Specialized Stumpjumper 15

15 reasons to buy

• The Stumpjumper 15 is available in nine builds: three alloy and six carbon, three of which have coil shocks.

• Experts relish the playful and snappy handling on tight, technical singletrack.

• All non-coil builds except the entry-level Stumpjumper 15 Alloy have FOX's two-stage air spring Genie shock, which experts find plush, responsive, and easily adjustable.

• The Genie rear shock and sticky tires help maintain traction on rooty and technical descents and stay planted on climbs, according to testers.

• Experts say the Genie shock uses its travel so effectively that it feels longer than 145mm, which opens up more aggressive enduro-style descents.

• The Stumpjumper 15’s composure through the roughest trails impresses expert testers of both the alloy and carbon builds.

• One tester praises the Stumpjumper Comp Alloy for having comparable ride characteristics to the Pro carbon.

• Testers say the central seated position and low-slung bottom bracket provide excellent handling in corners.

• Reviewers appreciate the confidence-inspiring stability afforded by the slack front end and balanced geometry.

• The Pro (30.84lb) and standard S-Works (29.89lb) builds are lighter than competing top-end trail bikes.

• The Stumpjumper 15's "dialed-in" geometry makes it comfortable for all-day rides.

• All frames have internal down tube storage with included tools. A bottle cage mounts to the compartment door.

• The Stumpjumper 15 frame accepts long-travel dropper posts of up to 213mm in the largest sizes (S5 and S6).

• The frame allows easy geometry adjustments through switchable headset cups, a chainstay flip chip, and reversible shock mounts.

• Specialized provides a lifetime warranty on its frames and suspension pivot bearings.