{"id":15107,"date":"2020-10-13T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2020\/10\/13\/specialized-launch-new-stumpjumper-with-pivotless-flexstays-r8191\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:26:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:26:54","slug":"specialized-launch-new-stumpjumper-with-pivotless-flexstays-r8191","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/specialized-launch-new-stumpjumper-with-pivotless-flexstays-r8191\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized launch new Stumpjumper with pivotless flexstays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Press Release<\/h2>\n<p>To enjoy mountain biking\u2019s golden age you need a bike that thrives in varied terrain and unlocks your potential on the trail. In the forty years since we first introduced the Stumpjumper, we\u2019ve ridden with all kinds of trail riders from all around the world in every terrain imaginable. And we\u2019ve learned that \u201ctrail riding\u201d can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WeRzdU3n23E?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To unleash the full potential of the full spectrum of trail riding, we created two Stumpjumper siblings: Stumpjumper and Stumpjumper EVO. Some of us find our flow railing endless ribbons of backcountry singletrack in a haze of endorphins. This is Stumjumper\u2019s native habitat. For those who crave ever bigger hits and sketchier terrain, we created the\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9jL4AI2kp3o?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>The EVO is your seat in the eye of the hurricane, delivering unprecedented control, capability, and adjustability along with unexpected climb-ability. And that\u2019s good, \u2018cause when **** starts flying on the trail, you\u2019ll be Zen in the middle of the mayhem.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-13537300-1602598895.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676580\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676580\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-13537300-1602598895.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-13537300-1602598895.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Short-travel trail bikes have long cornered the market on lightweight and snappy climbing, but also often fall short when it comes to suspension performance and big terrain capability. The new Stumpjumper tears up that old script \u2014 we\u2019ve never made an all-round trail bike this light, efficient, AND capable. The new Stumpy brings a telepathic, magic carpet quality to your ride. It\u2019s planted and weightless at the same time. Stable, yet nimble.<\/p>\n<p>To make the Stumpy the ultimate singletrack flow finder, we combined the lightweight, efficient DNA from our <a href=\"https:\/\/community.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/reviews\/review-2021-specialized-s-works-epic-evo-r8142\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Epic EVO<\/a> with the benchmark handling and capability of the Stumpjumper EVO. The result is a well-balanced performer that climbs and accelerates like it has a motor, descends with conviction, and flat out tears through every conceivable trail condition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">The Backbone of the Ride<\/h2>\n<p>The frame is the backbone of the bike. It\u2019s the origin of control and efficiency and is the centerpiece of any serious weight saving effort.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26728600-1602598978.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676581\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676581\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-26728600-1602598978.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26728600-1602598978.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ready to build with all the fixin\u2019s*, an S-4 Stumpjumper chassis is 2,420 grams; that\u2019s damn light! Over 100 grams lighter than the previous Stumpjumper chassis. *Including paint, shock, all assembly hardware, link, carbon extension, molded downtube and chainstay protectors, axle, and seat clamp.<\/p>\n<p>To get to this weight \u2014 while improving handling characteristics, pedalling efficiency, and toughness \u2014 required the development team to pull out all the stops. The process started with frame shape, proceeded to composite selection, and finished with hundreds of iterations to optimise the layup.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-49509100-1602599067.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676582\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676582\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-49509100-1602599067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-49509100-1602599067.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The shape of a composite frame determines the vast majority of that frame\u2019s weight, stiffness, and durability. After crunching countless Finite Element Analysis calculations, our engineers optimised the dimensions and radii of the Stumpy\u2019s frame tubes and their intersections, eliminating \u201clazy\u201d material that would otherwise hide in unoptimised corners. This ensures that every fibre is delivering the most strength and stiffness it can.<\/p>\n<p>Small adjustments in shape make big differences in how the material performs. A great example of this is the shock mount at the top tube. By keeping the top tube \u201cintact\u201d (rather than piercing and bending it to shroud the shock, like the previous Stumpjumper), it\u2019s more structurally sound and therefore more effective at bearing a load. The flat sections of the shock mount likewise carries those loads more effectively than the curved shock mounts of the previous Stumpy. Together, this top tube\/shock mount section is lighter AND stiffer than its predecessor, without sacrificing durability.<\/p>\n<p>Another example of how shape optimises material use is the Sidearm design. The asymmetric Sidearm strut supports the shock link pivot, boosting stiffness by connecting rear end with front for a direct and integrated feel. The Sidearm also prevents torsional loads from entering the top tube, which helps the bike track and handle with precision.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30333300-1602599475.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676585\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676585\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30333300-1602599475.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30333300-1602599475.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Material<\/strong><br \/>There are a myriad of composite materials at our disposal when developing a frame, each with varying strength, stiffness, and toughness attributes. By selecting the optimal material for specific locations in the frame we can achieve our rider-focused performance targets with the least amount of material. During the development process it became clear that we would need to utilise the strongest, most expensive carbon we have ever used in a mountain bike frame.