SPEC
Frame ‘M5’ aluminium alloy, 150mm travel
Fork Fox 36 Factory, 160mm travel
Shock Fox Float X Factory
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle (1x12)
Wheelset Roval Traverse 29 Alloy rims on Roval (f) and DT Swiss 370 (r) hubs, Specialized Butcher GRID TRAIL GRIPTON T9 (f) and Specialized Eliminator GRID TRAIL GRIPTON T7 (r) 29x2.3in tyres
Brakes SRAM Code RS, 200mm rotors
Bar/stem Specialized, 800mm/ Deity Copperhead, 50mm
Seatpost/saddle OneUp V2/Specialized Bridge Comp
Weight 15.21kg, size S3 without pedals
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It's no secret that Specialized sell some very expensive bikes, so it's good to see them launching a well-specced alloy version of the Stumpjumper EVO for those who can't stretch to carbon fibre. This burlier version of their Stumpy trail bike ticks a lot of boxes for typical UK riding, too, with its rowdy geometry, plentiful travel and top-tier fork and shock. Does it live up to its potential?
THE FRAME
Constructed from Specialized's 'M5' aluminium, the frame sports the same features as its carbon sibling. These include the asymmetric 'Sidearm' strut between top tube and seat tube, 150mm of Horst-link rear suspension travel, an adjustable head angle (thanks to swappable headset cups), a 'SWAT' frame storage box, internal cable routing and a chainstay flip-chip.
Twelve possible geometry configurations are available, courtesy of the headset, flip-chip and an alternative suspension link for those wanting to run a 650b rear wheel- enough to keep a wide range of trail riders happy. We tested the frame in the middle head angle position with the stock 29in wheels.
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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