2016 Ritchey Ascent vs 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29
The Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 size closest to your M is the 15.5. Compare the 15.5 instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29
Compared with the Ritchey Ascent in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 in 17.5 places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Ritchey Ascent, MSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29, 17.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ritchey Ascent M | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 17.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 410.5mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 584 | 612mm | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 564 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 435mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 | 1072mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 63.5mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 810mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475 | 445mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 304mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 minus the Ritchey Ascent. Full charts: 2016 Ritchey Ascent, 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Ritchey AscentSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ritchey Ascent | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29Comp Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X-7, Shimano XT Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1031 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S-1250 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Fast Trak Control |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Brake | not listed | Formula C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom |
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