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Layup<\/strong><br \/>Once the frame shape was finalised and material selection made, refinement of the layup schedule came from testing prototypes in the lab and on the trail. This process provided qualitative and quantitative feedback that illuminated how to make improvements in the layup. We revised the layup schedule, built another proto, and tested again. And again. The iteration loop continued for 203 days for the Stumpjumper, culminating at our goal of the lightest, best handling, most efficient 130\/140mm travel trail bike we\u2019ve ever created. Believe us when we say that there\u2019s no lazy material loafing around in the Stumpy frame.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04938600-1602601176.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676600\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676600\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-04938600-1602601176.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04938600-1602601176.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SWAT<\/h2>\n<p>**** happens out on the trail. Flats, unplanned dismounts, rainstorms. Just ask Murphy, he wrote the law. Luckily the Stumpjumper\u2019s SWAT compartment will faithfully carry all the stuff you need to get out of most trailside tight spots. And even with that high-volume cavity in the downtube, our engineers figured out how to distribute all the loads around the opening. The Stumpy still delivers the stiffness required for telepathic handling on the trail, while also providing heavy-duty strength at an unprecedented light weight.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-81819300-1602599134.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676583\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676583\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-81819300-1602599134.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-81819300-1602599134.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Rider-First<\/h2>\n<p>Our Rider-First Engineered\u2122 process delivers the ideal balance of tuned stiffness, weight, and ride quality from all six sizes. This ensures that every rider experiences the same ultimate trail ride characteristics, regardless of their size. We achieved this through extensive data acquisition of forces through every conceivable part of the frame in every frame size, and then we validated that number crunching with countless hours of hard riding.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77709100-1602599371.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676584\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676584\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-77709100-1602599371.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77709100-1602599371.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">The Missing Link<\/h2>\n<p>The pivotless seatstay\/chainstay of the Stumpjumper leverages everything we\u2019ve learned about building lightweight, full suspension trail bikes (something we\u2019ve been doing since \u201893). A closer look at the rear dropout area revealed that there was no mechanical pivot. By applying our expertise in composites, we were able to ditch 55-grams of hardware, enhance lateral chassis stiffness, reduce maintenance, and precisely match suspension kinematics and chassis stiffness. In short, it\u2019s the lightest, most efficient, control-enhancing suspension solution for a mid-travel trail bike we\u2019ve ever made. The elegance of this solution is fully realised and appreciated on the trail.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-40042700-1602599476.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676586\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676586\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-40042700-1602599476.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-40042700-1602599476.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Flexstay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through precise shaping of the seatstays and chainstays, along with utilization of appropriate composites, we created a flex zone along the seatstay, above the brake mount, that serves up 130 mm of travel without any rear end pivot hardware or redundant material required for bonding pivot parts in the carbon.<\/p>\n<p>The one-piece design improves torsional and lateral stiffness, which in turn enhances responsiveness and pedalling efficiency. These lateral and torsional stiffness gains are achieved by eliminating the flex intrinsic in mechanical pivots.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Shred in Silence<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27876000-1602599696.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676588\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676588\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-27876000-1602599696.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27876000-1602599696.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t realise how much chain slap was bumming your ride until it\u2019s gone. Our chainstay protector makes the drivetrain virtually silent by disrupting the sine wave of an unchecked chain clattering away in the rough. The result is the transcendent silence of one hand clapping.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Suspension<\/h2>\n<p><strong>RxTune<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our trail obsessed team of engineers stay awake at night thinking of how to make suspension work better. For the Stumpjumper, they tailored every aspect that contributes to final suspension characteristics \u2014 kinematics, leverage curves, damping, and spring rates \u2014 to work together in harmony to deliver a highly controlled, responsive, and precise ride that handles bump forces like a bike with far more travel.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-23161000-1602599958.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676594\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676594\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-23161000-1602599958.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-23161000-1602599958.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leverage Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Stumpjumper has a very progressive leverage rate with a steep slope. This helps achieve a lively, snappy ride with generous utilisation of travel and a good platform to pedal against through the mid-stroke, as well as great bottoming resistance at the end of the stroke. These are exactly the characteristics you want for a mid-travel trail bike designed to see full-size trail duty.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12233500-1602599830.png\" data-fileid=\"1676590\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676590\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12233500-1602599830.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12233500-1602599830.