Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 17

This is one of the best bike I ever owned! I wanna make the transition to the new Specy Enduro but I'm afraid is not gonna be as fun!

I’m running the white vault spring on mine, the extra progression has made a big difference to the square edge hits.

I was thinking about changing mine. But I'm running the 550 spring... not sure the 500-610 will be okay, because of the 500 beginnning.
Which one did you use before the progressive?
Maybe one day, thnaks for your feedback !

I’m 82kg ish

Bike of the Day January 20, 2020!

How do you like the Cane Creek rear coil?

Hi,
I wanted to try a coil spring on the bike, and not a lot of choice with 210x55. Plus it's weighting low vs other coils.
I like it a lot ! Was kind of skeptical before my purchase, cause I had problems with Inline on my previous bike.
No issues with this one, I found a good tune on one of my first try (could be a bit difficult with for the 4 adaptable ways).
Climb switch is VERY good, can't go uphill without it, still confortable, still grip, just firm how it needs to be.
And you can find it at reasonnable price (I won't have tried for example a 800€ ohlins or fox...)

Have you any issue with shock? I bought one for my stumpy evo, but on CC website is now this: "COIL IL is not compatible with ALL 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper and Turbo Levo Models, the use of this shock on one of those models will void the warranty of the shock." - thanks for info

I d'ont have any problem with it. I bought it before this was noted on the website. At the time I asked them, they answered me they just didn't know if it will fit. So I don't know why they stated this now...

Thanks for your answer. Same like me - bought before this. I'll write them to customer support what's going on.

Turning the valve body is not possible I guess? That would explain the direction you are using the shock. And it would explain why cane creek has special versions of the IL to fit the stumpjumper. https://www.canecreek.com/products/shocks/

Its to do with the link putting too much pressure on the lower eyelet. I did a lot of reading into this as was looking at a new shock for mine, apparently if any issues arise you can send it away and say its from an ibis ripmo

Can I ask you how tall you are? Im struggling to find the right size for me (175cm tall). Before I rode 27.5" Banshee Rune with long wheelbase due to 170mm fork (1220mm) and I loved it, but dont want to end up with too long reach.

Hi, I'm 186cm tall. The bike has a long reach, but low stack, so it doesn't feel "that" long.
Used to ride a Large Spe Enduro 27.5, very fun and responsive, but lack of stability at high speed (I'm between L and XL...). Now it's way better with my EVO S3, more stable, but very still good in turns (big surprise, even with the long wheelbase, slack headangle etc). Suspension also has a "pop" feeling which is very fun on the downhills
It comes with a 45mm stem, if too long, you can still go for a 35mm (but I tetsted this personnaly, and I prefer the handling and feeling with 45mm).

Thanks! Kinda feel like i should stick to S2 wit my height 175cm).

Yeah at 175cm, S2 for sure !

I’m 170 on an S2 with the saddle well forward. The s2 is the same wheel base as your rune in low so will be shorter in the nice not so high mode.