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Spec 6fattie Stumpjumper FSR Aluminum
Over the first 19 months of ownership, I rode 3,232 miles, plus whatever I didn’t turn the Garmin on for. This qualifies for a long-term review. I originally reviewed it in this thread (see above) on June 16, 2016.
My average ride is halfway between Six Mile and Chimney Rock in technical challenge/rockiness. I also put time in at Sourlands, Jungle, Ringwood, Mooch and other North Jersey parks. My typical year is 400 hours on the bike with about 4,000 miles. I carry an eight-pound Osprey pack most of the time.
The rest of the stable is a Tallboy for dabbling in races and a Fatboy for snow, beach and mud, but I pick the 6fattie most every time I ride.
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Here is the 411 mile review in bullets:
Climbs surprisingly well and fast. This is the biggest surprise.
Noticeably faster on the descents because it will handle so much terrain.
Very comfortable in the sense that it is easy on my back during weeks when I ride a lot of miles or a lot of big rock terrain.
I like the dropper on steep descents.
Some lady hiker walking by with her friend said: “Now that’s a trail bike!”
I like the low center of gravity and am learning to lean the bike over more and avoid pedal strikes. Just added the Thomson 150mm dropper to replace the second Spec Command Post and it is smooth like buttah. Replaced the pedals twice. I have destroyed a couple of RDs so far and put some number of new brake pads on.
Dr. Vreeland rebuilt the fork and rear shock last month, which was overdue by six months or 1,000 miles. I replaced the tires twice and am now running the Spec Purgatory 3.0” front (no longer have Vittoria Bomboloni available) and the Maxxis Ikon rear 2.8”. The Nextie Jungle Fox carbon rims have been bombproof. I don’t ride very hard, but I weighed 193 lbs. this morning, so there is some stress on the rims. I mean besides that from being clumsy and falling a lot.
Overall, very happy with this bike and enjoy it every time I ride it.
NUCK TATT review: GOOD BIKE