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Submitted by
MOMtbiker
a Cross Country Rider
from Missouri
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | DIRT | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Strengths: | Solid as a rock. Stiff, responsive, all around FANTASTIC Mtn Bike. Find a bargain like I did and you will be VERY happy. Mine was bone stock with less then 100 miles on it (sat in a garage collecting dust).
Fox shock is awesome! | | Weaknesses: | The chain is junk... I replaced with a DuraAce chain.
I wasnt very comfortable with the handlebar so I replaced it with a wider Carbon Low rise Monkey Bar.
The stock grips were not comfortable either so I replaced them first with a set of Yeti's... Hated those so I replaced those with ODI LOCK-ON GRIP - ROGUE...WOW... HIGHLY recommended!
Seat binder is a bit lame- replaced with a HOPE SEAT COLLAR - QUICK RELEASE
Tires are not great, but I'll use them till they are wore out. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Stumpjumper Disc, XT, etc. Stock except for the changes mentioned above. | | Bottom Line: | You can't go wrong with this bike. Its fast, climbs very well and is strong enough to handle what most cant. Only needs a few upgrades to make it perfect. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
abenz1980
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden,co
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Apex park | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | craigslist | | Strengths: | amazing climber, feels so solid, love the fox fork, | | Weaknesses: | a touch heavy for a stock build, but nothing I can complain about | | Similar Products Used: | schwinn rocket 88 stage 1, jamis dakar xlt | | Bike Setup: | stock except for titec hellbent cockpit | | Bottom Line: | would buy this bike at retail price!! this bike will climb a vertical wall!!! I ride this as much as my full suspension. Excellent cross country machine that can be built light enough to race. Not for the trailbike segment, but I have put mine through some hellish rock gardens in colorado, and it is still as solid as when I bought it. Got a great deal from a biker getting out of the sport. It was practically brand new. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Hammond
a Cross Country Rider
from Ferndale, MI
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Flow | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | B3 | | Strengths: | Very lightweight, man, can it climb up anything.
The F90RL fork (can lockout), the Avid BB7 brakes. | | Weaknesses: | Stock tires aren't the best. | | Similar Products Used: | FSR XC | | Bike Setup: | F90RL Fork, CB Egg Beater SL, FSA FR270 handlebars. Everything else is stock. | | Bottom Line: | Great, GREAT, cross country and commuter bike. I haven't really tested the "abusability" of this bike, but so far, she's taken everything I can dish out. This bike can really climb up anything, and you really pedal hard, you can feel the bike race forward. The only upgrades I made, were the Egg Beater pedals (which I love), and the FSA handlebars. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Long
a Cross Country Rider
from Scio, Oregon, Linn
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Blackrock | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Peddler | | Strengths: | Specialized Stumpjumper Disc 2006; Fast, light and nimble. The Fox shock with a lock-out, is why I bought this bike. It is as solid a ride as steel is. The "Bike peddler" bike shop has a two year warranty on all new bikes. | | Weaknesses: | The bike was three months old when the bottom bracket, Truvativ GXP, broke in two separate pieces, it was replaced under warranty with the same BB. The chain PC-971 has not broken on me yet, but it does make a rare, loud snapping noise under hard pedaling, so maybe I will replace it based on the other reviews. The front derailleur, Shimano m-580 lx top swing made a rattling noise so it was replaced with 2008 bottom swing XR M-770, much better. The stock seat post was a crappy design. The seat post made a loud creaking/popping noise all the time, It was replaced with another stock seat post "06" and it too made the same noise. The "07" models have a redesigned seat post. I replaced it with a Kalin seat post and this works fine. I am 6'2", 210lbs. | | Bike Setup: | All stock but, Oury grips, Pan-racers XC-pro tires, XT fd-m770 Front derailleur, Kalin seat post, Platform pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I will never part with this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mauricio Estrada
a Cross Country Rider
from Guadalajara, Mexico
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Primavera Forest, Mexico | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Planet Bike San Antonio | | Strengths: | Great for climbing, super light, yet stiff. Very nice and responsive geometry;Fox RL 100 mm fork, do not need anything else. | | Weaknesses: | Disc brake maintenance. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized A1 Hard Rock | | Bike Setup: | As shown in website. | | Bottom Line: | Very good maneuverability while in slopes and descending. Light and stiff while climbing. I do not think there is something to be upgraded. You only need to install the computer and you are all set to ride. Specialized A4 aluminum is THE material for better performance. Satin colors would camouflage scratches better. If you prefer hardtails, this is right bike for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Milwaukee
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | craigslist | | Strengths: | The bike is sooooo fast it's sick, and it's super light too. It climbs amazingly, and it handles like a dream. The components work very well together, and the Fox fork sucks up the rough stuff easily.
