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S-Works Enduro
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 RCT3 |
| Shock | Cane Creek |
| Wheels | 26″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | 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
Jul 2015 · Seb Stott
As a fast and versatile all-mountain slayer the Enduro 29 is close to perfection, but it could be improved for really aggro riders
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.
Nov 2014
Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Enduro 650B. An Enduro 650b so sick that it is impossible to not to get jazzed about it.
Nov 2014 · MBA Action
Big wheels, Big travel & Big fun
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.
Aug 2014 · Christoph Bayer
“How could we make a bike like this better?” These were the words of the Specialized boys when we asked them why the bike they had given us was the same as the standard model on sale. They were right, of course. At first glance there was no obvious way to improve a bike like […]
| 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 RCT3, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, comp, lockout, reb, and threshold adj. 15mm thru-axle, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom Cane Creek Double Barrel Air, high/low speed comp and reb adj. climb switch, 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 | Syntace F109, 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 Expert, Ti 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 XX1 Type 2, 11-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1, carbon arms, custom SRAM XX1 style ring, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, carbon/aluminum trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, hollow plates/pins, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid X0 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid X0 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 180mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid X0, hydraulic disc, carbon blade w/ bearing, tool-less reach adj. w/ MatchMaker clamp |
| Rims | Roval Traverse SL, carbon disc, 22mm 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 SL 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 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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