KING of the TRAILS | Stumpjumper Comp vs Spectral 125 CF 7

[@hambo76]

It would be great if you tested the alloy versions - Stumpjumper Alloy Comp vs Spectral 125 AL 6

[@MTBs]

Sorry, I can't fully decide what bikes to test. They are simply not available.

[@jiajianhou426]

Maybe do a comparison between Stumpy Evo Comp and Spectral 29 CF 8 “normal” version? They cost the same (in my region at least) and have the same travel, similar spec.

[@MTBs]

If I can get a hold of the bikes, sure thing!

[@cberg9480]

I have the spectral 29 Al and also notice that it’s only weakness is when going fast and hitting chattery stuff. The back end just feels really bouncy/shaky not smooth. I only weigh 155lbs. So maybe that is part of it

[@zacharypump5910]

have you tried just having less air pressure in the rear shock? Ignore the recommended "sag" canyon tells you to use.

[@wtfchazpwnt]

Both good bikes but the stumpjumper seems more fun for the moderate trails in my area.

[@laurentlcz3641]

Thank you for the video. Do you think the Spectral 125 is a better climber than the 160 ??

[@MTBs]

Thanks! Haven't ridden the Spectral 29 (only the Spectral:on). But sure, there is a difference in general between short and long travel bikes. Didn't GMBN put the 2 bikes against each other? I suggest you find that video.

[@laurentlcz3641]

@@MTBs Thanks for the tip. I just found it, but the video focus on descending

[@bud1lite]

@@laurentlcz3641lol yeah almost all of them do,guess climbing is not fun to very many,I like it though lol

[@BoomerAPM]

Hej, thank you for this video. I am fairly new to MTB and I ride 95% of my time in the Gothenburg Area. I need a bike to join "gubbcykling" twice a week in our area and I have a hard time deciding between a Stumpjumper, Spectral 125 and Neuron CF9. Which one would you choose? I am 1.80 and am comfortable on a S4 Stumpjumper, should I still go for Large on the canyons if you recommend them? Appreciate any answer as I am so divided :)

[@MTBs]

Best is to try yourself size wise. Canyon will have a few demo bikes at flodamtbfestival.se/ in September. I would probably go for a Spectral 125 since I want to challenge myself on the steeper and more technical descents that are commonly found in the Gothenburg area. The Stumpy and the Neuron feel quicker on the flats, though.

[@rxckyiskuul6829]

What’s your height for the L spectral, do you think someone 183cm could ride M? Asking as I usually ride L but the M spectral 125 is closer to the S4 Stumpjumper than L.

[@MTBs]

I'm 185 cm tall. I would definitely go for size L on the S 125. My brother is 182 cm and he liked size L too. The Stumpy is slightly steeper so the reach could be a bit shorter. The S 125 is a bigger and slacker bike than the Stumpy in general and I'm ok with the "big feel". It's always a personal thing though with sizes... You would fit on both M and L.

[@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT]

Do any of them come with airbags? 🥺

[@MTBs]

I knit a thick jumper from that sheep in the thumbnail. That takes care of business! 👍

[@FortyFiveNorthwoods]

What's the bag you have attached to the top tube on the Spectral 125?

[@MTBs]

It's included. There is a multitool and a CO2 pump in there. Very handy!

[@FortyFiveNorthwoods]

@@MTBs Nice! I just ordered one and was hoping for a similar solution!

[@FortyFiveNorthwoods]

@@MTBs Well shoot. That didn’t come with mine.

[@MTBs]

Ouch! Thought it came included with the bike! Sorry I got your hopes up.

[@FortyFiveNorthwoods]

@@MTBs No worries! Hopefully I can find it along the way.

[@chewchew74]

Stumpjumper is terrible at climb..especially if it's not top spec model... I feel so short on climb in the group, TERRIBLE CLIMBING BIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gomtv5383]

Where are these trails?

[@MTBs]

Mostly filmed at Isaberg Mountain Resort (Sweden): www.isaberg.com/en/activities/mountain-bike/

[@kjetil2837]

Saw a video of you riding in Trysil. Witch one of these bikes you will recommend for Trysil bike arena?

[@MTBs]

Hej Kjetil! Trysil in general has got extremely smooth and well maintained trails so you could get away with a hardtail even. It's not very steep either. The reds and blacks in Gullia could pose a challenge though. Either bike would work very well, it's more a matter of taste and budget. I had an eMTB which was very nice since we went everywhere up and down that mountain. God tur!

[@GhettoSuguru]

Stumpjunper Evo Vs canyon spectral 160

[@MTBs]

Maybe in the future! 👍

[@MysticMac000]

the spectral 29 is not an enduro bike...

[@MTBs]

The winner of the 2021/22 Swedish Enduro Cup is racing on a Spectral 29 this season. It certainly is an enduro bike in his mind and I will go by that.

[@MysticMac000]

@@MTBs Everyone in the UCI WC raced on road bikes. Doesnt mean it becomes a gravel bike

[@MoriTouge]

Jesse Melamed, a world champion, is racing a Spectral in Enduro World Cup. The bike geo is enduro. Enough to consider it an enduro bike I think 😂, 10mm of travel doesn't change the breed.