S-Works Specialized Stumpjumper Evo | Dream Build | First Impressions

WELCOME back to Sploosh MTB! Today...it's NEW BIKE DAY! Come check out my new 2023 S works Specialized Stumpjumper Evo. Huge shout out to Patapsco Bicycles in Elkridge for making this day possible.
►Sploosh MTB is supported by:
Patapsco Bicycles - www.patapscobi...
-go show them some love :)
Get your Ghostek cases here! Thank you for supporting the channel :)
glnk.io/ko165/...
Use code: SPLOOSH_MTB15 (15% off your order)
#sworks #stumpjumper #stumpjumperevo #mullet #dreambuild
► / sploosh_mtb
►Music: from Audiolibrary
►Strava: Not today
►Trailforks: Not today
►Camera: GoPro Hero 11 Black - chest mounted
Samsung Galaxy S23
►Bike: 2023 S Works Specialized Stumpjumper Evo [size S6]

[@splooshmtb]

Noticed the professional photography? Courtesy of the very talented Llanso Media photography! Check out more of her stuff: instagram.com/llansomedia/

[@MarioV73]

Hey bud, glad to see you upsized from the smallish (size large) Hightower to something more fitting your 6'3" frame, like this XXL (S6) Stumpy. This S-Works is a very nice bike and with a deep discount (probably 40-45% off MSRP), you got an amazing deal. However, I think you went too far with this high end model. Carbon frame with carbon handlebar and carbon wheels is a bad combo for the type of riding you're doing. With all those jumps, chunk, rock gardens, and fast bumpy descents, your hands and arms will fatigue quickly, making longer rides uncomfortable, which in no time will make you hate your new all-carbon bike. Unless you're an XC rider, the most carbon on one's MTB bike should be the frame. Everything else should be alloy to absorb as much of the trail chatter and vibrations as possible. But since you had this S-Works for about 3 months now, you've probably already figured this out. Oh, and another reason to stay away from those overpriced carbon and light weight components, ... the price of costly replacement parts after you crash. If I were you, I would have gotten an outgoing Santa Cruz Megatower C S and save about $2.5K (with tax). With more travel, 38mm fork, and the old school GX derailleur that doesn't need recharging, the Megatower would fit your riding style better. That $2.5K saved could have been applied towards a second, lesser bike, as a backup for more casual riding. Anyways, keep up the good videos and keep it safe. Take care!

[@splooshmtb]

@MarioV73 hah appreciate the input dude. As you mentioned these kinds of bikes are great for long miles and about 3 days a week that's what I'm doing, long singletrack rides. The weekends is when I get out to the gnarly stuff to make videos lol. So far I have 0 regrets with this bike, sizing and components have been nearly perfect to me. I charge my batteries... maybe once a month? Lol. I find that carbon bars flex beautifully for shock absorption. Big bike park days give me a lot less arm pump now. Maybe it's because I have more travel and a slacker bike but I think the carbon bar definitely helps with that. All in all, a great 1 mtb solution for me. My ideal setup, eventually, will be a big Enduro for the weekends and a fun hardtail as a daily driver!

[@equi]

Just looked up the sale price.. almost 50% off.. pretty solid deal. Paint is cool and I really like the multiple colored/rainbow cassette and chain.

[@splooshmtb]

Exactly! The industry sales right now are beautiful. Trust me, I couldn't normally afford a dentist bike😂

[@raaaayli]

I am about to buy the exact same built. How do think about the bike after a couple month. I ride XC trail in MOCO mostly but go to the shed and bike park for around 20% of my riding. Do you think this is the prefect one bike for all ?

[@splooshmtb]

@raaaayli look I'm gonna be honest if you ride XC for 80% of the time, this bike is not going to feel great, it's such a long stable bike - its so good for that other 20% but definitely not for XC. I ride like 70% park and shed and 30% XC so it works for me but I know it's a hog on mellow singletrack. It'll work but you'll probably want a faster bike tbh.

[@ryanlovin9748]

Nailed the dentist energy in the intro! As a fellow tall rider, how are you getting along with the 170mm dropper? I love AXS but have a *lot* of post showing and feel like I have to optimize between pedaling or descending efficiency.

[@splooshmtb]

Hah thanks dude! Funny you ask that, i just came off a 240mm on my Hightower! I'm 6'3 and all legs haha. But since this is such a big bike the 170 feels great and I really don't have much post out at all.

