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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO Bike

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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO Bike sj-fsr-expert-enduro

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“great trail bike”

The Good: pedals uphill as well is it descends. more slack head tube makes it downhill really well. dropper post is nice (not the best but it works)

The Bad: fox fork isn't great. i can't get full travel out of it. pretty bad vibration out of the back from the brake.

Overall Review:

overall impression of the bike is awesome in my opinion. on the trail the bike feels awesome. steep downhill and steep uphill is when the bike finds its limits (as with most AM bikes)

one of the best trail bikes i've ridden

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“would be 4.5 stars...”

The Good: Awesome geometry, feels flickable/light underneath you. killer stock build. definitely a do-it-all.

The Bad: 1) 2011 models (pictured) have no rear thru axle but that has been corrected.
2) Mine has this INSANE rear brake vibration... it literally violently shakes the entire bike under hard braking.
3) FLOAT RL is a mediocre fork (improved for 2012). I never seem to get full travel
4) QR seatpost
5) needs internal routing (all specialized)

Overall Review: I've had this bike about 7 months now and have done everything from 15 mile fireroad climbs to tight, technical descents, to hitting 20' doubles. It does everything very well - not just OK, VERY well... my major complaints are listed above, the biggest of which is the lack of a rear thru-axle on 2011 models, but this has been corrected for 2012. Also, the stock avid brakes will likely drive you insane with the amount of vibration they cause under hard braking.

thats just me complaining though... overall this is easily the best all around bike I've ever owned (other bikes have been Giant reign, Commencal Meta 4, Trek Remedy).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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“The Perfect Bike”

The Good: Build is superb, geo is dialed!

The Bad: The fox 32 150mm travel is awesome, but the bike is capable of more. However, the 36 might be a bit much. *Note to Fox, start making a 34 for this bike

Overall Review: I don't specialize in one area of riding, but I have ridden for a long time. I've ridden and researched many bikes from HT 29er's to DH bikes. I climb up to ride down and favor more aggressive trail/AM riding. I have ridden everything from the White rim in a day to resorts and DH tracks.

This bike does everything. While not a DH bike and not a XC race bike, it can do a little of both. It climbs amazingly well and makes riding so much fun coming down. This is my favorite bike I have ever ridden and shines on just about every situation in my everyday riding. Since I can only afford one bike, this is the one I would choose every time. Even if I could afford having more than one bike, I would still choose this every time.

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Specifications

Model Year

Riding Type

Cross-Country, Trail

Sizes and Geometry

S, M, L, XL View Geometry

Size	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Length	529mm	558mm	584mm	613mm
Head Tube Angle	67-deg	67-deg	67-deg	67-deg
Head Tube Length	108mm	128mm	138mm	148mm
Seat Tube Angle	70.5-deg	70.5-deg	70.5-deg	70.5-deg
Seat Tube Length	406mm	445mm	483mm	533mm
Bottom Bracket Height	338mm	338mm	338mm	338mm
Chainstay Length	420mm	420mm	420mm	420mm
Wheelbase	1103mm	1137mm	1168mm	1195mm
Standover	740mm	745mm	752mm	770mm
Reach	400mm	426mm	453mm	476mm
Stack	568mm	586mm	595mm	604mm

Frame Material

M5 manipulated alloy w/ ORE TT/DT

Rear Travel

145mm

Rear Shock

Fox RP23-S with Boost Valve, rebound and separate climbing setting. Custom 3-position low-speed comp adj., 7.75x2.0-inch

Fork

Fox F150 RL, air spring, tapered alloy HT, reb adj., LO, 15mm thru-axle

Fork Travel

150mm travel

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered 1 1/8 to 1.5-inch

Headset

1-1/8 and 1.5-in threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5-in. lower, cartridge bearings

Handlebar

Specialized Enduro low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 720mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise

Grips

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca

Brakes

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, pad contact & reach adj., alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm and 160mm rotors.

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL hydraulic, tool-less reach and pad contact adj., alloy lever blade

Shifters

SRAM X.9, 10-speed, aluminum trigger

Front Derailleur

SRAM X.7, 10-speed, S1 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull

Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.0, 10-speed, mid cage

ISCG Tabs

YES

Chainguide

Gamut shift guide

Cranks

Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed AM double, PF-30, removeable spider, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Chainrings

36A x 24A, 4-bolt, 104/64mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF-30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

Pedals

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link, nickel plates

Cassette

Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t

Rims

Roval Traverse AL, alloy disc, 26mm, 27/32h

Hubs

Front: Roval Traverse AL, alloy disc, 15mm thru axle, 27h. Rear: Roval Traverse AL, alloy cassette body by DT Swiss, QR, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless

Tires

Front: S-Works Purgatory, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.2. Rear: Purgatory Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"

Saddle

Specialized BG Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width

Seatpost

Specialized Command Post, 3 position, 125mm adjustable height w/air spring, remote operated, single bolt head

Seat Post Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, black

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

10x135mm

Max. Tire Size

2.4