[Ricardino]

I can comment on the 2017 Escarpe and the 2016 Stumjumper Comp. The problem is that the new models of both bikes have changed in geometry this year.  Anyways, I’ll tell you what I know. The Stumpy is my bike, I bought it new. The Escarpe I borrow it often from my friend when I go down to Spain and I have spent many hours on it. The Escarpe is a great bike and comes with better components. The pedaling position was better for me than the Stumpy and I can climb all day on it. The Escarpe has a longer wheelbase (chain stays and top tube) and it was very noticeable how much more stable it was going down steep rocky descents than my Stumpy. The only time I missed my Stumpy was when we were doing very twisty single tracks through the woods. I have since upgraded the fork on my Stumpy with a Fox 34. It has a bigger offset than my old fork and has much less flex and it has improved the ride. The Stumpjumper is not an enduro bike, it’s a trail bike with a bit too much travel for it’s geometry in my opinion. The Escarpe is more closer to enduro with it’s geometry specs (especially the new model).  BTW It sucks to have to upgrade you components after you’ve spent so much on a bike. Anyways I hope this helps.  Good Luck!

[Ricardino]

<p style=”text-align: center;”>There’s a detailed review of that bike which talks about the geometry here.</p>
https://www.bikeradar.com/women/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension/product/liv-pique-advanced-2-review-51127/

I would say it’s definitely worth a try. Let us know how it goes.

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