Specialized Stumpjumper Review: A Horstless Link | 2021 Field Test

The most recent version of the Stumpjumper has traded a Horst Link suspension design for a linkage driven flex pivot. This change gives the bike a little more pep in its step, but when pointed downhill can it keep up to bikes with more active suspension?

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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Bike Overview
04:43 - Set Up
05:34 - Climbing
07:51 - Descending
11:33 - Timed Laps
12:26 - Components
13:57 - Pros
14:51 - Cons
15:37 - Verdict

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