I am currently looking at buying my first full sus all mountain bike and have been offered a specialized enduro expert 2004. Fact 11m carbon frame w allmountain geometry and 165mm travel for pure capability. Until recently they didnt find their way onto bikes for burlier riders. This is a full suspension mountain bike that gives you a smooth ride whilst also remaining stiff and nimble for whatever trials you face. Which means that the bikes are designed primarily with descending in mind, while making the climb back up a nottoounpleasant experience. That isnt to say, however, that every model has been flawless. Specialized bolt kit 20042006 demo 8 demo 9 fsr product id. Needless to say, getting this in one longtravel trail bike is easier said then done. It is my 3rd enduro after riding a 2007 enduro sl and a 2008 enduro sl pro carbon, i decided to go back to the aluminum version as i continue to ride progressivley more difficult ie. The enduro is specializeds all mountain bike boasting 6.
Comfortable in the knowledge that some riders would be more than happy to further compromise uphill. Still the jack of all trades we all fell in love with, the new u. Specialized fate expert carbon mountain bike 29er medium 17inch. This was the big news last year, and for 2006 the enduro gets only minor tweaks, mostly to the spec choices.
The overall shape of the enduro hasnt really changed for quite a while, although. Climb, trail and descend fox 34 talas ctd performance fork features 160mm of. On the rear youll notice the new specialized slaughter tire, designed as a fast rolling tire for gravity applications. The enduro expert carbon is back in black for 2014or back in grey though that doesnt sound nearly as cool. The 2005 and 2006 enduros were fierce and polarizing bikes.
The topend sworks enduro sports cane creeks infinitelytuneable dbair shock. Specialized aluminum frame 26 in mountain bikes for sale in. I am currently riding a 2010 enduro which i built from the frame up. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier fact isx 11m carbon fibre. This is a specialized enduro elite 2018 bike in size large, which i bought new in january 2019, i have all receipts and manuals for the bike. The enduro is the definition of the do it all bike. A hardwearing set up, expert levels of performance and a stunning physical presence help the specialized enduro fsr expert to stand proud in a busy marketplace. Building a large post frame garage full timelapse construction. M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w ore tt dt, tapered and forged ht, iscg mount, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur. Nov 09, 20 specializeds enduro 29 earned some immediate attention after decimating the smallerwheeled competition under aaron gwin at sea otter earlier this year, and then again more recently when mitch ropelato piloted it to the secondfastest time in the qualifying rounds at world champs in pietermaritzburg. Now that the stumpy has mm travel, specialized has strived to distance the enduro somewhat, and in the process has made the bikes intentions clearer. Green and black 20 specialized enduro expert carbon, serial. Anthony trujillo takes us through setting up the 2008 specialized enduro.
Specialized bearing kit 200506 enduro fsr sx 200708 sx trail. The specialized enduro comp m5 is a mid range aluminium framed model with fully manipulated m5 alloy tubes weighing in at around 14 kilos on our scales for a large size frame with pedals. Aug 14, 2016 the specialized enduro has often defined its niche. Since then, ive ridden specializeds enduro expert carbon up and. Specialized enduro elite large acid pink and carbon black 2018. A wellkept secret is that specialized makes some of the lightest cranks around. With four to six inches of travel and three rings you can ride just about everything. With a geometry thats designed to be pedalled up hill as well as blasted down the enduro bikes fill that gap between trail bike and freeride downhill bike. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. There have been glorious advances and ugly stretches alike. The specialized enduro expert carbon 650b is no exception and was obviously built with both pedal and gravityfed agility in mind.
Black 2014 specialized enduro expert carbon 29, serial. The new enduro expert carbon sports a fox ctd rear shock, outfitted with specialized s proprietary autosag feature. Specialized enduro expert evo mountain bike 2011 out of. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier fact.
Specialized enduro expert carbon 29 mountain bike 2015 out. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier. My brother rides a 2006 enduro expert and i have a 2008. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. The guard works with solid or qr axle types and is compatible with all mountain bike models using the 20052006 endurodemo derailleur hanger. About specialized enduro bikes if the stumpjumper fsr doesnt have enough suspension travel then specializeds aluminium framed, full suspension enduro bikes might be what you need. The extra travel allows me to hit the bigger drops without worry.
