After spending considerable time on the carbon Specialized Bicycles Stumpjumper EVO, I expected a very similar ride quality from its alloy cousin. Instead, I found the alloy model’s updated shock tuning and vibration damping created a forgiving and soft ride despite its heavier weight. Both carbon and alloy versions of the Stumpjumper EVO lean toward aggressive one-bike quiver territory—though not without possessing a few distinct characteristics of their own. Between the alloy components and up