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2020 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5

The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 in XS places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−30 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−52 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 (M) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1179

Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5, MSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 MSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 XSDifference
Reach435mm405mm−30 mm
Stack596mm581mm−15 mm
Head tube angle65.5°66.5°+1.0°
Seat tube angle75°76.5°+1.5°
Chainstay length432mm432mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1179mm1127mm−52 mm
BB drop21mm28mm+7 mm
BB height336mm325mm−11 mm
Standover743mm742mm−1 mm
Seat tube length410mm380mm−30 mm
Fork length542mm522mm−20 mm
Head tube length110mm100mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5Expert Carbon 27.5Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5
ForkFox FLOAT Rhythmnot listed
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Performancenot listed
ShifterSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM Descendantnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
PedalsSpecialized PROVIDED BYnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminatornot listed
HubDT Swiss 370not listed
RimRoval Traversenot listed
BrakeSRAM Codenot listed
GripsSpecialized Deitynot listed
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridge 155 S2not listed

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