Horst Link FSR is GONE | 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon Review

[@EJSJ805]

I bought this and it rides perfect. I had to choose between a Scott Genius vs this and I picked this one. All carbon frame. The Scott Genius lower triangle is mad with alloy. I wanted to upgrade to all carbon for the first time. Thanks for the review.

[@katmai7777]

I have Spec Comp Carbon 2019 27.5...I love this bike. A lot of fun.

[@mtbmike1328]

Great review! Keep up the good work James.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks, you too!

[@aaronbehindbars]

Good stuff here. Originally tried to order a 2021 Carbon Comp back in Dec 2020. I was told I would likely not get one until the 2022 model year, but the Expert looked to be more promising for 2021 order fulfillment. Fast forward to April 2021, still no sign of a ship date. My buddy's dealer happened to have a SJ Alloy Comp in my size, so I snagged it to ride a few months until my original backorder was filled. Finally received my Expert as a 22 model and a lovely $1100 price increase over the 21 model. All this to say, I've ridden both the FSR and non FSR stumpy. The non FSR is great and has very similar feel if you set aside the much better shock on the Expert. These carbon Stumpys are great bikes!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks for the solid thoughts.

[@IIISentorIII]

I did buy the S4 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon Gloss White Mountains / Black for 3250 US (3150 CHF) here in Switzerland Yesterday. The S4 is sold out and they told me I will have it in 5-6 Weeks. Perfect for Spring. This Bike will replace my Scott Genius 🙂

[@ghostdog1581]

I have a 2021 Comp Carbon and I love it on the rooty trails here in East Texas.

[@johnparsons6146]

what an excellent review. 👍🏼

[@JoeMcIntyre-oj2sd]

My research shows that the rims are not Roval like you said but rather Specialized house brand on the Stumpjumper Comp carbon. You have to get a higher level build to get Roval aluminum Traverse wheels and only the top builds have Carbon wheels. If they were Roval there would be a logo. I skipped buying a 2021 Evo because it had the same wheels and I thought they were too chunky. I do love the all Shimano build though.

[@fad3dan775]

I own this bike in the satin gray, good bike. Plus I threw some sick pink and purple color additions on it. Nice vid

[@moosicman101]

Can you confirm that this bike actually has Roval rims and not unbranded specialized rims? It’s on sale for 3k online.

[@danielschaffer9666]

Which color does the bike have in the video?

[@IIISentorIII]

GLOSS WHITE MOUNTAINS / BLACK

[@kensisti2761]

That stash box is sweet

[@IIISentorIII]

I'm a former S.W.A.T. Commander and I agree.

[@Jump-n-smash]

I’m a former drug dealer and I agree. ps: Dear FBI agent, I’m joking. Hope you understand. Thx

[@MazharAliz]

How does it compare to Trek Top Fuel 9.7?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

A little more trail, slightly less efficient, but tiny bit more capable.

[@rangelian]

Is that weight with tubeless?

[@31acruz]

I heard the new suspension design trades off some of the "Smoothness" and "Plushness" in certain situations. Did you find that to be the case also? and if so, in what situations?

[@kentao4]

Do you think pedaling is a night and day difference from the 2019/2020 sj? How does it pedal vs the current sj evo? Trying to figure out which is the better all around- decent to pedal and husky enough for the occasional day at the bike park (not crazy jumps and drops).

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

The pedaling performances significantly better than the previous gen. I personally don't have any significant trail time riding the Evo variant, but I would imagine it also is a bit less efficient considering it's using the older platform as well as much less anti-squat built into the suspension

[@kentao4]

@@Jamesthebikeguy thanks as always.

[@Hardworkpays209]

I went with the alloy version to get the fsr I didn’t like the way the (flex stay) felt on the trail.

[@mudkayak6305]

What was it about the flex feel?

