2015 Ibis Ripley LS vs 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

Compared with the Ibis Ripley LS in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−14 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−11 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−24 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

±0.0°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Ibis Ripley LS numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 minus the Ibis Ripley LS. Full charts: 2015 Ibis Ripley LS, 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29.

Where each sits in its class

Ibis Ripley LSSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.