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Enduro EVO 650b
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180 / 180mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion METRIC |
| Shock | Fox Van Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
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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Feb 2017 · McCoy
The Specialized Enduro is the perfect tool for ripping downhill
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
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, 142mm dropouts, 180mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom X-Fusion Metric Air R 650b, air spring, 180mm travel, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 20mm thru-axle Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX VAN R, 650b EVO tune, coil w/ piggy back, rebound adj. 8.75x2.5"", S: 450, M: 500, L: 550 Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Coil |
| 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 P.Series MTB, forged alloy, top load |
| 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 | Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| 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 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 Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB5, hydraulic, custom reach adjust |
| Rims | P.Disc AM, 650b, 36h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g, black |
| Front Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 36h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher GRID, 60TPI, folding bead, 650bx2.3"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.3"" |
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