[@Hardworkpays209]

@@mudkayak6305 the flex stay felt very stiff through the travel compared to the Horst link alloy version.. the carbon stumpy is aimed for guys that like riding Xc trails that want a more forgiving ride or guys that want a very stiff and responsive trail bike. The alloy version is more gravity oriented in my opinion and the suspension feens more plush and better small bump sensitivity.

[@mudkayak6305]

@@Hardworkpays209 Understood with much appreciation, thanks

[@Hardworkpays209]

@@mudkayak6305 no worries. The best thing to do is go and try them from a demo location

[@Hardworkpays209]

@@mudkayak6305 everyone has a different opinion on how they want their bike to feel so it’s best to find what you like.

[@jeffreydzialo]

Have you ridden the flex stay and the 4 bar, any preference?

[@williamkerley383]

Hard to decide between this or the 2022 Trek Top Fuel 9.7. Top Fuel has less travel but I think it's slightly lighter and will fit my style a little more. I saw your reviews on each bike, both comparably speced, priced, and similar geometry. Any opinions will be appreciated.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Tough call. I had the 2021 Stumpy and have a 2022 Top Fuel on its way. Since I will have owned both and same trails I should be able to answer that question by next month

[@johnmiller86]

This one has to be compared with the Fuel Ex 9.7. The Top Fuel is a cross country bike which has to be compared with the Epic Evo comp 😇

[@williamkerley383]

@@johnmiller86 most reviews say the new top fuel is more of a short travel trail bike than a cross country bike. The Trek Supercalibur is the main Trek cross country bike.

[@Jump-n-smash]

So… how does it compare? Thanks

[@Quaffit]

Awesome! I bought this bike mid January and I’m completely in love with it. It feels like it was made just for me. Thanks for the very detailed review. 😋👍🏼

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ajojoseph6052]

Can you advise what the closest competitors for this bike are in Trek and Giant, similar type geometry and components?

[@curtydbikes]

Trek would be the Fuel Ex, and Giant doesn't really have a direct competitor for this but you could look at the Trance.

[@nertilpetro6831]

I've found this bike (2022 carbon version) used but in relatively good condition for 1400€. Is it a good deal?

[@Jump-n-smash]

It’s a steal! Did you get it?

[@Jinedan]

Why do you never quote MSRP?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Because that varies by location, changes over time, and I am not selling you the bike.

[@guyver626]

Click on the description. He list the store where it is to be sold at and that lists the price.

[@Jinedan]

@@Jamesthebikeguy MSRP is constant. :)

[@kennnethbrown7582]

That is a very nice Bike I could never afford that

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

One day!

[@Opethjunky613]

Its a nice bike but man oh man is it not great value for money. I was a diehard Specialized guy for years but you can get so much more bike for $5000 from Marin, canyon, YT, etc. When I snapped my frame on my old stumpy last month I was in the market for an EVO Elite Alloy but I ended up going with a Marin Alpine XR. Its a little over 1lb heaver, has similar spec'd components, and is $1800 cheaper.

[@janeblogs324]

Did you just forget to tell us reach and top tube or what?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

TT number doesn't matter, and its tough to list 5 sizes of Stack/Reach numbers. Easy to find w/ a google search.

[@janeblogs324]

@@Jamesthebikeguy ett matters as I can't do in my head trigonometry to work it out from the seat tube angle and stack minus reach

[@marksandoval5361]

I test rode this very same bike and I liked it a lot. However, I though it was a little bit heavy compared to the Transition Spur or Rocky Mountain Element which are similar bikes with similar geo at similar price points. Another similar bike, my sons $3300 aluminum Ibis Ripley AF only weighs 32 pounds. I was hoping the Stumpjumper would be a little lighter in the ~$5000 price range. Ohterwise, a very good bike.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yeah, typically carbon won't do all that much for weight reduction. Maybe in the half pound to pound range over an equivalent aluminum bike. But certainly at some point there begins to be a diminishing return and a Ripley AF is a pretty decent bike already, so it's not surprising. It's only 2 lb lighter

[@aaronbehindbars]

Spend another G and get Performance Elite suspension, X01 shifty bits, better brakes, and lighter wheels. My 2022 Carbon Expert in S5 frame size setup tubeless is 28 lbs. I consider that to be very respectable for a 140/130mm trail bike. Forget about what the bike costs vs weight. Prices are all screwed up. This bike used to be $4000 back in 2021. The expert was originally $4800. Everything is stupid expensive.

