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Rode both Enduro 29 Comp and Stumpy 29 non-evo expert. Ended up buying the
enduro because of the playfulness. Who would have thought that a big travel
bike would be more playful. It's in the numbers. E29 has shorter chain stays
due to the taco derailer mount and lower bottom bracket. Definitely gives a
planted in-the-bike feel which inspires confidence in any situation. The
beauty of this bike is in climbing. I didn't give up anything climbing on the
E29 versus the Stumpy 29 which had a brain shock. Out of saddle sprints were
better on Stumpy but I am not in shape to do that long term anyway. My riding
is mostly grind up the hill for a fast fun downhill run in the sierras or long
all day epic rides. One option for the future would be a Stumpy EVO 29 when
they incorporate the taco mount in the future to shorten the chain stays.
Until then I'd go Endruo 29 for the playfulness. It whips around like a 26
wheeled bike but rolls over anything.
June 20, 2014, 1:41 p.m. - Fruit Grower
#!markdown Rode both Enduro 29 Comp and Stumpy 29 non-evo expert. Ended up buying the enduro because of the playfulness. Who would have thought that a big travel bike would be more playful. It's in the numbers. E29 has shorter chain stays due to the taco derailer mount and lower bottom bracket. Definitely gives a planted in-the-bike feel which inspires confidence in any situation. The beauty of this bike is in climbing. I didn't give up anything climbing on the E29 versus the Stumpy 29 which had a brain shock. Out of saddle sprints were better on Stumpy but I am not in shape to do that long term anyway. My riding is mostly grind up the hill for a fast fun downhill run in the sierras or long all day epic rides. One option for the future would be a Stumpy EVO 29 when they incorporate the taco mount in the future to shorten the chain stays. Until then I'd go Endruo 29 for the playfulness. It whips around like a 26 wheeled bike but rolls over anything.