First Look: Specialized Unveils a New Short Travel Special - Sea Otter 2013

Apr 18, 2013
by Mike Levy  
Specialized Enduro SX

Short Travel Racer

Specialized's SX moniker has been attached to a number of different platforms over the years, from their 170 and 180mm SX Trail bikes to the much rarer SX Slalom that sported just 100mm of travel for its gated racing intentions. The latter bike had quite a cult following, with its prowess on the race track transferring over to a hell of a good time on flowy trails, especially by riders who could maximize its nimble personality. 2013 sees the Morgan Hill company revisit that concept, with them manufacturing a very limited, 100 unit production run of the new 100mm travel Enduro SX frame shown here. Specialized plans to offer the SX Enduro as a frame only, with it being available in stores this coming May. Pricing has yet be announced.

Specialized's factory racers, Aaron Gwin, Troy Brosnan, and Mitch Ropelato, as well as their USA Gravity team, will likely be aboard the new bike for the upcoming Sea Otter dual slalom, and there is a good chance that we might see the bike on the downhill track as well.

Enduro SX Details

• New model for 2014
• Rear wheel travel: 100mm
• Aluminum front and rear triangles
• Revised FSR suspension ''tuned for sprinting and high-speed jumping''
• Tapered head tube
• ISCG-05 tabs
• Sizes: short, long
• Frame only
• Availability: May, 2013
• MSRP: TBA

Specialized Enduro SX


Revised FSR Suspension

Not surprisingly, the Enduro SX utilizes the FSR suspension that is found on all of Specialized's high-end full suspension bikes. In fact, the chain and seat stays, as well as the rocker link arrangement, are all borrowed from the longer travel Enduro platform, with Specialized employing a shorter stroke FOX Float CTD shock and tweaking the kinematics to better suit the bike's race intentions. The result of this treatment is a suspension layout that, according to Specialized, excels at sprinting and high-speed jumping. Jason Chamberlain, the Specialized engineer behind the
new bike, told us that the modified FSR suspension's lower leverage also allows for a larger setup range without requiring the exceedingly high shock pressures that racers often prefer. Basically, a rider could still pump 300psi into the shock for a seriously stiff setup, but the new SX will also allow for lower, more usable pressures. This is in contrast to the slopestyle focused P.Slope, debuted at Crankworx last year that uses a rear suspension layout designed to handle the enormous impacts of a slopestyle course and high rear shock pressures.

Specialized Enduro SX


Race Focused Geometry

While there will be riders who have a blast on the new Enduro SX on their local trails, this is one short travel rig that is intended to be used as an out and out gated racer (there isn't even provision for a front derailleur). To that end, Specialized has gone with a relatively low 311mm bottom bracket height that should allow the little bike to slice and dice the corners like Slap Chop on wheels. Out back, the standard Enduro chain and seat stays make for a long rear end to aid in high-speed stability, with a 68° head angle up front employed for the same reason. If you're thinking that the Enduro SX would make for a great dirt jump rig, hold those thoughts: the P.Slope employs a higher bottom bracket, shorter rear end, and a steep head angle better suited for tricks. That's not to say that we don't expect to see riders sessioning jumps on the SX, but that dedicated jumpers would be far better served on the 87mm travel P.Slope.

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229 Comments
  • 78 8
 Freaking sweet! Yet another banger from Specialized, I don't think it's that bold statement to say that these guys are really in the forefront at the moment and they have taken some good lead. Can you guys at Spesh just make the similar bike with steeper seat angle, longer seat and top tube? Or I have to make one myself as there is nothing like that on the market? Enduro Trail Evo? And 419 CS - come on, if you made it with Enduro 29 at 430mm, this one should be at 400mm! Big Grin


Oh, and please stop excusing for lack of front mech. Nobody needs it.
  • 9 3
 Funny cause I literally, bought an SX enduro frame yesterday, but an older model with the same color scheme I'll be seeing and testing this bike hopefully at the sea otter. No regrets, I'm glad I got my bike, but I think it's just funny aha
  • 10 4
 AH mate, it's not that big difference, I'm sure. They've just simplified it. I liked the old one´s "expressionistic" form. they were looking shit back in 2008 and 2009 when they were really wild in form with fugly, crazy graphics. It was just too much going on in one package. But that red 2011 model with flames - awesome!

