Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Kinematics Explained

Rear suspension design has a major impact on the performance and handling of a mountain bike. We analyzed 4 major attributes of the All-New Stumpjumper EVO's suspension, to understand what it takes to be the Ultimate Trail Bike.

[nicrepond]

Excellent explanation of important and misunderstood information. More brands should do this. Well done.

[cavsri]

Excellent video, really informative but also easy to understand. 👍 More bike manufacturers should do this to give some meaning to the numbers they quote on a new bike release.

[darylblain]

The travel needs to be more progressive, i had to put ludicrous pressures in my shock to stop it bottoming out. I eventually just upgraded to a more heavy duty shock, but I think the specialized engineering team should try to sort this out.

[Sosobit]

Love my Stumpy EVO! Great video explaining why it feels soo good!

[iantaylor]

Great video/explanation from this guy. Very knowledgeable and putting this into practical terms has been very informative

[Old-Man-MTB]

Made me even more excited for my new bike to arrive!

[darrensmith]

Well done specialized on moving away from fsr this bike is awesome and i carnt wait to buy one, cheers

[gravitybass]

Eagerly awaiting an alloy version like the last Stumpy EVO.

[jeffreydzialo]

This is how you should continue marketing your bikes.

[mudkayak]

definately looking at this as my next ride. Questions, going mullet without the link... how much slacker does HTA become, how much lower for the BB, and what do we lose on seat tube angle? Also, regarding styling... it almost appears to me that the downtube just in front of the bottom bracket angles forward lower than horizontal, would prefer some up angle in the shape there as tube moves forward from BB and on up to HT

[terr]

Just ordered the evo comp. Can't wait to rip it!

[waterskier]

I recently bought the carbon comp version. I absolutely love it, but my only issue has been that I’m experiencing way more pedal strikes than I’m used to. I have to figure out the bottom bracket adjustment to get it lifted up a little bit.

[RennYYZ]

Thank you for replying, help me a lot

[jamsnastizz]

I’m going to try an EXT Storia coil on my 2022 evo. Will see how the relatively low progression pairs with the hydraulic bottom out circuit on the Storia. Fingers crossed.

[richchin]

It would nice to see one of these for the 2021 regular Stumpy with the flex stay.

[teewuane]

Hey Specialized University! In regards to the front fork on this bike, it comes with a 44mm offset. What are your thoughts on running the 51mm offset? I'd love to hear what your tests revealed, obviously the 44mm is what you ended up with so I'm sure you'd recommend it, but what specifically did it change to have the 51mm offset?

[fastaccord]

Can you give an example of any advantages to the high/low setting at the rear axle?
I’ve only ever ran the high setting, because I’m concerned of pedal strikes on low.
However I kinda wanna try low to take advantage of a larger rear triangle to feel it out….

[teephud]

Great video. Just bought a '22 Levo. Where is all this rowdy riding being filmed in the background? Looks like a rad place.

[estebanmaturin]

Makes great bikes aluminum again. I don't have a first born (yet) to trade for this beautiful carbon ride $5500CAD entry point FML

[MrChadLedford]

Love it, but no 27.5. I’ll keep my 2019.