Hoping to get some advice on which bike to buy. I read MTB219 guide (thank you!) and have compared the bikes on 99 spokes, but I'm a newb and still in over my head. I'm 5'5" female, looking at the S2 size.
I like specialized and found some pretty good deals (I think) so have stuck with the family and compared the models here: https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=specialized-stumpjumper-comp-alloy-2022%2Cspecialized-stumpjumper-evo-comp-alloy-2022%2Cspecialized-enduro-comp-2022%2Cspecialized-stumpjumper-alloy-2023
2022| Stumpjumper Comp Alloy |$2,500|
2022| Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy |$2,680|
2022| Enduro Comp |$2,640|
2023| Stumpjumper Alloy |$2,800|
Type of riding will be doing
Single & double track that has ups and downs. Tails can be a bit rooty and rocky, but not highly technical rock fields. In Alaska, if that matters.
Budget:
$3000 USD
Current bike like/dislike:
I have a specialized rockhopper that I've had for two years and love. I'm ready to add a full suspension to the garage to try out more technical and more downhill.
Experience level/future aspirations:
Currently a novice, confident on the greens. Would like to work towards a solid intermediate level comfortable on downhill rocky terrain and sharper corners. Somewhat concerned about getting a bike that's too heavy/hard on the ups bc I already get winded!
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
by Plastic-Finding5619