I know... they could make a Stumpjumper SX Big Grin something between this and Stumpy Evo. A capable jumper and pumper than can still rock the woods and allow you to rest your butt for a moment on a 2h ride.
  • 14 2
 just a super clean looking bike! love it.
  • 2 45
flag mnorris122 (Apr 18, 2013 at 4:55) (Below Threshold)
 Look like a pivot m4x....
  • 13 50
flag Nickkarnes (Apr 18, 2013 at 6:11) (Below Threshold)
 Looks like a carbon operator
  • 7 48
flag dirtstar59 (Apr 18, 2013 at 6:51) (Below Threshold)
 uh...looks like a GT Distortion...nothing new here except the word Specialized.....
  • 39 40
 This "it looks like an _____" business is so stupid. it looks like a session obviously.
  • 63 6
 One simply does not look like a Session in Mordor, where 29ers are gay and 650B is yet another new standard. Only 3% of people can use new Session. f*ck UCI. 9sp for life, been using it for 10 years and it has never let me down. That shit was so gnarly, Cam is the man. Healing vibes to him, thanks for pushing boundaries of our sport, come back strong. Carbon fiber has tensile strength of something, something, and can be more robust than any aluminum frame, even though I don't trust carbon. I think Sam made a wrong move and should have stayed in Specialized.

Did I forget anything? Trollolololo lo lolo lo lolo lo lolololo looooooo
  • 7 0
 Holy fuggin drool bike that thing looks awesome. FSR POWER!!!!! Gwin made a real good choice moving to spec. The amount of shred that bike is capable of is unimaginable. Hell you could own a xc track with that bike then jump a tight set of dubs. Me want one or two.
  • 38 3
 Norbs got robbed? ahah
  • 6 37
flag Questrails (Apr 18, 2013 at 7:32) (Below Threshold)
 Norbs can eat the dingliest berries hanging from my turd cutter. You still whinnin about that tool bag. At least he got alot of press for running with the big dogs. See what he got this year, rampage might be his thing.
  • 4 11
flag waterfall99 (Apr 18, 2013 at 8:32) (Below Threshold)
 I think the P Slope would be much more valuable in a 4x race
  • 18 4
 Looks almost as good as the redalp!
  • 2 0
 I'm wondering what tube set this is based out of... It seems pretty expensive developping a new tube set for 100 frames. It has the same lines as the status, but the tubes don't seem to be as big
  • 8 1
 WAKI you're on FIRE!!!
  • 4 2
 @slc-ripper - Nothing could be as pretty as the Redalp!
  • 2 0
 Come out with the PSLOPE DAMIT!!! sick bike specialized!! looks mean
  • 3 3
 yo dude it. out you can buy em dh camcam this bike is for slolom and 4x stop hating and shit because you dont know how to categorize a bike its the same as a stupjumper with slacker anglesand less travel
  • 2 2
 I know it's a 4X bike dumbass...i want a pslope! I didn't say anything bad about this bike I just want the pslope to come out!!
  • 1 1
 And the pslope is not out yet. They still only have the p3 check out there website
  • 7 0
 The p slope is out. It may not be on their website, but we have it in our catalog, ready for order at the bike shop where I work.
  • 2 2
 Doesn't matter what it looks like as Spec invented and perfected FSR so all the other bikes that it "looks like" are just trying to keep up with Spec. Besides looks don't mean shit, only the ride!
  • 1 2
 Alright man I'm not trying to be mean but it kinda pissed me off when you think I don't know what I'm talking about. That's tight that the pslope is out ill talk to the specialized rep and see if I can get one ordered. If your 13 how do you have a job?
  • 2 2
 Whoops wrong dude haha
  • 7 0
 Seriously drop the whole 'looks like a ...'. Its old and really annoying
  • 2 0
 i was lookin at rampants, doubles, and killswitches but i think i want to sell my '10 sx for this.
  • 1 1
 i don't think may 2013 is right.
  • 2 2
 Plans to release it in 29?
  • 1 0
 Yeah P.Slope is coming. I work at a shop and have mine on order. They tell me end of the month!
  • 1 1
 Weird. Talked to our spesh rep who was at our shop. He said it was gonna be a 2014 release. When you call spesh inside sales they don't know about the bike. I told him to look on pb! Crazy.
  • 1 0
 It looks like a...it just looks badass.
  • 25 4
 you know what this looks like? a merge between the older SX and the Status. Idnno why but thats exactly how it seems to me. Looks sick though!
  • 7 3
 WANT!
  • 11 25
flag jaycubzz (Apr 18, 2013 at 0:21) (Below Threshold)
 I thought it looks like a bike. Just my opinion though
  • 8 1
 you don't say
  • 7 42
flag Spielkind (Apr 18, 2013 at 2:07) (Below Threshold)
 Looks like a Session to me.
  • 31 6
 Looks like Norbs is a session
  • 28 9
 Shut it with the "Looks like a Session" already. You've kicked this dead horse for so long now it's just a pile of steaming guts
  • 2 9
flag GTLOLGOGO (Apr 18, 2013 at 4:56) (Below Threshold)
 "Hand to the face" "smack"
  • 10 1
 I was hoping that PB did an April fools news announcement earlier this month:



