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LOL, the only problem is when people start leaking otherwise you wouldn’t know about it. It just makes sense though as by the time you hit go, everyone has the info to answer your questions, people know what they are getting, what the price is and when the first lot will be delivered.
You mean a web/magazine journalist getting off their arse to break a story first?! The last time I saw “exclusive” being used for a bike it was being used by around 4 different sites 🙄 It’s just websites churning out exactly the same shit now, the days of someone actually finding out something exciting seem to be long gone
Looks good but they have stopped making an XXL frame. which is a shame as they were one of the few that did.
You mean a web/magazine journalist getting off their arse to break a story first?!
Lol this isn't something to break... hey I got this scoop from the guy hanging round the spec office it's going to be yellow.... the internet is full of gossip and rumours. Did it matter that it took a few days to get the release with all the info in it?
<h3>Say Goodbye To ‘Proprietary Bullshit’</h3>
According to Specialized’s marketing team, the new Stumpjumper boldly says “goodbye to proprietary bullshit”. So if you’re expecting fancy new hub and bottom bracket standards, or some whizz-bang custom fork offset, you’ll be one of the two people on planet Earth who will be disappointed.
but still got same stupid propriety shock mount?
I'm sure it's says somewhere that it takes a standard metric shock, including coil ones. Here's hoping.
"but still got same stupid propriety shock mount?"
Looks like that's gone too!
Lol this isn’t something to break… hey I got this scoop from the guy hanging round the spec office it’s going to be yellow…. the internet is full of gossip and rumours. Did it matter that it took a few days to get the release with all the info in it?
lol (not sure why we’re lolling before every post but i’ll go with it) “spy shots” and the like have been a thing since the dawn of time, where do you think the Bike Rumour website started? Mags/sites getting exclusive (or preview) looks at stuff likewise. All the mtb websites churning out exactly the same stuff at exactly the same time is just shit
Well I've read about three write-ups on this bike now and I'm still confused. So many models, so many different geometries.
Why are the 29ers shorter than the 27s? Why not put out a full geo chart for the Evo models?
Press embargoes have their place for product launches, but why not embargo the Evo for a day later to keep the messaging clearer?
Interesting launch video.
I spy a threaded bottom bracket.
The Specialized boycott can be reconsidered.
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How the **** is that a 2019 rumour, it would suggest in 2019 there may be a new stumpjumper
It's April 2018 not 2019 again more bollocks from bike makers I bet I can buy one in two weeks time, I read somewhere the other day that unique didn't necessarily mean one of a kind and it was one of the twee reviewers on here suggesting it.
Say Goodbye To ‘Proprietary Bullshit’
From a company that's produced more mental ideas, failed suspension forks, and standards that's comedy genius
but still got same stupid propriety shock mount?
That's just a normal shock with the body turned 90deg, lots of brands do that if they have a yoke linking it to the rocker/chainstay. Not a bad idea as it means the side load on the shock are effectively reduced as it's free to move in both axis.
like the look of the Stumpy Evo, first Specialised that I've been even slightly interested in maybe having a go on for about 10 years
It’s April 2018 not 2019 again more bollocks from bike makers I bet I can buy one in two weeks time
You could have bought one today 🙂
Maybe they're trying to move away from model years and releasing stuff when it's ready rather than releasing everything at the same time?
The one posted by Loic Bruni on FB looks good .
St 29 alloy looks decent at 1700 tho the bossnut evo I saw today that I can get for 900 looked brilliant value
I reckon the Evo is going to be as much as a cult hit as the old Enduro SX - radical angles, short travel and no doubt an weapon for UK trails. It's going to be a hoot.
Hands up, I'm a bit of a Specialized fanboi, I've had my frustrations over certain proprietary standards and have picked my times to buy accordingly. The SL aside, getting a "proper" Stumpy is going to be a spendier exercise this year. I had one of the original model Camber frames, it had a distinct character thanks to it being the perfect Home Counties do it all bike. It would climb beautifully and would still point and shoot down some surprisingly steep stuff, I can see why the Stumpy SL would appeal. But I'd be annoyed at the apparent additional spend to unlock your SL, there seems to be an £800 gap between the base SL and the Stumpy Comp.
I'm also highly amused that not only does the STW forum banner show a new Stumpy, but that the Spesh website appears to be very slow right now...
Really looking forward to a Stumpy evo in 29. Gonna be perfect for the UK!
I reckon the Evo is going to be as much as a cult hit as the old Enduro SX – radical angles, short travel and no doubt an weapon for UK trails. It’s going to be a hoot.
Which one there were heaps?
Really looking forward to a Stumpy evo in 29. Gonna be perfect for the UK!
Really my spreadsheet said better for southern france and eastern cali, whats your #NotRiddenIt Coefficient?
Shame did like the old one till it shat it's arse out
Good riddance to the Camber, I still hold a grudge. "Let's make a bike that's like a Stumpjumper but worse at everything"
£8K !!!! Jeeeeeeeeeeesus.
The Evo has attracted my interest, I must admit. And it's nice to see they're thinking about dropper seatpost length, as far as I'm concerned any trail/enduro/allmountain/whatever bike that can't take a proper long seatpost became obsolete in about 2016 but still bikes are coming with damn fool big seatmasts...
IIRC the enduro went to a proper 31.6 seatpost too last time, anyone know if the Stumpy's done it? It'd be a nice nail in the coffin of 30.9. Though I'm sure if we ever do get to a standard there, Trek'll announce a 32.3b seattube.
All these new Stumpjumpers will be available to test ride at the Specialized Trail days festival in the Lakes in May. My son and I are already booked up for it so it'll be great to have a spin on them.
IIRC the enduro went to a proper 31.6 seatpost too last time, anyone know if the Stumpy’s done it?
2017 and 2018 Enduro used a 34.9mm seat tube (used a 31.6mm post shimmed to 34.9 except for those with the Wu I think) and from the STW article the Stumpjumper now has the same diameter tube but the new droppers don't need a shim.