Ultimate Guide to Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Elite: Does a 150mm travel bike make sense for enduro?

This is a very comprehensive look at what might be the most popular mountain bike in the world. If you are considering upgrading to the all new Stumpjumper 15, buying a hold over Evo, wondering about racing enduro on a shorter travel 150mm travel bike, or just a bike nerd like me - this is an excellent piece to checkout.

0:00-1:00 - Intro
1:00-2:12 - Why I bought the bike
2:12-3:33 - Spec and Weight
3:33-4:22 - Climbing Thoughts
4:22-5:11 - Rear Suspension Initial Thoughts
5:11-6:58 - DHX2 and EXT Storia Thoughts
6:58-9:54 - More on the rear suspension
9:54-11:20 - Handling
11:20 - 14:04 - Durability Rant
14:04-14:40 - SWAT Box Praise
14:40-16:31 - SJ15 vs SJEVO
16:31-20:49 - Summary & Closing thoughts


Trails are in Teton Valley, Wilson WY and Jackson, WY including:
Lithium
Drake Creek
Rocky Ridge
Fuzzy Bunny
Candyland
Parallel

If you want to tip me (buy me a beer), my venmo is @jeff-brines - if you'd like to reach out with questions, feel free to do so on Instagram - see link below.

Links:
Jeff Brines Instagram -   / jeffbrines  
VitalMTB Piece on Pedal Kickback https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/can...
Jeff Brines blog on bike geometry https://jeffbrines.com/2024/07/22/a-n...
Pinkbike piece on bike weights https://www.pinkbike.com/news/actual-...
Stumpjumper 15 https://sbc-nextjs-b2c.vercel.app/us/...
Transition Spire - https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes...
Camera - Insta360 X3 (I love/hate this thing)