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2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy Review - Is This Bike Worth It?

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The Loam Wolf recently tested out the 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy. Designed to be ridden hard and offer top-shelf performance at a more affordable price point, the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy is a bike that doesn't short on quality. Featuring very adjustable geometry, creature comforts like SWAT Box, and more. The Specialized Stumpjumper Evo is an aluminum shredder that we've thoroughly enjoyed testing!
It's a fun and playful 150/160mm 29er that can also be run as a mullet bike with a 27.5 rear end, but for our terrain and riding style, we opted to keep it in full 29 for full speed! The Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy has many features that contribute to its overall ride quality, and our test bike was nothing short of this.
We're huge fans of aluminum mountain bikes and believe having good geo, quality suspension spec and all-around capabilities on the trail are far more important than carbon fiber.
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27 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 112

@chawkins45ify 2 года назад

I've ridden and owned a ton of bikes (pivots, evil, GG, ibis, yeti, SC, trek, etc) and I've always gone back and forth between 29 for roll over and 27.5 for agility and cornering. My SJ EVO is the only bike I've ridden that combines both attributes so perfectly, it's literally mind bending how this bike corners like a 27.5 bike but can straight line and roll over chunk with it's 29" wheels. It doesn't feel as peppy as a dw link pedaling under power but it's still super efficient once you get it moving (pinkbikes efficiency tests proves this). Crazy for a bike that feels as supple and fast as it is on the descents.

@chandlerburrell3001 2 года назад

I got one last week. Rides like a dream.

@joshbenson8039 2 года назад

I can’t see myself buying a carbon frame… I love that they released an aluminum version for this bike!

@cascade_skyline 3 месяца назад

Same

@schlicss 2 года назад

The value of the frame and shock is unmatched. Float X, threaded BB, internal routing, full headset, adjustable geo, and SWAT?! No brainer. Built one up with GX, hunt wheels and a Lyrik for under 4k. Still can’t believe how well the thing rides.

@mitchboo7651 2 года назад

Under 4k? How, the frame is 2k, the fork is 750 to 1000, and the hunt wheels are another grand. I'm at 4k and I haven't even added my drive train yet.

@travispeng5267 2 года назад

@@mitchboo7651 maybe he got used a used fork and wheelset? But yeah if he got them new I would not see how he can only spend under 4k on that full build lol

@DevLcL 2 года назад

Every husband knows that they little parts don’t count

@EverythingisFire Год назад

I don't know if I'd be over my head by contemplating building one up from a frame. Spesh has these frames for $1200 pre-tax which is reallly tempting. I would want to go with a GX drivetrain too but have no clue what wheelset, fork, etc.

@vongdong10 2 года назад

You know a bike is really good when it's a top choice in its category amongst mountain only bike brands.

@meltedcubetv9379 2 года назад

Ordered this frame. So stoked to hear you say what I’ve been anticipating…

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

Congrats!! You be very stoked

@jg2wheels 2 года назад

I just made a bike purchase. If I didn't already have a long travel trail bike, this would've been my next bike. So sweet 🤘🏻

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

It is a sweet machine.

@umhiiguess1114 Год назад

The two tone paint reminds me of my childhood truck

@waynelenderman1115 Год назад

Would love for someone to do this same video on a 2022 Evo Comp Alloy. All videos are on the Evo Elite. Just saying.

@johndef5075 2 года назад

Nice to see some non carbon choices.

@michaelgoodwin593 2 года назад

Flavour of the month isn't it another few years and titanium will be all the rage

@Mikesonbikes 2 года назад

Same here. I never even considered a specialized before they brought out the al models.

@Pedro_Lakay 6 месяцев назад

Can we put 170mm fork on this amazing bike? Im planning to buy this kind of frame coz it perfectly fits the bike trails and playground on my current location. Since it can shred on enduro trails.

@Coors1974 2 года назад

Interested to see this and a slash 8 comparison..have you reviewed the slash yet?

