2014 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed vs 2016 Ritchey Ascent
The Ritchey Ascent size closest to your 17.5 is the XL. Compare the XL instead
What changes on the Ritchey Ascent
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed in 17.5, the Ritchey Ascent in XS places the top of the head tube 63 mm lower and 37 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −63 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −38 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed, 17.5Ritchey Ascent, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed 17.5 | Ritchey Ascent XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410.5mm | 373 | −38 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 549 | −63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 445 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072mm | 1043 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 63.5mm | 68 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 810mm | 734 | −76 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 425 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 532 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Ritchey Ascent minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed, 2016 Ritchey Ascent.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 29 SinglespeedRitchey Ascent
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 | Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Singlespeed29 Singlespeed | Ritchey Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Chisel | not listed |
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