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2012 Specialized

S-Works Enduro Carbon

A 26″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160 / 120mm
ForkFox Float 36
ShockFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXX, X0
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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S-Works Enduro Carbon
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

S-Works Enduro Carbon

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Specialized Enduro is celebrated for its exceptional downhill performance, lightweight design, and smooth suspension, making it a top choice for enduro racing and aggressive trail riding. Its geometry and custom-tuned rear shock provide confidence and stability on descents, while improvements in frame kinematics enhance climbing efficiency. However, some reviews note that the rear suspension could be more efficient for pedaling, and certain builds may lack in climbing performance without specific adjustments.

Pros
  • Exceptional downhill performance

  • Lightweight design

  • Smooth suspension

  • Confident and stable geometry

  • Improved climbing efficiency with frame tweaks

Cons
  • Rear suspension less efficient for pedaling

  • Some builds may lack in climbing performance without adjustments

  • Certain components may not withstand aggressive use

Key Quotes
The Enduro is a holy terror—in the best possible way—on the downhills.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon is a downhill dream
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Descending on the Enduro was predictably awesome. It was plenty of bike and took on the Free Lunch Trail’s big drops as well as the long and technical alpine gravity trails at Keystone resort with confidence and stability at speed.
Mountain Flyer logoMountain Flyer
The result is that the new Enduro is lighter and pedals better than its predecessor, enough to send it to the top of the wishlist for any privateer enduro racer
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BIKE Magazine
2013 Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon Review

Dec 2013

Lighter and more efficient--Specialized tweaked the new 2013 Enduro with an eye towards improving its climbing abilities while retaining its unrivaled descending traits. I've been riding this bike for a solid year. Here's how it fared.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon 26er

Dec 2013 · MBA Action

When Curtis Keene stopped by our offices with his S-Works Enduro for our "Inside the Pros' Bikes" segment in our January 2013 issue, we were completely

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NSMB
2013 Specialized Enduro S-Works

Sep 2013

There are still those willing to stand up for the supremacy of a well-balanced 26-inch wheeled bike.

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Velo
Pro Bike: Aaron Gwin’s Specialized Enduro

Apr 2013 · Logan VonBokel

Aaron Gwin rode Specialized's two new models of the Enduro trail bike at the Sea Otter Classic

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MBR
Specialized S-Works Enduro | Mountain Bike Reviews | MBR

Dec 2012 · Danny Milner

Specialized enduro racing dream machine: fast, stiff and reassuringly expensive

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Mountain Flyer
Long Term Test: Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon

Nov 2010

Genetic Mutant, If the Enduro Pro were a teenager, the little punk would live on synthetic energy drinks, and walk the halls wearing a flat brimmed hat, baggy pants, and an mp3 player streaming Kid Cudi. All the while, still pulling off a top spot on the honor role.

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Dirt Mountainbike
DirtTV: 2010 Specialized Enduro Pro Bike Test

Apr 2010 · Billy

DirtTV: 2010 Specialized Enduro Pro Bike Test

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon review

Dec 2009 · Guy Kesteven

A lightweight and well-balanced all-rounder, but the fork needs expert tweaking to realise it

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT IS-X 10m carbon front triangle, M5 rear triangle, tapered HT, replaceable ISCG mounts, 142mm dropouts, full cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm travel

Fork

Fox 36 TALAS RLC, Kashima stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, comp and LO and reb adj. 20mm thru-axle, 160/120mm adjustable travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox RP23 Adaptive Logic, Kashima coating, with Boost Valve, reb and separate climbing setting, custom 3-position open comp adj. 8.5x2.125""

Travel160mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, outboard bearing

Headset

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S:60, M:60, L:75, XL 90mm

Handlebar

Specialized All-Mountain low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 720mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Henge Expert, ti rails, 143mm width

Seatpost

Specialized Command Post BlackLite, 3 position, adjustable height w/air spring, remote operated, single bolt head 30.9mm, S:100mm travel, M/L/XL:125mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X0, 10-speed, S1 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull

Crank

SRAM X0 Carbon, 10-speed AM double, GXP spindle, removable spider, Gamut shiftguide, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X0, 10-speed, carbon/aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X-10, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish

Brakes

Front: Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad, Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj., Rear: Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad, Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj.

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid X0, carbon blade, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

Wheels
Rims

Roval Traverse, alloy disc, 28mm, 27/32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless

Front Hub

Roval Traverse, w/ 20mm thru end caps, 27h

Rear Hub

Roval Traverse 142+, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized Butcher Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Purgatory Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.2""

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