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I am no where near as fast as Jeff, but I was experiencing harshness in the rear end of my bike. That was due to my set up to my local trails. I was living with the cons and adapting as much as possible. I recently upgraded to 2021 DSX2 shock and 2021 Factory 36 Fork. WOW! The bike rides quieter, no harshness in the rear end, and the bike climbs and peddles better. The biggest surprise is how the bike feels in the air. I never felt comfortable jumping with the DPS and Rhythm suspension, I did not feel...

@jeff brines - New seat stay for 2020 Stumpjumpers, is not tapered like the OEM for 2019 Stumpjumper and other bikes that shared that original design. I have just received a crash replacement seat stay, and the bike (XL Comp Carbon 29) is noticeably different!!! Lower gears are “easier” to pedal/hammer, increased acceleration Climbs better in huger climbing gears Maintains momentum ver chattery sections of the trail, bike does not drastically slow down and lurch me forward Running 260+- psi in rear Fox DPS Shock, I removed the .6mm volume spacer. The harshness is gone (don’t know what % seat...

@jeff brines - what is your opinion on running a 29 front and 27.5 rear on the 2019 Stumpjumper? The HT will be slacker, BB lower and the flip chip could be set in the high position. (I’m running an XL Stumpy) will the bike ride similar to the Evo then?