Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO


The EVO has a little more travel than the regular Stumpjumper FSR – up 5mm to 145mm (5.7in) at the back, up 10mm to 150mm (5.9in) at the front thanks to a Fox F150RL QR15 fork – but that’s not what makes such a difference to the bike’s capability.

While it may closely resemble the standard Stumpy, the EVO’s M5 aluminium frame is unique to it, with revised geometry and some extra features. The key change is that the head angle has been knocked back to 67 degrees. It also has a slightly lower bottom bracket, and ISCG mounts that aren’t found on the regular bike.

Choose the Stumpy EVO as your weapon and you’ll get a bunch of good stuff, such as the custom SRAM carbon cranks with 24/36t chainrings and a bashguard. You also get Roval Traverse wheels with 26mm wide rims.

Specialized’s Command Post is a remote adjustable seatpost with three positions – right up, slightly down and way down. The release lever is integrated into the inboard locking collar on one of the grips (you can run it either side).

**Originally Published @ Bike Radar

Friday, December 3, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

DONT FORGET!

Annual Thanksgiving Day mountain bike ride.
Ride starts at 7:30am at the Modjeska Bird Sanctuary. Ride at your own pace 9 miles up the Harding Truck Trail and back down. Group photo at 9am at the top of Four Corners.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Rock n Road Presents Full moon Rides


Full Moon Rides with Rock N Road Cyclery
Monday November 22nd, Tuesday December 21st, Wednesday January 19th, Thursday February 17th and Saturday March 19th
Start time will be at: 7:30pm at Cook's Corner
This ride will be for 2-2.5 hour and at a moderate pace. From Cook's Corner we will go up Santiago Truck Trail and then back down the Luge. For the more ambitious riders, there will be a second group that will continues up to Old Camp as their turnaround point.
For more information about the Full Moon Rides contact Jeff Renteria at jeff@rocknroadcyclery.net or at our Laguna Niguel Location 949.360.8045

Monday, August 30, 2010

Check out the all new 2011 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29er



Featuring:
•Light and lean FACT 11m carbon HT 29er frame is engineered with a stiff, tapered head tube and 29" race geometry for pure speed
•Custom Specialized/RockShox Reba S29 fork with size-specific travel, is the lightest, stiffest performance XC fork, featuring Brain Fade adjustment, tapered carbon crown/steerer, and Reba lower
•New Roval Control SL 29 XC wheelset with carbon rims, OS28 end caps, Ti QR, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for riding straight through the rough stuff
•S-Works Renegade 29 x 1.95" dual compound 2Bliss Ready tires with aramid bead roll fast and still provide plenty of race-tested traction
•Specialized FACT OSBB carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM XX spider and 38/24t rings to create market-leading stiffness-to-weight for the ultimate power transfer
•Custom Avid XX World Cup R magnesium body brakes feature tool-free reach adjust, alloy-backed pads, and carbon levers with titanium hardware for ultra light and powerful braking control

2011 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29er

Saturday, August 21, 2010

2011 Stumpjumper FSR and Specialize Camber Getting Some Trail Work - See Them at Rock 'N Road in OC

The 2011 Stumpjumper FSR and Camber are known for their efficient climbing, capable descending, and perfect amount of trail-tuned suspension.  Enjoy this short video as they go through their paces.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR and S-Works Carbon

The 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR models debuted at the end of June with retuned S140 fork (26″) with no Brain inertia valve. The Fox shock trades Pro Pedal settings for a shock that’s designed around pedaling when on, as well as multiple compression damping settings when turned off, In order to allow tuning of the shock's characteristics for descending more than climbing.




2011 Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works 29er Carbon

The S-Works Stumpjumper hardtails, like the Epic, get carbon-rimmed Roval Control SL wheels, along with the more modern 2×10 drivetrain. The mid- and high-end models have stiffer wheels due to Specialized’s updated 90mm travel Future Shock with dropouts. These wheels are compatible with Specialized and Rockshox forks, and they have a OS24 caps in order to make them compatible with Fox forks.