"Looks like Norb's session got robbed"



a story about how a gifted trek was stolen from his training facility earlier in the week. That way we could all be done with these jokes!
  • 3 4
 Just shut it with the Norbs/Session jokes as well! It's a simple judging error, don't get your knickers in a f*cking twist over it!
  • 1 1
 @ blackthorne. Your comment LOL. I was speaking to my girlfriend on the phone when I read your comment and just laughed like a nutcase at her
  • 4 0
 Yeah, should be called the Status Slalom, looks exactly like a short travel status
  • 20 1
 Got 1 of these on order, well it's in my basket I've just not paid for it yet or got the money to but it's still in my basket
  • 17 3
 they better let England have this one, we arnt aloud the p-slope and we only have a limited amount of p3's, so please specialized bring it in!
  • 5 3
 WANT!
  • 5 1
 @holyrider3

we certainly have the P-Slope coming in store soon Smile


give the Concept Store in Covent Garden a ring and get your order in Wink
  • 4 1
 there is one in harrogate where i live, how much will they be though?
  • 1 0
 speak to your local store and they will confirm the cost and availability
  • 1 0
 I spoke to Spec Uk and they arent bringing these to the UK sadly.
  • 1 0
 @vikingboy

let me get back to you on that, because my insider information is telling me otherwise

let me find out 100% for sure, so you are not getting misinformation Smile
  • 1 0
 Will (@holrider3) I'm importing one fromthe us for a rediculously good price like a 3rd off retail! Just need my pay check haha..
  • 15 1
 If my girlfriend walked in on me looking at this, i'd close the page and adamantly swear that I was watching porn...
  • 1 0
 Larkey, this would absolutely rip at Sparrow and Kowen - smooth trails with lots of flat corners.
  • 1 0
 Stromlo Skyline to louge... {drool}
  • 2 0
 Oh yeah, I forgot they smoothed the shit out of it.
  • 10 1
 Oh man, just in time for Ottard. This bike should kill it with Ropelato piloting in dual slalom Hopefully I'll get to see and try one. Looks fast.
  • 2 0
 It does look fast! I really like how its simple, fresh and fun looking! Really makes me wish I had a reason to add her to my arsenal.
  • 5 1
 Absolutely sick bike. I'm already thinking: Pike, flow, xt trail, minion and highroller.

What id like to know is if I would be able to get the seat high enough with a reverb for comfortable seated climbing. I've got some local tracks that this bike would be ridiculous fun on.
  • 1 0
 Pike would be a bit much travel no? It's 140-160mm, this looks like 100mm.
  • 1 0
 Take the front to 140 and slack it out to 67ish, would raise BB a bit as well. Would make the most killer 'fun' trail bike ever.
  • 1 0
 I thought that the fork on it looked like 120mm travel. They say 68degrees but don't say what fork that's with.
  • 5 1
 Dear big red " S " your totally making some bad ass bikes these days !!!! Now please tell me how to pre order a complete for next year
  • 2 0
 Framesets only.
  • 2 0
 @jason-at-specialized, Can you make more than 100 please?? by the time i've saved up, i'm worried they'll all be sold!
  • 1 0
 Yeah seriously want to make this my next bike....
  • 2 0
 OK, just bumped it to 101 for you Smile
  • 1 0
 Has anyone ridden this frame since and got any reviews on it?
Any opinion on how a setup with the 100mm rear and rockshox Pike 150mm up front would work?
Would this setup be a good bike for UK trail centres and how versatile to cover trail/longer xc/enduro type riding?
Will it be good enough for climbs?
cheers.
  • 3 1
 LOL only a hundred frame production. Gotta get to the closest Spesh concept store and preoder it as soon as they release the price. I would if i had the funds looks like a fun little bike!
  • 3 0
 I actually dropped my sandwich on the floor as I was paying more attention to the screen. So nice.....

