This is for you mountain biker types?

Question

I m trying to get back into mountain biking and just wanted to know if the specialized stumpjumper fsr would be a good mix between cross country and downhill riding?

Answer 1

the two styles are very different



XC bikes are made to go fast in flats up hill be stiff and efficient limited travel normally 100-120



Downhill bikes are made to go fast down soak up everything and move well through corners fast. They do not climb well as they are often heavy and have huge efficiency losses going uphill



That being said a bike that leans toward AM or Trail is a one quiver bike.



The stumpjumper is in that category as are many others. It is a good bike for sure



I ride a FS XC bike and take it everywhere. It works well for me. I am more concerned about climbing faster rather than descending faster. Having been on a hardtail for decades any rear suspension was a treat. I have had the bike for a bit more than a year and love it. The Stumpjumper was either # 2 or # 3 choice of the more than 20 I rode before making a decision.



Good luck

Answer 2

Doubtful. A downhill bike takes a LOT of abuse needing full suspension. And exactly which Stumpjumper??? They make about NINE different models.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/stumpjumper

Answer 3

downhill bike start about $3000 so i would guess not

do you know what downhill is?

rocket speeds

the bikes weigh 50 lbs

Answer 4

Sure, it would be fine. It is not going to be great for full on downhill, but 130mm of suspension travel is fine for beginning downhill.

Answer 5

You want an all mountain bike for that.



http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain#allmountain

Answer 6

No, bro---the KONA Cadabra is the best you can buy ( $1800 only!)---check the details in pricepoint.com BIKES AM/Enduro mountain section----