look.

[@alexh.4068]

@@FoxtonR I think you would be shocked at the difference it makes. For me it was one of the biggest upgrades to my riding experience, I put it up there with dropper posts, tires and pedal selection. I suppose it might make less of a difference for you since your heel placement seems to be more forward (riding on the arches of your feet). Or am I wrong.

[@FoxtonR]

@@alexh.4068 The main advantages to an actual riding shoe would be the stiff supported base and a grippy bottom, both of which my current shoes have. My plan is to use these until they aren't in good shape anymore, then get riding shoes if I feel like it. I don't really pay attention to my foot placement, just whatever feels secure, but I tend to ride just in front of the arches.

[@alexh.4068]

@@FoxtonR hopefully you find them to be as transformative to your riding experience as I did when I switched. Well, if not that’s good too 👍

[@FoxtonR]

@@alexh.4068 To be honest, I'll probably notice a difference, and it'll probably be better, but my current shoes aren't hindering me so far. Maybe that'll be a good video topic soon!