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Posted: Sep 17, 2018 at 20:13 Quote
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.

I am open to suggestions as well.

Posted: Sep 17, 2018 at 20:55 Quote
One of the alloy frame bikes in case you end up bailing into rocks. My vote is for alloy Enduro or Stumpy.

Posted: Sep 17, 2018 at 22:14 Quote
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.

Posted: Sep 18, 2018 at 7:15 Quote
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

Posted: Sep 18, 2018 at 22:26 Quote
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/biking/best-enduro-mountain-bike

Check this out if you haven’t seen it yet.

FL
Posted: Sep 18, 2018 at 23:12 Quote
sapara117 wrote:
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

Posted: Sep 19, 2018 at 10:18 Quote
Take a look a the 2019 specialized stumpjumper Evo looks good for all rounder on the dh side and it's fairly cheap for a new bike

Posted: Oct 6, 2018 at 22:49 Quote
sapara117 wrote:
2016 Specialized Enduro expert Evo- $1500
What size is that?

Posted: Oct 8, 2018 at 10:15 Quote
Get yourself a brand new YT Jeffsy or Canyon Spectral. Both are in that price range.

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