Hope I win big in Vegas then. Big Grin
  • 3 0
 it will be interesting to see which one, the p slope or this, will be the slopestyle choice of bike for all specialized riders
  • 1 0
 The P.slope will be the bike of choice for slopestyle events.
  • 1 0
 Well do I get one of these to replace my Specialized Pitch Frame, or a Kona Carbon Operator to replace my Entourage? Such awesome bikes.
Even though I prefer a shorter back end and a slacker HA, I do absolutely love this bike.
  • 1 0
 While it is a good looking bike, i wouldn't consider this as being super innovative - the way we are all reacting to it and its being touted. for years companies have been making short travel bikes that are well suited for slalom. i'm not going to get into the "this bike looks like that bike" game, but just a few examples which are aesthetically and technologically equal or better: Tazer fs, Tazer vp/vp2, Blur 4X, Foes Zigzag, Yeti 4X
  • 3 0
 Why another "new" SX ... ?
The old ones where fantastic ...
"never change a winning team"
  • 3 0
 This version is lighter and has a more focused geometry and leverage ratio for gated racing.
  • 1 0
 I can see that this version is lighter, around 2 lbs if the sicklines scale is right, and im not gonna argue with the leverage ratio being different. But the 'important' geometry looks identical. Chainstay length, bb height, reach and head angle are all the same between this and the 2010 model that i own. There are some differences in seatube length, angle and standover; things that don't 'really' affect how the bikes rides when you are using it for its intended purpose. The wheelbase is also strangely shorter on the new model as well even with the same chainstay length, headangle, and reach. How did the wheelbase change if those three angles have remained the same? Just asking out of interest because i love the way my current bike rides, but would love it even more if it was 2lbs lighter and pedalled better due to suspension refinements Big Grin .
  • 1 0
 Almost 3kg for a long frame with shock and seatpost clamp is not really that light, I had hoped for a bit less..

Fox js the only shock option I take it? Hope it canne set up as hard firm as you say tou can
  • 1 0
 Can you show me a lighter slalom fully?
  • 2 0
 Well, not many I guess, I was hopimg for a bit less weight, but no matter, I heard from the distributor all the frames for May are already sold out, so I guess I am sticking to the Tazer vp fro
  • 1 0
 They are all sold to dealers, but that doesn't mean they are sold out at the consumer level. There will also be a run for 2014, so you should be able to get one.
  • 1 0
 Jason,

