Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy // Bike Review

[@acmodded8731]

I love how he is talking about the bike and absolutely shredding in the background

[@pavelyps679]

Being able to do a bike review at these speeds is hilarious )) well done!!

[@the_maine_line]

I’m going to just go ahead and say it…. You give the best reviews! All the bikes I’m interested in you have done and it’s in real time which is what I want to know. So thank you and keep shredding!!

[@davidstitt3221]

I bought this bike based on my experience with my 2015 Stumpjumper and independent research that did not include this video review strangely enough. However, after the purchase I was still checking out online reviews and found this video. If I had any post purchase dissonance this video review destroyed it. I can wait to get out and attack the downhill single track in my area (Niagara Escarpment - Hamilton, Canada) with exceptionally more confidence. Awesome review. Thank You!

[@jackparker5054]

I was lucky enough to live in Bellingham for 6 months last year, and every time I watch one of your videos it makes me want to move back as soon as possible, those trails are something special!

[@cyrilleshkolnik8263]

First of all, sweet trails you got there! Second of all, this guy seems to know the trail well and is a solid rider! Great to see a bike review of an aggressive bike from somebody actually able to ride good, makes the review that much more credible. Thanks for the solid, review! You seem to hit most points I was wondering about

[@SirNicholasHerron]

Interesting to hear the difference in ride quality. I've ridden aluminum my whole life and just got my first carbon bike, the Stumpy EVO. Can't say I notice a difference in stiffness but haven't really been thinking or looking for it either. All I know is the carbon EVO has been excellent and the weight of it just makes its a better pedaler than it should be, and a bit poppier as well because the EVO plows too!! Coming from a Ripmo AF which is an excellent bike I just feel like the new Evo has been a game changer. Your review of the carbon release some time ago still makes me smile. It was pure enjoyment. I would have never considered the EVO over the Ripmo until I saw that review. Great stuff as always. Cheers!

[@Jgalaski8438]

Thanks for your random comment. I have a depot on the SJ Evo AL, but I was also seriously considering the Ripmo. Can you expand on the "SJ Evo Game changer" comment? How is the SJ pedaling efficiency in comparison? Thanks

[@pjsanab]

@@Jgalaski8438 only a newbie will say horst link bike pedals or climbs better than a dw-link bike. Not even my local shops who sell Transition, Norco or Specialized dare to state that. The Evo will have better ground traction or ground hugging suspension and it sounds like the Fox Float X allows the bike to have pop. Of course not a Ripmo or Trek Slash pop but it’s not stuck like older generations of Stumpjumpers.

[@Jgalaski8438]

@@pjsanab why did you have to open with an insult? Why be a dick? What do you get out of treating someone else like that? DW has fundamental advantages and has historically been some of, if not the most efficient bikes. As I'm not an expert on suspension design, I like keeping an open mind and although, yes, horst links are typically less efficient pedalers than DW, why have pre conceptions and possibly miss out on something.. Example: DELTA is a single pivot design Single pivots were thought of as inferior to other designs such as horst, VPP and DW. And yet, DELTA is considered one of the best suspension designs out there. Are you knowledgeable enough in suspension design to explain to me why it is impossible for a horst link suspension type to never have better pedaling efficiency than DW? If so. I'm very interested in hearing it. If not, stop being a dick to a random internet stranger because they ask a question that you believe has an obvious answer.

[@pjsanab]

@@Jgalaski8438 calling someone a newbie is my choice. Don’t give a crap if it offends you sensitive Nancy. Just go test different suspension designs back to back and you will know.

[@Jgalaski8438]

@@pjsanab I didn't say it wasn't your choice, it absolutely is. Why even bring that up? Is your ego that fragile that the only retort you have is "I can do what I want?" My question was to why? What do you gain by doing so? Does it make you feel better about yourself putting some some stranger on KZbin? You feel good that that you have had the opportunity to test ride more bikes that I do? It's not about me being sensitive or such, it's about you being an asshole.

[@ehvoslef]

I appreciate the review done on a tighter more technical trail!

[@LeoRileyShines]

I bought this exact frame in S4. I will be doing a build video once I've collected all the parts. "It's really something special" "I'd highly recommend one" I heard these 2 statements and was sold. SO DIFFICULT to pick out a new frame!! Your review influenced my purchase greatly! Thank you! Best reviewer on the web

[@alabaster4263]

How tall are you

[@LeoRileyShines]

​@@alabaster42635'11. I got the bike put together on my page if you want to check it out

[@Dr_Chris_Evans]

Picking mine up at the weekend! Can’t wait!!

