21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.

[toast2266]

I haven't checked this so I might be super wrong, but it's probably aluminum vs. carbon links.

That's the difference between the regular and S-Works enduros, so it'd make sense that it's also the difference on the stumpy.

(as a side note, the carbon link on the enduro is a pretty cool little piece of plastic. Crazy light and crazy stiff. I imagine there's some real engineering that went into that thing).

[SchralphMacchio]

Build spec on that Evo Comp is pretty nice. Butcher/Eliminator in Grid Trail casing is a nice touch.

I wonder if they made some typos on their launch specs ... I’m struggling to understand why the Comp Carbon 29, with lighter weight suspension components, costs $400 more than the Evo Comp?

I’ve gotta believe that Evo Comp frame is gonna be lighter than a RipMo AF frame.

[grinch]

Looks like its 29lbs in s4 size. Really nice bike. My 21 meta 29 is amazing at speed and rolls up a steep logging road pretty damn well for a 37lb bike. Its amazing at speed and has huge standover clearance. Rear formula hub is probably going to explode and i wish it had all those adjustments that stumpy has at the headset/dropout/and aftermarket mullet link and i prefer horst link rather than faux bar. Commie has the suspension dialed in but i think the horst link is more consistent overall. Sometimes i wish my 78.5 seat angle was slacker and sometimes i wish my 63.7 degree seat angle was steeper. Its great on dh trails or in the park and its an alright one bike quiver. I think that stumpy will straddle the one bike quiver segment very well

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[Dantheman]

Looks like its 29lbs in s4 size.

I assume you're quoting from today's Pinkbike review. That's for the S-Works version and it's actually 29.9. I have to assume the Comp build is at least a couple pounds more.

[SchralphMacchio]

It’s still gotta be lighter than an AF ...

[Dantheman]

It’s still gotta be lighter than an AF ...

Pinkbike is saying the EVO frame weighs 6.1 lbs w/ DPX2, Ibis says 8.25 lbs w/ a Topaz. Not an insignificant difference. They reviewed the S-Works model, but I *think* the frames all weigh the same across the builds. The descriptions are all the same.

[grinch]

Pinkbike is saying the EVO frame weighs 6.1 lbs w/ DPX2, Ibis says 8.25 lbs w/ a Topaz. Not an insignificant difference.



I assume you're quoting from today's Pinkbike review. That's for the S-Works version and it's actually 29.9. I have to assume the Comp build is at least a couple pounds more.

From vital but ya never thought of that. Sworks is probably super pricey

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[westoxified]

Pinkbike is saying the EVO frame weighs 6.1 lbs w/ DPX2, Ibis says 8.25 lbs w/ a Topaz. Not an insignificant difference. They reviewed the S-Works model, but I *think* the frames all weigh the same across the builds. The descriptions are all the same.

as mentioned before plastic links on the S/works like the enduro. so the rest of the range would be heavier but who cares when you're gonna drop a fatty burrito in there. as the kids are saying, this thing slaps.

only potential issue for me is the adjustable headset. hate the thought of additional complexity there...but i guess i'll find out.

[Dantheman]

as mentioned before plastic links on the S/works like the enduro. so the rest of the range would be heavier but who cares when you're gonna drop a fatty burrito in there. as the kids are saying, this thing slaps.

Even the S-Works uses the same "carbon chassis and rear-end" description, though maybe that's a copy error. Even assuming the S-Works does get carbon links, the Stumpy links are not large so the difference can't be that much.

edit: First sentence of the Comp description is "In order to bring EVO fun to the masses, we took our FACT 11m carbon frame (yes, the same one as the S-Works)"

[Andeh]

I thought they dropped the carbon link on the Enduro, after having issues with it breaking. Or, at least part of it got changed to aluminum.

[SchralphMacchio]

only potential issue for me is the adjustable headset. hate the thought of additional complexity there...but i guess i'll find out.

It’s not that complex. It uses cartridge bearings that I bet probably are not that hard to find (unlike Works Anglesets that use weird English sized bearing sizes only available from UK or China, sigh) - the only thing that is special are the upper and lowe cups that change steer tube angle based on orientation when installed.

So potentially, if you are paranoid you can always have your dealer order an extra set of upper and lower cups if you are in full delirious debug-a-creak mode or are paranoid that you’ll mangle one of the bearing cups trying to get it out of the frame testing an orientation change - but as someone who has used an angleset for a few years they aren’t extra complex or special.

I did have a problem on one of my works anglesets where the seal between the upper race and the zero-stack cup wasn’t that great and it led to a bearing pitting out from being stored wet in a cold dark room. Now my bike gets air compressor dried in the winter before going in my unheated garage! Hopefully the Spesh bearing covers will be a little better engineered.

[HAB]

One of the photos in Pinkbike's review of the S-Works pretty clearly shows a carbon shock yoke but an aluminum link. The yoke on the other models is visibly different, presumably aluminum.

[snowaddict91]

About goddamn time! Hah!

Lol. Even Specialized is tired of Specialized's BS.

[grinch]

This one has an amazing spec. Mullet, coil, zeb, 165 cranks,, chain guide, deity stem, one up dropper, code rs 200mm rotors. Swap the tires and its a weapon

https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/st...ext=96321-1002

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[rideit]

I resent having to admit the Specialized has a bunch of cool looking shit this year. I just wish they would redeem themselves by committing a few million to physical trail development like SC has done a little bit of. Time to give back, Speshy.