The S-Works carbon frames weigh in 100g less than the 2010 model, at 1,055g for the 29er and 920g for the 26″ model. Shaped seatstays combined with a slim 27.2mm seatpost provide vertical compliance for both models. The 2011 Stumpjumper FSR and S-Works Carbon are great additions to the Stumpjumper line.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Stumpjumper Talk from The Official Blog of Rock N' Road

This is only one of the forums where you can learn about bikes created and supported by the folks at Rock N' Road Cyclery.  There is also the main website at http://www.RockNRoadCyclery.net.  The amount of information available there is stunning, including 40 YouTube videos about various bicycles and other products available at RockNRoad.  700 viewers per day check out one of the videos on the Rock N Road Channel.

Then there is the Official Blog of Rock N' Road.  No, this one is not unofficial.  This is a unique and special (ized) blog dealing only with Stumpy.  If you like this approach we are considering other similar blogs on road bikes or 29r bikes.  Let your voice be heard right here in the comment section. 

Anyway, you can head over to the other blog for a headliner article about Stumpy.  It's a really good one. 

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

TENT SALE - Close out 2009 Specialized Bicycles at Anaheim Hills Rock N' Road Cyclery

Don't miss Rock N' Road Cyclery's fourth annual tent sale. Running April 23-25.
3 days of unbelievable deals on 2009 bikes and accessories. All 2009 bikes 20-40%off Select accessories 50-70%off.

Please Note.  This sale is only at our Anaheim Hills location. Unbelievable deal on tires, stems, handlebars, wheels, computers, tools, glasses, cycling apparel, shoes, helmets, gloves and more! Visit our website for directions and contact info www.rocknroadcyclery.net


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Monday, April 12, 2010

2010 Stumpjumper Review by 29 Inches

With things thawing out around these parts, things are also heating up with testing and reviewing again. It is now time to give my mid-term report on the Specialized Expert Carbon 29. In the First Impressions post, I took a look at the four goals that Specialized laid out for this bike and gave my first impressions on whether or not those goals were met. For a brief refresher, let’s have another look at those goals.
-Lightest weight 29er hardtail frame
-Torsional stiffness
-Vertical compliance
-Agile handling (without sacrificing descending capabilities)
Okay, with that refreshed in our minds, let’s move on with the review………..

Go HERE to see what he has concluded about the Stumpy for 2010.  

Monday, March 29, 2010

Stumpy Shocks Show Off - Video Captures All That Travel

This is a totally fun video that captures the very essence of the front shock at work.  You can see how every bump is smoothed out and every turn gets traction.  Be careful.  You'll want to watch this over and over again.  See the full story the Stumpjumper blog that Specialized has going.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Stumpjumper by Specialized Bicycle - Video Gives the Inside Scoop on 2010 Models

Specialized Bicycle Company has created a fantastic video that really shows the details on how the FSR system works.  Using animated cutaways and action shots, you can see exactly why FSR provides ground gripping performance, while maximizing comfort and power.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Unboxing of the 2010 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper- Get your Own at the #1 Cycling Headquarters in all of Orange County- Rock N' Road

Check out this video- from first opening the box of the 2010 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper to full assembly!   A very cool video indeed!



Thursday, February 25, 2010

Specialized Stumpjumper 2010 Mountain Bikes

Check out this video for an up close and personal S-Works Stumpjumper Tour!   Its Amazing how Specialized could even make this magnificent bike even better from past years, but they make it happen!


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Pictures of What Some Riders Think is the Best Mountain Bike Ever Made- The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp

Here are some very cool pictures of the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp-  Some Riders believe this is the Best Mountain Bike known to man!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The Amazing Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp

Check out this sweet video recording up close up close all of the sweet components on the Specialized Stumpie FSR Comp for 2010!


Monday, February 8, 2010

2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC Pro- Make sure to visit R N' R in Orange County to learn more about it

Make sure to check out this sweet video of the 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR  XC  Pro!   That bike with all of those components and awesome frame is out of this world!   Definitely check this video out!  



Friday, February 5, 2010

The 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper

Make sure to check out even more pictures and the Specifications for the Specialized S Works, The Specialized Pro Carbon, the Specialized Pro, and the Specialized Pro Carbon!   To check out more click HERE!





