I have a 2021 stump jumper alloy that I bought used about 2 years ago. It has pretty much all of the stock components still on it. I’m considering upgrading the brakes to shimano deore, replacing the tires, and getting new pedals/maybe switching to clipless. I ride pretty frequently, and while I love this bike it is pretty heavy. I am a pretty decently fast climber, but I think I would be substantially faster on a lighter bike.
Should I upgrade the stumpy? Or save up and sell it and get a new bike?
by Far_Albatross1371
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The other day I lifted a fully kitted (insert, spare tubes, etc) sworks bike on a trail to see how light it was. It was 5 ibs lighter than my stumpy alloy with insert and tube. So if weight is a big concern I don’t think it’ll be a significant difference. Also the weight difference between carbon and alloy frame is around 3ibs. Most of the weight came from the rims. I say just upgrade.
Unless you’re looking for a different travel bike if would say upgrade, if you wanted a downcounty or enduro go for it but if you want a trail bike upgrade.
The fastest easiest cheapest way to get faster on climbs if you don’t need the grip going down is faster rolling tires.
Here was my SJ2022
https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/s/dNAWG0w0Oa
Will the upgrades give you that NBD feeling? New stumpy 15 evo is calling you my friend…
Tires make a world of difference. If you liked the bike you probably won’t like a new one so much that it justifies the cost.
Have a look maybe good deals with all the components you want even from other brands, particularly the fork would be good to upgrade