Imagine what kind of bike they could make if they didn't have to make bikes waterbottle compatible to appease the MBA reading dorks out there.don't doubt me
2012 Specialized
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I know I'm not an MBA reading dork. But maybe I am a dork, since I think the bottle cage mounts are nice for a.) some light systems b.) shorter rides c.) fitting in with MBA types
But yeah, the frame could look nicer without the bendy tube. However, and I'm not sure if this is true, I have heard that having the tubes come into the headtube and seattube junctions at closer to a right angle is actually stronger. In fact, I kinda thought it was some bike selling BS, but maybe someone can confirm/deny this???
Meh, this one is carbon fiber, so you're probably right, it's probably all about the water bottle and resembling the aluminum version...
Ok guy.
I rock a waterbottle on my Enduro 90% of the time. Usually accompanied by a full face and leatt brace. I like water when I climb, and dont like wearing a camelback when I descend.
I'm with you, man. I can't wait til someone finally makes a roost guard/hockey pad compatible hydration apparatus.
That rear shock is very interesting. It looks like it has a huge negative chamber. Maybe it's like the RS Monarch dual air with a schrader valve... that would be really nice. Any other pics???
I use my bottle cage on my stumpy evo all the time. Any bike made to pedal should have one. If that makes me a dork, so be it, but I don't read MBA.
Anyone have a link to all the 2012 Specialized mountain bikes?
So which employee is losing their job because all these photos got leaked?
I am waiting for their 140mm carbon 29er. Not sure what it is called this year.
Don't think it will be called stumpjumper.
Don't think it will be called stumpjumper.
also a lover of bottle mounts, some times you don't want to wear a pack, or on 6+ hour rides it's nice to be able to bring a large bottle with an electrolyte beverage with water in the pack.
I think my sovereign has water bottle mounts, I'd have to check. If so, it and my roadbike are the only bikes of mine that do. The best battery packs aren't shaped like water bottle mounts anymore, either. IMO, water bottles are the hydration equivalent of roadbike - derived 9mm quick release axles.
It's a good thing the "image" of DH-wannabes is protected by the assertion of water bottles being ghey.
Water bottles aren't "ghey", they're just outdated. Do you run a seatbag and shoulder -carry pad on your bike, too? If so, I know where you can get one of those sweet cable actuated odometers, too.
I'll take water bottle mounts on my DH bike too please. I prefer not having something on my back if I can do without it, it's funny how people now see having a hydration pack as some sort of fashion accessory.
#1. We're not all racers.
#2. Some of us can drink more than 24oz of water during a ride...
#2. Some of us can drink more than 24oz of water during a ride...
Good article about the 2012 SJ Carbon EVO on Pinkbike.
Does not look like a 29er
I've not used a water bottle mount in several years but, you know what? Those two, heavy unused bolts on the downtube of my trail bike really do keep me up at night. I mean, how dare bike companies cause me such a traumatic existence in the name of offering a choice to other riders...
any pictures of the enduro comp or pitch pro?
According to the Pinkbike article, the Pitch line is being replaced by the aluminium Stumpy Evo.
lbs has this in their hands
What's that thing hanging off the bottom of the chainstay?
The DANGLER™!
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/specialized-2012-mountain-bikes-first-look-30937
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Huh. 1995 called. It wants the DCD back.
Auto sag, I like that! Kinda one of them things you think is so obvious after it's been released!
word, I had a dcd, worked really good, 15 years ago.....so old it's new again...
Truck nuts
auto-sag, auto-tune, just band aids for being a muppet
I think initially the b$%^ing was about the bent downtube, which obstensibly is only there to make room for a water bottle cage.
12 x 142+ rear spacing - so does that mean, that only specialized hubs/wheelsets can be used?
no. new standard
Good, its been a solid couple of weeks since the last one. Cant wait.
If it's true they are discontinuing the Pitch, that is a shame. My Pitch is an awesoem bike.
2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO shredding some trail - DROOL!
(i would embed the video if i could...hint, hint, RM?)
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/2012-Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Expert-Carbon-EVO,66
(i would embed the video if i could...hint, hint, RM?)
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/2012-Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Expert-Carbon-EVO,66
Pitch is apparently being replaced by Stumpy EVO comp, and Enduro with X-Fusion coil shock. You have to make a choice 
It not that new. Syntance has been pushing it for around a year. Though I dont see why a 135x12 is not enough.