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S-Works Enduro 650b
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XX1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS 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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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.
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 · Robin Weaver
It’s also worth noting that even with the 160mm fork plugged in, that short head tube still means bar height isn’t hard to get right either — a big plus if you’re on the shorter side of things like me.
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
Jan 2016 · Sjones
The baddest 150mm 29" enduro bike in the world
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Dream Machine that Prefers to Descend
| Frame | FACT IS-X 11m carbon, 650b geometry, FACT carbon front triangle, M5 rear triangle, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, internal Command Post IR routing, 142mm dropouts, full cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 165mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 650b, Solo Air spring, 160mm travel, 2-stage compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Öhlins, single tube, 3rd Chamber air spring technology, 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 | Syntace MegaForce, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | S-Works DH, carbon, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 780mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Expert, hollow Ti 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 XX1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | S-Works, FACT carbon, 30T X-Sync ring, 104mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1, 11-speed, w/ PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide RS Carbon, metallic pads, 200m Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RS Carbon, metallic pads, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS Carbon, carbon lever, reach adjust, cartridge bearing lever pivot |
| Rims | Roval Traverse SL 650b, carbon, disc, 30mm inner width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse SL, 15mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse SL 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XX1 XD driver body, 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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