Has Specialized Killed The Stumpjumper EVO?

We have been riding the 15th version of the Specialized Stumpjumper. A bike that killed off the popular EVO but why have Specialized done this?
A new, highly tuneable shock, totally overhauled frame, and masses of adjustment promise to make the new bike more versatile and capable than ever.
Were the big ‘S’ right to make that decision? Let us know in the comments.
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Chapters
00:00 The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Is Dead
0:55 A Clever New Shock
03:02 Frame Changes
05:32 Ride Impressions
07:06 Descending Performance
09:10 Were Specialized Right To Kill The EVO?
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[@edclark978]

The backing track is too loud compared to the voice over

[@nl3712]

2mins in and my eardrums are shot. Pity, maybe the rest of the vid was good.

[@Titot182]

Depends what you're listening on. Sounded well mixed through my Adam T7Vs

[@dave_clarke]

​@@Titot182 one of the main goals of mixing is to ensure it sounds balanced across a range of listening devices, from studio monitors to the cheapest earbuds.

[@Titot182]

@@dave_clarke handheld media consumers can't be saved, in that case. Because we all know that phone speakers take every bit of fidelity out of the equation. I'll pour out a trail beer for our fallen brethren

[@waynephilbert]

Glad it's not just me.

[@mtb717]

But old frame is more beautiful with this one side frame

[@barrysnell6792]

I’ll stay with my 23 evo. I’m not a pro so won’t notice any difference apart from cost

[@donmiller8716]

Great review but your music audio is too loud, much like every other TH-cam review. Y'all are deafening us earbud users 😅

[@paul4292]

I got the stumpjumper evo pro for 3.999€ instead of 8.000€, I love it and think it looks better than the new one here

[@BastienChanot]

100% agreed

[@chrismiranda5648]

100% agree. I don’t have an Evo but I also agree it’s just a visually better looking bike. I would argue, just as capable as well being that it’s been out longer.

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Wireless derailleur compatible ONLY!? Big fail by specialized!!

[@BastienChanot]

Probably nice indeed, but not even close vs EVO both in terms of value or adjustability (Cascade link + WRP YOKE) especially for the gravity oriented crowd. EVO was just THAT good and still is.

[@McSchwabl]

Could you do a comparison between the genie shock vs a normal shock or even the Öhlins coil

[@shards14]

Will there be shorter wheelbase and less travel version?

[@mitchsargent5543]

Is the new shock better than an air shock with a piggy back?

[@justsayin3600]

The Stumpjumper Evo is super linear to begin with. The stock shock is linear too. The only way to make it progressive is put a bigger spacer in it. Or in mixed wheel set it up with a WRP YOKE and Cascade LINK. For a full 29er, add Cascade link for more progression to bottom out.
I just hope years down the road I'll be able to get an EVO frame. I love my EVO.

[@perespalo3284]

what do ypu think about the orbea onna?

[@johnnnewmex]

I don't think the headset adjustment is really necessary. It doesn't hurt but I'd rather just have a 64.5 degree HA and over fork it if I wanted something slacker.

[@anthonyfalvey526]

Looks pretty nice.

[@ericjonpo]

What happened to the side arm?

[@ericjonpo]

Like, really... ;)

[@GuyKesTV]

It had to go to make room for the new fatter shock

[@TheRealBillyPatterson]

Here comes Cascade Components to the rescue to offer a link for 150mm of Rear Wheel Travel. :D Insert a 160mm Fork and Wha la, you got the Stumpy EVO 2. :D

[@waynelenderman1115]

Or stick with a EVO and insert cascade link for 155mm rear travel. Or, WRP Mullet yolk, cascade link, 170mm fork, low flip chip, 63.5 head cup. For a Enduro Racing DH shredding EVO.
Sorry, but the new Stumpjumper is still limited.

[@jeffgood1580]

@@waynelenderman1115158 rear travel

[@labret2]

One thing i know, old Stumpjumper was way better looking. The new one looks just like a bigger Epic Evo. What's the point?

[@COMOMTB]

Music is too loud @bikeRadar

[@erikklumpp3464]

Specialized paid us this much to make this advert....

[@jasonclement6305]

Not a specialized fan but this looks great

[@1speedbrian]

Specialized has has had evo frames on closeout for 1/2 on aluminum, 43% off on carbon and for a year and cant sell them.

[@biglake61]

Ewww. If previous Stumpy Evo came out later than the new one, according to the same graph at 1:30 it'll be marketed as "same small bump sensitivity with much better mid-stroke support!" ( Evo achieving this with less negative air volume) Thanks but no thanks I'm sticking with my Stumpy Evo

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

Would y'all please rerelease this without the BGM? Thanks, I couldn't make it past a minute and a half. It's absolutely horrid.

[@jamlee344]

Wireless only drivetrain is a step backwards for mountain biking. Let the people decide what they want to run.

[@allenjanes5976]

The evo isn't dead. I still have mine

[@umah.]

Can we just buy the shock? 😅

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I think I’d stick with the Evo

[@Stickybutton]

Everything is 99% the current EVO.

[@tinshield]

Lose the background music