2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs

The moment that Specialized revamped its venerated Stumpjumper for 2021, I was chomping at the bit to see what the redesigned trail bike was all about. My first introduction was to the Stumpjumper EVO Expert, a rowdy all-rounder that I absolutely loved. So, when I got a chance to test its sibling, the Stumpjumper Expert, I was eager to find out how it stacked up against the EVO.

I had a hard time concealing my curiosity when I noticed that the Stumpjumper Expert was missing Specialized’s signature FSR suspension design. To save weight, the bike’s designers opted for a lightweight flex stay rather than the traditional chainstay pivot point. I was so keen to try it out that I immediately took it on a few small hot laps on the “test track” outside my apartment, which is, no joke, a stump I love to jump. I immediately knew the Stumpjumper Expert was ready for some of Galbraith Mountain’s rowdiest trails.

**Geometry Spec reflect LOW BB Setting**

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[peterblades]

Counted six 'wahoos!' and three 'hahas!'. Must be a nice bike.

[fakefood]

I've been waiting for so long for you guys to upload. Keep up the great work.

[morganlee]

I’ve got about 150 miles on this bike so far and agree with everything mentioned in this review. Climbs great, descends with well damped control and bottomless feel, is light, fast and fun. My local trails are long fire road climbs and short fast singletrack descents. It’s the perfect tool for this job. I’m 6’1” and chose a S5, weighs 29.6 lbs sans pedals.

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Some of the absolute best bike reviews around!

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I love these so much, such high quality reviews. Keep it up.

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[erindeenyable]

Best commentary I've heard so far.

[shallowcaster]

I have the same build and color. I have ridden it a three different trail systems since I got it and would say your review comments mirror my feelings about the bike exactly. Well, except the need for better brakes. I live in

[micheandmikey]

Oh Those colors are so nice! Great review Spencer!

[natelindee]

I just pulled the trigger on the 2022 stumpy expert because of this review. I was really eyeballing the Canyon Spectral 29 and your review of that was so rad. Thank you for this review.

[gumas]

This trail looks super fun. And you are smashing it! Nice to watch while listening review❤

[cycling_plurality]

Awesome review. It is clear that you are absolutely ripping! I watched another video on the same bike but yours is much more informative keeping me tuned in!

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Love the channel! If you can, pls review the specialized status 🙂

[CCWclassic]

Would love to see a Transition spur review

[Joseph-mylr]

Yo this dude is an absolute beast shredding through mud and water like that

[Hendricksb]

Thorough review! How is it you could talk so calmly while ripping through those trails!?

[angelopizzo]

I just can't live without this video

[AOL]

Frankly, you are such a good rider that you could video like this on a Huffy. Great reviews and I am always amazed at how you manage to keep these bikes from sliding/washing out!

[robscherer]

Absolutely incredible review(s), every time!

[thoroslin]

Whoever this rider makes this so interesting. shreds tf out of the bike and explain his feelings on it. If yall would do a comparison video of bikes in xc- trail - all mountain - enduro that would be DOPE keep up the great work