Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2015 Specialized
Enduro Expert Carbon 650b
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Compare the full range
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | Cane Creek DBair IL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
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."
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
View all reviews
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
May 2016 · Ross Bell
The Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 29 is a lot of bike, but would it prove justified or just plain overkill for most riders?
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
Mar 2015 · MBA Action
Dream Machine that Prefers to Descend
Feb 2015
You won’t need a rocket scientist to tell you that any S-Works is going to an absolute pleasure to ride, Specialized stop at nothing when dressing their flagship model bikes in the most ridiculously fine components money can buy. But when you wave the S-Works wand at a big travel Enduro, we found you end …
Climbing ability matches downhill confidence.
Category leading frame geometry.
Hole-proof spec.
Cane Creek shock.
Seatpost feedback.
Jan 2015 · Jon Woodhouse
A brutally rapid long travel bike that’s a superbly effective all-rounder
| Frame | FACT IS-X 11m carbon, 650b geometry, FACT carbon front triangle, M5 rear triangle, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, internal Command Post IR routing, 142mm dropouts, full 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 X01, 11-speed, carbon cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 34T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM X01, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1190, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide RS, metalic pads, Guide R caliper, 200mm Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RS, metalic pads, Guide R caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, w/ reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval Traverse Fattie 650b, alloy disc, 29mm inner width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, w/ 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 142+, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
Not listed for 2,530 days