Thanks for the heads up, I will make some calls, see if I can trace one. Any ide on delivery dates yet? End of May or early May?
  • 1 0
 Sorry - I don't have that level of detail. I only know they have left the factory and are on their way to dealers.
  • 1 0
 Staats mtx soft tail
  • 5 1
 Specialized already has two slopestyle frames, how about you Trek?
  • 1 0
 I think this is more of a race bike but trek doesn't really have anything like this!
  • 4 1
 Looks sweet, I want one, along with a sticker that covers the word "enduro". Nothing enduro about this sweet-ass sled.
  • 2 1
 "Not surprisingly, the Enduro SX utilizes the FSR suspension" It's a bit surprising, seeing as the proto was a faux bar not Horst Link. Glad they used their signature Horst Link.
  • 1 0
 Faux bar proto? I am not familiar with that one.
  • 1 0
 I'm sure I saw photos at least a couple of months back of a Specialized slope stylee bike with solid swingarm(no pivot between main pivot and rear axle). I was quite surprized, hence why I remember. Any find a photo of it?
  • 1 0
 Are you referring to the P.slope by chance? It's a slopestyle specific concentric BB design for running single speed and super stiff suspension.
  • 1 0
 Yeah, I'd say that'd be it. Makes sense now, didn't recall/realize it was single speed. Glad to see that's the only reason specy ditched the Horst/FSR linkage. Concentric is fine for smooth tracks with just jumps, not much else IMO.
  • 1 0
 Mind you, with the Horst link where it is on that bike, it would make for similar axle path to the single swing-arm bike anyway, with just different braking characteristics.
  • 1 0
 Both the braking and pedaling characteristics are improved on a linkage bike over a single pivot. The wheel paths may be similar, but the forces are decoupled from the front triangle on a linkage bike, which allows better management of chain forces as well as braking forces.
  • 1 0
 I'm not sure how you define better, but some people prefer the feel of single pivots. The brake squat, and the pedalling can also be set up neutral or not. Yes it's easier for a manufacturer to get what they want from a single pivot. But that's what they want. I'm not saying one is better than the other. Specialized have made their FSR linkage very single pivot like with this bike it appears.
  • 1 0
 Braking independence is impossible with a single pivot, unless you have a floating brake set-up. A linkage bike is also more independent or dependent or neutral - however you want it - over a wider range of gears. A single pivot response is optimal over a narrow range of gears. You simply cannot tune a single pivot the same as a linkage bike. It's physics.
  • 1 0
 looks a lot lighter that the sx. but i'm not sure it will have the same cornering abilities etc, as the sx. personally i think the shock is too high in the frame. its going to feel like a trail bike.
  • 1 0
 didnt specialized come out with a short travel bike last year before sea otter that was spec'd around pumptracks? This seems similar, pretty awesome and yeah I want one but if anyone remembers that let me know
  • 1 0
 www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-stumppumper-concept-bike-2012.html
  • 3 1
 Is this simialr to a P slope? or more of a race bike then for DJ and slopestyle?
  • 1 0
 it says there, that it is quite the contrast to P Slope, as "the new SX will also allow for lower, more usable pressures", than required to run P Slope's suspension right.

btw, i am not the one who neg-propped you Big Grin
  • 2 0
 haha its all good I didnt read the last part of the article cheers
  • 1 0
 That was kind of a problem with the last SX. My friend has one he weighs less than 150lbs and was runnning like 250 psi in the shock. I know when the p slpope came out they were claiming you could put 160 psi in the shock and it would run ultra stiff like you want these short travel bikes to, Im sure they worked that out with this bike too.
  • 1 0
 If any one in the uk wants one of these get in contact with specialized conceptstore in Kingston gonna be very limited numbers
  • 1 0
 Any idea on price , I have already Ben in contact with my dealer to try and find a price
  • 7 5
 ONLY 100?!? D: EPIC SADNESS. Hopefully more will come out once those fly off the shelves.
  • 1 12
flag gapos999 (Apr 18, 2013 at 0:42) (Below Threshold)
 Yeah , why not use a two position setup like 100/150mm depending on the rear shock mounting.
That would make it one bike for EVERYTHING (like a new Scott Voltage)!
  • 2 4
 Is that a small amount for such a niche product? I can't really see them gone in a day
  • 3 2
 It's what I would do if I were specialized. Just test it...see how it goes. Make it limited so that people have more incentive to buy...it's a smart move. Low risk/high potential/and probably pretty big turnover
  • 4 3
 The 100 only is for this year. Its a new model for 2014. Can't anybody read!?
  • 3 1
 ^^^ not really sure to be honest. Possibly wishful thinking on my part as id like to be able to buy one. But I can't see specialized designing a new bike to not make money off of it.
  • 6 2
 That looks fun Wink
  • 3 1
 this thing looks like so much fun to ride! Too bad this sport makes me poor Frown
  • 2 1
 hot one! It´s a pitty they stopped sx trail - the enduro EVO looks also good, but this with bigger travel would be really panda porn
  • 3 0
 Looks fast just standing still. Weight?
  • 3 0
 Finally, a simple and awesome looking bike. Love it, love it!
  • 3 1
 Nice!!! But what does it have to do with enduro?? Why not SX dual, or SX race, or anything else!!
  • 3 1
 the chainstays, seatstays, and rocker link are borrowed from the enduro. So basically its an enduro rear end, otherwise a very different bike than the standard enduro!
  • 1 1
 as awesome as this bike is and look sand as much a i want one its just a slope style bike or could even be used as on,tbf there is no real point in it, you could build a slopestyle up as that sort of bike neg props!!
  • 1 0
 Don't let the stated purpose for the bike fool you. The last SX was built as a narrow-purpose bike, too, and it is one the funnest bikes I've ever ridden. It's awesome on flowy trails, loves to jump, and is a rock-solid mini park bike. Given the engineer behind this bike and the riders it was designed for, I'm sure this version will be just as fun.
  • 3 0
 pleeeaaase be another "banger on a budget". i want iiiiit!
  • 2 0
 Please Pinkbike make a "Norbs got robbed" Shirt or something like that ! And i want that Bike too. Hook a Brother up !
  • 1 2
 This is the well thought out original:

