Specialized Men’s Stumpjumper ST Expert 27.5 2018
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 130mm
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Travel Rear 130mm
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Fork RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset GX Eagle
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 11m, full carbon chassis and rear end, asymmetrical design, 27.5 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RC, DebonAir, rebound / low-speed compression adjust, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 15x110mm Boost™, 130mm of travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3, Rx Trail Tune, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 190x45.0mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
Crank
FC DESC 6K EAGLE B148 24MM 170 BLK 32, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock®
Pedals
Specialized Dirt
Wheels
Tires
Butcher, GRID Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 5mm rise
Handlebar
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Command Post IRcc, 16-position micro-height adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 34.9mm, S: 130mm, M/L/XL: 160mm of travel
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.38 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 325 mm | 325 mm | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| Front Center | 718 mm | 739 mm | 772 mm | 803 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm |
| Stack | 583 mm | 587 mm | 615 mm | 628 mm |
| Reach | 422 mm | 441 mm | 462 mm | 487 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 565 mm | 588 mm | 621 mm | 654 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.2 ° | 75.6 ° | 76 ° | 76.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 410 mm | 455 mm | 505 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 mm | 1167 mm | 1200 mm | 1231 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Standover Height | 728 mm | 732 mm | 747 mm | 763 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Men’s Stumpjumper ST Expert 27.5 is a Specialized Stumpjumper model. Specialized released 352 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Stumpjumper bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Men’s Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1870$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Stumpjumper ST 29 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 9520$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5000$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 81.03% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Pike RC is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Deluxe RT3, with a travel distance of 130mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
The wheels on Men’s Stumpjumper ST Expert 27.5 are the 27.5″ type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Men’s Stumpjumper ST Expert 27.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
Specialized Men’s Stumpjumper ST Expert 27.5 includes a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.
