$4,899 - 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert Reviewed

Further refinement, greater adjustability, and 10mm of additional travel highlight the new Stumpjumper EVO – a ride Specialized is calling 'The Ultimate Trail Bike.' From park laps to big pedal missions, Vital MTB's Product Editor, Brandon Turman, tested it in a wide variety of terrain.

Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Highlights:
- 29-inch wheels
- 150mm (5.9-inches) rear travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) front
- FACT 11m full carbon frame
- Asymmetrical design
- 210x55mm shock
- Short 44mm offset fork
- SWAT Door integration with storage pouch, water bladder, bottle cage, and tool
- Sealed cartridge bearing pivots
- Threaded bottom bracket
- Fully enclosed internal cable routing
- Boost front and rear axle spacing
- Replaceable UDH derailleur hanger
- Frame Weight: 6.1-pounds (2,750g, claimed, Size S4, with shock and hardware)
- Complete Weight: 30.8-pounds (14.0kg, actual, Size S3, Expert build, no pedals)

Complete bikes are available in four standard builds starting at $4,099 USD, plus a limited-edition park model kitted out with a mullet setup and burlier fork. The Stumpjumper EVO also comes in a S-Works frameset option for those looking to create a custom rig.

The fact that it is highly adjustable makes it ready for a huge range of rides – whether it's a big backcountry mission, pointing it down some secret steeps, or a day at the bike park. For the descent-loving rider, it's a great pick and right up Vital MTB's alley. Specialized didn't leave anything on the table with this one, delivering the full package with dialed details throughout, great handling, and much-improved suspension performance.

Visit https://www.specialized.com for more details.

Video by Ben Kraushaar and Brandon Turman