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Enduro Elite 650b
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | Cane Creek DBair IL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R 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 versatility across both climbing and descending, with reviewers highlighting its agile geometry, supple suspension, and the choice between 650b and 29er wheel sizes. Its design philosophy aims to blend the acceleration of a light trail bike with the rough terrain capability of a mini-DH bike. While praised for its performance, some critiques include the weight of aluminum frames and the preference for different dropper post options.
Agile geometry and supple suspension performance
Choice between 650b and 29er wheel sizes for varied riding preferences
Blends acceleration of a light trail bike with rough terrain capability
Improved rollover over 26-inch wheels
Top-notch spec and reliable components
Aluminum frames considered heavy by some
Preference for infinite-dropper post over three-position Command Post
650b version may slouch in travel during climbs
"The 29er has the shortest rear end out there, shreds corners and eats rocks and roots alive."
BIKE Magazine"Bigger is better – with 650b and 29 options the rider can choose how big is right for them."
BIKE Magazine"Specialized’s Enduro 29 is proof that long travel 29ers really can work"
BikeRadar"The Enduro Elite is a very capable descender"
BikeRadar"What a bike! The Specialized Enduro 650b impresses with fantastic suspension performance and outstanding handling."
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Oct 2016 · Wil Barrett
Is the Specialized Enduro 29 a long-legged trail bike? Or a burly enduro machine? Barney investigates in his review of the Expert Carbon
Aug 2016 · Matt Phillips
The Big E is bigger and badder than ever
Aug 2016 · Ian Collins
[ad3] Last week Specialized brought us up to the Sunshine Coast in Canada for an exclusive first ride on their new 2017 Enduro. Our first day was chock full of laps at the pristine trails at Coast Gravity Park. Our second day was spent on some of the local natural terrain offerings which consisted of a variety of mixed singletrack. We rode the top level, 27.5″ wheeled S-Works Carbon during both days. We took off from Vancouver airport and landed at the Painted Boat Resort via float plane. Nestled in Madeira Park, BC it’s in a beautiful part of the sunshine coast and
Apr 2016 · Alan Muldoon
The Specialized Enduro Expert carbon 650b boasts amazing suspension thanks to Ohlins but is unfortunately let down by limited sizing.
Bomber-solid package with amazing suspension
XC stem and limited size range
Sep 2015 · Jann Eberharter
May 2015 · Guy Kesteven
A superb aggro trail bike with outstanding responsiveness and suspension control, but only if it fits
Mar 2015 · MBA Action
Dream Machine that Prefers to Descend
Feb 2015 · Christoph Bayer
This year the American bike brand Specialized was not represented at Eurobike for the first time, and instead presented its new products before the show. Amongst them was the brand new Enduro 650b, which replaces the successful 26″ model. S-Works models have one thing in common at Specialized: they represent the peak of the relevant […]
| Frame | M5 aluminum, 650b geometry, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, ISCG '05 mount, internal Command Post IR routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 165mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 650b, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, w/ compression, rebound adj. 15mm thru-axle, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom Cane Creek DB AIR Inline, high/low-speed compression and rebound adj. w/ climb switch, 8.5""x2.25"" 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 XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized All-Mountain, low-rise, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IR, 3-position height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, w/ remote adjust SRL, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, Others: 125mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, 11-speed, alloy cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000, X SYNC ring, PF30, 34T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1180, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 200mm Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, w/ reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval Traverse Fattie 650b, 29mm inner width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, w/ 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 650b 142+, XX1 driver body, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 28h |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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