[@TheRideAbides]

That opening dentist bit was brilliant and hilarious! As for the bike, you're going to absolutely shred! Curious how much you change the geo. I set it once and haven't changed it yet. Haven't hit a big park yet though either! Awesome bike and video. Looking forward to more. Enjoy!!

[@splooshmtb]

So far it already shreds dude! Loving it. So far everything else is neutral except the HTA- which is now at the -1 (63.5°) setting. I love a slack front end with a snappy back end

[@TrailSage]

Yes!!!! So pumped for you brotha! You are gonna slay on that new whip. I'll be curious to see how you like the mullet (Dan switched to 29 pretty quickly, lol)

[@splooshmtb]

Thanks Sage! Really? Hmm you guys ride more tech than me but it felt so good at the bike park! So far no complaints!

[@RomeyRome413]

Dang that bike is sweet!! S6 sizing, how tall are you?

[@splooshmtb]

Thanks dude! I'm 6'3, more legs than torso😂 I admit this is sizing up for me and an s5 may have been better but those were sold out and s6 still feels great!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Sig rig congratulations 💪🏾💯 Great riding 🤙🏾

[@splooshmtb]

@Biking_with_Akiva thank you thank you, much appreciated

[@seawalkarrg]

We’re these trails in Patapsco? They look beginner friendly which is what I need!

[@splooshmtb]

Nope these are loch raven reservoir trails, near Towson, and I agree they are very beginner friendly! Lots of trails here that don't allow biking though.

[@seawalkarrg]

@@splooshmtb interesting Thanks! 🤙

[@alexandermesia4655]

this bike is AMAZING I also have it my father got this for me for my 13th birthday a few months ago and i’m glad to see others enjoying it.

[@splooshmtb]

That's awesome dude! It definitely shreds, next video will show that off really well👀

[@ihd4l344]

nerd out moment and loving it 👍

[@splooshmtb]

@ihd4l344 wait till you see this thing in person🫣

[@ernestdabney3007]

Nice bike bro 💪🏽

[@splooshmtb]

Ayy thanks E!

[@ajtronic]

Hell yeah, good stuff. I love my STEVO. It really is a do it all bike, also my only mountain bike. Not the fastest climber but I’m just here to have fun at the top haha.

[@splooshmtb]

Exactly I'm not racing anyone uphill, ever😂 I'm here to party downhill. Thanks dude!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Congrats on NBD! Definitely a top shelf rig! Are you actually a dentist? 😄

[@splooshmtb]

LOOOL not even close but these sales make me feel like one😂 thanks homie!

[@ready-shreddy-no]

the intro is GOLD! lol congrats on the NBD, much needed

[@splooshmtb]

Haha thanks dude 😂

[@nhc002]

Is the reference here towards Dentists buying high end bikes as per Reddit?

[@splooshmtb]

@@nhc002 haha yes. This would be considered a dentist bike because of the pre-sale price tag😂.

[@nhc002]

@splooshmtb Curious to hear your thoughts on this being a mullet vs 29er. I test rode 22 and 23 models and found 22 was better due to the 29 wheels.

[@splooshmtb]

@nhc002 I've been riding the bike a lot now so I can confidently say I really enjoy the mullet. On fast flow or chunk I don't notice that back wheel at all, when going slow over rocks and roots I can notice the back wheel doesn't roll over as much, easily. That being said, jumping a mullet feels so freaking good!

[@miikkaviitanen6569]

also have same bike! i love it

[@splooshmtb]

@@miikkaviitanen6569 🤙🏽🤙🏽heck yeah, it rips

[@miikkaviitanen6569]

@@splooshmtb it really does😎

[@Paint_iLy]

Such a beautiful bike, you deserve it! Congrats, shread it up and safe riding!

[@splooshmtb]

Thank you 🫶🏽🤙🏽

[@tiino3794]

Very cool opening 😂

[@splooshmtb]

😂thanks haha gotta have fun with it

[@tiino3794]

@@splooshmtbafter a glance of the derailleur, I am wondering why there is a battery cover on your XX1? I just checked mine, I don’t have this cover. 😮

[@splooshmtb]

@tiino3794 not sure, it came with a cover on the battery, I already have scratches on the cover so I'm guessing it was a problem point they might have addressed👀

[@tiino3794]

Thank you so much! I am going try to find this missing part! Seems good to have it installed!

[@stevenburcky7196]

wow...too sweet i ride a new Specialized Status 160.........

