Does the Specialized Enduro climb well?

Despite its outstanding performance on the descents, the Specialized Enduro climbs surprisingly well. We recommend pushing the saddle forward where the pedalling position is nicely balanced. The rear suspension doesn’t bob as you pedal even without the climb switch engaged, making easy work of the climbs.

How heavy is the Specialized Enduro?

2020 Expert build kit. Please hide more useful things in the frame. This is brilliant. For a contemporary enduro race inspired bike, the carbon Enduro Expert is quite light at 13.46kg or 29.67lbs.

Does the Specialized Enduro have a flip chip?

The Specialized Enduro has a flip chip in the rear shock mount. In the end, we settled on the low setting and left it there. This setting makes the most sense for the intended use of the Enduro. However, if you ride the bike as an all-rounder, you’d better set the flip chip to high.

How much travel does a Specialized Enduro have?

Bigger wheels maintain momentum better than smaller wheels—particularly over technical terrain. That’s why the new Enduro rolls exclusively on 29-inch wheels. It marries 170 millimeters of suspension travel with big wheels in a package that’s crazy fast.

Can enduro bikes climb?

Enduro bikes are designed to significantly climb hills, But on flat, flowing trails, enduro bikes often face a challenge and usually sedate. You will find that many people ride the same type of bicycle for years with no problems at all. If you are like these people, then you probably know how long Enduro bikes last.

What are the best enduro bikes?

We have highlighted seven of the best enduro MTBs on the market in 2021, based on their reliability, pedigree and versatility.

1. Commencal Meta AM 29.
2. Forbidden Druid.
3. Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon.
4. Specialized Enduro.
5. Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290.
6. Pivot Firebird 29.
7. Yeti SB 150 T Series.

How do you size an Enduro bike?

Measure the length of your current bike’s seatpost from BB to seat clamp, then compare it to the length of the two size options. If the larger of the two options is much longer than your current bike, you will either have to fit a lower travel dropper or the bike will be too big.

What is the specialized flip chip?

The flip-chip design allows you to tune the geometry — adjusting the bottom bracket height by 7mm and head tube angle by half a degree — to suit your mood and riding needs. Specialized notes that a lower bottom bracket and slack head tube angle with reduced fork offset while increasing stability.

What is an Enduro mountain bike?

Enduro bikes are long-travel bikes designed for going as fast as possible downhill on the hardest trails around. They mimick the geometry of downhill bikes and push into the range of 180-mm suspension travel. Buy it if: You want to race. Specifically, go downhill as fast as possible in an enduro race.

Are enduro bikes good for trail riding?

If you want to hit hard trails, or hate the feeling of being outgunned, an enduro bike is going to be a good choice for you. It’s got your back in every situation.

Is 120mm travel enough for enduro?

Honesty, a 120mm fork is enough travel for most Trail riders. Longer travel doesn’t necessarily mean better.

What is the difference between enduro and trail MTB?

Enduro Bike Suspension VS Trail Bike Suspension Enduro bikes have more suspension travel than trail bikes. An enduro bike will generally have between 140 and 180 mm of travel. A trail bike will have up to 140 mm of travel. Enduro racing involves both climbing and descending trails.

What are the specs of a Specialized Enduro 29?

2020 Specialized Enduro 29 Model breakdown – complete spec, pricing, & geometry. By now you have probably seen that Specialized has an all new Enduro. In an effort to make it the fastest Enduro ever, all of the bikes have moved to 29″ wheels and see increased travel from 160 to 170mm front and rear.

How much does a Specialized Enduro expert cost?

Dropping down to the Expert from the S-Works model results in a pretty massive price drop of more than $3k, with the Expert priced at $6,550. You lose the full carbon suspension linkage, but the aluminum links on this model are just as stiff.

What makes a Specialized Enduro bike so stiff?

We didn’t set out to make the stiffest bike possible—that bike would be a tooth-rattling nightmare. The Enduro’s balanced stiffness helps the front-end steer precisely and keeps the rear-end tracking like it’s on rails through the roughest terrain.

How much does a Specialized Enduro S4 weigh?

The S-Works Enduro in an S4 is the only complete we were able to weigh, but it came in at 31.68lbs (14.37kg) without pedals, and the frame weighed 7.91lbs (3.59kg) with all the hardware including a bottom bracket (no headset).