Jul 14, 2014 a wellkept secret is that specialized makes some of the lightest cranks around. It sports the same basic frame as the 20 model tested here, but is equipped with the excellent rockshox pike and srams x01 singlering drivetrain and can be had in both 26er and 29er versions. The enduro boasts 155mm of rear suspension from a fox float ctd evolution shock. The bike has a fact 9m carbon front en specialized enduro reconditioned with new components xt. Specializeds first carbon enduro had a frame weight of less than 5. The rest of the enduro line stays at 165mm travel for the 26. This theory is ultimately how i settled the specialized enduro expert evos place in an industry that seems to be shying away from the 180mm pedalfriendly bikes. I have a 2006 sworks and its by far the most fun bike i have owned. The enduro expert carbon frame is the same one you will find in the sworks models, with a fact isx carbon front triangle and m5 alloy chainstays. Whether youre racing enduro or riding all mountain, your bike needs to combine the trail manners of a dh bike with the climbing efficiency of a trail bike. The enduro fsr expert carbon features a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle, 165mm of travel, fox float ctd performance shock with autosag, and custom avid elixir 7 trail hydraulic disc brakes. About specialized enduro bikes if the stumpjumper fsr doesnt have enough suspension travel then specialized s aluminium framed, full suspension enduro bikes might be what you need. Nov 16, 2010 the enduro is specializeds all mountain bike boasting 6.
Continuing the momentum generated from the classic, the new u. The 20 enduro expert sports a fox float ctd rear shock. If youre going to slap words like evo on a bike you cant do it by halves, ambulance impotent theres no point being coy. Marzocchi mxc air fork with ecc extension control cartridge, shimano 525 dual piston hydraulic disc brakes, fox float r with proprietary itch swicth for onthefly changing of rear end. I have a stock 2006 specialized rockhopper comp 2006 that has been collecting dust. The specialized enduro has often defined its niche. We will remain open under normal business hours until further notice. Made for taking on technically demanding trails the specialized enduro expert carbon 29 is an accomplished descender that can be pedled all day long and climbs efficiently. Unleash your specialized enduro with a bike yoke to.
Specialized enduro expert 2004 fsr singletrack magazine. Specialized command post is a 3position adjustableheight seatpost with remote lever for onthefly changes to riding position. While the specialized enduro pro carbine weighs in at just less than 30 pounds, the enduro expert, which we rode, weighs just over 30 pounds. Enduro, paired to a new chain stay, seat stay, and shock extension designed to fit the bigger wheels. This material comes with the added benefit of being incredibly stiff, which is balanced out by our 29 geometrys roomy top tube, short chainstays, slack head tube, and. On behalf of peak cycles and we hope that everyone is safe and well. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 specialized enduro expert carbon 29 bike. The enduro expert carbon features a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle, 165mm of travel, custom cane creek db inline air shock, and sram guide rs brakes. It sports the same basic frame as the 20 model tested here, but is equipped with the excellent rockshox pike and srams x01 singlering drivetrain and can be. Dec 26, 20 the enduro expert carbon is back in black for 2014or back in grey though that doesnt sound nearly as cool. Official specialized turbo levo and mission control thread.
Unleash your specialized enduro with a bike yoke to upgrade its shock. Luckily for him, he chose to go with one of the best on the market, the fox float x2 rear shock. Apart from taking off some of the excess fenderage, what you see is what rolls off the showroom floor. Nov 18, 2014 the enduro boasts 155mm of rear suspension from a fox float ctd evolution shock.
The enduro evo will also be equipped with the all new command post ir dropper post with internally routed remote line. Enduro climbs amazingly, tracks well and isnt squirly like my 2010 stumpy was. This is where the enduro fsr expert carbon 650b come in. Anthony rides a 2016 specialized enduro expert and was looking to make a rear shock upgrade. The new enduro expert carbon sports a fox ctd rear shock, outfitted with specializeds proprietary autosag feature.
The guard works with solid or qr axle types and is compatible with all mountain bike models using the 2005 2006 enduro demo derailleur hanger. Specialized enduro, leather cover, hollow cromo rails, super light foam. Derailleur guard installation the specialized derailleur guard is available separately through your local specialized dealer. Specializeds enduro 29 earned some immediate attention after decimating the smallerwheeled competition under aaron gwin at sea otter earlier this year, and then again more recently when mitch ropelato piloted it to the secondfastest time in the qualifying rounds at world champs in pietermaritzburg. Among the first long travel 29er mountain bikes the enduro is so capable on challenging trails that it has even been used for world championship dh races. Picking the bike thats right for you means choosing the faults you can live with.
With dialed geometry for navigating technical terrain, a tight wheelbase for agile handling, plus lightweight, yet strong, wheelsets and components, the enduro 29 is a true allmountain game changerspecialized enduro 2015. You simply pump up the shock to 300psi, sit on the bike and release air using a. Jun 29, 2014 2006 specialized enduro expert fer berre. Custom cane creek db air inline shock for tunability and control over challenging terrain. By painting their enduro evo yellow and black specialized knew exactly what they were doing.
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