[@justinh7099]

I love Galbraith. Pleasantly surprised with the location accompanied by an excellent review

[@bikesaregood]

I had been eyeing the Ripmo AF for awhile and almost pulled the trigger. Then I saw that this exact setup at Fanatik the day they built it out. Test rode it and bought it the next day before someone else could come and swoop it. The Ripmo AF was a fun ride but once I got on the SJ Evo Alloy, I was hooked and am super happy with my decision. Thanks for the extra inside info on your ride, can't wait to get it out on the trail more when things dry up out on Galbraith

[@bradwilliams1869]

Thisos exactly what happened to me last Monday! Haha

[@rubensarri2456]

this is how a great review looks like. Great job

[@theeaglesoul5741]

That's the type of video I want to see when I'm looking for a new bike

[@vl2709]

Great video! I’m picking up this bike on Saturday. So excited!

[@TonyReadSings]

I'm going to buy this bike tomorrow in gloss raspberry. Thank you!

[@sammcamm8319]

Glad to know that I'm not the only one riding an S4

[@JaggedTusk]

I'm running a carbon Evo with a Zeb and Ohlins coil in the back. Sick ride for PNW trails. I'd buy an aluminum if I didn't already have the carbon.

[@petedog9581]

I still ride my 2013 Stumpy Elite 29er alloy with the Brain/Fox Float. It is a 130mm/130mm balanced trail bike with 51mm offset. It weights 30lbs with a frame pump, water bottle and cage, and a mini tool, tire levers, and tire plug tool w bacon strips wrapped into my inner tube that is strapped to my top tube. These big carbon/alloy bikes are unnecessary for most riders who do not live in mountains or frequent bike parks. I live n Ohio so a shorter wheel base and a steeper head tube angle is better for techy and steep climbs and the steep twisty descents. It seems the industry is actually pushing bikes that are not suited for most riding environments in the name of innovation. This a great bike and I constantly get bike envy, but it is not the best bike for my current riding. Great riding as always. You an absolute beast.

[@Oldschool503]

Best Mountain bike channel on YT! Cheers fam

[@vlbz]

Nice bike review, but more importantly, that trail is gorgeous, and the speed you carry is crazy.

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

love your reviews, so glad you did a video on the alloy STEVO

[@terr256]

Just bought this bike. It's amazing

[@Esteb858]

I remember when carbon bikes were getting popular back in 2010 and the reviews use to say carbon bikes had better ride feel because the carbon reduced harsh vibration. Now hearing this aluminum Stumpy Evo has better ride feel than its carbon equivalent makes me wonder if all those talking about carbon reducing harsh vibration was just marketing bs.

[@corail53]

Aggressive marketing will do that. The whole industry has gone back and forth on what they deemed to be best this and that etc. It's all nonsense. Hell bikes costing as much as they do know is literally because they can and then they make a 10k bike so their 5k bikes look like a bargain. The price of manufacturing their stuff is still the same, material costs haven't gone up too much so well within their margins. Carbon is cheap to build out of with the most expensive part being the machined molds and paying an engineer to move a tube .5 of a degree and calling it new so they are just making a bucket load on ignorance of the consumer.

[@MarineA109]

Them trails look really sweet!

[@iskato914six]

you're the best bike reviewer online.

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

This should be a great downhill bike with all that travel. Would love to see how it holds up to the competition going up hill, like against the new Trek Fuel EX gen 6. Would love to see someone make a video comparing the two. Like I said has to much travel for an all mountain bike.

[@b4bnik]

I love love to see a review of the new Canyon Spectral Mullet bike! Super interesting platform.

[@nathanjeong]

Bro your line choices are super clean! Love your riding style! love from ohio.

[@THE-GO-BRO]

Holy shit dude.... so casual about it, HALLING ASS!!!🎖

[@LucasGoncalves-sp5nh]

test specialized status 160 and yeti sb150 please

[@Gnougatt]

I suspect that much of the additional compliance you feel from the Alloy SJ Evo can be attributed to the Float X shock. Upgraded my carbon 2021 Expert's DPX2 to an RX-tuned Float X Factory and the bike definitely feels more plush and supportive. Made an already great bike even better, in my opinion.

[@ultimatist]

Interesting. I've got a 2022 Expert with Float X and a Status with DPX2 but it's hard to compare with such different frames. Would you say the The Float X is more supple off the top, or more linear?

[@Gnougatt]

@@ultimatist it's more supple off the top than the DPX2, yeah. Progression is about the same, with the stock volume spacers.

[@ultimatist]

@@Gnougatt got it, probably bigger negative chamber. Out of curiosity, what was your OEM spacer setup on Float X? One yellow?

