Comparison 26 vs 29 inch: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon Evo

They have the same parents, the same genes and have had the same upbringing. Their design is similar down to the last detail, and their price is also identical. Nevertheless, the Stumpjumper brothers have one important difference: they roll on different sized wheels. This season, Specialized is giving Stumpjumper customers the choice: 26 or 29 inches - with the same equipment. High time for an internal family duel.

Specialised Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon Evo 26"
PLUS 100 per cent matched to the area of application
PLUS Handy handling characteristics, acceptable weight
PLUS 2.5 kg light chassis (also applies to the 29er), grippy tyres downhill

MINUS Fork suspension travel not fully usable
MINUS Tyre rolling resistance

Specialised Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon Evo 29"
PLUS Absolutely sensibly equipped, attention to detail
PLUS Extremely confident downhill handling, grippy tyres
PLUS Available up to frame size XL

MINUS
Moderate switching group level (applies to both)

MINUS
Slightly sluggish uphill (tyre rolling resistance)

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Comparison 26 vs 29 inch: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon Evo (pdf)