[retrofred]

So I just bought a 2022 Stumpjumper EVO alloy. My first impression is I like it a lot. I'll post some pics of the bike soon.

 

[LVLBTY]

Well okay then.

 

[Mudguard]

The Comp is still four months away for us!

 

[retrofred]

My local shop just it in, and had to get to it. I'll have a better review on how it rides in a week or so.

 

[kxfracer108]

My local shop just it in, and had to get to it. I'll have a better review on how it rides in a week or so.

looks like such an awesome bike. I love the raspberry color but it was sold out. I don’t need another bike anyways!!!!

 

[retrofred]

So got my first ride in the dirt and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Climbs good and rails on the downhill. Only I'm thing I don't like is the front tire. The Butcher T9 is overly sticky and flings alot of lose dirt in the eyes. It'll be the first thing changed. Probably just going to put an Elimination T7 to match the rear like I had on my previous bike.

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[fhm3rc]

I'm really curious if it's going to have the same efficient feel as the carbon sibling. I'm imagining the lack of flex stays on the allow version is going to make the bike feel different

 

[OldMike]

I'm really curious if it's going to have the same efficient feel as the carbon sibling. I'm imagining the lack of flex stays on the allow version is going to make the bike feel different

This is the SJ Evo Alloy thread. None of the Evo's have the flex stays, only the reg SJ CF have that.

 

[cogswell23]

So got my first ride in the dirt and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Climbs good and rails on the downhill. Only I'm thing I don't like is the front tire. The Butcher T9 is overly sticky and flings alot of lose dirt in the eyes. It'll be the first thing changed. Probably just going to put an Elimination T7 to match the rear like I had on my previous bike.

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No such thing as a too sticky front tire IMO. What you need is a fender, not less front traction.

 

[OldMike]

So got my first ride in the dirt and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Climbs good and rails on the downhill. Only I'm thing I don't like is the front tire. The Butcher T9 is overly sticky and flings alot of lose dirt in the eyes. It'll be the first thing changed. Probably just going to put an Elimination T7 to match the rear like I had on my previous bike.

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I found the same thing with the Assegai. Luckily I already had the front fender on order.
Cheap fix for having a "planted" front end!
I also found it aides in keeping the dirt/mud off the Forks (to an extent).

 

[knutspeed]

Any Butcher/Assegai-like tire will throw up dirt and small legos. We sometimes have fun trying to use this "feature" as an acorn-gun, and get points when we manage to shoot & hit a rider up ahead when the acorn pops out from the fender

That said, I'm super impressed by the T9 Butcher (grid trail) as a front for my current riding conditions. Never had a front stick this good to wet roots, rock face and rocks, even with high-ish pressure. The old gen Butchers were useless on off-camber rock face in the wet.

I'll probably not run it during the dry part of the season as I prefer faster-rolling & lighter tires. Not much loose/hardpack here that needs digging into, so lower/fewer knobs work just fine (Eliminator, Purgatory which I now run as rears).

 

[socalrider77]

Any Butcher/Assegai-like tire will throw up dirt and small legos. We sometimes have fun trying to use this "feature" as an acorn-gun, and get points when we manage to shoot & hit a rider up ahead when the acorn pops out from the fender

That said, I'm super impressed by the T9 Butcher (grid trail) as a front for my current riding conditions. Never had a front stick this good to wet roots, rock face and rocks, even with high-ish pressure. The old gen Butchers were useless on off-camber rock face in the wet.

I'll probably not run it during the dry part of the season as I prefer faster-rolling & lighter tires. Not much loose/hardpack here that needs digging into, so lower/fewer knobs work just fine (Eliminator, Purgatory which I now run as rears).

I run the t7 butcher front and t7 eliminator rear here in dry SoCal. Great combo and I’ll keep running them since they’re only $60/tire and don’t have the “maxxis wobble” even after multiple installs


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[plow]

So got my first ride in the dirt and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Climbs good and rails on the downhill. Only I'm thing I don't like is the front tire. The Butcher T9 is overly sticky and flings alot of lose dirt in the eyes. It'll be the first thing changed. Probably just going to put an Elimination T7 to match the rear like I had on my previous bike.

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Could you plz share size and weight of the bike?

 

[GH28]

Does anyone know what the weight penalty is over an equivalent carbon model?

 

[ARider]

Get'em while you can!

Stumpjumper EVO Alloy Frameset | Specialized.com

Let's get something clear, the Stumpjumper EVO Alloy isn't a normal trail bike. It's built to get gnarly, plain and simple. Featuring the same all-new design as its carbon brethren—including an adjustable head tube angle, 150mm of performance tuned travel, the adaptability of S-Sizing, and SWAT™...

www.specialized.com

 

[bigD1031]

Oh man, this is the exact bike I want, just can’t find one in an S6….. anymore to add to the review?


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[Boxmonkey]

After two shops and 612 miles (long story), I picked up an Alloy Comp S4 yesterday. I really liked the combination of spec, price, and geometry for the riding I do. I hope to have some initial impressions in the next few weeks. I am trying to wait on my frame protection to get installed first. This bike should serve me well for trail riding and the occasional trip to the bike park.
For those wondering, my stock S4 setup tubeless is 35.4 pounds using the super scientific bathroom scale technique. Once I have my Nox carbons w/ Hydras installed I will update the weight.

 

[Mudguard]

The Comp is still four months away for us!

Edit. Now due in September 2022
Guess that will be 2023 bike then.

 

[ARider]

Alloy frame is roughly two pounds heavier than the same size carbon, I built an alloy S3 with a Lyrik on front and it's 32 lbs.

 

[shmadge]

Has anyone ridden BOTH alloy and carbon? I was super intrigued by the freehub review that claims alloy feels better that carbon.

My choice right now for ~$6K: (1) get a alloy comp, save money for future upgrades / n+1, (2) carbon expert, or (3) upgraded used '21 with carbon wheels. I was a little worried the alloy comp was under-spec'ed and heavy, but sure is getting some nice reviews!