[@dasanoneia4730]

Awesome review as always

[@milktop1]

Best reviews on the interwebs

[@shellderp]

Interesting you found it easier on the wrists, I've seen many people say carbon bars were easier on the wrists..

[@noeserd]

Waiting for the rallon 22 review

[@tomgorman4302]

Great review! Where is that awesome trail you were riding??

[@fgtrfdsw32d90]

I’m definitely getting this bike

[@damienzillas]

Yeah man! Really well done. Thanks.

[@FuriousPacif1st]

How would you compared it to the Transition Sentinel or the Canyon Spectral?

[@johnsospencer]

The sentinel has a steeper feeling seat angle. That’s nice for climbs. Our spectral felt a bit more poppy and lively then the other two bikes, but ours was a bit less capable feeling. The specialized is pretty convenient with its adjustability and features.

[@paulgiles7456]

Test rode both, got a sentinel. It’s just seemed more fun and the evo was a bit more serious on the decent’s .

[@Jgalaski8438]

@@paulgiles7456 what you mean by serious on decents? Less confidence or more bulldozer? can I also ask Which one climbed better? (I can't find comparison reviews between the Evo and sentinel...)

[@paulgiles7456]

@@Jgalaski8438 The evo is very confident on the downhills. The sentinel is like most of the reviews says, more of a all rounder. They are both top bikes all the same and it may be a case which bike you can get hold of.

[@Jgalaski8438]

@@paulgiles7456 thanks! It's interesting as my feeling of the 2, based on the reviews, I would have suspected the sentinel to be more of a decender. Agreed about getting a hold of one. I have a deposit on a stumpy Evo that should be in Dec from a LBS, but as of 2 weeks ago, transition did have a few sentinel frames in stock. I went the SJ route but am still a little curious about the Sentinel. Again, thanks again.

[@claytonjessup6163]

Would you build up a Stuntjumper Evo alloy or would you build a Stunt jumper Evo carbon frame the frame ?

[@angelesteban1525]

I just bought this baby today.

[@rileyreynolds2663]

Galbraith mountain trails. Dad bod, das autobahn, radical dragon. All named trails on trailforks.

[@bikesaregood]

and the very tail end of atomic dog.

[@greym6436]

Nice review 👌

[@siggismalls6269]

Do pedals come with this bike?

[@seanknight9898]

Dope trails.

[@claytonjessup6163]

Very good to know ! I am considering doing a build with this frame . Would you recommend it ? I have looked at the Enduro to , but not sure if that’s to big of bike

[@jaysontruong8762]

Great video! Just curious what you had your settings at for the fork and rear shock as far as PSI and rebound ? Since those are the only two adjustable points

[@creece1]

Transition patrol please 👏

[@mh-dt4hm]

The Evo Comp Alloy is the better deal than the Evo Comp in Carbon for heavier bikers. Alloy has a system weight of 136 kg, carbon only 125 kg. Big difference in durability and I won´t take the risk to go with carbon.

[@just_quinn00]

I don’t think you mean 136 kg that’s like 500 pounds almost maybe more

[@just_quinn00]

I don’t think you mean 136 kg that’s like 500 pounds almost maybe more

[@chrisdavies6637]

That was the fastest most impressive 10min of my lofe

[@nl3712]

That’s a PROPER review

[@SoilworkZA01]

Any chance you could get hold of a Pyga Hyrax or Slakline to test? I'd love to know how they compare to the alloy Evo

[@slingpeace]

How tall are you? I’m 6’3” and I’m flip flopping between the S4 or the S5. I also live in FL so there is some gnarly trails it’s nothing like what you have.

[@DavidFoundCo]

You don’t need this bike if you live in Florida 😂

[@V.Philly]

I'm curious to know how this compares to ibis ripmo and santa cruz hightower

[@coinroyale]

Hi Spence, you mentioned you had good results with a coil shock. What shock and what spring rate did you have? How was it different from the Float X?

[@matthiascampedelli4321]

@Spencer Johnson I wanna know tooo

[@2sully4]

How do you think this would compare to a yeti sb160. I’m also in pnw it would be for a daily driver. I do like going down some rowdy stuff but as you know I have to climb too. The price difference between the 2 right now is $1000.

[@MP19861]

Go with the Stumpjumper EVO. Better bike.

[@angelopizzo2933]

Best reviews😍

[@DeSibyl]

Thoughts on the Stumpjumper Comp Alloy versus the Evo Comp alloy? I've been looking to get into MTB'ing and I want something that can handle pretty much any trail I throw at it. Can the Evo Comp Alloy be used fine in more "tame" trails, climbs, and even tight trails (where you need to meanouver it around a lot)?

