Stumpjumper EVO Mullet Conversion - How and Why

[@thenbuck9]

I got my mullet link from you guys. $60, free shipping and arrived in just a couple of days. Stoked! Install was simple. The mullet setup to me has a very natural feel and just gets along better than the 29 rear. I'm on an S3 SWorks and I'm about 5'7" and it's better in pretty much every way from I've experienced. I haven't found any need to tweak any shock settings and continue to run my Evo in the low/long rear with the HA in the middle.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Thanks for the rundown, glad you're digging it! - Dan at Fanatik

[@macrio5]

How's the suspension progression feeling?? Cascade Components says the mullet link from S reduces the progression of the Stumpy Evo...

[@thenbuck9]

@@macrio5 I haven’t noticed any difference. On forums I’ve read a lot of people say that. Many of them also have swapped various shocks with mixed results. I’m finding that the tune on the dpx2 is pretty darn good.

[@robsprimallife]

I bought the link from you guys, great price and quick shipping, thank you👍🏻. I converted my 2022 EVO Expert to a mullet, at 5'6" I wanted more butt clearance, it worked, the bike does seem more playful and turns into corners quicker. The change in gear ratio due to the smaller wheel can be nice on really steep stuff. The only con I noticed it does get hung up more on square edges than the 29er wheel. I'm going to switch back to 29er just to confirm my findings.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Always good to experiment! Happy we were able to help - cheers! - Dan at Fanatik

[@robsprimallife]

@@FanatikBikeCo Thanks again

[@radidoc4832]

I saw that now there is a new Mullet link for Non-evo Stumpjumper carbon now!

[@fishingoccasions1034]

@FanatikBikeCo I have an Stumpjumper Evo with 27.5 wheel but 29 link… i already ordered the right link, my question is, the bike seems to run pretty fine, whats wrong in riding the bike like this?

[@jocelenilsonnunesfeitosa816]

I have a 27.5" Stumpjumper, can I convert it to a Mullet by changing the suspension and front wheel to a 29"?

[@killgates9890]

Waiting for the evo alloy 2022, wonder specialized mullet link vs cascade link.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

We have some S4 EVO alloy frames in stock now! www.fanatikbike.com/products/specialized-stumpjumper-evo-alloy-frame

[@amandioapereira]

Hi , Thanks for the great review ! Hi have a 2021 Turbo Levo SL expert size small that I already convert in Mullet with a 650b on the rear . Do you know if these is compatible with the Turbo Levo SL ...??

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Hi Amandio, unfortunately they are not. At this time, for that frame, you'd have to do your own mullet conversion, which does create some of the issues I mentioned in the video. Thanks for watching - Dan at Fanatik

[@wesstaff2493]

Any recommendations on a aftermarket headset upgrade the the 2022 stumpy evo? Looking for upgrade.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

So with the stumpy evo you have the adjustable headset and unfortunately the stock cups and bearings are your only option. You can always purchase new bearings when the current ones run out, but no aftermarket headset options on the stumpy evo

[@alexchapman1398]

Great beat!!

[@jaimeaguilar6965]

Hi, will this link increase the rear travel on my stumpjumper evo 2021?

[@matthiascampedelli4321]

Hi there, i have the evo ltd so already have that Link preinstalled. Know I would like to try the 29er in the back, is there Andy war to get a 29er Link ? Cant find one in the specialized Site

[@FanatikBikeCo]

It is part number S204300006. Your local Specialized dealer can order it for you or we can special order it. If you want to get it from us, shoot us an email at [e-mail] with your name, a USA shipping address, and phone number and tell us you'd like to special order Specialized part number S204300006 and we'll shoot you an invoice! Cheers - Dan at Fanatik

[@matthiascampedelli4321]

@@FanatikBikeCo Cool thy so much !

[@brianfitzpatrick8481]

Can you run the mullet link with 29er wheel?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Good question, I'm not sure if it'll impact the frame. I don't have one to test it on, sorry. - Dan at Fanatik

[@rafagustav1843]

I want to convert my levo sl to 27.5 front(170 mm fork and rear,is there a link that will maintain the original bottom bracket height?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

None that Specialized makes, and no third party ones that I'm aware of. Sorry! Dan at Fanatik

[@drb1802]

Will this link work with the OG stumpy evo? I have the cascade link and it rips but running a mullet setup would be badass to try.

[@drb1802]

By OG I mean first run alum models that dont have the adjustability in angles.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Hey Blair, good question, but unfortunately it will not, it's specific to the 2021 model Stumpy EVO.

[@drb1802]

@@FanatikBikeCo thanks for reply

[@radidoc4832]

Very cool product. You mean for 60 dollars for the link, I could attach a 27.5 wheel, possibly with a better hub than stock, and like have 2 bikes in one? Do you know what the change in geo will be? How much shorter will be the chainstay? And BB height? It would be helpful if you know the exact numbers! Thanks!

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Ha, I can do you one better! Check this out: www.specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper-evo-geometry/app

[@richardartzer5636]

Should work for the evo alloy?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Yes works with the current Stumpy EVO alloy and carbon frames

[@jbpov6402]

Any ETA on getting the frames back in stock in S4?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Hi, I wish I did, but I don't :/ We have a number on order, but no realistic timeframe for getting them. If it's something you know you'll want, I would suggest placing the order, it's a pretty safe bet that we'll pre-sell them. - Dan at Fanatik

[@kinch04]

Waiting for the follow up

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Perfect timing! We're putting it up next week!

[@kinch04]

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[@FanatikBikeCo]

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[@endurolife3635]

Who knows if it is possible to convert a 2019th troy lee into a mullet?

[@jquess296]

Will this work with the 2022 Stumpjumper Evo model?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

Yep! That's the one!

[@jquess296]

@@FanatikBikeCo Thanks! Ordered it 🤘🏽

[@Neal_Wheels]

Would this work the Stumpy Alloy?

[@FanatikBikeCo]

It would not, it is limited to the newest Stumpjumper EVO.

[@stevenparisi]

Hell yeah! Been waiting for this review! LETS GO!!!! Also yeah, I'd love to buy one of these frames in S4 or S5 (is S5 too long for what is supposed to be a poppy playful bike for someone who's 5'11" but with really long arms?)

[@FanatikBikeCo]

I'm 5'10 and ride the S3, so I guess my recommendation would be the S4, especially since you're looking for something more playful. My arm-span is also 5'10", for some more context. As far as buying one, we have a number on order, but no realistic timeframe for getting them. If it's something you know you'll want, I would suggest placing the order, it's a pretty safe bet that we'll pre-sell them. - Dan at Fanatik

[@stevenparisi]

@@FanatikBikeCo thanks man. it's just tough to put $3k+ on a credit card and pay interest on that when I have no idea how long I'll be doing that without the goods. I'll think about it though.

[@FanatikBikeCo]

@@stevenparisi Totally, not a small purchase. Unfortunately it is the way things are right now. One *potential* option that would be better than the insurance rate of a credit card would be to use the Affirm payment method in checkout. Here's some more info on that: www.fanatikbike.com/pages/affirm-financing

[@nivdavid177]

very important information maybe try to talk normaly its seems like you just woke up and wants to go back to sleep .... brig some energy youve got it inside you tanks for the mullet infromation

[@testtesttesttesttest884]

THIS THING LOWERS AN ALREADY LOW PROGRESSION BIKE FROM 19% to 11%!! Makes it terrible! Buy the WRP mullet yoke instead.

[@brianemerson2668]

I can’t hear what he’s saying gargle voice!