2007 Specialized Enduro S-Works, new 2008 Shimano XT "Shadow" medium-cage derailleur, Intense dual compound FRO 26x2.35 tires, THE DH fender, WTB Silverado Team saddle.
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- Oct 23, 2007 at 19:00Oct 23, 2007
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Mill Valley, California, United States
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mine may be more DH because it's got more travel up front, but I'll wager it's also got a lower bar height making it better for everything else as well. 2cm more travel, lower front end. A little slacker too....and stiffer.
It IS the ultimate do it all rig. I've riddin the SX numerous times, and I owned a Nomad. The Rune is a cut above! Pedals better, decends better.
However, Your bikes is nice, very nice indeed.
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Pedals better, hah! This is not an SX Trail, it's an S-Works Enduro. Also, this is not the most recent picture. It's got XT cranks with a 22-36 ratio, a new Float 36 RC2, Stan's ZTR Flow rims on DT Swiss 240s hubs, and WTB Prowler 2.5 and Stout 2.3 tires, rounding it out at 32 lbs, therefore providing a much lighter platform than your bike, while also allowing more climbing prowess (a double beats a single ring any day for climbing). Plus nothing beats the tried and true Specialized FSR. I would bet that any day of the week, with the same rider, this bike would punish your bike on a long am ride.
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Ahhhhh, sorry. S-Works Enduro actually has (pretty much) the same leverage curve as my Rune. I would imagine they pedal at much the same efficiency. Although, the SX is not as stiff as the Rune, so I wouldn't expect the S-Works to be either.
Yes, for sure on a long Californian AM ride your rig will SURELY punish mine, but I sincerely believe with Newfoundland AM in mind you would not hold much advantage with your build (there are no sustained climbs here, just short steep and harsh tech), and Newfoundland DH would just punish your rig.
I call this bike the "Ultimate Do It All Bike" because I can confidently ride everything, including our DH runs, without worry (once I change my rims mind you!), for multiple seasons. I know this because I've ridden most of the components on this build before, without issue. And on top of that, the bike weights in close on 33 lbs.
Moral of the story is Californian AM Bike is not a Newfoundland Do it All bike I suppose.
I would stack the Rune frame against the the SX or S-Works however, in any situation, to perform to the same level or better.
Yes, for sure on a long Californian AM ride your rig will SURELY punish mine, but I sincerely believe with Newfoundland AM in mind you would not hold much advantage with your build (there are no sustained climbs here, just short steep and harsh tech), and Newfoundland DH would just punish your rig.
I call this bike the "Ultimate Do It All Bike" because I can confidently ride everything, including our DH runs, without worry (once I change my rims mind you!), for multiple seasons. I know this because I've ridden most of the components on this build before, without issue. And on top of that, the bike weights in close on 33 lbs.
Moral of the story is Californian AM Bike is not a Newfoundland Do it All bike I suppose.
I would stack the Rune frame against the the SX or S-Works however, in any situation, to perform to the same level or better.
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Matter of opinion I suppose. I worked for a Specialized vendor and I've ridden their bikes...along with dozens of others. I prefer the Rune...which is why I own one, over an Enduro!
thanx still
Specialized doesn't have as good a rep as it should in my area. The shop that carries them does not do nearly enough to promote their real bikes IMHO.
Newfoundland if a funny place. The higher travel enduro bikes are perfect for around here and the only ones around are ones people are dying to get off their hands for something different.