Looking at the stumpy comp carbon vs the trek fuel ex 9.7. I know each has advantages over the other as far as spec and price difference. What about ride quality, performance, comfort? Im looking for a good trail geo in the bike feel since lower stack bikes have me put too much pressure on my hands. Im looking for good trail geo and performance for general trail riding. Im a pretty conservative rider, no big jumps drops etc. I want something efficient and comfortable. Im almost 50 yo. My local shops used to sell both brands but were just bought out by trek and will be selling trek only. The nearest spec shop will be at least 45 minutes away.
2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon or 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
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Hi, i am almost 50 years old and recently got a Stumpjumper Pro 2021, its a great climbing, lightweight and comfortable bike for me, my last 3 bikes felt like i had too much weight on my hands even after buying higher rise bars and raising the stem, the pain was bad in my hands and wrists after 10-15 miles or so, with my stock Stumpjumper i can ride it all day long (just did 53 miles mostly off road on it), it just fits me so much better and is a much more comfortable and 'sprightly' bike, i love it! ...it also has a threaded BB over the trek, big win for me 
, heres a great website for comparing geometry between bikes >> Geometry Geeks <<(I fell bang in the middle of the S4 size i bought)
, heres a great website for comparing geometry between bikes >> Geometry Geeks <<(I fell bang in the middle of the S4 size i bought)Awesome! How does the rear suspension of the stumpy feel without the horst link? Does it still feel plush? What about the fox 34 fork? Does it feel flexy at all? Im about 200 lbs and am worried I might feel the flex in that fork. Im also sized for an s4.Hi, i am almost 50 years old and recently got a Stumpjumper Pro 2021, its a great climbing, lightweight and comfortable bike for me, my last 3 bikes felt like i had too much weight on my hands even after buying higher rise bars and raising the stem, the pain was bad in my hands and wrists after 10-15 miles or so, with my stock Stumpjumper i can ride it all day long (just did 53 miles mostly off road on it), it just fits me so much better and is a much more comfortable and 'sprightly' bike, i love it! ...it also has a threaded BB over the trek, big win for me
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Hi, im 225 pounds and the bike feels good enough for me, but i dont ride the roughest stuff (mainly flat green lanes/trails here in the UK) so i dont feel qualified to comment on the stiffness of the fork, also its the best fork ive ever owned and not had anything close to it to compare it with accurately, but i can say the rear does feel a bit more plush than my old bike that had the same shock (Nukeproof reactor ST) that had a horst link, sorry i cant be more helpful, good luck
Love my Fuel EX. Really plush for a 130 bike.
The 36 fork is certainly adequate for your weight, and the 34 would probably be OK too, depending on how hard you push. The new 34 is actually very near as stiff as the old 36, so.....
I know nothing of the Specialized, but it's hard to imagine that it isn't also a great trail bike. In your shoes, I'd probably choose based on which shop I preferred.
The 36 fork is certainly adequate for your weight, and the 34 would probably be OK too, depending on how hard you push. The new 34 is actually very near as stiff as the old 36, so.....
I know nothing of the Specialized, but it's hard to imagine that it isn't also a great trail bike. In your shoes, I'd probably choose based on which shop I preferred.
I prefer the sizing options with the Stumpjumper which is why I bought their new alloy comp bike. The 3 local shops that sell Trek are also owned by the same person and poorly run with surely "help". The carbon frame version was $700 more in February but now is $1200 more and with the same equipment and only a 2 lb weight savings I opted to go with the alloy frame. It is one of four bikes that I ride so it might have been a different equation if it was my only bike.
I am about 190 kitted, just built up a S4 with the 34 on the front. I ride all out downhill most of the time and I think that fork is amazing. I don’t feel any considerable flex and I am coming off of a Lyrik. The back end feels great, I can go just as fast on this bike built as a 130/130 compared to my old 160/145 with a coil on the back. The bike rips!
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Forgot to mention in my last post, originally I was thinking of ordering a 2022 Trek Top Fuel, but at the end of the day went with a slightly more forgiving and more travel trail bike. The fact that my LBS had the SJ in stock in my size also helped rather than buying a bike that may or may not appear in April.
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