I am looking to buy my first full suspension, I come from a BMX and Motocross background. I am looking to get something used so I can get the best bang for my buck. I would like to get into a more enduro ish bike as I enjoy good size jumps and drops but also would need to be able up hill friendly.
As of right now I am looking at a used:
2018 Trek Fuel ex 8 - $2100
2016 Trek Slash 9.8 Carbon- $2300
2016 Specialized Enduro expert Evo- $1500
2018 Specialized Stumpy comp alloy- $2100
2016 Specialized Stumpy carbon comp- $2500
Overall, looking for something playful, that jumps well, and corners well. going up would be lower on the list because thats not a lot of fun always.
The Enduro expert intrigues me however, I can not find a lot of feedback on it. The Fuel ex 8 seems like a good price, is newer, and seems the safest but not sure how playful it will be on jumps.
If it matters to you, you can purchase a new bike - with a warranty - for the same kind of money. Commencal, Specialized, YT are a few examples of base models around the same price range.
On your list, the two 2018 models are the ones I'd look at.
I am leaning towards a 2018 Fuel 8 I found local, But does anyone have any experience with the Specialized Enduro Expert Evo? looks like a very fun all mountain but again, can't seem to find a lot of info or feedback on it.
I am leaning towards a 2018 Fuel 8 I found local, But does anyone have any experience with the Specialized Enduro Expert Evo? looks like a very fun all mountain but again, can't seem to find a lot of info or feedback on it.
Thanks for the feedback Sio far Minox and Kwapik
Does that Enduro Evo have a Rockshox Boxxer on it by chance? That fork would make riding uphill pretty difficult