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Enduro Elite Carbon 650b
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Enduro is celebrated for its impressive climbing and descending capabilities, with a design that balances stability on rough descents with efficient uphill performance. Its updated geometry and suspension tuning, including models with Ohlins components, receive high marks for handling and comfort. However, some reviews note concerns with component specs like dropper post travel and shock setup, as well as the bike's weight in certain builds.
Impressive climbing and descending capability
Updated geometry and suspension tuning
Stable on rough descents
Good value for the price
Versatile for a wide variety of riding
Base-model spec can’t hide the weight felt in the wheels and drivetrain
Desire for a firmer shock setting for climbing
Command Post dropper post is unrefined and has short travel
The consensus on the Comp 29 was that it was nearly as impressive climbing challenging terrain as it was descending it.
BIKE MagazineThe new Enduro linkage is more robust, claims Specialized, and every pivot uses the same bearing size.Bicycling
Ohlins new RXF 36 fork is seriously impressive and superbly composed, even when the trail gets properly choppy
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Apr 2018
The iconic Specialized Enduro 29er has always been a good bike for hard riding, but this long-legged classic just got better thanks to tweaked frame geometry. Despite some minor issues and compromises, it really is some machine and a massive leap in the right direction. Get the best mountain bike for you with our buyer's guide Review: Scott Genius 920 - progressively shaped, lightweight long travel trail 29er When should you replace your bicycle helmet?
Mar 2018 · Bturman
A burly build kit, dual coil suspension, excellent attention to detail, and convenient features make the updated Enduro Coil 29 a surefire bet for experienced riders looking to let it rip.
Aug 2017 · Daniel Sapp
Specialized’s 160mm trail bike gets an updated and adjustable geometry, a new link, new seat-post, and other spec changes for both wheel sizes.
Aug 2017 · Tyler Benedict
After reviewing a few key changes to make the bikes more modern, the 2018 Specialized Enduro mountain bikes looked great on paper, but we wanted to get them out on the trail. This was actually my first ride on an Enduro, so I was really keen to get aboard and see why so many people …
Jul 2017 · Christoph Bayer
The Specialized Enduro Coil 29 with Öhlins suspension is limited to 200 units and we've taken a close look at this machine in our review.
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
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
| Frame | FACT 9m, X-Wing layout, carbon front chassis, M5 alloy rear end, All-Mountain Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, ManFu link, oversized pivot bearings, 12x148mm dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger, 170mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC 27.5, Solo Air, compression and rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 46mm offset, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus, Rx All-Mountain Tune, AUTOSAG, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 216x57mm Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized DH, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IRcc, 12 position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M/L/XL: 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride w/toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 52mm chainline, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180mm rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 650, hookless alloy, 29mm inner width, 24/28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse, DT Swiss internals, sealed cartridge bearings, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, GRID casing, 650x2.6"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Slaughter, GRID casing, 650x2.6"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready |
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Last updated November 6
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