Ideally I would like to get an Ibis Ripmo, but they're out of my budget at the moment (in the UK). Out of these two which would you choose (I mainly do enduro, though I want something fun rather than plowy/racing – I'm coming from a Nukeproof Mega).
https://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/shop/bikes/mountain/2022-stumpjumper-evo-pro-19423/option/
or
I do want to try a mullet and I believe you can get a link for the Specialized. The trails I normally ride are natural and tight. The only thing I'm wary about with the specialized is the cost of the components if they needed replacing…
Thanks in advanced.
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Both of those will be excellent bikes so I’d go for the brand you have the greatest affinity for.
As to components… the cost to replace any components would be similar/the same would they not? (You don’t need to replace the X01 parts with X01. You can use GX and honestly, mine is over 4 years old now and I’ve only replaced the cassette, chain and chain ring, and done so with GX).
My wife rides the SJ EVO pro and just loves it. I’m on an EVO SW. I’d ride SC but it would be my second choice only because our last 10 bikes between us have all bee Specialized.