In
order to bring EVO fun to the masses, we took our FACT 11m carbon frame
(yes, the same one as the S-Works), dressed it with a bullet-proof SRAM
GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and a tough as nails set of alloy wheels,
and set it loose to shred unsuspecting trails everywhere.
All
the travel in the world is useless without the proper shock tuning and
kinematics. For the new Stumpjumper EVO design, we prioritized kinematic
performance. Applying lessons learned while developing the Enduro, then
following that with more than 1,000 hours of field and suspension lab
development, we’ve not only improved the pedaling performance of the
Stumpjumper, but we’ve made it more capable, agile, and lively. We
increased anti-squat, so the suspension better resists pedal bob, and we
further improved bump performance on square-edge hits. Bottom line?
This thing shreds trails, not legs. The
S-Sizing geometry of the new Stumpjumper EVO is our most progressive
yet. Long, low, slack, short offset fork, steeper seat tube angle –
these are requirements for modern progressive riding. But not everyone
jibs the same way, which is why the geo on the new Stumpjumper EVO is
fully adjustable with six different settings. You can adjust the BB
height by 10mm, you can adjust your head angle by two-degrees, and you
can make these adjustments independently of each other. Finally, if you
want to go full-party mullet-mode, the EVO lets you run a 27.5-inch rear
wheel mated with a 29-inch front. Rider-First
Engineered™ frames use a size-specific approach to ride characteristics
that ensures benchmark handling and flawless performance, regardless of
frame or rider size. Whether you’re a jump-happy grom riding an S1, or a
DH-fiend giant in need of the lengthy S6, you’ll experience the same
ride traits – rail-sharp cornering and balanced front and rear stiffness
– at the lightest-possible weight. We
introduced the SWAT™ door on the Stumpjumper in 2016, adding room IN
your frame for those “oh sh**t” necessities like pumps and spare tubes,
and immediately rendering jersey pockets redundant. With the new
Stumpjumper, we have increased the volume and added a SWAT™ Bladder,
giving you an extra 22oz of water storage – the same size as a small
water bottle – hidden in your downtube.