www.dirtragmag.com/sites/default/files/Dirt%20Demo%20Day%201%20_32%20of%2052_.jpg

forums.mtbr.com/attachments/commencal/521886d1266598083-absolut-sx-3_4view_web.jpg

and it works extremely well. Large bearings, no chain shortening, stiff frame, no proprietary rear shocks, light.

What do I get from Spec-ed? Halfassed DJ that cannot run Singlespeed and convert to derailleur and seriously limited shock choice. A dumbed down product - as usual.
  • 2 0
 Actually, when I think of the well thought out originals, I think of these -

gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb3132519/p4pb3132519.jpg;

www.sicklines.com/gallery/data/534/medium/SX_Frame.jpg; and

www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2003/bikes/03EnduroSXFrame_d.jpg.

I can't wait to see this new SX in action and ride it. I have a 2011 SX, and it's the kind of bike that makes you look for reasons to ride. It's solid, fast, and loves berms and jumps. If these bikes fall into your "dumbed down product - as usual" category, then we should all tell Specialized to dumb-down their products as much as possible.
  • 1 1
 Speced is into meaningless sculpting, its called styling where design is detrimental to function and serves the purpose of making things visually last 1 season only. Sort of what Caddy did in the 50ies. That is why they ding and bend easely. Spec`ed grabs ready made tube catalog from Astro and just recombines what`s available. So yes dumbed down it is.
  • 1 0
 So am I to understand that you have seen bikes that ding and bend easily and have only lasted one season? I'd be curious to see those frames.

