Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Expert

So That's kind of what it is. This is a good iteration of a modern mountain bike and good addition to Specialized lineup. But There you go

I would check out the stumpjumper evo. Checks most of your boxes without giving up the slack feel of your current bike.

Since purchasing my stumpjumper in August I've become absolutely hooked. I work from home and have the luxury of being able to ride daily, and I average about 1.5hrs of riding a day, mostly at Allatoona Creek Park, Mt. Tabor, and Lost Mountain. I've logged roughly 750 miles in the time I've had the bike, and its become an obsession.

scott genius, giant trance X,, Santa Cruz Bronson, Santa Cruz Hightower, privateer 141, devinci troy, commencal meta TR, specialized stumpjumper Evo, transition scout, transition sentinel, ibis ripmo/ripmo AF, Marin alpine trail, canyon spectral, rocky mountain instinct, Norco Sight, yt jeffsy, GT sensor, kona process 153, propain hugene. Enduro:. Transition patrol, transition spire, specialized enduro, kona process x, commencal meta AM, scott Ranson, Santa Cruz megatower, Santa Cruz nomad, trek slash, giant reign, gt force, privateer 161, nukeproof mega, Nukeproof Giga, Norco Range, Rocky mountain altitude, Yt capra, Knolly Warden, Canyon Strive, Marin Alpine Trail, Cannondale jekyll, devinci spartan, propain tyree,. Personally, I would pick the Sentinel, but I'm also a transition fanboy.

It sounds like the type of riding you'll be doing puts you in the full suspension category. The stumpjumper has always been a great platform.

As you wear out parts from use, you have a wide range of options to choose from including upgrading, as you see fit. It is a FANTASTIC bike to grow with. I don't think you will be dissapointed at all.

That Stumpjumper Evo might tick all the boxes for you. Just such a well designed bike, backed with a quality name and modern geometry.

I don't throw it in rivers but I have put 1300 miles on it through fine dust and mud and it's been fine. I just accept that it'll probably be more costly to maintain than a normal bike - but so far it hasn't.

Sounds like you bought too much bike for your needs.. I did the same thing when I get the Fuel EX 8 and Stumpjumper. Now I have a Scott Spark that's much lighter and easier to handle and since I don't have crazy downhill trails near me, it's the perfect bike for my type of riding.. You bought an all mountain, heavy Enduro bike that's meant to take a beating. Keep riding and get use to it or change it up and look at the used market.

Was better climbing and descending for me. Currently on a 21 Stumpjumper Evo and really like it. I don't think I will ever go back to 27.5 unless I am picking up a 2019/20 Remedy as a 2nd bike. Geo plays a huge role.