[@splooshmtb]

The status rips dude! Mullet bois🤙🏽

[@peterk7662]

The best feeling in the world 😂. Congrats man 🎉

[@splooshmtb]

Can't beat it, thank you man!

[@XriddimXkillaX]

Congrats on the bike! It doesn't even look like the bike moves as you rip down the hill, that's crazy! You ever demo e bikes? lol

[@splooshmtb]

Thanks homie! I've ridden a few around, never truly demo'd one. I know it'll be fun and it'll make my bike feel slow so I'll wait on that😂

[@XriddimXkillaX]

@@splooshmtb I made the mistake of renting one when I was out of state, I couldn't go back to my analog bike lol

[@splooshmtb]

@@XriddimXkillaX exactly why I won't do it just yet😂 they're dope though.

[@johnblake443]

dude ur a dentist? I need one since I just moved to columbia

[@splooshmtb]

Haha no no not a dentist just having fun with the stereotype for S Works owners😂 but slide me some cash and I'll pull a tooth for you🫣🤝🏽

[@kentao4]

Thanks for this video. Im sitting here thinking I want to sell mine. Its a 22 stumpy expert but I went to xo transmission, carbon handlebars and roval control wheels for pedaling days. Its still a lot of bike for me outside of Philly so I keep looking at the epics or maybe the regular stumpy. Keep in mind I have less than 30 miles on this bike.....lol. Seeing this model on sale is making me think about putting mine back to stock and selling while now having 2 sets of wheels, on transmission. Problem is my stumpy has been for sale the last few most and nothing! If anything, this video is telling me I do not need to upgrade my bike even though I want something with less travel. We shall see!

[@splooshmtb]

Best of luck with selling, the market is not in your favor for selling right now, unfortunately. Took me about a month to sell my Hightower, and had to drop the price more than expected but, such is the times when new bikes are heavily discounted.

[@kentao4]

@@splooshmtb how are you liking this one as your only bike? There’s one in my area and if I get what I want for mine, I could see myself getting the Sworks one. I’d see if my Delaware store can get one because of taxes lol. Did you say s6?! How tall are you? I’m on s5.

[@splooshmtb]

@kentao4 so far I'm loving it, I'm 6'3 and my previous bike was downsized (large Hightower) while this bike is slightly upsized. The s5's were fully sold out on their site, unfortunately, but this one really feels like it fits me well! It crushed the first park day and a lot of local trail rips so no complaints so far, except that it's too nice and I'm scared to push it hard still 😂

[@kentao4]

@@splooshmtbok cool yeah I’m 6’2”. Glad you’re enjoying it. It’s clearly a beast. I need to quit making excuses and just go ride and enjoy the bike.

[@splooshmtb]

@kentao4 I'm 100% on board with that- ride what you got. Your riding style will adapt to whatever you're on🤙🏽

[@christhrift6165]

Nice NB I wound up grabbing a stumpy pro

[@splooshmtb]

Can't beat the sales, that's a sick rig!

[@christhrift6165]

@@splooshmtb no you can’t but I kept the remedy as well lol

[@DanterA30]

DOOOOPE!!!!

[@splooshmtb]

Thanks Dan!

[@christhrift6165]

Ahh I see first ride at LR

[@splooshmtb]

That feeling when you buy a new bike but have no time to get out and ride anywhere😂 gotta hit the local. Thankfully got the bike out much more since then.

[@christhrift6165]

@@splooshmtb we hit there during the week than Little Gunpowder on weekends unless we go farther out!

[@blaine142]

Yikes, expensive bike with no motor 😂😢 Santa Cruz bullits are only $6k! (Sorry had to say it) regardless, paint scheme is pretty slick / components are what you’d expect from a bike at that price point. You even got a sponsor from ptaps cycles? Damn, you are famous

[@splooshmtb]

Hah trust me the e-bikes were calling my name too. Right now very few of my crew have eebs AND I know once I go eeb everything else will feel slow so I'm holding out until I'm like 35 or my knees blow up, whichever one comes first. Hah not famous just a dude that loves riding bikes, but yes Patapsco has been a channel sponsor for a few months now and they are the GOATs 🐐 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@blaine142]

@@splooshmtb I understand that statement 100% if the boys don’t have e bikes, then they are holding you back and you create another issue lol. I’ve heard good things about them, sweet having a sponser though 👌🏻🤘🏻