[@21CryBaby]

Great product love it

[@marcsmith4244]

I have the stumpjumper alloy and the evo carbon on hold pick up end of Dec. Question that hopefully someone can help with. Iam 45 like biking and will take some lessons next yr for trail riding and to make the most of my new bike. What bike for a novice would anyone recommend? Love this review , i have no idea how you can cycle, give a great review and are alive to give another review 😀. Thanks

[@dirkfranck9699]

Hey dude, if you don’t mind me asking, how tall are you and what size frame is this?

[@eracerk20a]

What size would you recommend 5'7 155lbs.

[@damacknificent151]

Spectral 125 AL-6 next please.

[@pejer13]

Nice video! I do like the intro very much! Do you used some additional lighting for these shots? Thanks for the feedback!

[@TRISHYXX]

I know this video is old but as people compare the evo to the ibis ripmo, would the regular stumpy be comparable to the ibis ripley?

[@andrewdacre1238]

How does it stack up against a Santa Cruz Bronson 2022? Both 160/150 travel and both an option for me for my next bike in June. Any idea for comparison?

[@Flashy_y]

Can i also take this bike to bike Parks?

[@davidmunoz99]

As someone who’s getting into mtb would this be a good first bike if I want full suspension?

[@THRENO82]

No id go reg stumpjumper alloy comp

[@davidmunoz99]

@@THRENO82 why regular and not evo?

[@michaelhall672]

Hi Davey. The EVO is specifically designed for more aggressive riding and so would be less well suited to someone just getting into mountain biking. The extra agility and climbing ability of the shorter wheelbase SJ should be more fun and lively on mellower trails whilst still providing more than enough travel to handle all sorts of descents as you push yourself and grow your skills.

[@CMBBC]

Does anyone know what height the rider is..?

[@pinoypridemtb]

Nice review. Any idea what is the weight of the bike? Thanks!

[@TheJjyoung333]

My Alloy evo S4 Comp weighed 35.2lb with tubes. Tubes weigh 200gr each. So just over 34lb tubeless.

[@pinoypridemtb]

@@TheJjyoung333 thanks!

[@givemedarock08]

This guy rips!

[@davidmacdonald287]

Picking up my new S3 Evo alloy tomorrow, raspberry. It will be my 14th Stumpster, not counting my Levo. I'm so excited about getting this and building it up with high end specs. Frame set's are not available here. A bit sad about retiring my 2020 SJ, but NEXT please. I'm pretty sure the 2020 SJ alooy is spec'd with a Float X not a DPX2, at least here in Australia. Like your reviews and have sub'd .

[@tedmanasa907]

Thanks for the review. Can you run the Evo as a mullet? I’m looking for a bike that’s easier to manual and jib that my current bike, a Giant Stance 1.

[@Max-dj5qj]

Yes you can, just switch out the link and go

[@ShiftingPerspective-Outdoors]

Where do you live/ where are these trails? Sorry Pinkbike but these are the best MTB reviews out there.

[@freehubmag]

The Reviews are shot in Bellinhgam, WA.

[@kaih-b1620]

camera ??

[@caspian5473]

Can’t believe you guys reviewed my dream bike! Thanks! At 5’9 though, should I go for an s3 or s4?

[@sisufitness659]

What’s your inseam length and wingspan?

[@Drogos79]

@@sisufitness659 S3 mate. This bike is huge as is. I ride s4 stumpy at 6' and it feels just right, bit too long in super tight sections.

[@sisufitness659]

@@Drogos79 i agree I am 5’9.5 long legs and long arms 33.5 inseam 6 foot wingspan. I have an s3 and it’s long for me as I have no torso could have done an s2 for sure!!! If you don’t have proportions like me the s3 should be mint

[@TheJjyoung333]

Seems to be personal preference. At 5'9.5" 32" inseam, the S4 is fine for me. Can play with head angle to shorten wheelbase and handling. S3 reach was cramped for me but could make it work too.

[@macabrecreation1067]

I'm 5"8 and I went with an S3. I have the 2020 stumpy evo 29er.

[@jakobpuls5978]

Just bought this bike. I’m 6’3 and the S5 fits perfect. I can highly recommend this bike, but the Nx derailleur is annoying.

[@davidmunoz99]

What derailleur would you recommend instead for this bike? I’m planning on getting this one soon as my first ever mtb!

[@jakobpuls5978]

For a first bike the Nx derailleur is perfect. Just don’t like that the derailleur slapping gets really loud in high speed sections. It’s still a good derailleur and makes the job.

[@davidmunoz99]

@@jakobpuls5978 oh okay good to know. Thanks!

[@kennybicar528]

what camera were you using to shoot this?