Did I mention it's fast and it climbs well? | | Weaknesses: | Stock tires suck. I replaced them with some Serfas Gators right away. The chain is crap too. First proper ride and I broke a link. The positioning is a bit raked-out, but then again this is a race hardtail. All minor complaints. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4900, Trek 8000, Klien, Raliegh | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for tires, and Ritchey V3 Comp pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line, this bike is super fast, light, and agile. If you like hitting fast XC trails, or even tight technical stuff along with crazy climbs, then this is a great choice.
If you DH at all, or if your trails include tons of rock gardens, drops, or really rough stuff steer clear. It's an XC race bike, remember that and you'll be fine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zander Deetz
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Any good XC | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS (University Bicycles) | | Strengths: | Fork, bikes' weight and strength, shifting, pretty much all the components except.... | | Weaknesses: | The chain WILL need to be replaced. Personally, I would replace before your first ride becuase it has to happen and we all know how much it sucks for it to break mid-ride. Also, the tires don't have much traction on loose stuff and I assume they would not be great on mud but i have to to experience that. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper, Schwinn Moab | | Bike Setup: | Stock with new chain and soon new tires. Also thinking about getting a new stem/handlebar to ease the strain on the lower back. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. period. With a few ajustments, its a truely amazing ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 1, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light, amazing value, great overall bike...no big complaints except see below.. | | Weaknesses: | I've got the 2006 model and good god the SRAM pC 971 chain is the worst...After 3 rides it broke (replaced the links) then after another 2 rides my powerlink breaks...
The second thing that it needs is new tires...the specialized fast track tires are great for light trail riding but the moment you hit wet/mud or in serious need for some grip, you're toasted. My upgrade for this bike is definitely to get some panaracer trailblasters on here. Aside from those 2 complaints, the bike's been great :) | | Similar Products Used: | Spec. Hardrock | | Bike Setup: | Stock Spec. Stumpy 06 HT Disc | | Bottom Line: | Great value...can't complain and a chain is pretty easy to replace as well as the tires. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cameron
a Weekend Warrior
from Roanoke, TX USA
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Grapvine lake | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Great Fork
Strong light frame | | Weaknesses: | Tires are Okay, but not great | | Similar Products Used: | Spec. M2 stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | Stock except mavic 317/Chris King Wheelset | | Bottom Line: | I had a 2000 stumpjumper with v-brakes and I love the disc brakes. I like that they are mechanical so they're easier to work on than Hydralic. I haven't reached this bikes limits yet. Whatever I ride I seems to give confidence and stability. Excellent climbing, xc and all-around MTB. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Alum Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Strengths: | Great all around bike for the money. | | Weaknesses: | Sram chain sucks, I only got one ride out of it. | | Similar Products Used: | Fisher Big Sur, Cannondale f800, Trek 6000 | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Shimano HG 73 chain and Thompson stem | | Bottom Line: | Good bike for the money, I would replace the "ultralight" tubes right away though, as they pop VERY EASILY. Also, the Sram chain has got to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Incycle | | Strengths: | Very light and responsive
Fox F90RL
Shifting is very smooth | | Weaknesses: | The stock grips are horrible feeling
Seat is uncomfortable, not painful, just uncomfortable | | Similar Products Used: | '05 Specialized FSRxc Comp | | Bike Setup: | Mainly stock until I learn what's not working,except for:
~Oury Lock-on Grips
~Shimano 540 pedals
~Panaracer XC Fire Pro 2.1
~Both front and rear Avid BB7 discs are 185 mm | | Bottom Line: | I got a closeout deal for the '06 and couldn't pass it up. I was riding a full suspension and wanted something with which I could climb better and move faster. It is exactly as I imagined. Light, fast and handles really well. The 18" is perfect for me (5'9" 32 inseam) and fits better than a Hardrock medium or my own FSRxc medium. Although some have criticized the shifting, I have had no problem with the derailleurs. Shifting has been silky smooth. If you can find it offered under $1200, take it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a
from TX
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | palo duro canyon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1330.00 | | Purchased At: | bicycles inc | | Strengths: | so much bike for the money. GREAT fork. and everything else. | | Weaknesses: | non yet. | | Similar Products Used: | trek HT, and stumpy FSR. | | Bike Setup: | stock. | | Bottom Line: | i havent been able to try out many trails on this bike yet... but this bike is awesome. it will round house kick chuck norris in the face, and deliver babies at the same time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rein Fredriksz
a Cross Country Rider
from nijmegen The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Berg en Dal | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS!! | | Strengths: | Very responsive handling, in comparison to my former bikes this feels like a BMX in a good way.
