A Day on Specialized EVO Bikes

Matt Hunter and Matt Ryan shred their Specialized Enduro Expert EVO and Stumpjumper Expert EVO on some sloppy, ripping trails in British Columbia.

Slacker and lower angles, ISCG tabs and meatier tires make the EVO models the choice of riders who earn their way to the top but want to make the most out of their descents.  Come by any of Rock N' Road Cyclery's 4 locations in Orange County to see the EVO bikes up close.  

New Gloves From Specialized!

Specialized has developed a new glove. This glove is inserted with extra padding at the base of the palm. This extra padding separates the nerve in your hand that makes it numb from the handle bars on all kinds of different models. Durability and comfortability are both important and can both be found in these gloves.

High Tech New Shoes from Specialized

Specialized has come out with a new shoe that counters the natural tilt that occurs in the foot. In doing so, you push more powerful into your pedal, and you are much more comfortable. This shoe also provides an amazing arch support.

New Specialized Saddle Saves Your Butt!

Specialized is at it again. These brand new saddles form to the shape of all people. They allow blood to flow more freely than other seats, which eliminates some medical problems. Get the best experience for your rear. Head over to Rock N' Road Cyclery to pick up your new saddle today.

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo 29er Featured @ Rock N Road Cyclery

Looking for efficiency and practicality? Well…this one screams it! The new 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29er hardtail. The geometry on the HT EVO is perfect for it’s purpose, and the bars are just wide enough to give you exceptional leverage without clipping trees along the way. The X0 shift system and e*thirteen chain guide is absolutely flawless and endlessly durable. The tire selection is brilliant as well, equipped with the S-Works Purgatory in the front providing endless grip through turns and the S-Works Captain out back provides a good amount of grip for ripping up hills.
Features:

• 29er HT frame with curved top tube looks as fast and sweet as it rides due to its race-optimized 29″ geometry and M5 manipulated alloy construction
• RockShox Reba RLT 29er fork with size-specific travel, rebound/compression adjust, and Floodgate control allows this 29er to soak up rocks like no other
• DT Swiss 520SL 29″ rims are strong enough to handle complex singletrack, yet light enough to make the climb out effortless
• Both 2Bliss Ready, the S-Works Purgatory 29 x 2.2″ front tire is aggressive for varied terrain, and the S-Works The Captain 29 x 2.0″ rear tire rolls fast with formidable side knob for traction in turns
• SRAM’s venerable X.0 carbon, short cage rear derailleur is super light and tough, delivering spot-on shifts no matter the conditions
• e* thirteen XCX 1×10 chainguide to keep chain solidly in place while shifting through 10 speeds

***Content originally published on Bicycles Outback

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29er now at Rock N Road Cyclery

Big wheels done better – all the rollover, control and confidence beenfits of a 29er with the shortest chainstays and wheelbase and honed angles for the most nimble handling. Out of the box and race ready for XC riders looking to climb fast and rail twisty singletrack on big wheels.
Features:

• 29er HT frame with curved top tube looks as fast and sweet as it rides due to its race-optimized 29″ geometry and M5 manipulated alloy construction
• RockShox Reba RLT 29er fork with size-specific travel, rebound/compression adjust, and Floodgate control allows this 29er to soak up rocks like no other
• Custom DT Swiss 29″ rims with eyelets and sleeved seams keep weight low and durability high
• 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
• Avid Elixir R SL lightweight hydraulic disc brakes/levers with alloy backed semi-metallic pads and tool-free reach adjust for superb control and modulation
• Specialized BG Phenom Comp saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails is a lightweight and minimalist design, tuned for sit bone flex and comfortable climbing

***Content Originally Published on Bicycles Outback

Check Out the All New 2011 FSR Stumpjumper 29er at Rock N Road

Light on weight but loaded with technology, the Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er is nimble yet stable, efficient but burly, and ready for virtually any trail. Make your own lines and have some good, dirty fun on Specialized’s Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er. The lightweight M5-aluminum frame is mated to the legendary FSR suspension system for super efficient climbing, while the 130mm of buttery travel front and rear lets you attack the descents with unmatched voracity. Fox supplies the shock, RockShox, the fork, and they’re both tunable to the trail and how you want to ride it. To keep you railing, the Comp features 29-inch DT Swiss wheels, a flawless SRAM 2×10 drivetrain and powerful Avid Elixir discs that stop strong in even the nastiest conditions. Plus, you get a whole spread of Specialized’s stellar components, too.
The bike features:

• Fully manipulated M5 alloy 29er frame uses 130mm of travel, lightweight ORE tubing, and sealed cartridge bearing pivots to turn rock gardens into Zen gardens
• Custom Fox Triad II rear shock tackles all trail conditions with its 3-position, on-the-fly adjuster that includes lockout, fully open, and efficient ProPedal settings
• RockShox Reba RLT 130mm-travel 29er fork with tapered alloy steerer, adjustable rebound/compression/threshold, and 20mm Maxle thru-axle delivers lightweight trail performance
• DT Swiss 520SL 29″ rims are strong enough to handle complex singletrack, yet light enough to make the climb out effortless
• Both 2Bliss Ready, the S-Works Purgatory 29 x 2.2″ front tire is aggressive for varied terrain, and The Captain Control 29 x 2.2″ rear tire rolls fast with formidable side knob for traction in turns
• Custom SRAM S-1250 10-speed double crankset with GXP spindle, and alloy arms delivers smooth, efficient power transfer, and the XC chain guard adds protection in rock gardens

***Content Originally Published on Bicycles Outback

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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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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.  

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.

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.

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!