Someone here stated he heard about a “Status 170”… may be a new line of affordable hardcore enduros is coming, when you also consider the also mentioned Atherton all-alu proto and several others with low prices and lots of travel…
UK based bike reviewer Guy Kesteven said the following a few weeks ago:
"It’s 50 years since Mike Sinyard sold his VW camper to buy a bunch of bike parts from Italy and launch Specialized Bicycle Components, so the Californian brand are bound to go big this year. In fact, I’ve already ridden two superb new bikes from them that would reset the benchmarks in their respective categories if they were launched now. They’re not live for a couple of months though and I’ve signed stuff that means I can’t tell you any more at present.
One bike that I can speculate on is the new Stumpjumper though, which has to be on the cards. Not only is it four years since the last Stumpy and Stumpjumper Evo launch snaked its way through the chaos of Covid, but the Stumpjumper is also the original Specialized MTB. Alongside Fisher/Ritchey, Univega and Koski, it was actually one of the original production MTBs from anyone when it debuted in 1982, and as everyone knows, 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything.
So what should we expect? TBH, the travel, masses of geometry adjust and internal storage of the Stumpjumper Evo are still extremely competitive with the competition. Specialized have ramped up the anti-squat numbers on their recent Levo SL launch though and more positive pedaling was about the only thing on my wish list the last time I tested the alloy or carbon bike. Specialized also seem to be moving away from the ‘sidearm’ asymmetric frame strut design so expect a cleaner chassis on both Stumpys. The straight Stumpjumper is also likely to get a bump in travel to at least 150/140mm make it more competitive with other lightweight trail bikes like the Mondraker Raze and Santa Cruz Hightower."
The two statements in bold imply 3 new bikes, including the new Stumpy.
Guy's (and his review's) interests seem to stretch from "enduro" to "gravel" so I'm speculating that the Bruni Demo is not one of these two mystery bikes he has ridden.
I heard a rumour that RM supply will be lower than usual for this season, as in the bikes shipping this spring might be it until more product becomes available in Q4.
UK based bike reviewer Guy Kesteven said the following a few weeks ago:
"It’s 50 years since Mike Sinyard sold his VW camper to buy a...
UK based bike reviewer Guy Kesteven said the following a few weeks ago:
"It’s 50 years since Mike Sinyard sold his VW camper to buy a bunch of bike parts from Italy and launch Specialized Bicycle Components, so the Californian brand are bound to go big this year. In fact, I’ve already ridden two superb new bikes from them that would reset the benchmarks in their respective categories if they were launched now. They’re not live for a couple of months though and I’ve signed stuff that means I can’t tell you any more at present.
One bike that I can speculate on is the new Stumpjumper though, which has to be on the cards. Not only is it four years since the last Stumpy and Stumpjumper Evo launch snaked its way through the chaos of Covid, but the Stumpjumper is also the original Specialized MTB. Alongside Fisher/Ritchey, Univega and Koski, it was actually one of the original production MTBs from anyone when it debuted in 1982, and as everyone knows, 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything.
So what should we expect? TBH, the travel, masses of geometry adjust and internal storage of the Stumpjumper Evo are still extremely competitive with the competition. Specialized have ramped up the anti-squat numbers on their recent Levo SL launch though and more positive pedaling was about the only thing on my wish list the last time I tested the alloy or carbon bike. Specialized also seem to be moving away from the ‘sidearm’ asymmetric frame strut design so expect a cleaner chassis on both Stumpys. The straight Stumpjumper is also likely to get a bump in travel to at least 150/140mm make it more competitive with other lightweight trail bikes like the Mondraker Raze and Santa Cruz Hightower."
The two statements in bold imply 3 new bikes, including the new Stumpy.
Guy's (and his review's) interests seem to stretch from "enduro" to "gravel" so I'm speculating that the Bruni Demo is not one of these two mystery bikes he has ridden.
Yes, there is a new Stumpy (which we can see right now as it's the same as the new Levo SL, sans motor), the new Enduro and if there is a third bike, it's the new 120-ish bike--probably replacing the Epic EVO and Stumpy classic that's in the line right now (130mm bike). The Stumpy has been done and in boxes for a lot time but they've been trying to clear stock of the old ones for well over a year now before releasing. As I've said many times, the Endruo will likely have the lower link design the prototype Demo has. They were going to release a slightly updated Enduro frame well over a year ago, but I believe they held back and went for total re-design once they saw how well the DH bike was riding.
I heard a rumour that RM supply will be lower than usual for this season, as in the bikes shipping this spring might be it until...
I heard a rumour that RM supply will be lower than usual for this season, as in the bikes shipping this spring might be it until more product becomes available in Q4.