[@freehubmag]

Hero 7 with karma gimbal on chest mount. 4K 24fps, Superview, low sharpness, and auto shutter for the woods. intro shots were done using a Black Magic Cinema Camera

[@bandajate5163]

Can I ride this on gravel trails?

[@arx_7804]

How tall are you on the s4? And what would you recommend for someone 6" but shorter legs?

[@markcottrell6026]

How much did you speed this up ??

[@pavelyps679]

May I ask how tall are you? (Sizing issue)

[@MrChadLedford]

And now I’m considering selling my enduro for a Evo lol

[@MarioXcore1]

How do you like the butcher / eliminator combo?

[@johnsospencer]

It does well in almost all conditions. I’m very impressed by their new tires.

[@Babagaboush]

After cracking two carbon evo’s I’m waiting on an alloy crash replacement. The carbon bike is quite fragile if you live in a rocky place

[@luckyguy19]

Yep, sold my 3 month old 2022 Evo for this reason. On a Transition Spire now and its amazing, climbs better than the Evo too.

[@danielray1558]

@@luckyguy19 I’m curious did you go with the carbon or alloy spire? I’m assuming transitions carbon is a little beefier? But really I don’t know

[@luckyguy19]

@@danielray1558 I got a Carbon version. I researched a lot and didn't find any similar problems with Transition carbon bikes. Plus my daughter works at the shop and I know they will take care of any issues I have.

[@weichentechnikk8083]

Did it crack because a rock hit it ? Like a direct impact i mean. At which spot did it crack ? Thanks

[@jeffijefferson5278]

Hello, how are you tall?

[@cory7328]

S4 is 5’8” to 5’11”. I am 5’10” on an S4. So on that range is my guess.

[@pavelyps679]

Intetesting. Thank you!

[@serojarlo2059]

Yetisb130lr please

[@captainjaxx3728]

IM SOLD!!!!!! I’m gonna put my order in for an STUMP EVO!!!!….even if it takes a whole year to get it. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jlj547]

I wonder how different this is from the regular SJ. I have the comp alloy build and it is pretty comfortable also. Its also really stable at high speeds.

[@dvazquez28]

The differences between the regular and Evo are for me huge, Evo has 150mm rear travel and 160 front fork, better brakes, better fork, better shock too the regular has 130mm rear and 140 front travel, less powerful brakes, no piggy back rear shock, fox 34/140mm fork instead of 36/160mm I was looking to both and im more prone to the Evo than regular, hopefully my local specialized dealer has one in my size

[@jlj547]

@@dvazquez28 I guess it depends on your terrain a lot. I was thingking the same with the suspension its definitely a lot more burly in that way. I just wonder by how much though. According to Specialized rating the regular SJ and SJ evo are able to handle the same terrain, which is very interesting, I have taken my regular SJ down chuncky black diamond trails and the suspension does get overwhelmed pretty quickly, but I have the "cheaper" suspension on it. So maybe if I put better suspension on it things will be different.

[@dvazquez28]

@@jlj547 that’s right, I’m looking to the Evo as an alternative of the status 160 it’s almost impossible to get one so for me the Evo would be to gnarly trails and enduro but yes, both stumpys are category 4, the regular sj with better forks and shocks may have a difference in riding but the rear travel i think would be something to consider as 20mm May not look like a lot but it does makes a difference

[@jlj547]

@@dvazquez28 The bike shop were I bought my SJ has an evo in stock. I would love to get the evo alloy one day.

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

Spencer, that trail looks mint! At 6ft 2 would you go S4 OR S5?

[@johnsospencer]

S5!

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

@@johnsospencer Yeah, thought so but those chainstays get a little longer at S5. Awesome riding as always buddy. 😀

[@DM-hw4cr]

Nice bike but constantly out of stock and jacked up their prices. I do like the 34.9 seatpost diamater.

[@Jgalaski8438]

All companies have increased prices sadly. I wouldn't blame Specialized too much for that.

[@baddriversofcolga]

I'm glad Specialized still makes good alloy bikes, but their value for the spec is pretty terrible.

[@siltlessdeepseadivecenter-186]

❤

[@rotorloamer5329]

Stumpy evo and status also love bigger dudes then you nearing 300

[@lukelackermayer]

This or yt jeffsey

[@raulm.1556]

Horrible bike. Impeccable riding.

[@MTBdude]

How tall are you, man? I see you’re riding an S4. I’m like 5’10” and thinking I should go S3.

[@brianburdett3463]

It's the grip damper. There is none of the frame between the trail and your wrists. The grip 2 is just severely overdamped in the HSC. More importantly I have to know where this is!