@DavidFoundCo 2 года назад

I second this, it looks like the slash is better suited for the bike park and this handles rock gardens better

@piciu256 2 года назад

Finally a spesh that pedals like it should, now they only need to get rid of the yoke to not kill rear shocks, and they'll have grat bikes finally.

@323johnnybravo 2 года назад

My last 2 specialized bikes blew out shocks within the first year.

@michalwiktorow2188 Год назад

@@323johnnybravo My Turbo SL is now on Coil RockShox - I've lost respect for this channel - they delete valid comments through year.

@sisufitness659 2 года назад

What geo settings did you guys vibe with the most?

@raydennismalicay9679 2 года назад

Recommendation for frame size. Im 165 cm with 73 cm inseam. Confused between s2 and s3.

@leifostrum9597 2 года назад

All those prices just went up unfortunately. The Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy is now $5,800 and the comp is $4,000. Is it inflation or price gouging at this point?

@Tom-fn8xc 2 года назад

Supply and demand

@baddriversofcolga 2 года назад

It is surprising how much Specialized has increased the price of their already overly expensive bikes compared to other companies.

@BrickBike 2 года назад

I bought the 2021 EVO comp carbon with full SLX build 13 months ago now for the full retail price at the time of $4100. What a bargain that was in hindsight. The comp alloy is only $100 less now and the current carbon comp is $5100. A $1000 increase in one year.

@erikjorgenson6806 2 года назад

I don’t care for Specialized, but here are my thoughts. The original MSRP of their bikes last year was too low. There were bargains to be found in the 3-5k market. Now they repriced more in line with the market. They might be a bit ahead of everyone else-I expect everyone to have stupid pricing by late summer.

@BrickBike 2 года назад

@@erikjorgenson6806 I agree 💯

@ericmountainbiker 2 года назад

I own a Commencal Clash Signature and it flat out rips and its less money.

@rla510 2 года назад

I have the same, great bike. No regrets:)

@mh-dt4hm 10 месяцев назад

I am an aluminium fan, But I am not sure what to buy. I have to make a decision between the stumpjumper evo comp alloy and the specialized enduro. I am really struggeling with that decision. The enduro is in carbon but has the better components, The stumpy is a bit more flexibel for the daily trail rides. When it gets on worse terrain i think the enduro gives more stability and safety. But I saw a few videos about broken carbon frames of the enduro, that didn´t sound good. What do you think? Is the stumpy the better deal?

@Willmeachum 10 месяцев назад

I'm 6'8 got a s6 picking it up today.

@jamesweldon8118 2 года назад

I just bought a comp alloy 4 months ago for 3500$... I wish I would have waited if I knew this was coming out. Such an upgrade for only 300 more

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

Yeah that is a bummer! If only we could predict the future...You woulda waited on buying that bike, and bought Bitcoin 2 years ago. 😄

@nicolasminazzi7984 2 года назад

@@TheLoamWolf Did they bump up the price to 4000$ since your review ? I see 4000$ on the Specialized website

@EmanuelFuchs Год назад

what are you meaning? I mean this is 5600 MSRP and yours was 3500. So where is this only 300 more?

@cs.adventures Год назад

How tall are you and what size is the bike?

@v1ncen715 2 года назад

looks pretty good. Too bad the pricing is bad in Europe.. That alloy frameset is 2000 US dollars but on Eu websites they sell it for 3000 euros...

@Saultimate 2 года назад

Looks dope! nice review

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

Thank you very much.

@goride365 2 года назад

Love my ripmoaf af, id love to try this bike 🔥🤘🏼

@eddie2go 2 года назад

Decisions.....decisions...stumpjumper evo, ripmo af or santa cruz hightower?

@gerrigalahad7224 2 года назад

...a Santa, of course...what a question!! I'm riding a Mega T...and it pedals like a bullet on lion feet...

