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#7 on this list
Spectral
Canyon
Direct-to-consumer pricing on a frame that would cost 40 percent more through a shop. Suspension tune is well matched out of the box.
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#8 on this list
Stumpjumper EVO
Specialized
Adjustable head angle and bottom-bracket flip chip make one frame work on two very different trail networks.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Spectral | Stumpjumper EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trail / All-Mountain | Aggressive Trail / All-Mountain |
| Travel (Front) | Typically 150mm | — |
| Travel (Rear) | Typically 140mm | — |
| Frame Material | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber or Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29-inch or Mixed (Mullet) | 29-inch or Mixed (Mullet) |
| Rider Focus | Aggressive Trail, All-rounder | — |
| Adjustability | — | Head Angle, BB Height, Sizing |
| Suspension Travel | — | Mid-Travel (typically 150-160mm front, 140-150mm rear) |
| Intended Use | — | Technical Trails, Bike Parks, Enduro-lite |
| Maker | — | Specialized |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Spectral
- Excellent price for the spec
- Well-sorted stock suspension tune
- Integrated storage on newer frames
- No shop assembly
- Warranty handled by mail
Stumpjumper EVO
- Six geometry settings
- SWAT in-frame storage
- Wide dealer support
- Adjustment complexity
- Heavier build kits
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