I recently bought a new 2022 comp carbon for $2850 (sticker $5k). I think I’m happy with that deal compared to this new offering.
Seems like the shock is the big change. And it’s literally a big (fat) shock
Visually, the frame that wraps around the shock is gone in a return to a “normal” look
dmangan on
Phew, this makes me feel a lot better about buying a last-gen Stumpy Evo on sale a few months ago. Geo is almost identical to the last Evo. High pricing, proprietary shock, and mandatory e-shifting are all turn-offs for me, although I’m sure it rides great.
PanicInTheSkreet on
The lack of cable routing and $5500 “entry-level” pricing is absolutely ridiculous… very questionable decisions by their product team.
randomhero1980 on
I was worried I would click the link, take a look and fall in love with it. That did not happen. No thanks Spesh.
norecoil2012 on
It’s nice and all, but forcing people into wireless shifting? 🖕
LemursRideBigWheels on
This thing seems like it was designed during the bike boom of the COVID years when people were willing to pay anything for a bike. I struggle to see how it fits into the current bike sales landscape with it’s pricing and limited selection of drivetrains and suspension choices.
geographic92 on
There’s probably a more budget option coming but this is a pretty big head scratcher. Seems like geometry has stagnated so they’re scrambling for ways to justify an upgrade.
Oh well. Least it looks cool. Really like the dark green with kashima.
Prestigious_Chip2244 on
I was considering buying a new bike next year and the stumpy was on top of my list (the previous model), with this new version not anymore :/ I think I’ll end up buying a jeffsy instead
Entire_Cucumber_69 on
I kinda hate it. And I love my 2021 Stumpy.
bkn6136 on
Wowza, not the direction I was expecting. Don’t think this is going to be a hit right away.
So now the Epic Evo is the short travel FS option and the Chisel is what the old Epics used to be. Hilarious how this just keeps going in a circle.
Capable_Breakfast786 on
Huge no on electric only shifting for me, personal preference but I just changed out xo for Xt.
ian2121 on
Hopefully the carbon layup on the downtube is thicker
DeadEyeDoubter on
No models with mechanical drivetrains is one thing.
But not providing a way to even run a mechanical derailleur cable without cable ties or gluing external cable runs to your bike is stupid AF.
Strong_Baseball_8984 on
Maven brakes for a trail bike? Seems kinda ridiculous.
duffymahoney on
I saw it in person on Saturday. Super cool.
RidetheSchlange on
God, the bike industry is such garbage. It’s putting itself right into the next collapse.
contemporaryAmerica on
I actually appreciate the wireless forcing move (though it may not be my personal preference( and the suspension/shock innovation. I don’t appreciate the pricing and do agree with others here that demand will probably get skewered a bit. I’ve never seen such a strong used market in terms of supply+low prices, and other companies are still reconciling the new post Covid demand phase w discounted new. S thinking 4+ yr cycle here but they may take a hit
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Wireless shifting only. Big L
I recently bought a new 2022 comp carbon for $2850 (sticker $5k). I think I’m happy with that deal compared to this new offering.
Seems like the shock is the big change. And it’s literally a big (fat) shock
Visually, the frame that wraps around the shock is gone in a return to a “normal” look
Phew, this makes me feel a lot better about buying a last-gen Stumpy Evo on sale a few months ago. Geo is almost identical to the last Evo. High pricing, proprietary shock, and mandatory e-shifting are all turn-offs for me, although I’m sure it rides great.
The lack of cable routing and $5500 “entry-level” pricing is absolutely ridiculous… very questionable decisions by their product team.
I was worried I would click the link, take a look and fall in love with it. That did not happen. No thanks Spesh.
It’s nice and all, but forcing people into wireless shifting? 🖕
This thing seems like it was designed during the bike boom of the COVID years when people were willing to pay anything for a bike. I struggle to see how it fits into the current bike sales landscape with it’s pricing and limited selection of drivetrains and suspension choices.
There’s probably a more budget option coming but this is a pretty big head scratcher. Seems like geometry has stagnated so they’re scrambling for ways to justify an upgrade.
Oh well. Least it looks cool. Really like the dark green with kashima.
I was considering buying a new bike next year and the stumpy was on top of my list (the previous model), with this new version not anymore :/ I think I’ll end up buying a jeffsy instead
I kinda hate it. And I love my 2021 Stumpy.
Wowza, not the direction I was expecting. Don’t think this is going to be a hit right away.
So now the Epic Evo is the short travel FS option and the Chisel is what the old Epics used to be. Hilarious how this just keeps going in a circle.
Huge no on electric only shifting for me, personal preference but I just changed out xo for Xt.
Hopefully the carbon layup on the downtube is thicker
No models with mechanical drivetrains is one thing.
But not providing a way to even run a mechanical derailleur cable without cable ties or gluing external cable runs to your bike is stupid AF.
Maven brakes for a trail bike? Seems kinda ridiculous.
I saw it in person on Saturday. Super cool.
God, the bike industry is such garbage. It’s putting itself right into the next collapse.
I actually appreciate the wireless forcing move (though it may not be my personal preference( and the suspension/shock innovation. I don’t appreciate the pricing and do agree with others here that demand will probably get skewered a bit. I’ve never seen such a strong used market in terms of supply+low prices, and other companies are still reconciling the new post Covid demand phase w discounted new. S thinking 4+ yr cycle here but they may take a hit