@MrBaltazaris 3 месяца назад

Hi guys. My friend have this frame first day. Question.. Someone who had same issue with headset? Top cup hold plus minus good. But lower is catastrophe.. There missing any rubber for cover and also hole in frame is +1.3mm bigger than cup. Im maybe from old school but i know headset must be zero on zero. Thanks for any advice.

@trevorbooz 2 года назад

Any thoughts on how this compares to the V2 Aluminum Sentinel?

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

Not much but we'd probably pick this based on our experience and some frame storage bonus features, dealer support etc...

@sl7xtsl7xt 2 года назад

I am curious - would you say the eco is meant more for trail or enduro riding? I live in Utah where there is a decent amount of uphill riding. I’d love your thoughts.

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

We would say each mode is for whatever each individual rider wants it to be we almost exclusively ride in turbo or boost very rarely will we drop it from that unless there’s a reason

@EmanuelFuchs Год назад

@@TheLoamWolf but this bike is not the Levo! I think Jason is confused since 1 month because of your answer. Please help

@IIISentorIII Год назад

@@EmanuelFuchs those are confusing times we live in for sure 😁

@TheDirthound 2 года назад

Did you have a problem at all with pedal strike?

@mickpowell8503 Год назад

I have a 2021 Alloy and haven't had an issue, I had a Whyte G-170 and traded it as it was so low in the BB it was striking all the time. No issues with the Spesh. Happy riding.

@MikaelH1 3 месяца назад

Wow I’m two years behind. Just find this bike here in Stockholm for 3500$ and I’m getting really interested of buying it. Worth it in 2024?

@TheLoamWolf 3 месяца назад

It's still a killer bike!

@gregjr63 14 дней назад

Would this be a good choice even if you're xc riding?

@YanDoroshenko Год назад

Bought my first "real" bike in 2016 for $600. Now $3800 is considered affordable and budget. It's almost like something happened along the way.

@conman1395 Год назад

600 dollar bikes back then are just as good as 7-800 dollar bikes today. You're just echoing a trope that's been echoed for well over a decade. A bike with actual Fox suspension for 3800 is a great deal. It's also a bike that you can literally take from the store to a double black trail immediately and ride it just as well as the S-Works bike that's 10k. You absolutely cannot do that with a sub-1000 bike without multiple compromises somewhere. There are zero compromises on this bike. A little critical thinking goes a long way.

@emanuelv19 Год назад

Everyone rationalizing everything single component on a bike. That's what happened.

@tweakedrc2591 2 года назад

What frame strap/bag do you use? looks like it uses Boa? looks great!

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

It's the KOM Cycling Tube Strap, it uses their version of BOA. We actually just published the review for it on the site today.

@tweakedrc2591 2 года назад

@@TheLoamWolf cheers!

@ssjj9584 2 года назад

🔥🔥🔥

@colekreuter6540 Год назад

My Jamison the shereder

@waynelenderman1115 Год назад

Where at in the High Desert?

@TheJamcram 2 года назад

Any insight on why choosing a specialized evo alloy versus a Santa Cruz Bronson for example?

@savageferria505 2 года назад

This! Looking forward to demoing both these bikes in March. Currently on a meta TR but I am definitely interested in the Bronson and stumpy

@flippy66 2 года назад

Pretty sure the Bronson is quite a lot more expensive even in alloy. Both probably excellent though.

@captnhuffy 2 года назад

I really dislike the brake-jack of SC. The suspension isnt active when you brake. Know all those braking bumps on the trails? Those are cause by SC type suspension, and hard tails. Active suspension (specialized) floats even while braking. Look at the superior rear suspension pivot at the time stamp 3:35 if you dont know what I'm talking about.

@piciu256 2 года назад

Aspecially with specialized, that "larger company should make better bikes" somehow doesn't work in reality, most bikes today are pretty damn good, so it does more often than not come down to what parts are hanging off the frame.

@MPurs09 2 года назад

Does anyone in here have thoughts on a 5’11” rider on a size S3? It is the tall end for an S3.

