The all new Stumpy...

I know there is a lot of SpecEd flaming that goes on here... but that is one seriously nice looking bike.

Likes -
threaded bb
no more proprietery shocks
paint schemes

Dislikes

way less build options than previous

Ideally, i like the st, but would rather throw a 130mm rear on there..then maybe bump the fork to 140... but for mens there is only 1 aluminum version, which has a really good price, but poor parts spec IMO. then from there the carbon versions jump to 4200... if I'm going to spend that much, I'll probably look at a different company...
 
Yes! NO PROPRIETARY BULLSHIT! I've stopped buying from the Big S after the Enduro SL fiasco with the 25mm thru axle and proprietary dual crown fork. But this version of Stumpy might win me back.

** the dual crown fiasco was also designed by Mike "Mic" mcandrews... who knows maybe he lernt some stuff in 10+ years.
 
Good looking bike. Really nice video, but...of course the S-Works build looks great. Then you drop one model down to Expert and a $5500 bike and the build drops to GX12 with Guide R brakes. What? I expect to see an Xo1 build around this price point with RS or RSC brakes (or preferably a non SRAM brake). GX is nice stuff, but not at this price point. Also, I'll bet it uses the Specialized house brand hubs which are unimpressive. That leaves a customer that wants a nicer build with S-works or changing a lot of parts. Maybe they'll adjust builds as they go. Again, very nice looking and numbers look very contemporary. IF it pedals efficiently, it'll be nice.
 
From my perspective they only real comparative "value" Specialized provides is during the resale phase.
They (and SC) are easier to sell them most.

I agree that the gap between the S-Works and the Expert is too big. I thought the EVO should fill that gap, but it is not available on the ST.
 
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Anyone know if you can buy the different yokes? Looks like the rear travel difference is from the yoke and shock. Be nice to have two bikes in one.
 
I guess I’m the only one that’s not impressed with its looks, especially the “different” colors like that chalky green and light blue. Add the premium costs over direct to consumer brands and its why I don’t even bother with the big S.
 
Has SpecialED gone to lifetime warranty on their carbon frames, or are they still covering the front triangle for 5 years and the rear for only 1?
 
IIRC, my 2007 Specialized Carbon Roubaix Pro road bike recommended all carbon components be replaced after 5 years, their expected life.
That included ( on my bike) Fork, bars, seat post, cranks. I might have missed something.
The frame had the warranty which is I dunno what.
Os, it's now 11 years old with some but not a lot of use. I still have all the original carbon with no intention of replacing it. It now gets used a coupe times a year as Dirt is 99.9% of my rides.

However! The Roval wheels started cracking after 13 months ( a 1 year warranty) and Specialized replaced them with a newer model year better set.
Why did they crack?:whistling: haha...well it was my first road bike after riding mountain for a few years. I'd drop off curbs, jump over small obstacles etc. Came to the conclusion that a 16lb road bike was supposed to stay glued to the pavement and not hit the dirt.... :sneaky:
 
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