Fox F90RL and the Avid Juicy 5 brakes (I have the Euro version) | | Weaknesses: | Most likely the tires not that grippy. | | Similar Products Used: | Merida MATTS sport 700 with Marzocchi MX comp air
Different rigid fork bikes | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except for lighter handlebar,stem,grips and saddle.
Probably different tires very soon | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike most bang for buck. During my comparison this one stood out against most other brands.
One must was to have a Fox fork, which narrowed the field quite a bit in this priceclass.
This is a very good XC bike, with room for upgrades to make it a fairly light XC bike. (How light can a bike get with some 2.5 Kgs of brakes and fork?)
More than enough stopping power and an extra 10 mm of suspension with specialized OE Fox fork F90RL. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | any single track with climbs | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1250.00 | | Purchased At: | Toronto Bike Show | | Strengths: | -Frame geometry for climbs
-Bang for buck
| | Weaknesses: | -LX front derailer
-Grips suck | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain vertex series
Norco hardtail offerings | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for:
-XT front derailer
-Panaracer FireXC Pro 2.1
-XT shifters
-Ergon grips
-Avid Speed Dial Ultimate brake levers
-Avid Full Metal Jacket Brake Lines
-Shimano CN7701 Chain | | Bottom Line: | Bottom Line: Awesome bike. I have the 2005 version.
I crashed and knocked the front derailer lower and it got sucked into the big chain ring. I replaced it with an XT front derailer, I couldn't believe how much better the XT shifts, the cage is longer and thus moves more of the chain around.
The stock grips I thought are horrible and not very ergonomic at all, especially for a company like specialized who preaches about ergonomics and fits.
The Avid FR5 levers are ok, nice and light, but lack leverage adjustability, which is a moot point since the BB7s excel with having more mechanical leverage from the levers. I picked up the Avid SD ultimates to fix that.
Wheels are kinda heavy... but for the price of the bike you can't expect to have uber light race wheels.
