@@Titot182 one of the main goals of mixing is to ensure it sounds balanced across a range of listening devices, from studio monitors to the cheapest earbuds.
@@dave_clarke handheld media consumers can't be saved, in that case. Because we all know that phone speakers take every bit of fidelity out of the equation. I'll pour out a trail beer for our fallen brethren
100% agree. I don’t have an Evo but I also agree it’s just a visually better looking bike. I would argue, just as capable as well being that it’s been out longer.
Probably nice indeed, but not even close vs EVO both in terms of value or adjustability (Cascade link + WRP YOKE) especially for the gravity oriented crowd. EVO was just THAT good and still is.
When you put the Stumpy 15 and Enduro side by side, the frames look almost identical. Just different shock location. Looks great I think. The old sidearm was a unique feature but the new frame looks tidy too.
The Stumpjumper Evo is super linear to begin with. The stock shock is linear too. The only way to make it progressive is put a bigger spacer in it. Or in mixed wheel set it up with a WRP YOKE and Cascade LINK. For a full 29er, add Cascade link for more progression to bottom out. I just hope years down the road I'll be able to get an EVO frame. I love my EVO.
Here comes Cascade Components to the rescue to offer a link for 150mm of Rear Wheel Travel. :D Insert a 160mm Fork and Wha la, you got the Stumpy EVO 2. :D
Or stick with a EVO and insert cascade link for 155mm rear travel. Or, WRP Mullet yolk, cascade link, 170mm fork, low flip chip, 63.5 head cup. For a Enduro Racing DH shredding EVO. Sorry, but the new Stumpjumper is still limited.
My take is it's just the bike industry consolidating to push profits. Rather than having the SJ and the SJ evo mode they just now have one That's kind of in the middle. Same reason 27.5 was killed off. Fox only has to make one fork and the frames can be made for 29 or mullet rather than 27.5 specific. Is this in the consumer's interest? Nope, is it in the bike industry's interest? Probably is if you're a manufacturer
Ewww. If previous Stumpy Evo came out later than the new one, according to the same graph at 1:30 it'll be marketed as "same small bump sensitivity with much better mid-stroke support!" ( Evo achieving this with less negative air volume) Thanks but no thanks I'm sticking with my Stumpy Evo
I think it's the opposite, it killed off the shorter travel one with the flex stays...this IS the EVO? what the hell? Your main point isn't even right.
I don't think the headset adjustment is really necessary. It doesn't hurt but I'd rather just have a 64.5 degree HA and over fork it if I wanted something slacker.
It's not really adding anything onto the production cost though. You have a flip chip for a top cup and you're good to go. I wouldn't be surprised if more bike companies do this because there is no drawback to it
You're probably the worst possible height for one of these because you're right at the edge of S3 and S4. Measure your legs and your ape index, if they are short you might like the S3 more, if you're over length, probably S4. You can fine tune the fit to a degree. I'm 5'10 with a negative half ape and the S3 with a 760 bar and 40 mm stem fits great. Would not want to go s4 unless I was a minimum inch or two taller with a wider ape index
I am also 5-11 with average to longish arms and legs and I ride an s4 in the evo. I believe the geo is pretty much the same for the 25. I feel like this is the best and very balanced size. I could go up or down. The steep seat tube makes it feel like a shorter bike when pedaling, but just ride to thrash around when descending and jumping. The retul fitting tool on specialized website actually recommended an s5, but I am glad I went with the 4. Stable at high speeds but still poppy and fairly nimble. S4 is probably the safest bet for your height if you can’t test ride. Stumpy is Still an awesome platform! Good luck!
