Specialized Enduro SL Expert
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luckaz
(Apr 11, 2009 at 16:16)
I have this frame but all my own components. Amazing bike. Spot on geometry for riding and climbing the shore. I can rail the DH and still climb like a racer. Feels almost as fast as my DH bike on the way down. Front derailler is incredible, better than any other I have owned becaused it is mounted on the chain stay and therefore works all the time.
absolutly love it! i have the 2008 (with the triples) so not exactly the same as the one in the photo but not far off as the components on the most part are the same.
i have however found one problem, and its not the obvious one! the handle bars are useless! no less then that! i have had the bike now for roughly 4 months, and already they are creaking as if they are going to snap! (annoyingly i have some EA70s on my old bike but standard size, but thats no help to you)
the suspension is nice and plush and am particularly impressed with the rear shock, due to the 4 (5 unofficially) settings changing it from soft to firm, the 5th being putting the rebound past the slowest setting and compression on 4, locking out the rear
The drive train is lovly, and tempted to say perfect. ive come from an all XT set up to X9/X0 and the difference is amazing, really have been impressed
brakes are fairly limpwristed aswell though this is to be expected from a bike with such a low weight
i have however found one problem, and its not the obvious one! the handle bars are useless! no less then that! i have had the bike now for roughly 4 months, and already they are creaking as if they are going to snap! (annoyingly i have some EA70s on my old bike but standard size, but thats no help to you)
the suspension is nice and plush and am particularly impressed with the rear shock, due to the 4 (5 unofficially) settings changing it from soft to firm, the 5th being putting the rebound past the slowest setting and compression on 4, locking out the rear
The drive train is lovly, and tempted to say perfect. ive come from an all XT set up to X9/X0 and the difference is amazing, really have been impressed
brakes are fairly limpwristed aswell though this is to be expected from a bike with such a low weight
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
i have a 2010 model and it rocks!!
This is a fantastic all around bike. I have the 2007 with the e150 front fork. This bike absolutely kicked ass at Mammoth Mtn, and is a perfect bike for an aggressive single track rider who likes to push the limits. I have not had ANY issues with this bike since I bought it in 2009. Currently, I have custom Roval traverse wheels/hubs, 2.4" wide Kenda Telonix tires, Answer (wider) bars, fizik saddle, Raceface bash guard, blackspire chain guide, crankbros eggbeater pedals.
This is a very light mountain bike with six inches of travel. Comes with the best brakes money can but avid Elixir carbon and brilliant forks. Yet it as strong rims made by Dt Swiss.
Sweet bike,I am 6"5 and this bike is no problem for me to ride up or down. Really fast, plush and still rideable fast up hill. Brakes are really good. Top Class
Rode one of these a few times and I love it! Not so much the price tag, but it's one hell of a bike.
Specialized Enduro SL Expert
(MSRP $3900)
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THE ENDURO® SL'S welterweight chassis, pedaling efficiency and six inches of travel let you climb without crying and rail in the technical terrain. If you want to ride the whole mountain and really own it, the Enduro SL is your best bike.
The Fox 32 Talas RL fork gets the job done with 150, 130 and 110mm of proven adjustable travel with compression/rebound adjust for efficient climbing and descending.
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL brakes feature full hydraulic calipers, organic pads for enhanced modulation and a big 203 mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R SL levers feature tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
Our custom DT Swiss wheels don't cut corners when it comes to quality: sealed cartridge bearings, a DT Swiss rear hub with star ratchet and alloy freehub and DT Swiss Competition stainless spokes with alloy nipples. Up front is a Specialized Hi-Lo thru-axle front hub with variable sized flanges for perfect tension and a 25mm axle for percicion steering.
S-Works Eskar 26 x 2.3" tires feature large volume casing and dual-compound tread for awesome traction. 2Bliss technology enhances control and durability without adding weight.
Specialized AFR Shock provides 150mm of air-sprung travel. Damping curve and spring rate perfectly match the telemetry of the suspension, ensuring optimal bump force management and maximum control.
Geo based on Low BB setting.
The Fox 32 Talas RL fork gets the job done with 150, 130 and 110mm of proven adjustable travel with compression/rebound adjust for efficient climbing and descending.
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL brakes feature full hydraulic calipers, organic pads for enhanced modulation and a big 203 mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R SL levers feature tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
Our custom DT Swiss wheels don't cut corners when it comes to quality: sealed cartridge bearings, a DT Swiss rear hub with star ratchet and alloy freehub and DT Swiss Competition stainless spokes with alloy nipples. Up front is a Specialized Hi-Lo thru-axle front hub with variable sized flanges for perfect tension and a 25mm axle for percicion steering.
S-Works Eskar 26 x 2.3" tires feature large volume casing and dual-compound tread for awesome traction. 2Bliss technology enhances control and durability without adding weight.
Specialized AFR Shock provides 150mm of air-sprung travel. Damping curve and spring rate perfectly match the telemetry of the suspension, ensuring optimal bump force management and maximum control.
Geo based on Low BB setting.
Specifications Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC
| Price | $3,900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 152mm | |
| Rear Shock | Specialized AFR Shock w/ Spike valve, air spring, adj. rebound and low speed compression, 7.875x2.25" | |
| Fork | Fox 32 Talas RL, 1-1/8" steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 150/130/110mm adj. travel w/ compression and rebound adj. | |
| Headset | 1-1/8" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing | |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t | |
| Crankarms | Custom Shimano FC-M762, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm | |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano M762 XT | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage | |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X-9, trigger | |
| Handlebar | Specialized Enduro mid rise bar, 2014 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 660mm wide | |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish | |
| Grips | Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | |
| Brakes | Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL, alloy backed organic pads | |
| Hubs | Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 15mm thru-axle, 32h. Rear: Custom DT Swiss 370 w/ DT RWS QR, 32h | |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless, black, alloy nipples | |
| Rim | Custom DT Swiss E440S, 26mm, sleeved w/eyelets, 32h | |
| Tires | S-Works Eskar, 26x2.3", 120 TPI, aramid tubeless ready bead, dual compound | |
| Seat | Specialized Format, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam, S/M/L: 130mm XL:143mm | |
| Seatpost | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9x350/400mm |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | ||||
| Bike Weight | 29.2 lbs | 29.2 lbs | 29.2 lbs | 29.2 lbs |
| Headtube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Seattube Angle | 71.9 ° | 71.9 ° | 71.9 ° | 71.9 ° |
| Headtube Length | 102 mm | 108 mm | 128 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 421 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm |
| BB Height | 356 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| BB Width | ||||
| Seat Post Diameter | 30.9 " | 30.9 " | 30.9 " | 30.9 " |
| Front Derailleur Width | ||||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.125 | 1.125 | 1.125 | 1.125 |
| Top Tube Length | 545 mm | 574 mm | 602 mm | 630 mm |
| WheelBase | 1115 mm | 1147 mm | 1177 mm | 1205 mm |
| Standover Height | 742 mm | 748 mm | 762 mm | 782 mm |