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Spring Tune<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To work in concert with our steep leverage ratio, we used a larger volume spring to provide a more gradual spring ramp. This spring rate enables more usable travel in the most common trail conditions, while still maintaining progression for good bottoming resistance.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-42324200-1602599831.png\" data-fileid=\"1676591\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676591\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-42324200-1602599831.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-42324200-1602599831.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Compression Damping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our goal was excellent pedalling performance and mid-stroke pedaling support without sacrificing bump performance. To achieve this, we used Fox\u2019s Digressive piston to add low-speed compression without overproducing on high shaft speeds normally associated with square edge bumps. We tuned the piston very light in order to give just enough support while remaining active and excelling in rough terrain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rebound Damping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We wanted to keep the shock active without packing and allow for a responsive shock. We also wanted to provide the rebound support needed for larger events where the spring stores a lot of energy. That\u2019s a big ask. To achieve that, we created a custom progressive rebound tune. This keeps the rebound quick and responsive toward the top of the stroke but ramps up for deep stroke support where the spring is storing its maximum energy.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-56433000-1602599832.png\" data-fileid=\"1676592\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676592\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-56433000-1602599832.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-56433000-1602599832.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The combination of the progressive leverage ratio and mildly progressive spring rate results in precisely the ride we dreamed of for our mid-travel trail ripper. What you feel on the trail is a lively, snappy ride for the first two-thirds of travel, then \u2014 thanks to the increasing spring rate \u2014 excellent bump force management and resistance to bottoming in big events.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure sufficient rebound with fast, deep hits, the progressive rebound damping catches big impacts. But, because rebound damping is lighter through the mid-stroke, it comes back quick so it\u2019s ready to handle the next impact.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Geometry<\/h2>\n<p>The new Stumpjumper geometry contributes to a level of control and efficiency never before found from a mid-travel trail bike. How? The generous cockpit gives you the room you need \u2014 centering you on the bike and improving traction and corner control. The low bottom bracket, slack headtube angle and reduced fork offset keep things stable in the rough. A steep seat tube optimises power output and puts your weight over the front while climbing. And short chainstays keep things flickable and nimble.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90295100-1602600179.png\" data-fileid=\"1676596\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676596\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-90295100-1602600179.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90295100-1602600179.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To hone handling to your style and terrain, the FlipChip at the rear shock eye allows you to change bottom bracket height by 7mm and headtube angle by one-half degree.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-23195100-1602600174.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676595\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676595\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-23195100-1602600174.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-23195100-1602600174.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">S-Sizing<\/h2>\n<p>The Stumpjumper\u2019s S-Sizing is based on what matters: rider size and style, not inseam. Six sizes, all with similar headtube lengths and standover, allow you to choose the size that best suits your individual style. Smaller S-Size numbers are more nimble, thanks to their shorter reach and front center measurement, while bigger S-Sizes deliver more stability and a roomier ride.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45975500-1602600182.png\" data-fileid=\"1676597\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676597\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-45975500-1602600182.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45975500-1602600182.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Your S-Size<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Determining your S-Size is easy. If you rode a Medium before, then S-3 will be your equivalent size. But if you want a more nimble ride, you should drop down to an S2. Want a bike that\u2019s more stable at speed? Bump up to an S4. Following are examples of three riders, all 5\u20198\u201d (1.73m), who chose three different sizes.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11903000-1602600183.png\" data-fileid=\"1676598\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676598\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-11903000-1602600183.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11903000-1602600183.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Power To The People<\/h2>\n<p>Creating the ultimate trail bike out of costly materials and utilising processes typically reserved for space exploration was pretty hard. Bringing that unprecedented performance to as many riders as possible was even tougher. But we did exactly that with our new alloy Stumpjumpers, delivering the same great geo, Rx-Tuned suspension, ride quality, and S-sizing as their carbon siblings, but at much more attainable price points.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-32262500-1602600390.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1676599\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1676599\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-32262500-1602600390.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-32262500-1602600390.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">South African Availability and Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>In South African, the 2021 Stumpjumper will only be available in carbon as a S-Works frameset price at R70,000 or as a complete bike with the alloy frame for R40,000.<\/p>\n<p>The frames and bike will be available from Specialized dealers from November 2020.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release To enjoy mountain biking\u2019s golden age you need a bike that thrives in varied terrain and unlocks your potential on the trail. 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