[@mannyfnsc29]

@Aaron Behind Bars That's a nice weight. Does your Expert have carbon wheels?

[@aaronbehindbars]

@@mannyfnsc29 Mine does, but the Expert comes stock with Roval Traverse alloy wheels. I already had purchased the Roval Traverse Carbons. They are only 70 grams lighter than the alloy version, but considerably lighter than the wheels that come on the Comp.

[@mannyfnsc29]

@Aaron Behind Bars Cool thanks. I rode the new Stumpy Expert briefly in my lbs parking lot but hopefully can demo one in spring. I'm surprised the alloy Rovals are basically the same weight as the carbon.

[@Intentsrig]

Hmm this one or evo version

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

How big are you going to go?

[@Intentsrig]

@@Jamesthebikeguy I think the regular stumpy will suit me well! Did this weight include tubes in the tires?

[@jameslee5237]

Seatpost insertion is too short

[@skinny8019]

weird...just saw an s3 at a shop...with pedals weighed 32 lbs.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Cheap/Heavy test ride pedals? This was weighed w/o pedals.

[@skinny8019]

@@Jamesthebikeguy regular pedals...nothing crazy...using a parktool digital scale...seat hang.

[@welkerfam]

I have this same bike but an S4 and mine sits right around 30lbs.

[@frankbauters9717]

can i add a baby seat to this bike

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yeah

[@renenavarro4121]

That curved seat post is a deal breaker for me...can't even slam the seat all the way down.

[@AlexJHatesGoogle]

my s5 size fits a 170 dropper no problem all slammed

[@alabaster4263]

My s4 fits a 180 all the way down

[@trailpimp6369]

Sick

[@harrygrimley4352]

Very nice.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

It is a neat looking bike

[@aaronchyea]

I know carbon frames will have some amount of tolerable flex, but to me this design is just asking for a cracked rear triangle. Time will tell I suppose.

[@bigt43]

Also specialized offer lifetime guarantee on frames I believe so if it ever did happen you get a replacement 🙂

[@SubaruWRC1996]

I've noticed that bike companies haven't half gone boring and bland on their color and color options.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Not everyone wants a bright red fire truck

[@SubaruWRC1996]

@@Jamesthebikeguy I'm not saying it has to be. It would be nice to have a blue bike for me at least. At least have more than 2 options which is usually just black or white.

[@SubaruWRC1996]

@@Jamesthebikeguy especially if I'm paying 1500+ for a bike I would like to have the bike a color I like

[@Jump-n-smash]

The Trek Fuel EX gen 6 offers some nice colors

[@SubaruWRC1996]

@@Jump-n-smash might have to have a look at that one

[@51249ca]

Noooo....reflectors, lol

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Why..... Safety first 🦺

[@likeris2]

if you not telling me in first 10 seconds frame size - I am turn off.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Why do you need to know frame size in the first 10 seconds? Is that relevant for the specs or designs? Sure it's relevant for the weight and I do call the size out...

[@lifeofbrian896]

I gave this video a thumbs down because I feel like it's not really a bike "review". I would call this video a "spec overview" rather than a bike review. Not trying to be negative, because it is a good overview of the specs. But I can read about the specs on the Specialized website. There's very little talk about how it feels on the trail, and under different conditions. That's what I look for in a review.

[@IIISentorIII]

And I gave this comment a thumbs down because I feel it's 100% idiotic to give this review a thumb down.😉

[@1megalol]

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