Part2, with photos added. Thanks for the replies to initial post, but I wanted to start a new one with actual photos.
I am looking for a used full suspension and have narrowed down to the following. Can you please let me know what you feel is the better value for the price?
Both would be a negotiated price of $2400 Cad / $1700 USD
2019 Santa Cruz 5010 S+ Alloy 27.5
• Notable upgrades include:
– SRAM GX Eagle AXS
– XX1 AXS chain
2019 Specialized Stumpiumper Carbon 27.5
• Notable upgrades include:
– Front Suspension Rockshox Lyric Ultimate 160 (from Fox Rhythm 150)
– Rear Suspension Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Yes, I know that both use SRAM Guide R brakes and I’m fine with it.
Which do you feel would be the better value for the price? I am not considering new. Your opinions mean a lot!
by Campy_
3 Comments
What do you want to do? I have ridden both and found the 5010 to be more poppy and playful and the Stumpjumper is more consistent and stable.
Personally, I enjoyed the heck out of the 5010 and would much rather have one than a Stumpjumper, but that’s just me. I also prefer an aluminum bike to a carbon one but that’s entirely personal preference because I am clumsy.
Stumpjumper all day.
If you’re risk adverse, the Alloy 5010 is the safer bet as a used purchase. Assuming the photos are of the actual bikes on sale, the 5010 likely also had a more mellow life seeing as there’s a saddle bag attached.
With the carbon Stumpy, you’ll probably want to do a thorough inspection of the headtube, downtube, seat stays, chain stays, etc for signs of fatigue or cracking to be safe.