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2015 Specialized

S-Works Enduro 650b Frame

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 165mm rear
ShockCane Creek DBair IL
Wheels27.5″
SeatpostDropper
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SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Aluminum frames considered heavy by some

  • Preference for infinite-dropper post over three-position Command Post

  • 650b version may slouch in travel during climbs

Key Quotes
"The 29er has the shortest rear end out there, shreds corners and eats rocks and roots alive."
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"Bigger is better – with 650b and 29 options the rider can choose how big is right for them."
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"Specialized’s Enduro 29 is proof that long travel 29ers really can work"
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"The Enduro Elite is a very capable descender"
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"What a bike! The Specialized Enduro 650b impresses with fantastic suspension performance and outstanding handling."
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Singletrack World
Review: Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 29

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

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Bicycling
First Look: The New Specialized Enduro

Aug 2016 · Matt Phillips

The Big E is bigger and badder than ever

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] Specialized Enduro

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

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Dirt Mountainbike
Specialized S-Works Enduro 29

Jan 2016 · Sjones

The baddest 150mm 29" enduro bike in the world

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Freehub
Bike Review | Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon

Sep 2015 · Jann Eberharter

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BikeRadar
Specialized Enduro Elite 650b review

May 2015 · Guy Kesteven

A superb aggro trail bike with outstanding responsiveness and suspension control, but only if it fits

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Enduro 650b

Mar 2015 · MBA Action

Dream Machine that Prefers to Descend

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Back Issue | Specialized S-Works Enduro 650b Review

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 […]

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardPF30, Press Fit

Shock

Custom Cane Creek DB AIR Inline, high/low-speed compression and rebound adj. w/ climb switch, 8.5""x2.25""

Travel165mm

Bottom Bracket

PF30, press-fit

Headset

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

Seatpost

Command Post IR, 3-position height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, w/ remote adjust lever, 30.9mm, 125mm travel, includes standard/SRL levers

TypeDropper

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