Ready to ride with pedals, the classic in the Specialized range remains under 14 kilos, which only two other bikes in this test manage. Together with the drive-neutral rear triangle and the good rolling tyres, this puts the Stumpi in second place in our uphill ranking. Despite the short reach, the riding position is slightly stretched. However, the cockpit is very high due to the long head tube. The Specialized has the highest stack, which is why we had to turn the stem for more pressure on the front wheel. In the tight bends at the beginning of our test track, the bike demands a little more effort. The competition with smaller wheels is sometimes easier to handle around corners. In fast sections, the Rockshox Reba reaches its limits early on and works a little "wooden" overall. This results in a lack of traction and composure. Compared to the competition, the spec is the most favourable. The range of the 11-speed drivetrain could be wider.
Test summary: The Specialized Stumpjumper (2018) is a high-propulsion touring bike with a good weight. The fork and favourable spec limit its potential.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29" (model year 2018)
available at Specialised trade
Price 2999 Euro
Material / Sizes Aluminium / S / M / L/ XL / XXL (47 cm)
Weight o. P. / frame 13.59 kg / 2809 g
Fork / damper Rockshox Reba RL / Rockshox Monarch RT Autosag
Cranks / gears Race Face Aeffect / Sra. GX 11-speed
Gear ratio / handlebar width 28, 10-42 / 780 mm
Brake system / Disc Sram Guide R / 200/180 mm
Telescopic support Spec. Comman./ 125 mm / 30.9 mm
Impellers Specialised Roval Traverse system wheels; Specialized Butcher/Purgat. 29 x 2.3 tyres
Reach / Stack / BB-Offset 422 / 652 mm / -39 mm
BIKE judgement VERY GOOD¹
¹Price plus costs for packaging, dispatch and coordination if applicable
²The BIKE judgement reflects the laboratory measurements and the subjective impression of the test riders. The BIKE judgement is independent of price.
BIKE judgements: super (250-205 P.), very good (204.75-170 P.), good (169.75-140 P.), satisfactory (139.75-100 P.), with weaknesses, unsatisfactory. The weighting of the points in the individual assessment criteria varies depending on the bike category.
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