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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite Reviews

Description: (from specialized.com)
# FSR M5 manipulated alloy frame w/ Transform monocoque TT, Spinal Tech 1pc forged BB, seat tube, and seat bridge
# Fox Triad shock, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch
# Fox Talas RL fork
# Specialized adjustable rise stem
# Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc brakes
# New Shimano XTR rear derailleur
# Shimano M-760 XT Hollowtech II, 2pc crank/BB
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Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Norbert_M_Pacheco   on June 19, 2009   Pros Nice fork, saved me a few time, great for jumping, down hill and sharp turns, all around bike Cons none Verdict maybe fatter tire, perfect for extreme tecnical riding reviewed by specializedpepsi   on May 13, 2009   Pros I like the talas fork Cons the seat that comes with it Verdict great bike reviewed by jeeper8650   on May 2, 2009   Pros Talas fork is great! Great mix of XC and all mountain. Great value, super light Cons needs some minor upgrades Verdict Can;t beat this bike for price and performance reviewed by 2xr   on February 12, 2008   Pros Good overall package, great value, ergonomics are great good fit (I'm 5'11 155lbs). Love the Talas front fork adjustable from 100-140mm. I use 100mm setting most of the time for daily XC rides. Bump to 140 for rocky downhills. Love the color. Cons Dual link suspension clogs up in moderate to heavy mud more so than a single link. Routing of brake and rear DR cables are suspect, they are pushing away from the frame and have the potential to rub against the cranks. Probably a dealer assembly issue. Verdict Best value that I could find. I purchased for $1999, upgraded the Front DR to XT and shifters to XTR. Coming from a 04 Stumpjumper. Looked at a Fisher HiFi, FuelEX7. Most people will tell you that this bike is in between an XC/All Mountain. That makes the geometry unique, especially when paired with the Talas fork. Overall I felt this bike was the best bang for the buck. Outside of my mild daily ride, I have riden Rockville Park, Tamarancho and can say it was used to it's full potential...Kinda like a Honda VTech engine.....Great as a daily driver but floor it and it kicks into high gear!