{"id":17106,"date":"2017-02-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/02\/10\/first-look-specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-expert-carbon-6fattie-r6106\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:12:28","slug":"first-look-specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-expert-carbon-6fattie-r6106","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-expert-carbon-6fattie-r6106\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next up in our long term test fleet is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie. Another absolute stunner, this bike had us taking turns trying to pop a wheelie in the car park. We’ll be treating the bike as one of our own for the year: documenting the journey, and ultimately providing an in-depth review like never before.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-58780-0-76848500-1486547227.jpg\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The 6Fattie will reside primarily with Matt, so expect to see a blur of red shooting down the rockiest lines at Tokai.<\/p>\n

For those who aren’t sure, 6Fattie is Specialized’s name for 27.5+ sized wheels. These, in a nutshell, are wider 27.5 rims, run with 2.8 to 3″ tyres. In terms of tyre width, this is somewhere between a 5″ fat bike tyre and a commonly run 2.3″ tyre.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-2-0-44541100-1486699908.jpg\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Stumpjumer 6Fattie is also compatible with 29er wheels, and we are really looking forward to swapping out the wheels to see how the wheel size affects the ride. This may be the two-bikes-in-one solution that some riders are looking for: and we can’t wait to find out.<\/p>\n

The Expert Carbon build<\/h2>\n

The Expert Carbon 6Fattie has a Fact 9m carbon frame, including the indescribably handy SWAT door in the down tube of the front triangle and a multitool stowed in the top tube. Squish is supplied by a 150 millimetre Rockshox Pike at the front, and a RockShox Monarch RT3 trail tune shock at the rear. Roval Traverse wheels wrapped in Purgatory 3″ tyres provide traction. A RaceFace crank with a 28 tooth chainring powers a SRAM GX and X1 mixed drivetrain with SRAM Guide R stoppers.<\/p>\n

But why Plus size?<\/h2>\n

The wider tyres provide a greater air volume and therefore more cushioning. They also have a greater contact area, providing huge amounts of grip and stability. With the increased depth that comes with a 27.5+ tyre, the final outer diameter is close to that of a 29er wheel, providing the improved rollover that comes with increased wheel size.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\"ccs-62657-0-07195500-1486494090.jpg\"<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\n\"ccs-62657-0-05625500-1486494108.jpg\"<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

On the 6Fattie, this supposidly translates into monster truck capabilities while maintaining agile handling. With this bike, we’ll be looking for the gnarliest line on the trail, all in the name of fun.<\/p>\n

Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie specifciations<\/h2>\n

<\/p>\n