Without knowing where he will be riding, if you want the best part spec, Stumpy LTD. If he is riding trail and going to the park, Stumpy evo. If he wants a bike that descends really well, but its kinda a pig uphill, then the Status. Also, if you go Status, don’t get the zero version. Get the regular version in S1
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YT-industries has junior sized bikes that may fit well
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Go to an authorized Specialized dealer and have them size up your son.
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Yeah for 4’10 an adult S will be a bit too big, although an XS like an S1 would be ok. But that’s also depending on how much growth you expect. Obviously getting that one size up he will be fine to start out on now, grow into it over time, and then it will be a fun undersized bike if he grows past it.
The older Stumpy model is good for if you are expecting to do a lot of pedaling. I arguably wouldn’t get the other bikes if he’s just pedaling around doing cross country with very limited jump/feature exposure.
The Status would be great if he has expressed a distinct interest in jumps, bike parks, and anything extreme. I wouldn’t necessarily get it if this is not the case.
The EVO is a great all around bike, but for a smaller human it is a bit on the bigger and longer end and can make it harder to control especially as its an adult S1 only. So good, but not as good for a small human learning skills as an actual kids bike. Particularly a like shorter wheelbase and shorter travel kids bike.
As someone mentioned, YT makes a cool 26 inch model. But again you should be fine with a 27 inch S1/XS model. I would probly avoid a dual 29 wheel bike unless they are racing XC.
Again, normal Stumpy for pedaling emphasis, EVO for downhill bike parks and enduro style riding, and Status for jumps and tricks and stuff.
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Without knowing where he will be riding, if you want the best part spec, Stumpy LTD. If he is riding trail and going to the park, Stumpy evo. If he wants a bike that descends really well, but its kinda a pig uphill, then the Status. Also, if you go Status, don’t get the zero version. Get the regular version in S1
YT-industries has junior sized bikes that may fit well
Go to an authorized Specialized dealer and have them size up your son.
Yeah for 4’10 an adult S will be a bit too big, although an XS like an S1 would be ok. But that’s also depending on how much growth you expect. Obviously getting that one size up he will be fine to start out on now, grow into it over time, and then it will be a fun undersized bike if he grows past it.
The older Stumpy model is good for if you are expecting to do a lot of pedaling. I arguably wouldn’t get the other bikes if he’s just pedaling around doing cross country with very limited jump/feature exposure.
The Status would be great if he has expressed a distinct interest in jumps, bike parks, and anything extreme. I wouldn’t necessarily get it if this is not the case.
The EVO is a great all around bike, but for a smaller human it is a bit on the bigger and longer end and can make it harder to control especially as its an adult S1 only. So good, but not as good for a small human learning skills as an actual kids bike. Particularly a like shorter wheelbase and shorter travel kids bike.
As someone mentioned, YT makes a cool 26 inch model. But again you should be fine with a 27 inch S1/XS model. I would probly avoid a dual 29 wheel bike unless they are racing XC.
Again, normal Stumpy for pedaling emphasis, EVO for downhill bike parks and enduro style riding, and Status for jumps and tricks and stuff.
Basic comparison list: https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=yt-jeffsy-primus-26-2024%2Cmarin-rift-zone-2-2025%2Cspecialized-status-2-170-zero-2024%2Ctransition-scout-alloy-deore-2025%2Cnorco-sight-a-27.5-2024%2Cspecialized-stumpjumper-ltd-2024%2Cspecialized-stumpjumper-evo-expert-2024
The stumpy in S1 prob works. He may outgrow it quickly. This deal is pretty good as well:
https://www.fanatikbike.com/products/specialized-stumpjumper-evo-comp?variant=40206147026990