Specialized Stumpjumper VS Stumpjumper EVO // Head-to-head Comparison & Review

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2022 Specialized Stumpjumper 29er Trail Bike
2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29er Trail Bike

[davidboyle]

I bought an EVO this spring and LOVE it! I must be a really old guy (51) with a young soul! I appreciated that comment.

[ncautolink]

Just got a Stumpjumper Evo LTD, I love it! It was on sale $1, 300 off. The regular Stumpjumper was sold out in my size w similar components. I think I made a good choice with EVO LTD! Love Rockshocks and wireless SRAM shifter.

[harry_lyles]

100% agree with the shock on the Stumpy. I think it was underspec'd with an XC shock. I ended up putting a float x on mine and paired it with a 150mm 36 fox fork. Threw the flip chip in the high position to adjust for that extra 10mm and balance out the geo. That new combo really transformed the mighty lil Stump into a hyper aggressive trail bike. Thanks for the video!

[IIISentorIII]

I did buy the Stumpjumper Carbon Comp four Months ago in Switzerland S4 in the Gloss White/Black version. The Shop sold me this Bike for 2800 CHF (3130 US / 2800 Euro). which is a absolutely insane... price for this bike. I usually buy Scott Genius Bikes, but the new 2023 version with the hidden rear shock are expensive.

I did instal a Dirtskirt protection on the rear carbon linkage gap to protect it from rocks. I also did replace the Butcher T9 front tire with a ground control grit t7 and Fast Trak t5 for faster rolling speed and save up the butcher for the next Winter.

I still wait for the Bike shop to call me and tell be they made a mistake with the price, even the box the bike came in had a sticker on it with 6000 Dollar. 😅

This Bike is a dream😊

[Jay-kdnw]

Really hoping for a Santa Cruz Bronson vs EVO vid one day!

[StumblingThroughItAll]

"It's just such a great time to be a mountain biker!"

This should be your trademarked tagline. You've been saying it consistently for years and years.

I am on a Stumpy EVO and the massive range of geo settings (that make a significant difference in ride feel) keeps the bike feeling new and exciting for me. I thought it was gimmicky at first, but it has really grown on me.

Also, I came off a Hightower LT and was immediately amazed at how the Stumpy didn't get hung up on anything. On the way up it wasn't bucking and throwing me off balance on square edges. On the downhill it picks up speed so much better. The sensation of getting pulled back in consistently chunky sections is non-existent. It just opens up and trucks through it all. Great bike!

The one con I have in my comparison between the Hightower LT and Stumpy Evo is the feel of the carbon. The Santa Cruz carbon layup always felt bombproof to me. The stumpy feels a bit more eggshelly, likely due to their attempt to save weight. I have seen a number of people posting about cracking the frame on the downtube by the bottom bracket. I purchased a Rockguardz downtube protector to hopefully give it a bit more resilience if I kick up a rock or make a bad line choice at some point.

[tinshield]

Jason, you nailed it. I also own both and built them up from frames (XT builds). To add to your observations, the SJ does have great geometry but you can get the EVO pretty close in high/steep config. The EVO rear suspension is more sorted as far as support. The SJ is definitely a little more work to find the sweet spot. Most will run the lever in the middle. I also have that open mode adjust in 3 to add a bit more support. It’s more prone to bobbing than the EVO.

I run my SJ as an XC endurance bike but, like you, reach for the EVO more. The SJ frame is definitely more flexy where the EVO just feels more solid.

If I had to own one it would be the EVO simply for the same reason you said, it can do everything. Recently had a couple big days in Quebec with lots of climbing. I took the EVO because the downs were rough, steep and demanding.

[sbbeowulf]

The stumpjumper evo is probably the best bike ive ever ridden works in the bike park but also works anywhere else its a bit like the santa cruz bronson but slightly more versatile in my opinion

[diorite]

Gotta a 50% discount Sworks with float X, Fox 36 Grip 2, roval carbon wheels, X0 AXS and RockShox Reverb AXS. As mentioned in the video there are few bikes out there which make things better, but I took a complete top notch bike at the same value of a SB140 frame. Always looking at Pivot Trail 429, Yeti SB120 or 140 in the past 2 years, but the specy will be certainly a huge improvement compared to my 2017 INTENSE ACV! 🎉🎉

[TacticalJewban]

After doing my research and some YouTube videos, like MTB Yumyum I got a stumpy evo expert 😊 in my opinion Best bang for your buck with great components & geo. Other brands are around $1k more.

[SiMPLYHaZZaRD]

I just bought the Stumpy Evo Expert with RockShox on sale. It shipped out yesterday and I couldn’t be more stoked!

[benny]

Thanks for the content, I like your review style :)
If you ever get around to testing the Stumpy vs the Enduro that could be interesting :)

[saltmarketing]

Thank you. I think you talked me into the evo. I’ve been thinking about the SB130 also. You hit everything I wanted to know.

[krager]

Them stump Jumpers do the job!! I started with the standard stumper and I have nothing bad to say about it that bike could handle 6 foot drops and 25 foot jump gaps no problem very impressive for the price, I just recently picked up a stump jumper evo pro and I'm very impressed on how smooth of a bike it is. It's fucking amazing. I almost feel guilty for having it.

[cadman]

Great review Jason! I ride a current gen SJ EVO & came from a 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7. The SJ climbs much better than the Fuel EX. I can confidently get up sections where I struggled on the Fuel. With that said, I feel the Fuel was better gettin the frt lifted over obstacles, where as the EVO just plows thru everything & soaks up the chunk with no issues. Another thing I love abt my EVO is the fit. At 5’11” the S4 fits perfect. Some companies transition M & L around 5-10, 5-11 so a M will fit but feel a bit small & a L will fit but feel a bit big. The S4 fits me perfect

[ghostzwft]

the ride looks so nice and smooth mannn i wish i could afford one

[mtbjer]

Evo description like a nail on the head. Keep up the good reviews ironic have similar taste in bikes and similar bike stable but ride two totally different locations and terrain. Just finished my new Mach 4 SL build but the Ripley and Evo gotta stay around.

[billw_mtb]

This video makes me want to go out and ride my bike, despite a ton of forest fire smoke from Canada and 95deg temps. Nice comparison as always!

[Singletrack_Mind]

Ordered the hip pack with the code. This is one of very few things that lives up to the hype. Awesome pack, loved it 5min into the first ride.

[Cycle_Smith]

Agree regular stumpy geo is near perfect, I just wish the rear felt like a trail 429. Evo is very happy at high speeds but tough on slower root-filled trails.