2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Mullet XC | Downcountry | Trail build | 24.6 pounds

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Model
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Parts

Frame
Specialized
Stumpjumper Carbon Frameset S3
135mm travel w/ Mullet Link 2430g with axle and shock
Frame: Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon Frameset S3. Misc: 135mm travel w/ Mullet Link 2430g with axle and shock
Rear Shock
Fox Racing Shox
Float DPS Performance
Biggest volume spacer (I'm 185)
Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox Float DPS Performance. Misc: Biggest volume spacer (I'm 185)
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
Float Factory 34 FIT4 29"
2023, 140mm
Fork: Fox Racing Shox Float Factory 34 FIT4 29". Misc: 2023, 140mm
Headset
FSA
Stock
Headset: FSA Stock
Handlebar
NS Bikes
Monogram Lite 31.8
Handlebar: NS Bikes Monogram Lite 31.8
Stem
Answer
ATAC AME 31.8
40mm
Stem: Answer ATAC AME 31.8. Misc: 40mm
Grips
Lizard Skins
Peaty
Non-lock-on safety wired
Grips: Lizard Skins Peaty. Misc: Non-lock-on safety wired
Brakes
Formula
Cura 2
180mm 112g rotors
Brakes: Formula Cura 2. Misc: 180mm 112g rotors
Brake Levers
Formula
Cura 2
Magura PLastic clamps and Probolt alloy bolts for weight savings
Brake Levers: Formula Cura 2. Misc: Magura PLastic clamps and Probolt alloy bolts for weight savings
Shifters
Shimano
Shimano SLX M7100 12sp
Shifters: Shimano Shimano SLX M7100 12sp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR M9000 Mid Cage
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9000 Mid Cage
Cranks
Race Face
Next R 170
4 years old and kissed a few rocks...
Cranks: Race Face Next R 170. Misc: 4 years old and kissed a few rocks...
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Aliexpress Cinch 30T
Sram-like tooth profile
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Aliexpress Cinch 30T. Misc: Sram-like tooth profile
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Cinch
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch
Chain
KMC
X12
Chain: KMC X12
Cassette / Rear Cog
e*thirteen
Helix "Gravel" 9-45T
2nd season, 2nd chain.
Cassette / Rear Cog: e*thirteen Helix "Gravel" 9-45T. Misc: 2nd season, 2nd chain.
Pedals
Crank Brothers
Candy 1
Flats for the wife or hooning about
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy 1. Misc: Flats for the wife or hooning about
Front Rim
WTB
KOM Light I30
29"
Front Rim: WTB KOM Light I30. Misc: 29"
Rear Rim
WTB
KOM Light I30
27.5"
Rear Rim: WTB KOM Light I30. Misc: 27.5"
Hubs
Other
Boiswerks DT 350 32h Knock-offs
236g / 156g Genuine DT parts fit perfect. 4th season no issues.
Hubs: Other Boiswerks DT 350 32h Knock-offs. Misc: 236g / 156g Genuine DT parts fit perfect. 4th season no issues.
Spokes
Wheelsmith
DB14
Alloy nips
Spokes: Wheelsmith DB14. Misc: Alloy nips
Front Tire
Vittoria
Barzo 29 x 2.35" Graphene 2.0
DHF for bigger stuff (+250g)
Front Tire: Vittoria Barzo 29 x 2.35" Graphene 2.0. Misc: DHF for bigger stuff (+250g)
Rear Tire
Vittoria
Barzo 27.5 x 2.35" TNT
DHF for bigger stuff (220g)
Rear Tire: Vittoria Barzo 27.5 x 2.35" TNT. Misc: DHF for bigger stuff (220g)
Saddle
Other
Light china carbon
or WTB Volt Ti for the wife on longer rides.
Saddle: Other Light china carbon. Misc: or WTB Volt Ti for the wife on longer rides.
Seatpost
OneUp Components
V2 120mm w/ Ti bolt kit
My ass finds the tire before the seat here too...
Seatpost: OneUp Components V2 120mm w/ Ti bolt kit. Misc: My ass finds the tire before the seat here too...
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Stock Spesh
Seatpost Clamp: Other Stock Spesh
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
24 lb 9 oz (11,141 g)
Weight: 24 lb 9 oz (11,141 g)
Additional Info

Weight is without pedals and it not a typo. With sealant in both tires. This is the least-obnoxious color scheme of my fleet. The color of the frame carries enough weight. Nearly all the parts were from the backup bin except the fork was ripped from my hardtail as I found a 34 Performance for stupid cheap to slap on that. This will likely be the bike I ride the most as so many rides are wedged in close to home and in a short amount of time on hills instead of big mountains. Frame is stupid light and stupid cheap on sale, and the build is reasonably light but nothing crazy. Brakes will toss you out the front door, and tires have enough grip to be slappable (already tried.) The suspension is amazingly plush and feels like more than 135mm. I could see why some might not like the plushness but in the great NorthEast it is appreciated. My calcs put the weight savings of the mullet setup at about 120-140g between the rim and tire. Tire dependent of course. I would venture to say that realistically, this is the type of build that many people should be riding (with beefier tires if it is your one-bike) as everyone around here is riding way more bike than the trails that I see them on. Most of us don't live within 30 mins of world-class mountain bike trails with 1k+ vert runs at our disposal. Even at my weight, I don't NEED a 36 or shock reservoir to charge single Black Diamonds with reckless abandon. My go-to DHF EXO trail tire combo would add about 500g to this build but the bike remains way lighter than anything I see offered OEM. The rims are 30mm and have put up with serious pounding when they were on my Stumpy EVO. A V3 Oneup dropper at 150mm would actually still shave weight from the bike so I might eventually go that route. This thing will have no problem on double blacks under any competent rider. I am 5'8" 185 pounds and ride fairly aggressively for reference. 

Additional Info:

Weight is without pedals and it not a typo. With sealant in both tires. This is the least-obnoxious color scheme of my fleet. The color of the frame carries enough weight. Nearly all the parts were from the backup bin except the fork was ripped from my hardtail as I found a 34 Performance for stupid cheap to slap on that. This will likely be the bike I ride the most as so many rides are wedged in close to home and in a short amount of time on hills instead of big mountains. Frame is stupid light and stupid cheap on sale, and the build is reasonably light but nothing crazy. Brakes will toss you out the front door, and tires have enough grip to be slappable (already tried.) The suspension is amazingly plush and feels like more than 135mm. I could see why some might not like the plushness but in the great NorthEast it is appreciated. My calcs put the weight savings of the mullet setup at about 120-140g between the rim and tire. Tire dependent of course. I would venture to say that realistically, this is the type of build that many people should be riding (with beefier tires if it is your one-bike) as everyone around here is riding way more bike than the trails that I see them on. Most of us don't live within 30 mins of world-class mountain bike trails with 1k+ vert runs at our disposal. Even at my weight, I don't NEED a 36 or shock reservoir to charge single Black Diamonds with reckless abandon. My go-to DHF EXO trail tire combo would add about 500g to this build but the bike remains way lighter than anything I see offered OEM. The rims are 30mm and have put up with serious pounding when they were on my Stumpy EVO. A V3 Oneup dropper at 150mm would actually still shave weight from the bike so I might eventually go that route. This thing will have no problem on double blacks under any competent rider. I am 5'8" 185 pounds and ride fairly aggressively for reference. 

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