Thursday, February 4, 2010

Camera Mounted Ride with a 2010 S-Works Specialized Stumpjumper

Check out this awesome video demonstrating the crazy abilities of the 2010 S-Works Specialized Stumpjumper. Check out the smooth handling going through the snow- nothing can stop that Stumpjumper!


Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Description and An Awesome Review

Check out this awesome review and description below found at http://www.specialized.com/ for the 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp!  Truly a remarkable bike!


A quick, snappy ride,and great balance- it will take sudden, hard climbs without slipping the rear wheel or lifting off. I occasionally ride a Trek Fuel 7, and by comparison, the Trek is an SUV, the Stumpjumper is a sports car. Precision handling, but a rougher ride. A sexy-looking bike. I have ridden this bike for three years in Moab, Fruita, and the Keystone bike park's intermediate runs, and have never, in three years, had a flat or broken any components except for a shifter in a crash...and I've ridden it hard, endo'd, wrapped the handlebars around trees. I am beginning to think this bike really is bulletproof. And did I mention sexy-looking?




# FSR M5 manipulated alloy frame w/ Transform monocoque TT, Spinal Tech 1pc forged BB, seat tube, and seat bridge

# Fox Triad, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch

# Fox Float 120 RL fork

# Specialized adjustable rise stem

# SRAM X-9, 9-speed rear derailleur

# DT custom for Specialized X430 rims

Monday, January 25, 2010

Featured Article and Interview about the Stumpjumper FSR 29er













"When I look at the Stumpjumper FSR 29er, something  I see ‘Every-man Weekend Warrior’ written all over it. It seems like the perfect companion for a ‘one bike’ solution that will work pretty well from a team 24 hour with the gang to a road trip to Moab to….whatever. Am I close? It does not seem like an all-mountain experience is the focus here, but it is more bike than the Epic."  To read the entire interview, click HERE!   You don't want to miss this great read!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Specialized Mountain Bike Stumpjumper FSR Pro Carbon in Orange County

The new Specialized 2010 Stumpjumper FSR models are all in stock at Rock N' Road Cyclery, the leading retailer of Stumpjumpers in the USA. Leading the pack and discussed on this video is the 2010 Stumpjumper FSR Pro Carbon. Three other Stumpy's share the new 140mm travel of the Pro Carbon. This would include the Expert Carbon, the Expert, and the Elite.

With four state-of-the-art Orange County locations to serve you, Rock N' Road is never far from your front door. They are looking for you to be more than a customer. They are hoping you'll join their clubs, rides, teams, and events and help grow the cycling community in OC. The stores are located in Laguna Niguel, Anaheim Hills, Irvine, and Mission Viejo. Check our bike shop website for store hours, locations, and directions plus details of our other products and services.‬

Check our official bicycle store blog for events, pictures of past activities, and details of new and exciting products.‬ You can call us at 714-988-2453

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Eric Shuda Tells All - Re: Specialized 2010 Stumpjumper Hardtail 29

Check out the interview by Specialized Staffer Eric Shuda.  He gives the whole story on the Stumpjumper Hardtail 29.

Stumpjumper for 2010 Now Has Fox Made Brain/AFR Shock - RNR Cyclery OC


Fox-Made Brain/AFR Shock

This year, Specialized and Fox Shox teamed up to deliver a re-designed AFR rear shock with remote FlowControl Brain technology (Pro and Expert models) that is trail tuned for just the right balance of efficiency and responsiveness.  Specialized's signature suspension innovation, the Brain allows the Stumpjumper's AFR Shockˇ  to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active suspension settings depending on the terrain being covered.  With its new custom-tuned air spring the shock delivers enhanced small and mid-sized bump compliance, without a sacrifice to big hit performance.



  • The FSR frame delivers a suspension that can handle the rough stuff combined with a hardtail-firm pedaling platform on smoother terrain. Every element is optimized for the BRAIN shock.
  • The BRAIN shock (90mm travel), manufactured by Fox Racing Shox, consists of an air spring and an adjustable rebound. The spherical bearings all but eliminate all shock side loads.
  • The M5 Alloy tubing is state-of-the-art with ORE technology top and down tubes. Every tube is fully butted.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Nic Sims of Specialized Bicycle Company Video on 2010 Stumpjumper

 Go here to check out the views of Nic Sims of Specialized Bicycle Company as he introduces the new Stumpjumper MTB.   Specialized: http://www.specialized.com

INTERBIKE TV's "Live from the Showfloor" segments are produced by Cyclefilm, VeloReviews, Sportgenic and presented by David Bernstein from 'The Fredcast' cycling podcast.