Seat is fine, I haven't had any problems, all in all, I love this bike. Setup is awesome, fit is good, corners, and climbs very well. 5/5
Anyone who wants a ready to race XC bike, at outstanding price, and with room to customize the bike slightly should get this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from King of Prussia, Pa, US
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Wissahickon Valley | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | High Road Cycles | | Strengths: | Very solid frame. This bike is fast. Very confident inspiring. | | Weaknesses: | I wish the crankset was a little more on the high end side. I also thing the stock crank is a little heavy. No other complaints. | | Similar Products Used: | None. Also have a GT LTS full suspension. | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Stumpjumper disc. Oury grips...more to come. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awesome. Its a great race bike out of the box. I highly reccommend getting one. I looked a Kona, Cannondale, and a few others. This bike by far was the best price and component package out of all of the bikes I looked at. Also the brakes and fork on this bike cannot be beat. Go buy one!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chuck epolite
a Cross Country Rider
from campbell, ca, usa
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Strengths: | Forks. Nice geometry, perfect fit. | | Weaknesses: | Too much frame flex for me. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Zaskar. | | Bottom Line: | Good hardtail for the price. Could not find a better package for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Smith
a Racer
from Athens, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Strengths: | Super fast, ridgid frame. Flies up hills. Overall good component package. Avid mechanical disc brakes are are easy to set up and maintain unlike most fluid discs. Additional advantage is ability to easily disconnect a brake if disc is damaged in a crash. The mechanicals have more clearance between the brake housing and disc than fluid discs have. I bent a disc when I "bumped" into a tree and I was able to easy disconnect cable and limp home. | | Weaknesses: | Had some problems with the Truvativ crank. My non drive crank arm bolt kept loosening after <150 miles. My local bike shop worked with Truvativ to get me a new arm and hopefully that will solve my problem. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Sex Three, Giant XTC, | | Bike Setup: | Basically stock with upgraded XT front de | | Bottom Line: | Great bike overall. If you really want to go fast both up and down hills this is the bike. Nothing climbs or sprints like a hardtail. To the reviewer who said they wished they had the money for full suspension I say that you would most likey be sadly mistaken. I am willing to bet that if you tried a full suspension after this bike you would feel like you were pedeling in mud. The bob and weight of even the best full suspension is not worth the comfort or control unless you are doing some serious downhill riding. Unless of course if you have no skil and you are a fat p****. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Racer
from Pelham, Ontario
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Show | | Strengths: | Fast, fairly light, nice handling and great on singletrack | | Weaknesses: | Seat hurts my butt (maybe its my body shape) probably will switch out, have a few problems with the discs but nothing major. Tires could perform a little better in mud. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant XTC | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ pedals switched to candy ti's | | Bottom Line: | Great deal for what you get, fast and good all around | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tastesgood
a
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | onroad offroad go everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1582.00 | | Purchased At: | brunswick cycles | | Strengths: | Climbs like crazy, strong partset. Feels super fast! | | Weaknesses: | I forget if brakes keep setting up or if I just like setting p the brakes coz its such a delight :D | | Similar Products Used: | Only ever had 10y old hardtail. Doesn't quite compare :P | | Bike Setup: | Alternating conti slicks on road, fat albert up front and stock at rear for trails.
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This thing is fantastic. It feels like it can handle everything but the gruffest abuse and loves being hussled along
burning roadies off at the lights :)
pricey. bikes cost a %$^# lot in this country so compared its still a bonus :)
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from USA
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Rocky and Technical | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | LBS! | | Strengths: | Light, durable, awesome M4 Tubeset, stiff/compliant, nice parts | | Weaknesses: | Heavy wheels, brakes aren't great | | Similar Products Used: | Any Steel XC hardtail, it's the only thing as compliant | | Bike Setup: | Sram X-0 grip shifters, X-9 rear derailleur, Shimano XT cassette, Dura-ace chain, XT cranks, ST-lites barends, Avid SD-7 levers, DH Shimano pedals | | Bottom Line: | This bike rips up techical, rocky singletrack and climbs really well. You should buy one just because of the custom tubing. Most dumbasses think all aluminum is the same. You can go to Kostco, then. I'll ride my manipulated, butted, formed tubeset bike that will hand most aluminum bikes their asses on a plate. This bike is so confidence inspiring in the rough and it is sweet. You p*****s who want full suspension are dumb. This bike will make you smoother and it's more reliable and fun. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave G
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Charles
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Lost Valley and Klondike | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Sunset Cyclery | | Strengths: | Fox Fork, Lightweight, fast and fun....like my wife | | Weaknesses: | Saddle is alittle weak. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek and Kona Bikes | | Bike Setup: | Pretty much stock except new bontrager XC handlebars. Working on tubeless setup and new derailleurs
