Specialized enduro comp 2020 vs Trek 8 Slash 2020

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BartekBieniek

Posted: Nov 23, 2019 at 7:55	Quote
Hey. I can get these two bike for nice discounted price. 2700 gbp for specialised enduro or trek slash 8 for1700 gbp. Both 2020 models. Do you have any experiences with these bikes? I'd like to ride downhill tracks and occasionally trail riding. Like 70/30. At the moment I have yt capra 2016 comp. I'm quite happy with YT, but I have a chance to get a new bike for quite attractive price.

chrysanthos

Posted: Nov 25, 2019 at 1:34	Quote
I can only vouch for the Slash since I ve got one. Good climber, confidence-inspiring in the DH. Regarding components, not sure what the Spec comes with, but the Slash can do with a couple of upgrades straight out of the box (Brakes and tires).

jason475

Posted: Nov 26, 2019 at 14:48	Quote
I have no experiences with Trek. But the Enduro is as bullet proof a bike as they come. Get one of the X frame new ones while you can before they are gone. The new Enduro frame is just a Santa Cruz clone, and lost its distinct X wing coolness.

steezaschrist

Posted: Nov 26, 2019 at 21:25	Quote
If you like the YT you'll love the Enduro. It's phenomenal and hugely confidence inspiring. It's also very different (better) than the older X-wing

jurassicrider

Posted: Nov 27, 2019 at 6:51

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The enduro 2020 is definitely more gravity oriented, with a more agressive geometry(64° head angle, bigger reach...), more travel (170mm), while the slash 2020 is more of a capable, big all mountain bike, with a bit more conservative geometry (especially for the carbon models: slacker seat tube, 150mm of travel, 65° head angle in slackest position...),

I personnaly own a trek slash 8 2020 and I use it mainly for trail riding on my locals trails in the french alps, with lots of steep climbing, so I can say that it is an efficient climber...It is also a very confident bike and a great descender.

But if your goal is to mainly ride park or downhill and then trail occasionaly, I think the specialized enduro will be a better choice.

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