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Shimano XT vs Specialized Stumpjumper
Shimano XT
32 positive (82%) · 4 mixed (10%) · 3 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted: +76%
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I think the XT groupset on my last bike actually shifted a bit better.
I find that Shimano seems to have cheaper replacement parts (price out an XT cassette vs X01), and prefer the maintenance on their brakes to Sram. Lever feel is totally personal, but of the two, Shimano wins
Shimano xt are great
No contest. XT is bulletproof. Never ever had any issues with XT on any bikes.
XT will be like half the price, lighter, and shift better.
Specialized Stumpjumper
19 positive (83%) · 3 mixed (13%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +78%
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The stumpy is heavy(37 pounds) and rides like a monster truck as in it's stable and has great traction. Not sure what trails you ride but I ride Carter and Alafia and it can be cumbersome on some of the tight and techy climbs/trails.
Interesingly Charlie Murray was riding and winning EDR/EWS on Stumpjumper (not Enduro). he prefers more manoeuvrable bike.
if it’s like an original rockhopper or stumpjumper, worth it for the nostalgia.
A do-it-all bike like a Stumpjumper will do pretty much anything well in Texas, including taking the occasional trip out to Spider Mountain.
Stumpjumpers can be found cheap if you want rear suspension