Here is the link to the video  http://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike/video.php?itemID=971&videoID=1999&action=view&type=G#26

S14OTA Fork on Specialized 2010 Stumpjumpers


The Specialized-designed S14OTA fork (Pro Carbon model only) works together with the rear shock design to ensure balanced and optimized bump force management with 140 - 115mm of adjustable travel.  Features like the stiff 1.125" to 1.5" FACT carbon steerer/crown assembly, unique integrated dropout design and heavily revised lowers boost front-end-stiffness and steering precision. Brain Fade compression adjustment lets the rider dial in the right amount of firmness for the terrain. And externally tunable air cartridge increases the performance and consistency.

Monday, January 11, 2010

2010 S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon HT 29 YouTube Video by Rock N' Road in Orange County CA

If you want to run with the best, you have to go with S-Works.  Specialized Bicycle Company saves up the newest, coolest, most amazing extras for the S-Works on any given bike.  No exception here with the 2010 Stumpjumper Carbon HT 29.  The story unfolds in the YouTube Video embeded here.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

FSR by Specialized Bicycle Best for Control and Comfort

FSR Traction Means Control

When you increase traction you increase control.  Since FSR suspension is totally independent of the chain and brake loads, it is "active" or able to freely compress and rebound over every kind of bump, gully, and ground cover. Since the tires are now able to maintain contact with the ground a greater percentage of the time, the obvious follows:  More tread on the ground more of the time translates into greater control.

FSR Active Suspension Means Comfort


Active suspension absorbs bump impacts, reducing the forces that make it to your body.  It takes energy for your body to deal with jolts and vibration.  As these repetitive impacts are reduced, you have greater endurance and less fatigue.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

What is All the Fuss About Specialized FSR? - Orange County's Rock N' Road Can Help Explain It


FSR Means Control, Efficiency, and Comfort

FSR separates the drive train and braking from the main pivot.  The patented approach provides a fully active and totally independent system.  The result is that  the rear suspension can compress and rebound without effecting other rider functions  (chain and brake forces).  The benefits are everything you could hope for.  You get increased control, efficiency and comfort with less fatigue.  100% of the torque you deliver to the chain moves the bike forward.  Nothing is lost to up and down motions.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Stumpjumpers for 2010 Offer Advance Frame Materials - FACT IS Carbon and M5 Alloy

If you want light and stiff the Stumpjumper Pro Carbon and Expert Carbon frames provide that combination like no other.  They are made of FACT IS 9m carbon.  FACT IS (Integrated Structure) is the most advanced carbon construction method devised by Specialized (and therefore probably by anybody), and delivers the ultimate weight to stiffness ratio.

The Stumpjumper Elite and Comp frames offer greater durability by using optimized M5 alloy tubing.  With this material you still minimize weight, but increase durability.  These two are the best performing trail bikes in their class.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

2010 Stumpjumper FSR Mountain Bikes - Efficiency, Comfort, Control



Pick the trail your going to ride and with a bit of inspection we might all agree on the optimum bike for that degree of uphill and downhill, the size and nature of the bumps along the way, and the ground cover in-between the bumps. Throw in whether your goal is to simply have a great day in the sun, rain, or snow or if it is to set a new record for this course, and the complications start to mount.

Specialized says that this is what they had in mind with the Stumpjumper FSR line of mountain bikes. They knew you wouldn't be changing bikes depending on the ecosystem, so they built a bike that will change to fit circumstances on the ground.

Uphill or down, the 2010 Stumpjumper FSR combines 28 years of experience riding and engineering trail bikes, then testing and riding again. This year's lineup includes advanced FACT IS carbon, independent FSR suspension, a proprietary S14OTA fork, and bump-leveling Brain technology. The 2010 Stumpjumper FSR stands alone as the lightest, most capable XC trail bike the folks at Specialized have ever created.