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Enduro Elite 650b
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ 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
Feb 2017 · McCoy
The Specialized Enduro is the perfect tool for ripping downhill
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
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 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 Standard: PF30, 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 Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom RockShox Monarch Plus, AUTOSAG, 3-position compression adjust, rebound adjust, 215.9x57.2mm Travel: 165mm |
| 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 Demo, 7050 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 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, 30T 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 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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Last updated July 9
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