To be honest I was a bit skeptical about my 2008 endurance machine before riding the Stumpjumper at Standing Rocks with my brother on Saturday. With no Epic frame set available until mid-Summer, I elected to go with a new Stumpjumper FSR frame set for the 100 mile NUE series races and 24-9. After three quarters of a lap and a few suspension adjustments I could not believe the way this bike handled, and with 120mm of travel F & R with the BRAIN it climbed just a well as my Epic or better, and smoothed the trail out to the point where I could run over just about any obstacle in my path within reason. At 24 lbs before I go convert to tubeless and change a few other parts, this is already about half a pound lighter than my Epic from last season. I think I'm still in shock over the way it rode and I've ridden a lot of different full suspension platforms in the last nine years. This could end up being my one bike for everything this season. More ride reports to come.I guess it's not bad to live where I do when your town makes this LIST. Point really has a lot to offer even if it does snow in the Winter. Pedal on...
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Thats a cool looking ride. Must go as fast as it looks.
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