MEANWHILE, AT THE BIKE SHOP …
Glenn Bell at Bitterbrush Cycles in Lyons, CO is building two sweet bikes.
1) Ultimate badass S-Works Tricross.
I decided to rock drop bars and road-bike controls (thanks for everyone’s input).
The spec is all about rippage/dollar rato: Ultegra drivetrain, Avid brakes, Sun Wheels, WTB saddle, BBB bar/stem/seatpost and Vittoria tires (OK, not cheap, but sweet).
2) New 2010 Stumpjumper.
We’re using the same exact parts from the 2008 Stumpy, so I can provide an accurate comparison (and not spend money).
I LOVED the connected feel of the 2008 Stumpy with Specialized suspension; my new model has Fox suspension, less pedal platform, slacker geometry and more travel. I think it’ll ride like a light Enduro; we’ll see.
Sweet. Thanks Glenn!
Check out: Bitterbrush Cycles
Update:
Here’s the Mighty 2010 Stumpy.
It’ll get my Speedball seatpost.
I’m hoping for 2010 Fox 32 fork, but for now this 2007 32 Talas will continue to rock.
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Farid Says November 12, 2009 @ 9:14 am
Siiiiiiiiiiiick!
Simcik Says November 12, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
Lets go get that thing dirty soon
leelikesbikes Says November 12, 2009 @ 2:36 pm
Dude. Yes!
Colin Says November 13, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Dude! You’ve gotta also try the ‘10 Stumpy S-Works with the new Specialized suspension. It’s great this year, definitely a big change from your ‘08.
leelikesbikes Says November 13, 2009 @ 10:57 am
I hear that.
I LOVE the connected ride of the ‘08 Stumpy with Brains front and rear. Was hoping for a 2010 S-Works, but that’s not what the S gods had in mind.
My new rear shock is a Fox prototype. I guess that’s part of being a Specialized test rider.
bill Says November 14, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
The angles from the 2008 to 2010 stumpjumper haven’t changed, save for .5 degree change on the Seat Tube Angle (Actual) – Low Setting. There is 20mm more travel and a shorter top tube. But i wouldn’t call the bike a light enduro by any stretch of the means the enduro is much slacker than the stumpjumper.
leelikesbikes Says November 14, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
>> i wouldn’t call the bike a light enduro by any stretch of the means the enduro is much slacker than the stumpjumper.
Right you are. The current Enduro (generation 5, I believe) is a much bigger, slacker bike than the current Stumpy.
I’m thinking the curent Stumpy is like a generation 2 or 3 Enduro—only lighter/stiffer/better.
Rich the stitch Says November 16, 2009 @ 3:53 am
Its interesting to see metallic brown is back as a frame color. That shock and linkage looks tiny compared to my 2007 model. More like the Epic.