A lot has changed in the world of trail bikes, and the new Specialized Stumpjumper 15 represents a significant evolution from the beloved Stumpjumper EVO. While the EVO was a fantastic bike known for its aggressive, big-terrain capabilities, the Stumpjumper 15 aims to be an even more versatile and capable machine.

Specialized Bicycles recently released a podcast diving deep into the engineering and philosophy behind the new Aethos 2 road bike. Host Ben Capron sat down with Seb Servais (Lead Road Engineer) and Alex Jerome (Road Product Leader) to uncover how they refined a bike already celebrated for its pure, uncluttered riding experience.

Here is a summary of the key takeaways from the conversation, detailing how Specialized achieved a new level of perfection in lightweight performance.

In a recent podcast, Specialized Bicycles gave an inside look at the new Diverge 4, a gravel bike designed to handle a variety of terrain. Specialized's Global Marketing Manager Brent Sager and senior design engineer Stewart Thompson talked about the bike's development, key features, and intended use.