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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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#9 on this list
Trail Pistol
Guerrilla Gravity
American-made carbon frames with swappable rear ends. Repairable and rebuildable in a way almost no carbon frame is.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Stumpjumper EVO | Trail Pistol |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Aggressive Trail / All-Mountain | — |
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber or Aluminum | Revved Carbon |
| Adjustability | Head Angle, BB Height, Sizing | — |
| Suspension Travel | Mid-Travel (typically 150-160mm front, 140-150mm rear) | — |
| Wheel Size | 29-inch or Mixed (Mullet) | — |
| Intended Use | Technical Trails, Bike Parks, Enduro-lite | — |
| Maker | Specialized | Guerrilla Gravity |
| Model | — | Trail Pistol |
| Primary Use | — | Trail, All-Mountain |
| Origin | — | Made in USA |
| Key Feature | — | Modular Frame System |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Stumpjumper EVO
- Six geometry settings
- SWAT in-frame storage
- Wide dealer support
- Adjustment complexity
- Heavier build kits
Trail Pistol
- Made in Colorado
- Convertible travel platform
- Tough carbon layup
- Limited sizing options
- Longer lead times
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