SpecializedEnduro SL Comp
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AMBikerJJ8
(Mar 29, 2009 at 12:32)
Haven't ridden the new '09's (pictured here), but the fork on the '08's are awesome! Feels super plush and bottomless. Also, at 30 lbs, this bike is great for shredding it up or down. Definitely test ride anything you're looking at buying though.
Great Bike for XC and trail riding. A REAL AM Bike. You can find the flow and uphill even w/o Talas is not a problem.Eskar tires under dry condition excellent. No chance to test it wet.(yet). The rear shock keeps the track. Smooth riding with flow possible. Everything is sound on this bike !
Pretty solid XC/AM bike for the price. The standard issue is not to bad but there are a few things your going to need to watch out for. First if you run it on the AM side and use all 6" watch the lower linkage and more importantly the Specialized Brain. Waiting to get mine back from a re-build right now. I might replace that with a Fox shock. The Crank & front ring are pretty cheap to, so that is another down side to the bike. The upside is that it is light and handles pretty well. I personally don't care for the 15mm front hub, It just seems silly not to go for the full 20mm but that's more of a pain when it comes to picking wheel sets. The DT wheels are nice since they bend back on the trail, but after alot of riding you might have laffy taffy looking wheels.
a great, do-everything bike. will get you up and let you have fun down. i built this up from the frame, so i would say that the stock parts are...okay. definitely not good enough for the frame. i have the E150 fork found on the 2008 model with 2009 internals, and it is wonderful. the fork truly was fixed in 2008/2009. the adjustable geometry with the lower-able fork and the 2 shock mounts is needed for a bike which will see so much. would i get this bike again? no.
would i buy the frame again and build it up again? i would buy this frame for twice the price and be completely happy.
bottom line: insanely amazingly wonderful bike, held back by "okay" stock components
would i buy the frame again and build it up again? i would buy this frame for twice the price and be completely happy.
bottom line: insanely amazingly wonderful bike, held back by "okay" stock components
The 2010 Enduro Comp is probably the best bang for your buck all rounder bike as it climbs pretty well, but still does a pretty decent job of shredding downhill. The avid elixir brakes are a good match for the bike and the stock fork is actually pretty well tuned. For those who want a do it all bike and aren't riding strictly free ride, this is a bike worth taking a look at.
All around gravity biased trail bike. Drop the travel and it climbs extremely well. Then turn its' descent loving snout downhill and the geometry gobbles rock gardens, while the low bottom bracket keeps it stable at high speed through turns and chutes.
Speccing X-9 is perfectly adequate given MTB's propensity to shave a derailleur or two off with a rock. Brakes are excellent.
Given the travel and the descent hungry bias you should swap out the big ring for a bash guard. Despite being light for its' ride the weight is one of the few downsides. However you take the downs for the downs if you get my drift.
Speccing X-9 is perfectly adequate given MTB's propensity to shave a derailleur or two off with a rock. Brakes are excellent.
Given the travel and the descent hungry bias you should swap out the big ring for a bash guard. Despite being light for its' ride the weight is one of the few downsides. However you take the downs for the downs if you get my drift.
Awesome bike. I just bought the 2012 model and i love it. It climbs amazing for a bigger travel bike but can also take the beating of some downhill and freeride. It is a great do it all bike. If you have to climb to get to the trail head for some downhill...this is the perfect bike for you. I love my bike.
I love the geometry of this bike! It climbs great. Nice and stable on descents. Quite light. As good on a 35km xc ride as a straight up-and-down steep trail.
SpecializedEnduro SL Comp
(MSRP $2800)
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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.
32-hole DT Swiss E440S rims are custom for Specialized. 26mm width, eyelets and a sleeved joint bump up durability, but keep weight low.
Custom Avid Elixir R 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. Custom Avid Elixir R SL levers feature tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
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.
Shimano LX Hollowtech II crank custom for Specialized. Hollow forged crankarms and integrated pipe billet bottom bracket ensure stiffness and efficiency. SG-X chainrings provide smooth, dependable shifts.
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.
The Fox 32 Float RL fork provides 150mm travel and compression/rebound adjust for all-mountain ripping.
32-hole DT Swiss E440S rims are custom for Specialized. 26mm width, eyelets and a sleeved joint bump up durability, but keep weight low.
Custom Avid Elixir R 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. Custom Avid Elixir R SL levers feature tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
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.
Shimano LX Hollowtech II crank custom for Specialized. Hollow forged crankarms and integrated pipe billet bottom bracket ensure stiffness and efficiency. SG-X chainrings provide smooth, dependable shifts.
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.
The Fox 32 Float RL fork provides 150mm travel and compression/rebound adjust for all-mountain ripping.
Specifications Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC
| Price | $2,800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 152mm | |
| Rear Shock | Specialized AFR Shock w/ Spike valve, air spring, adj. rebound and low speed compression, 7.875x2.25" | |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float RL, 1-1/8" steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 150mm 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-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm | |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano FC-M542 | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage | |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger, 9-speed | |
| Handlebar | Specialized Enduro mid rise bar, 6066 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 SL, alloy backed organic pads | |
| Hubs | Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 15mm thru-axle, 32h. Rear: Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h | |
| Spokes | DT Swiss 1.8mm 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 | 30.2lbs | 30.2lbs | 30.2lbs | 30.2lbs |
| Headtube Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seattube Angle | 71.9° | 71.9° | 71.9° | 71.9° |
| Headtube Length | 102mm | 108mm | 128mm | 150mm |
| Chainstay Length | 421mm | 421mm | 421mm | 421mm |
| BB Height | 356mm | 356mm | 356mm | 356mm |
| 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 | 545mm | 574mm | 602mm | 630mm |
| WheelBase | 1115mm | 1147mm | 1177mm | 1205mm |
| Standover Height | 742mm | 748mm | 762mm | 782mm |