2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type vs 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
The S3 is the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD size closest to your S3 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type in S3, the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD in S3 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type, S3Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD, S3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type S3 | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 450mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 627mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 435mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200mm | 1213mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 38mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 333mm | 337mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 744mm | 745mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 550mm | 561mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 110mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type, 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-TypeSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
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 Expert T-TypeExpert T-Type | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | Fox Float 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Fox DHX Live |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370 | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | Roval Traverse HD |
| Brake | SRAM Code | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
| Grips | Specialized Deity Lockjaw | Deity Lockjaw |
| Seatpost | Specialized OneUp | Fox Transfer Neo |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | Specialized Power Pro |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face ERA |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Industry 9 Moutain |
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