Every tube on every Specialized is 100% designed and engineered by us.
  • 1 0
 I'll take it. This looks perfect for most of the riding that I do. I'd probably have to move all my landings back a few feet tho if it jumps as well as it looks like it does.
  • 1 0
 Go to vital-mtb for a video, there you may also notice that Mitch is riding some sort of XX1 crank without chainguide with a sort cage rear mech and DH cassette...
  • 4 1
 I want one! :O
  • 2 1
 that is an amazing idea materialised and i want one badly. THANK YOU SPESH.
  • 3 3
 just realised only 100 gettin made! ARE YOU MAD SPESH!?
  • 4 2
 its a mini better spec status!
  • 1 0
 Hopefully they didn't do away with the potential of the P.Slope and unveil this instead! :/
  • 1 0
 Looks ace, I would want a clean look and would have it all in that lovely black and go ss
  • 5 4
 hate those cables under the bb - hated it on my sx-trail and i dislike it here...
  • 2 1
 I've never once had any of those cables as much as graze the ground, never mind getting snagged. Looks a little messy but it works.
  • 2 3
 but they're awesome when you want to fuck up your breaks shifting cables
  • 4 0
 it is the best routing ever, it just looks scary. I have been riding on this routing for upwards of five years on spesh bikes without a single problem ever... , it makes the top of the bike soooo much cleaner
  • 2 0
 I agree with Enduro27- rocked the shit outta my enduro (big mountain shuttles here and there too), and NEVER a problem with a cable. Internal routing would be next level though....
  • 2 1
 I will see you tomorrow! so much stoke on this sea otter trip this year! might have to buy one
  • 1 0
 yeaah gonna check it out
  • 2 1
 Used to have a sx x, loved that bike.. I hope these will ship to europe sometime, i would like to buy this frame..
  • 3 1
 The the shock linkage is a work of art.
  • 3 1
 A sixer from Spesh - is the world going to end tomorrow? :-)
  • 2 0
 *Mud clearence on rear not included with this frameset
  • 2 0
 Oh my dat one sexy looking bike
  • 2 0
 I am just waiting for the new P. Slope!
  • 3 1
 SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
  • 1 0
 This looks sweet! Its a mix between the SX and enduro bike but in a light weight package
  • 1 0
 I bet that frame weighs next to nothing! Now that is gunna be one fast AM bike !!!! Big Grin
  • 1 0
 good to see they didn't try to shoehorn their beloved clown wheels onto it.
  • 1 0
 If i was getting another short travel bike this would be it. no questions asked
  • 1 0
 well Spesh just keeps pumping out the sexy time. I would rather ride the SX though.
  • 1 0
 That frame with a taller (17") seat tube would make a very aggressive XC. Do want.
  • 1 0
 sweet jesus sx enduro my ass i would use it for slopestyle... this should be the new p-slope...
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 I guess we won't be seeing big jumps with this rig, just a quick snap on those gaps. Well specialized just in it to win big time. No showmanship just beating that clock.Just my thought...
  • 3 1
 Like the old sx better.
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 I would actually buy this....if I had the money Smile
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 sweet mamajama! That's badace!
  • 1 0
 I wonder what size rear end it uses?
  • 1 0
 to bad, that none is accessible for everyone
  • 1 0
 Could this be my new All mountain machine?
  • 1 0
 OMG! This looks like...SPEED!!
  • 3 2
 if i win the lottery i know what im getting
  • 2 1
 hurry cause they'll all be gone
  • 3 2
 Looks like a shred sled to me!
  • 2 1
 Not liking that top tube and derailleur/brake routing.
  • 2 1
 This makes me wanna get a specialized!!!
  • 2 1
 Is it 142mm spacing? X12?
  • 1 0
 Yes.
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 Finally! A Specialized that I want.
  • 1 0
 i would love to ride it as a slope bike, what do you think?
  • 1 0
 Photog should be canned, no pics of the actual pivot point.!?
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 Wait...didn't Spesh just release the P-Slope? What's the diff?
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 Besides outdated cable routing,I'd say a win!
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 So what travel fork will this be using?
  • 1 0
 This looks like the perfect Fun trail bike for me down here in FL.
  • 2 0
 why the name "enduro"???
  • 1 0
 I actually really like this bike... i'd buy it !
  • 1 0
 WANT!!! SPECIALIZED PLEASE MAKE MORE THAN 100!!!!!!
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 What would be the benefits of this over a P. slope?
  • 1 0
 i love the products of specialized,they are the best
  • 1 0
 I like it a lot. It inspires speed and fun from every detail.
  • 1 1
 First Specialized that i really want!
  • 2 1
 really nice
  • 2 2
 Rocky Mountain Slayer SS! That is all!
  • 1 0
 nice, for dirt too?
  • 1 0
 I would buy it!
  • 1 0
 This. Is. Epic.
  • 4 7
 "Specialized's factory racers, Aaron Gwin and Mitch Ropelato, as well as their USA Gravity team, will likely be aboard the new bike for the upcoming Sea Otter dual slalom"

.....Troy Brosnan??
  • 7 1
 It actually says "specialized factory racers, Aaron Gwin, Troy Brosnan and Mitch Ropelato".
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 DAMN GUYS IT HAS TWO WHEELS AND A REAR SHOCK THAT MEANS IT LOOKS LIKE A SESSION
  • 2 1
 Frikin sweet
  • 1 1
 I think that for once, I like the look of a Specialized bike ... Big Grin
  • 2 1
 AMAZING!! WANNA-ONE!!!
  • 1 0
 It's about time!!!
  • 1 1
 the stroke length on that shock makes it look like 7" of travel.
  • 1 1
 Shut up and take my money?
  • 1 1
 See that Trek?? Now go ahead and make something like this.
  • 1 0
 I likes eggs n toast
  • 1 0
 nice bike!
  • 1 0
 Very cool bike!
  • 1 0
 Holy shit this is hot
  • 1 0
 Schweet
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 look hat
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 whats the price?
  • 1 1
 soo where does the water bottle go?
  • 1 0
 biker cross here we go!
  • 1 1
 Nice.
  • 1 1
 She's Purty
  • 2 2
 i will buy it definetly
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