This would likely make sense. Manufactures have massively cut back on orders for MY24. I would imagine that IF consumers actually buy a lot of bikes this spring, some brands my go back to being under-stocked and have shortages by the fall. That said, nothing is pointing to a lot of people buying bikes in the first half of 2024.
looks like the one I saw this summer, stumpy evo.
sean leader making bikes. more soon
I hope so. They've been doing some subtle grey graphics on some bars being used OEM for a while.
Any chance you got a screen grab? The IG link appears to have been removed. BTW, whose IG page was this on?
did you take a screenshot or recorded screen? post is gone i've heard that charles murray is testing a prototype, don't know if enduro or stumpy evo
Specializedgravity.
Post and story have both been removed.
Weird though, as it was just a pic taken at the same time as this vid from last summer
Thank you
Much appreciated. Is that new Enduro on the right and new Stumpy on the Left?
No, thats just the “Demo” prototype before they took its nappy (diaper) off.
There is a pic of that frame with a sc fork on further back in this thread .
Maybe a new status?
My thoughts too. The bike doesn't look like it has a dropper which would be weird in a Stumpjumper if you ask me.
BTW, excuse my ignorance, but Sean Leader?
It also looks like it doesn't have adjustable headset cups, and that looks like an aluminum frame
Well, it’s a prototype they built using custom links, maybe different layup (dunno) based on existing frame components.
They’re saying that there are no plans to produce it, they wanted something to test components for gravity pursuits.
new cannondale moterra sl
Just looks like a newer iteration for the Status.
No new graphics...but a whole new pedal! Our review is here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/flat-pedals/renthal/revo-f-46816…
I’ve heard it will be available end of April!
Columbia B.C?
Sooner than that.
Someone here stated he heard about a “Status 170”… may be a new line of affordable hardcore enduros is coming, when you also consider the also mentioned Atherton all-alu proto and several others with low prices and lots of travel…
Sorry, the race was in Guatemala, dunno why I was thinking it was in Colombia.
UK based bike reviewer Guy Kesteven said the following a few weeks ago:
"It’s 50 years since Mike Sinyard sold his VW camper to buy a bunch of bike parts from Italy and launch Specialized Bicycle Components, so the Californian brand are bound to go big this year. In fact, I’ve already ridden two superb new bikes from them that would reset the benchmarks in their respective categories if they were launched now. They’re not live for a couple of months though and I’ve signed stuff that means I can’t tell you any more at present.
One bike that I can speculate on is the new Stumpjumper though, which has to be on the cards. Not only is it four years since the last Stumpy and Stumpjumper Evo launch snaked its way through the chaos of Covid, but the Stumpjumper is also the original Specialized MTB. Alongside Fisher/Ritchey, Univega and Koski, it was actually one of the original production MTBs from anyone when it debuted in 1982, and as everyone knows, 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything.
So what should we expect? TBH, the travel, masses of geometry adjust and internal storage of the Stumpjumper Evo are still extremely competitive with the competition. Specialized have ramped up the anti-squat numbers on their recent Levo SL launch though and more positive pedaling was about the only thing on my wish list the last time I tested the alloy or carbon bike. Specialized also seem to be moving away from the ‘sidearm’ asymmetric frame strut design so expect a cleaner chassis on both Stumpys. The straight Stumpjumper is also likely to get a bump in travel to at least 150/140mm make it more competitive with other lightweight trail bikes like the Mondraker Raze and Santa Cruz Hightower."
The two statements in bold imply 3 new bikes, including the new Stumpy.
Guy's (and his review's) interests seem to stretch from "enduro" to "gravel" so I'm speculating that the Bruni Demo is not one of these two mystery bikes he has ridden.
trunnion mount for SC? They’ve mentioned some new bikes on their recent podcasts.
I heard a rumour that RM supply will be lower than usual for this season, as in the bikes shipping this spring might be it until more product becomes available in Q4.
Ah got it, thanks.
Yes, there is a new Stumpy (which we can see right now as it's the same as the new Levo SL, sans motor), the new Enduro and if there is a third bike, it's the new 120-ish bike--probably replacing the Epic EVO and Stumpy classic that's in the line right now (130mm bike). The Stumpy has been done and in boxes for a lot time but they've been trying to clear stock of the old ones for well over a year now before releasing. As I've said many times, the Endruo will likely have the lower link design the prototype Demo has. They were going to release a slightly updated Enduro frame well over a year ago, but I believe they held back and went for total re-design once they saw how well the DH bike was riding.
This would likely make sense. Manufactures have massively cut back on orders for MY24. I would imagine that IF consumers actually buy a lot of bikes this spring, some brands my go back to being under-stocked and have shortages by the fall. That said, nothing is pointing to a lot of people buying bikes in the first half of 2024.
Some more details on the new Privateer 161, featuring the engineer who designed it
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