I'm thinking of buying either:
2009 Specialized Stumjumper FSR Pro Carbon http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/…d=39185&eid=95
2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/…45840&eid=4201
Which should I buy, and why?
Or should I strongly consider another brand?
Please give me your thoughts/suggestions/opinions/experience on this or the equipment on these bikes, in particular the forks: The 2009 Pro Carbon has the Specialized trailtune 120mm travel only but does incorporate a brain. This is the same fork as on the 2009 S-works.
The 2010 Expert carbon has Fox 140mm travel but without brain.
LBS reckons the trailtune is a much better fork despite 20mm less travel.
Price of these two is around the same; although budget is not particularly an issue.
I have used/owned & like 2007 & 2008 Stumpjumper FSR Experts (alloy frame, 120mm Fox forks, rear brain), which seem about right for what I want from a bike.
So if I buy a Specialized, it'll be a Stumpjumper.