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Enduro Expert Carbon
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, XX1 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Specialized Enduro is celebrated for its exceptional downhill performance, agile handling, and versatile suspension that balances pedaling efficiency with small-bump sensitivity. It offers a choice between 27.5 and 29-inch wheels, catering to different riding preferences. While praised for its innovative design and component quality, some reviews note its high price and occasional suspension setup challenges.
Exceptional downhill performance
Agile handling with short chainstays
Versatile suspension balancing efficiency and sensitivity
Choice between 27.5 and 29-inch wheels
Innovative design and high-quality components
High price range
Suspension setup can be challenging
Some models lack size options for taller riders
The Enduro 650b absolutely rips for a bike Specialized didn’t want to make
BIKE MagazineSpecialized’s Enduro 29 is proof that long travel 29ers really can work
BikeRadarAn S-Works model is simply as good as it gets
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Sep 2015 · Jann Eberharter
Jan 2015 · Jon Woodhouse
A brutally rapid long travel bike that’s a superbly effective all-rounder
Dec 2014 · Staff
We independently tested the Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 650b and the Enduro Expert Carbon 29 in the past weeks, now it’s time to compare the two bikes on the field. Specialized Italy provided the Enduros for as much time as we wanted, in order to ride one after the other on our home trails. One of our testers is Marco Milivinti, winner of the 2014 Superenduro Series, to get the “pro” point of view. The bikes Both bikes have a Fact Is-X 11m carbon front triangle and a M5 alloy rear triangle. Both are also size Medium and identically spec’d (relative
Dec 2014
We are bloody excited to have taken delivery of the S-Works Enduro 650B, their appropriately named big mountain gravity enduro bike. The Enduro is available in both 29″ and 650B wheel sizes (29″ with slightly less travel) and of course a few models at lower price points, plus there is also an EVO variant (a coil shock …
Category leading performance.
Unheard of weight - stability - agility ratio.
Progressive spec choices.
Cane Creek DB Inline Air shock issues.
Sep 2014 · Alan Muldoon
Following a very public U-turn on wheel sizes for the big S, we ride the new 650b Enduro
It’s even better than the much loved 26in version.
It’s bloody expensive and there’s no size XL for taller riders.
Jul 2014 · Francis Cebedo
For 2015 Specialized is making their flagship Enduro bike available in the 27.5 wheel size. And unlike their Stumpjumper 27.5 effort, this seems to be a more serious entry in this very competitive arena. - Mtbr.com
Jul 2014
The Enduro goes 650 by stealing the front triangle of the 26″ version – but does it ride like a Frankenbike?
| Frame | FACT IS-X 11m carbon front triangle, M5 rear triangle, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, ISCG '05 mounts, internal Command Post IR routing, 142+ dropouts, full cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 165mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, comp, lockout, and reb adj. 15mm thru-axle, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX Float CTD Performance w/ AUTOSAG, Climb, Trail, Descend settings w/ Trail and reb adj. 215.9mm x 57.2mm Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized All-Mountain, low-rise, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IR, 3-position, internally routed adjustable height w/ air spring, remote operated, single bolt head, 30.9mm, S:100mm, Others: 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Type 2, 11-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, custom SRAM XX1 style ring, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X01, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM X01, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, hollow plates/pins, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 180mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj. |
| Rims | Roval Traverse, alloy disc, 24mm internal width, 27h/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse SL, 15mm thru-axle end caps, 27h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 142+, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher Control, 2Bliss Ready, 26x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Purgatory Control, 2Bliss Ready, 26x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI |
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Last updated July 9
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