S-Works worth it?

[Little Mermaid]

It will make you go faster, just cause you like it more...

[Patchelicious]

It will make you go faster, just cause you like it more...

It will make you ride more, for the same reason!

 

So there, that's a good reason to buy it.

 

You will like it more and therefore ride it more!

[Quagga]

Hi Hubbers

I am in the market to upgrade my 2014 Spez Stumpjumper Expert to a new 2018 S-Works Camber.

I have always wanted to own a model from the S-Works line-up and the new 2018 model looks fantastic! Spez SA won't be bringing in the (complete build) 2018 S-Works Stumpy so it has to be the Camber.

I would like to hear from fellow Hubbers that actually own S-Works models if it is worth the extra expense, or is it OK to go for the Expert model in the line-up. The S-Works model will sell for about R130k compared to R90k for the Expert model. Apart from showing off with the S-Works decals and a few fancy carbon bits, is it really worth it?

Happy riding!

 

Looks like they are bringing it in 

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/men/bikes/mountain/trail/sworks-stumpjumper-fsr-29/115267

 

Edit: or is this the 2017 model?

[Sharkie 2]

First world problems...buy the S-Works

[Edition 507]

The S-Works will certainly be worth it for bike jackers. Go for the S-Works AWR model.

(AWR - Accelerated Wealth Redistribution)

[Edition 507]

I once put S-Works decals on my Merida. Boy were those bike thieves pissed! They threw the bike back over my wall!

[GLuvsMtb]

Not all purchases are completely 100% practical. If that was the case, we'd all be driving 1992 Nissan Sentras or Toyota Corrollas.

 

If you buy a Golf GTi instead of a Golf TSi or (Polo TSi for that matter) there is a certain level of "wastage" in the purchase. The GTi is more bling, has a better 0-100, higher top speed, nicer finishes, etc., but it costs more to maintain, and lets face it. You don't really NEED that 0-100 or better top speed, now do you?

 

Ignore what people on here say about small totties etc. If you can afford the S-Works and don't mind paying extra, then do so by all means. You won't necessarily have faster or better performances as you will probably hit your limits before either bike hits its limits.

 

*Disclaimer*

I ride a 2013 Stumpy Expert, and upgraded the rims to Carbon rims after I kept on breaking spokes on my Roval alu rims. Apart from replacing worn out components the rest of the bike is still per original spec.

[ScaredShiftless]

my view...

 

Buy an expert, take that R40k and buy a power meter, top end garmin, better wheels, training peaks subscription, swift subscription, kickr and whatever other goodies that are cool out there.

 

never a gadget guy before, but a power meter, kickr and garmin has changed my life a lot more in terms of enjoyment and motivation than a 500g saving on a frame and shiny brake levers ever will.

I like the way you think...

[ScaredShiftless]

Just buy the S-Works ... you know you want 2

I definitely want to... It's just that the financial manager (a.k.a. my lovely wife) doesn't quite see it that way! She is super happy on her R10k GT Zaskar.

[ScaredShiftless]

6 Pages and no one has asked OP whether he has the cash to buy the full Spez kit if he goes with the S-Works? 

 

OP, if you ride an S-Works, you need to be kitted from head to toe in full Spez regalia - bright red and white, of course. It's the law. 

 

Whaaaat!!?? No one told me this! I thought that was just for ROAD S-Works models?  

[ScaredShiftless]

Looks like they are bringing it in 

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/men/bikes/mountain/trail/sworks-stumpjumper-fsr-29/115267

 

Edit: or is this the 2017 model?

That's the (beautiful) 2017 model Quagga. A stunning machine, of which there are none left at any official Spez retailer...

[ScaredShiftless]

Not all purchases are completely 100% practical. If that was the case, we'd all be driving 1992 Nissan Sentras or Toyota Corrollas.

 

If you buy a Golf GTi instead of a Golf TSi or (Polo TSi for that matter) there is a certain level of "wastage" in the purchase. The GTi is more bling, has a better 0-100, higher top speed, nicer finishes, etc., but it costs more to maintain, and lets face it. You don't really NEED that 0-100 or better top speed, now do you?

 

Ignore what people on here say about small totties etc. If you can afford the S-Works and don't mind paying extra, then do so by all means. You won't necessarily have faster or better performances as you will probably hit your limits before either bike hits its limits.

 

*Disclaimer*

I ride a 2013 Stumpy Expert, and upgraded the rims to Carbon rims after I kept on breaking spokes on my Roval alu rims. Apart from replacing worn out components the rest of the bike is still per original spec.

  Solid advice. Thanks.

[Cat2forLife]

Expert, upgrade some parts to your own personal preference and get a set of carbon South Industries hoops! :-)

 

PS: I ride a Swerks Epic. Won't make you faster..

 

Won't make you faster 

[Uncleslow]

... I would like to hear from fellow Hubbers that actually own S-Works models ...

 

"Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you". Marilyn Monroe.

 

I had an S-Works Camber and now ride an S-Works Epic. It is also very unlikely that I will ever win any major title and I most certainly don't have the largest tottie...

 

But I did do my homework and 99% of the replies here are either missing the point or plain stupid. Are there better bikes? Probably. And - if you have the cash, one must assume that you can also afford all the silly alternatives being suggested?

 

I love tech stuff, and with the S-Works you get more than "just" the few extra bits mentioned above, like wheels, a better carbon frame and a "few carbon bits". Virtually every component is "better" - as in everything. What is the point in buying a "lesser" bike and then swopping the saddle, the wheels, etc... that is like buying a BMW 320d and fitting other wheels, then believing you have an M car!

 

Fact is, like it or not, that the S-Works is worth the sum of it's parts. Are the parts worth it, that is your choice? For me they are - my bike is fast, reliable, awesome to ride and makes me happy, and...  imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

 

Remember - no amount of makeup will make a donkey into a racehorse 

[ScaredShiftless]

"Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you". Marilyn Monroe.

 

I had an S-Works Camber and now ride an S-Works Epic. It is also very unlikely that I will ever win any major title and I most certainly don't have the largest tottie...

 

But I did do my homework and 99% of the replies here are either missing the point or plain stupid. Are there better bikes? Probably. And - if you have the cash, one must assume that you can also afford all the silly alternatives being suggested?

 

I love tech stuff, and with the S-Works you get more than "just" the few extra bits mentioned above, like wheels, a better carbon frame and a "few carbon bits". Virtually every component is "better" - as in everything. What is the point in buying a "lesser" bike and then swopping the saddle, the wheels, etc... that is like buying a BMW 320d and fitting other wheels, then believing you have an M car!

 

Fact is, like it or not, that the S-Works is worth the sum of it's parts. Are the parts worth it, that is your choice? For me they are - my bike is fast, reliable, awesome to ride and makes me happy, and...  imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

 

Remember - no amount of makeup will make a donkey into a racehorse 

Well said Uncleslow. Do you work for the Big Red S?  

[CAAD4]

I definitely want to... It's just that the financial manager (a.k.a. my lovely wife) doesn't quite see it that way! She is super happy on her R10k GT Zaskar.

Well she's not going to ride it now is she? Let her continue loving her Geetee.... Hell maybe buy her some new grips to put on it.. (no comic sans font on my phone)