Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Expert 2021 Mountain Bike Live Ride Review

[@roberttobin194]

Brilliant thanks Guy I really enjoyed that!

[@andrew.cho_]

Broo ur shredding fast!! Keep it up dude!!

[@vanguardsr368]

I'm extreamy tempted to sell my 2013 remedy 9 and get a stumpy Evo 🤔. Might go for the 2019/20 model though

[@michaelangelo747]

Great review! Deciding between the Evo Expert, Fuel ex 9.8xt and ibis Ripmo v2 for a great dh and good climbing capability without. Thought? Thanks

[@mtnbikerva1]

I am guessing it is a pedal and crankset smashing boat anchor. Since the whole video is steep descending. Will it take a 2.6 tire? Is it a pedal destroyer in the rocks and elsewhere? I live in Virginia and ride all types of trails. Some trails are rocky and some tight switchbacks. Mountains to flat. I am thinking the new stumpy, or Pivot 429 pro X01or Giant Trance X 29 pro 0/1? INTENSE Primer or Sniper T? Norco optic or some other? So no too low BB or too long. I question the quality of rim, spokes, nipples, hub and engagement on all the bikes. They also all seem to have heavy wheels. What say you folks? I do like the swat box. Also I am 6’1” 165 pounds Thank you 🙏

[@richardsmith4625]

A great review as always So of a shortlist of this or a Hightower , which would you chose and why ? Thanks

[@GuyKesTV]

Both brilliant bikes. Evo obviously has more geometry tweaking potential and a super smooth flowing frame/suspension feel. Hightower has less extreme geometry (but still dialled) and a punchier pedalling feel and more precise line holding but you will get knocked around a little bit more in return.

[@shamrock4840]

This or the Hightower? And did you break the leg MTB’ing ?

[@vonrunner]

Hey Guy, listening to the video it seems this bike is a fairly quiet ride? Did you notice any overly annoying chain slap/cable rattle/weird noises while riding? Cheers and great review!

[@paulmulley3581]

Great review! Was you riding an S4? How tall are you. I am thinking of up sizing but my colleagues at the bike shop think i am stupid 🤔

[@trailblazeratv6306]

How is it compared to the new Trance X 29 ?

[@GuyKesTV]

Sorry, I've not had a chance to ride the new Trance X yet.

[@ngxinci4417]

How about comparing to the pivot switchblade? Am considering between these 2.

[@souljaboy3556]

How does this bike compare to the Trek fuel ex 9.7? Which one would you rather own

[@GuyKesTV]

The Fuel EX is closer to the standard Stumpjumper. Of those two I’d have the Trek.

[@souljaboy3556]

@@GuyKesTV thank you so much for the feedback 🙏🏽 helped my make my mind up on which bike to purchase

[@GuyKesTV]

@@souljaboy3556 no problem have a great weekend.

[@GuyKesTV]

@@souljaboy3556 no problem, enjoy!

[@sisufitness659]

Any idea on the specialized Evo Ltd release date or pricing?

[@GuyKesTV]

It’s available now and £6k in the uk

[@sisufitness659]

@@GuyKesTV any opinions on that bike? I believe that’s something like 8,000 us? What’s the reason for such a steep price jump over the expert?

[@GuyKesTV]

@@sisufitness659 I’ve not ridden it I’m afraid but you’re getting top spec Zeb fork and Super Deluxe coil which is jump up from the Fox spec.

[@sisufitness659]

Thanks man.

[@TheeAaron]

@@GuyKesTV Any idea of how much more the LTD model weighs with the bigger fork and coil shock? thx

[@TheDirthound]

Are all of your trails that steep and fun? Now I really cant' wait for my stumpy evo after watching that. Thank's for the solid review.

[@GuyKesTV]

Yeah, we don’t have many long trails, but we have proper steep and twisty ones.

[@TheDirthound]

@@GuyKesTV Just like my trails in Santa Cruz CA. For a guy who a bit long in the tooth like myself you were giving what for on a broken leg. Keep ripping it up ol' boy!

[@GuyKesTV]

@@TheDirthound haha thanks! Last time I rode the Campus trails the dust was so deep it was crazy! You don’t get that in Scotland. EVER 🤣🌧⛈☔️

[@TheDirthound]

@@GuyKesTV Yeah. Maybe I need to come ride in Scotland just to feel what traction feels like, I forgot.

[@Paulmtb]

Do u get everything with the bike to swap the Geo when you purchase the bike ?

[@jamesberesford6539]

Yes, the chip in the back end just flips around and it comes with the second headset cup.

[@likeris2]

what better this evo or Bronson? which one you choose?

[@GuyKesTV]

Hi likeris Hopefully I’ll be riding the new Bronson in the next couple of weeks if you can wait a bit?

[@likeris2]

@@GuyKesTV brand new bronson 2021 or 2020?

[@GuyKesTV]

@@likeris2 new one. There’s a video of the old one on the channel already

[@likeris2]

@@GuyKesTV its amaizing! I have been waiting for new Bronson :)))))) I would love to get comparison with new one bronson!. but can you quick compare evo with 2020 bronson and after with 2021 bronson?

[@wolfranger1682]

Your pretty fast

[@marshallh9]

Jumps stumps and sumps 😂🤣😂

[@GuyKesTV]

I know what a dumbass. Maybe by subliminal mind was thinking 'Sump' because it's so damn low 🤷🏼‍♂️