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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe 130mm FACT carbon fiber frame with 29er Trail geometry, plus a Fox/Specialized remote Brain shock with AUTOSAG, Fox TALAS CTD Performance fork, custom Formula T1 hydraulic disc brakes and a 142+ wheelset makes the SJ FSR Expert Carbon 29 one of the fiercest bikes on the trail.
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Todd Courtney
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: March 17, 2013 Strengths: Fox fork and Brain shock. Carbon sit stays. Climbs really well and goes down like it is on rails. And it's "pretty" Weaknesses: None really. The Brain shock went out and was shipped off, fixed with no hassle, and back riding within a week and half. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rocky Knob in Boone NC Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $6200.00 Purchased At: Lightning Cycles Similar Products Used: 2007 Stumpjumper Pro 2011 Stumpjumper Expert EVO 2011 Epic Cabon Expert 29er Bike Setup: 75mm stem, Romin expert saddle (which says "sit on me as long as you'd like"), and soon to have Roval AM carbon wheels. 
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Old Cheez Date Reviewed: March 9, 2013 Strengths: Love the Brain! Get it dialed to where you like it and go ride - no trying to toggle a switch on every climb! Components were top notch except for the stock bar which I swapped for a carbon riser. It is one good looking bike when you see it for real instead of on the Specy website! So far the dropper post has worked as advertised and it will put it to the test when the high country starts to dry here in CO. The stock tires seem to bite well and not wash out, so I am keeping them. Weaknesses: I love the looks of the brakes and they do have great power, but so far they are a little noisy! I hope this fades with use. Going to ride the saddle some more before deciding to keep or not. At this price point I think they could of splurged a little more on the saddle, but I guess that is the trade off for all the rest of the high end parts. Bottom Line:
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Finksta
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: February 16, 2013 Strengths: Inspires amazing confidence on rough descents Brain fade shock works fantastically well, super smooth and plush, yet climbs extremely well Components are top notch, there is nothing on this bike that I feel the need to upgrade The relatively short wheelbase makes this bike nimble and playful for a fs 29er It is so damn sexy, the finish on the frame is first class Weaknesses: The only thing that I can pick on is the brakes, while they are powerful and feel good, mine have been quite noisy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Purchased At: Action Bicycles Bris Bike Setup: Medium frame, stock build
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John Date Reviewed: February 2, 2013 Strengths: Can be very light for a 29er. Mine is at 26.5 lbs (without pedals) Is as maneuverable as my 2011 Stumpjumper 26er was. Climbs BETTER than my 26er Descends BETTER, even though with 10mm less travel than my 26er. Stock components are very good. Nothing needs immediate upgrading. Very different from my previous bikes. Weaknesses: So far none really. My small frame bike came with a 100mm dropper post, which was still too tal for my short inseam, had to go to a 75mm dropper. The bike also comes with 170mm cranks , so it is harder to pedal. Bottom Line:
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Anthony Ruggiero
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: January 9, 2013 Strengths: The ability to race downhill without having to worry about hospital bills. This machine insipres confidence, easliy negotiates rocky, narly decents even is you lose your line. Pedalling uphill with the brain fade on firm the stumpy feels close to a hard tail while still activating the rear shock if crossing over roots, bumps and rocks. Will make you want to get out of bed and hit the trail on those rainy cold mornings - irrespcetive of whose next to you!!! The front Fox 130 mil of travel suits the heavier rider though and if you are a race snake then the Epic would be a better alternative. Lastly, the bike looks amazing with top spec components to complete the package. Go get one now... Weaknesses: A bit pricy but once youre in the saddle trust me the cost will seem like the best investment you made this year espically when you are charging down hill at hospital speed. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tokai Forest Cape Town RSA Duration Product Used: one year Price Paid: $44000.00 Purchased At: Revolution Cycles Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Tall Boy, Trek Pro 29er Bike Setup: easy with the autosag which literally adjusts the rear shock for you by simply inflating rear shock to 300 bar, climbing on and pusing the autosag release valve. Simple :)))
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Phillip Woods
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: November 6, 2012 Strengths: This bike is better overall than the S-Works 26er I just came off of. It climbs well, rolls over obstacles that would stop me on the 26er, handling is far superior to the Yeti SB-95 I tried first. I can climb over obstacles better than my 26er and technical downhills aren't as technical with the big wheels. The wheels are works of art with big time stiffness for 29ers. The 142 + rear axle stiffens up the rear end. All the bells and whistles come on this bike for a fraction of the S-works cost. Weaknesses: the long wheelbase makes switchbacks more challenging. Trail undulations cannot be pumped like on a 26er, and the larger wheels changes the balance point on turns different than on a 26er. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the one I'm riding at the time Duration Product Used: 1 month Purchased At: Mojo Wheels Similar Products Used: 2011 S-Woks Stumpjumper FSR, Yeti SB-95, Bike Setup: Stock, tubeless, Romin EVO saddle
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