Comments on: Specialized Press Camp Report #3: Stumpjumper FSR 29″er

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:05:46 +0000

Does anyone know if you can have the “Brain” put in the fork by Rock Shox like you can with the Epic’s fork? I think that would really benefit this bike, and make it more appealing to more xc-trail type riders, who occasionally do a little hucking.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:24:37 +0000

I would probably buy this bike if they offered it with the Pro Pedal shock instead of the Brain shock (at least give the buyer the option) – and I would like to chose my own adjustable seat post and would prefer that the bike could be purchased with a standard seat post (I actually already have a KS i950-R seat post). I know the Comp version is basically as I described but the fugly frame colors of the comp bike (blue and white) and it’s lower end components group does not appeal to me.

I test rode a 2011 Epic 29er with the Brain and always felt like it had a delayed response to it and could never get it to feel “plush” even when adjusting the Brain shock to it’s lowest setting – it felt too much like a hard tail bike – I already have a hard tail bike!

My current bikes are:
2010 S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon HT 29er (love it!)
2007 Santa Cruz Superlight – (hoping to replace with a full suspension 29er 4-5″ travel)

Granny – any thoughts / comments?

P.S. Love your site – Thanks, Tim

By: jae2460

jae2460 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:16:19 +0000

Flex, Sorry I didn’t read your post until now. I went with an XL and feel it fits me very well. The standover height is a little high, but hasn’t been a problem. Probably how I’m built–I have shorter legs and a longer torso, so my reach is longer. The large felt too cramped in the cockpit though. Probably depends upon the type of riding you do too. I was coming from a hardtail which I hadn’t ridden much. I would call myself a relatively solid intermediate rider now based upon the past 12 months–I can ride most of the descents around and can climb comfortably and make it up just about anything around without getting into much difficulty anymore. Note: I just rode a 2011 Comp model (Stumpjumper FSR 29er) and noted that the front end feels nimbler to me. My bike’s been in the shop getting a new rear wheel covered by warranty (barely). I’m going to check it out again tonight when I pick it up to see why it feels that way. Hopefully the LBS can help me figure it out. Seems much easier to manual with the 2011 than the 2010.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:17:09 +0000

I need any and all help in this decision.

RIP 9
RockShox Reba RLT Ti 29er
2X10 X9 Build
Stans Flow

Cost $3700

SJ FSR Expert Stock

Cost $3300

SJ FSR Comp
add Command Post
add X9 Shifters
add Roval Control EL

Cost $3100

Is it worth going to the Expert stock wheel set? Or saving the$600 and staying with the Comp.

Thanks

By: DirtDude

DirtDude — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:53:50 +0000

Rip does not have a life time warranty on the frame. My Haro Werx 5 vl/120 frame broke one month out of warranty and now I have a $3,300 bike I can’t ride. (my 2011 stumpy FSR comp 29er is on order)