[smartyiak]

I resent having to admit the Specialized has a bunch of cool looking shit this year.

Me too. And I just can't get past the hot garbage that FSR was...pushing that shit for years while trying to pedal a marshmallow...then doubling down and fixing it with a "brain." And now with their "designer" Sagan gold paint $13K Tarmacs...and $6K limited edition (read: fancy paint) framesets. I didn't even mention lawsuits...or did I???

Repeat after me: I WILL NEVER BUY A SPESHY...I WILL NEVER BUY A SPESHY!!!*


*yes...I am a hater.

[skaredshtles]

Me too. And I just can't get past the hot garbage that FSR was...pushing that shit for years while trying to pedal a marshmallow...then doubling down and fixing it with a "brain." And now with their "designer" Sagan gold paint $13K Tarmacs...and $6K limited edition (read: fancy paint) framesets. I didn't even mention lawsuits...or did I???

Repeat after me: I WILL NEVER BUY A SPESHY...I WILL NEVER BUY A SPESHY!!!*


*yes...I am a hater.

I'm with this guy. Fuck Special-Ed.

[eldereldo]

Altachic got a new knee and turned 40, so new bike is happening. Considering the following non-dentist new school 29ers:

-Meta TR 29
-Trance X 29
-Ripmo AF

Thoughts? Anything else in the $4k and under price point I should consider.

Can’t speak to the others, but I have been riding my Trance X (in a large) for the last couple of weeks out in Whistler and it is a great bike. Weighed on my scales and confirmed by some vids I saw it is right at 33.5 for the large. I have it in the high setting right now after riding it for several days in low. I don’t notice much change in the handling but it has reduced the pedal strikes I was experiencing. My plan is to eventually replace the wheels as according to everything I read they are heavy, IE 2400gm for the set. where as the Giant TRX1 set that came on my wife’s Trance are around 1780gm. That’s almost a 1 1/2 lb savings. Bike climbs great and absolutely rocks downhill. Spec on equivalent $ bikes seems to me to be way better on the Giant then the Meta, at least in Canada the Meta Ride is running SRAM NX/SX and 2 pot brakes vs the GIant With SLX and 4pot. Seems you would need at least the Meta Essential to be same level of components, and that is $700 more.

[Dantheman]

Spec on equivalent $ bikes seems to me to be way better on the Giant then the Meta, at least in Canada the Meta Ride is running SRAM NX/SX and 2 pot brakes vs the GIant With SLX and 4pot. Seems you would need at least the Meta Essential to be same level of components, and that is $700 more.

That's interesting. In Freedumbland the Trance 2 and Meta Essential are spec'ed and priced almost identically. But, I think it's a moot point because, as much as part of me really doesn't want to buy a Specialized, the Stumpy EVO Comp just looks too damn good to pass up. It has a nearly identical build compared to the Trance or Meta but the frame is a full 2 lbs lighter.

eta: Oh, yeah, and apparently the EVO will be available next month vs. March (maybe) for the Meta.

[westoxified]

That's interesting. In Freedumbland the Trance 2 and Meta Essential are spec'ed and priced almost identically. But, I think it's a moot point because, as much as part of me really doesn't want to buy a Specialized, the Stumpy EVO Comp just looks too damn good to pass up. It has a nearly identical build compared to the Trance or Meta but the frame is a full 2 lbs lighter.

it was too good to pass up for me. wheels get swapped right away. the suspension difference between the new grip2 (not enough support from parking lot tests) and the rythym's grip isn't drastic enough to jump up 600 bucks. i'll eventually get a mezzer and going ttx air on the rear after 200 hours on the dpx2. brakes are the biggest concern as i've been using trp for the last three years and it'll be hard to go to the wandering surprise nature of shimano but at least its still an easy bleed. hopefully just another week or two...

[Dantheman]

I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be able tell the difference between Grip and Grip2 in a back-to-back blind test, so I'm not really concerned there. If I ask real nice I might be able to get a Mezzer at cost and break even selling the 36 as a take-off, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. I have a spare set of Dominions so if the brakes are lacking that's covered.

[joetron]

Just throwing it out there for mags looking for bikes sooner than March...I’ve currently got 1 small Revel Rascal X01, 1 Lg Rascal GX and 1 Lg Ranger X01.
If you need to order, Revel’s lead times are much shorter than most.


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[buttahflake]

What went in there, Mr Miles?
Stuff

Perfect delivery.

[Dromond]

I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be able tell the difference between Grip and Grip2 in a back-to-back blind test, so I'm not really concerned there. If I ask real nice I might be able to get a Mezzer at cost and break even selling the 36 as a take-off, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. I have a spare set of Dominions so if the brakes are lacking that's covered.

A friend was saying that the rythym fork also has a cheaper/heavier chassis in addition to the grip vs. grip2 damper. Can anyone confirm? The stumpy evo frame does look dialed. Nice to see something high performing and still lightweight. Sounds like pedaling efficiency is decent.

[westoxified]

i think that is correct. possibly similar to the marz z1 with thicker stanctions.