2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29
The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 in L places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +52 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie, MSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie M | Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413mm | 445mm | +32 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 642mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.1° | +0.1° |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149mm | 1201mm | +52 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 33mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 338mm | 341mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 761mm | 775mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 455mm | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 560mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 125mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6FattieSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 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.
| Part | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6FattieExpert 29/6Fattie | Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 29/6Fattie Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Slaughter | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge | not listed |
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