| | Bottom Line: | I love my stumpy. I did some major research and nothing stands up to my boy. I just wish I had alittle more money to get the full suspension. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Welland ON Canada
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | liberty bikes | | Strengths: | great fork for the money, love the brakes | | Weaknesses: | tires aren't the greatest for mud clearing, seat was too hard for me (maybe I'm just a pansy) | | Similar Products Used: | old trek 8500, GiantATX 860 (full XTR) | | Bike Setup: | stock for now, waiting for avid speed dial Ti levers to arrive. | | Bottom Line: | I spent a ton of time researching the best buy for around $2000 Canadian. I'm very happy with my choice. Good components (didn't want those stupid dual control levers), I was nicely surprised how nice the shifter package works, very smooth with no skipping. I can't say enough about this fork, it really makes the bike. I go through rough stuff without even knowing I went over it. The brakes are super strong, they are always up to the task of slowing me down (I'm 6'2" 190lbs) and there is no maintenence like the hydros (laughed at my freind when his caliper sprang a leak). This really is a perfect bike for XC riding and racing right out of the box. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gevorg
a Cross Country Rider
from Pleasanton CA
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Peasanton Ridge/Mission Peak | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1290.00 | | Purchased At: | Livermore Cyclery | | Strengths: | Weight, Fox Fork, Avid Mech Brakes, Frame geometry | | Weaknesses: | Avid Brake pads took a while to adjust them right, and took 200 miles to wear them in. Shimano M545 pedals had worn bearing cone after 1000 miles. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | All stock, special yellow frame color, replaced shimano pedals with Crank Brothers Candy C | | Bottom Line: | This is an excellent hardtail for its price, very light and fun to ride both climbing and downhill. Frame geometry makes climbs very efficient, having lockout fork helps even more. I put about 1600 hard MTB miles on it and did not have any problem other then the pedals.
This is a good bike for XC riders/racers or weekend warriors if your budget is around $1300 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Linwood, Mi, Bay
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Churning Rapids | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Hancock Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Fox Fork, Avid Disc Brakes, Lightweight, great for someone starting to race or just likes to ride alot of x-c | | Weaknesses: | None found yet, other then grips keep slipping off | | Similar Products Used: | Haro Escape 8.1 | | Bottom Line: | Sweet ride esp for price, switched deraillers and put SRAM Xgen and X.9 stuff on and its unbielievably fast | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, FL
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Crooms | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Action Sports Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Every thing, the fork is awsome, the brakes are very good, the frame fits like a glove and is super light. This bike handles and climbs like nothing else. | | Weaknesses: | None that I can found | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale Super V, Specialized FSRXC | | Bike Setup: | All stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike converted me from full suspension to hardtails. This thing is just so light and fast, it's hard to put into words. This thing rips rough downhill sections no problem and then climbs with little effort up just about anything. Again awsome bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Racer
from Cleveland, OH
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Vulture's Knob | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1246.00 | | Purchased At: | Ernie's Bike Shop Canton, Ohio | | Strengths: | Climbs like a goat
Frame quality
Specialized's customer service
Avid brakes
Component group
Fox Fork!!!!! | | Weaknesses: | Not a big fan of the stock cranks, but really, I am searching for weaknesses. The bike is absolutely fantastic. | | Similar Products Used: | 1998 Trek 6500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ Race Face Turbine LP cranks and Race Face BB | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a fantastic choice for the average to advanced rider. It handles all terrain, from hardpack to rock garden, extremely well. The Fox Fork is definitely a bonus, and literally makes the bike. The bike handles like a dream, and I have often outperformed many other people who are riding bikes that cost twice as much as my Stumpy. This bike is perfect for both the weekend warrior and aspiring racer.
As for the cranks, the stock ones weren't bad, I just had my LP's from my old bike and had grown quite fond of them. The stock cranks are very stiff (they are Octalink), but I just have a special love for my RF cranks.
Like many Specialized bikes, the 2005 Stumpjumper is a deal. I have never heard of anyone buying it for the MSRP of $1,500, so make sure to shop around. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington De USA
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | White Clay | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$950.00 | | Purchased At: | Woodrn Wheeles | | Strengths: | Great all around XC bike everything runs smoothly fast light and strong brakes work great shifts good love fox forks looks great! | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing nearly as good | | Bike Setup: | every thing stock | | Bottom Line: | Best bike for its price Nothin else comes close great bike for having fun on, and racing once or twice | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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