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2016 Specialized

Enduro Comp 650b

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 165 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

23 mph

Enduro Comp 650b

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Enduro is praised for its versatile performance, excelling in both climbing and descending with updated geometry and increased suspension travel. It features dual wheel size compatibility, a robust linkage system, and practical additions like the SWAT storage compartment. Reviewers highlight its capability as a do-it-all trail bike that handles rough terrain with confidence.

Pros
  • Excellent descending capabilities

  • Improved climbing performance

  • Dual wheel size compatibility

  • SWAT storage compartment

  • Robust suspension and updated geometry

Cons
  • High price tag

  • Limited dropper post travel on some models

  • Rear suspension can feel too active in open mode

  • Front end lethargy on tight turns

Key Quotes
The new Enduro linkage is more robust, claims Specialized, and every pivot uses the same bearing size.
Bicycling
The Enduro 29 felt like a full-blown downhill bike.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
Ohlins new RXF 36 fork is seriously impressive and superbly composed, even when the trail gets properly choppy.
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The Enduro is a bike that loves to be hussled, the more you push, the more performance is unleashed.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
Make no mistake though; the Enduro isn’t just a one trick pony. It’s agile too, and can be danced through a rock garden or popped over roots by simply dropping your heels and preloading the suspension.
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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Enduro 29 Comp Review

Jun 2017 · Christoph Bayer

Last summer they launched the next generation of the Specialized Enduro 29, and we’ve put their entry-level model to test.

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Mountain Bike Action
Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650B Test

Feb 2017 · McCoy

The Specialized Enduro is the perfect tool for ripping downhill

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Specialized Enduro Comp 29

Feb 2017

Value, performance and versatility are hallmarks of this generation of the venerable Specialized Enduro Comp 29 bike.

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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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MBR
Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 650B Review - MBR

Apr 2016 · Alan Muldoon

The Specialized Enduro Expert carbon 650b boasts amazing suspension thanks to Ohlins but is unfortunately let down by limited sizing.

Highs
  • Bomber-solid package with amazing suspension

Lows
  • XC stem and limited size range

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Freehub
Bike Review | Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon

Sep 2015 · Jann Eberharter

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Specs
Build
Frame

M5 alloy, 650b geometry, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, ISCG '05 mount, internal Command Post IR routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 165mm travel

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 650b, Solo Air spring, 160mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float Performance DPS, AUTOSAG, 215.9x57.2mm

Travel165mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

Headset

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

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Command Post IRcc, cruiser control technology, micro-adjust height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 125mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX X Horizon, 11-speed, alloy cage

Crank

SRAM GX-1000, 11-speed, PF30, 28T X-Sync ring, 94mm BCD spider

Shifters

SRAM GX, 11-speed, trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t

Chain

KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide, metallic pads, 200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide, metallic pads, 180mm rotor

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM DB5, hydraulic, custom reach adjust

Wheels
Rims

Roval 650b, alloy, 29mm inner width, 24/28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

Front Hub

Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h

Tires

Front: Specialized Butcher Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3""

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