Specializedâs Stumpjumper is synonymous with trail bikes. After all, it's been in the Californian behemoth's line up for an incredible 34 years.
In that time itâs changed radically from the steel hardtail that was first given the name. This is the latest Stumpjumper incarnation, and as this particular bike is an S-Works model, the frame is fully carbon, which helps keep bike weight to a reasonable 12.1kg. Specialized has been making carbon mountain bikes since 1988, so is well versed in making light but durable composite creations.
The Big S has also increased integration of its SWAT (Storage Water Air Tools) system. Previous incarnations have included hidden tools and add-ons to bottle cages, but the carbon Stumpy has a great big port in the down tube which increases storage without making the bike look like a Buckaroo donkey.
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The bottle cage is housed on a clip-off port cover, under which a compartment big enough for a couple of supplied tool wraps, plus some food, or a jacket plus extras can be held. A bulkhead at the bottom of the down tube prevents items finding their way into the BB area.
Specialized includes a couple of handy tool wraps for sticking in the SWAT
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