jason-at-specialized
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Morgan Hill , California - Male / 44
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jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 22, 2013 at 8:49
May 22, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
If you are looking for an all-mountain bike and weight is your priority, then you should look at the 165 travel S-Works Enduro (26in for apples to apples). It is 25.94 lbs out of the box with Command Post, without pedals.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 22, 2013 at 8:22
May 22, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
The Enduro EVO is a 180 freeride park bike. Plush, coil spring performance and durability was the primary focus. Weight was a secondary consideration, however I think you would be hard pressed to find a lighter freeride frameset with park bike strength.
If you are looking for an all-mountain bike and weight is your priority, then you should look at the 165 travel S-Works Enduro (26in for apples to apples). It is 25.94 lbs out of the box, without pedals.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 21:10
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Well said.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 21:09
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
The latest Enduro EVO is a lighter, more plush version of the SX Trail. Same park bike strength and performance but climbs better if you need it to.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 21:04
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
You are right - the old SX Trail was a bit of a beast. I just weighed the Enduro EVO frame personally, but you don't have to believe it if you don't like.
Most people consider reduced friction and longer life a feature. Specialized stocks all proprietary parts and we can service you as fast or faster than Fox and CC.
Framesets were offered but not all markets carry them. The complete bikes are a great deal compared to building custom.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 17:51
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
The Enduro EVO, painted with coil shock is about 8.6 lbs. If you believe the Internet the Uzzi appears to be over 9 lbs. but I welcome the surprise if that is incorrect.
The Enduro is available with either CCDB or Fox which should satisfy most riders. The leverage curve is optimized for a coil shock, so switching to an air shock degrades the performance.
The shock extension also rides on ball bearings, which makes the ride more supple and eliminates worn out DU bushing. It's a price many people welcome for a proprietary shock.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 13:47
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
If those are photos of your bike on your profile, the builds are not even close to the same. I would be very surprised if the Uzzi frameset is lighter than the Enduro EVO frameset with the same shocks.
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 13:39
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Noted. Thanks!
jason-at-specialized mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 13:39
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Got a pic?
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