@rla510 2 года назад

I’m the same height and went with the S4

@MPurs09 2 года назад

@@rla510 how are you feeling about the size? Thanks for your 2 cents.

@rla510 2 года назад

@@MPurs09 personal preference. It is a big bike, I’m relatively lean/trim long arms/legs, size large jersey, 33” waist, 172 lbs (just for body type context). I’m very happy with the size however and I don’t feel cramped, the bike is very comfortable and lets me stretch out a little. Tight, Hairpin turns require a little more thought/speed control but this is my first 29’r so some learning curve. Other consideration, S4 will probably have broader appeal down the road it you decide to sell for next upgrade.

@MPurs09 2 года назад

@@rla510 thank you!

@thebiblicaldigest Год назад

Is it worth doing a frame up build with an alloy frame but putting much higher quality components on it that you would find on a much more expensive bike? Seeing that alloy vs carbon is about $800 difference? Ex: Fox factory 36, Fox float x2, carbon bars, GX and up drivetrain, possibly carbon wheels?

@TheLoamWolf Год назад

Absolutely. There's also not much of a weight difference between the two materials, 2 lbs maybe. There are times we're we almost prefer an alloy frame over carbon.

@thebiblicaldigest Год назад

@@TheLoamWolf Thank you for the advice! I think the alloy EVO frame is the route I will take.

@Gary_G 2 года назад

As a roadie having moved to the mountains, I tend to avoid any aluminum framed bike (steel serotta). Usually aluminum is harsh for a road bike. Does that same unfortunate harshness transfer to a MTN bike with suspension or no?

@blangeleven 2 года назад

No, it usually doesn't. I ride road and MTB. The suspension makes way more of a difference in the feel and ride quality. Plus, you can always design a bike of a given material to be more stiff or compliant just based on the thickness and shaping of the tubes.

@alext4124 2 года назад

Brice Lang is spot on. Plus coming from the road bike world where traction is never an issue, I'd be more than apt to recommend and good alloy bike seeing as you'll probably end up on your bum more than once. It's all part of the learning curve, and I'd cringe to see my carbon framed MTB go sliding or even tumbling down the trail. Welcome to MTB!

@JoshTaylor 2 года назад

What did you guys notice most between the SJ Evo and SJ?

@joelwenzel6044 2 года назад

They are very different bikes. The SJ is 140/130 and built around being a light, well rounded trail bike than can climb especially well with the carbon flex stays. The SJ Evo is for someone who favors aggressive riding and descending. It's 160/150, has way more geo positions, 6 vs 2, and beefier components. Fox 36 vs 34, codes vs g2 etc. Most riders will be very happy with the regular SJ, it's gonna be great on 90% of what most mountain bikers ride. But if you seek out steep, fast, chunky trails, and love to drop, jump and send it, the EVO is probably the bike for you

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

This is a more planted, composed and harder charging bike on the downhills and when sending it big. The SJ is a bit more trail bike oriented. It's faster handling, more nimble, by a bit, and is generally a great option for riders on mellower trails more consistently. Or looking for efficiency, climbing and techy, flat trails. If you prioritize shredding DH, this is the call.

@DM-hw4cr 2 года назад

So for $450 more you can get the 2022 ripmo carbon slx with fox factory 38 and x2. Spesh is a little strange with their pricing.

@emanuelv19 Год назад

The ripmo looks a bit odd for me.

@JacquesLiw 2 года назад

Is it proper to install 170 fork on this bike?

@connormcguire8439 2 года назад

It'll void your warranty and skew the geo but I've seen it done

@jasonbull3050 2 года назад

When are they doing the review on the e trek rail 2022 ?

@TheLoamWolf 2 года назад

We like to put a lot of miles on our test bikes rather than rush and be first out. Reliability, durability are big things for us as they're LARGE investments and we want to be thorough in our reviews. Thanks for being a fan!