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Back in July, Specialized announced the updated Stumpjumper 15 carbon – As of today, the alloy models have arrived. The Stumpjumper has always been a versatile trail bike, and its latest updates including increased rear travel, adjustable geometry, and new Genie rear shocks have affirmed its status as a top-tier ‘do anything’ trail bike.
Specialized has decided their carbon Stumpys should serve the higher-end market, while the alloy models offer lower-spec builds that come right down to entry-level prices. However, the alloy bikes get the same adjustable frame geometry and suspension kinematics as the pricier carbon models. Two of the complete builds also come with the new highly adjustable Genie rear shocks Specialized debuted with the carbon Stumpys. Stumpjumper 15 Alloy – Frame Features:
Specialized Stumpjumper Alloy, rocker link The new Stumpjumper 15 Alloy frames are made from M5 Alloy. Like the carbon version, the alloy frame’s front end, rear end, and link were designed to ensure they work together to provide the amount of stiffness Specialized intended. Also like the carbon Stumpy, there is no longer a ‘sidearm’ on the alloy frame. Specialized realized they could reinforce the link instead, which offers a cleaner look at the same weight as the outgoing design.
The Stumpjumper 15 Alloy comes with 29” wheels on S3-S6 frames, and MX wheels on S1 and S2 frames… except the Fox Coil model, which runs […]
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