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Enduro Elite 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1, GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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.
Excellent descending capabilities
Improved climbing performance
Dual wheel size compatibility
SWAT storage compartment
Robust suspension and updated geometry
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
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 MagazineOhlins new RXF 36 fork is seriously impressive and superbly composed, even when the trail gets properly choppy.
BikeRadarThe Enduro is a bike that loves to be hussled, the more you push, the more performance is unleashed.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineMake 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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Jun 2017 · Tom Hill
Is the Specialized Enduro 29er the king of all things endoooro? Tom Hill has been thrashing the latest bike to find out
May 2017
The frozen tendrils of a protracted winter have at last released their tenacious grasp, and we’re again able to ride our beloved trails free of the icy death. Time to wrap up the Specialized Enduro 29 long term review. As is our typical review format, if you’re looking for more spec related detail on this bike, check out my first impressions bit, and/or Pete’s coverage of the product launch. Now let's begin.
Apr 2017 · Alan Muldoon
Revised geometry, sizing and travel take the Specialized Enduro 29 6Fattie to the next level, but has Specialized gone far enough?
More travel and no extra weight thanks to the full carbon frame.
The SWAT Door is such an underrated feature, we simply love it.
Light and fast, it’s an effective race bike
Stems are still too long and the BB could go lower on the 29er version.
Needs adjustable geometry
Mar 2017 · Marco Toniolo
[ad3] After the comparative test between the Specialized Enduro and the Trek Slash, then the Slash individual test, here we come full circle with the Specialized Enduro FSR Pro Carbon individual test. Like the Trek, the Pro Carbon is the second highest Enduro model in the lineup, after the S-Works which we’re riding with 27.5″ wheels for a long term test. Enduro Carbon Pro highlights Frame: carbon FACT 11m, rear triangle also (identical to the S-Works) Wheels: 29” Ajustable geometry: no Rear/Front travel: 160/165 mm 650+ compatibility: yes Rear boost: yes Fork boost: yes Metric shock: no (length 216mm, stroke
Feb 2017 · McCoy
The Specialized Enduro is the perfect tool for ripping downhill
Dec 2016
This bike comes with a legendary reputation, way back in mid-2013 it emerged as one of the first 29ers to challenge perceptions of what a big wheeler was capable of. It’s received a major overhaul for 2017, and as we discussed in our initial impressions piece back in August, we like the changes Specialized have implemented. So, what …
Balanced, well thought out geometry.
Pratical frame construction and finishes.
Dual wheelsize compatibility.
None as yet.
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?
| Frame | M5 alloy, 29 geometry, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, ISCG '05 mount, internal Command Post BlackLite routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, removable Taco Blade, 155mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 29, Solo Air spring, 160mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom RockShox Monarch Plus, AUTOSAG, 3-position compression adjust, rebound adjust, 215.9x57.2mm Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | Hella Flush, 1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm 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 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, 11-speed, alloy cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM GX-1000, 11-speed, PF30, 28T X-Sync ring, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 200mm Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval 29, 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, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"" |
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Last updated July 9
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