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Hi, like the title says, please post your Enduro pictures and build specs! I know there's a 2010 Enduro thread but lets just include every model year in this...

I'll Start,

2011 Specialized Enduro Expert Frame - the only stock item on this bike. Built from the frame up with:
1. Rock Shox Lyrik 2 step 160mm travel with DH damper and Maxle.

2. Monarch Plus Rear Shock - PUSH'ed

3. Mavic 819's laced to King Hubs w/DT Swiss Comp double-butted spokes, alloy nipples. Rear hub w/Fun Bolts

4. XO Shifters and XO Rear Derailleur.

5. Race Face Atlas 175 Crankset with e13 chain guide, bash guard and RF Crank End Caps.

6. Chris King serviceable Bottom Bracket.

7. Cane Creek 110 headset.

8. Thompson Elite seatpost & Specialized Henge 143 saddle.

9. Maxxis Minion EXO 3C 2.5 DHF tires - tubeless.

10. Wipperman Connex chain and SRAM 990 11-34 cassette

11. Syncros Bar - 720mm width/1.5" rise and 60mm/8 degree rise stem.

12. Formula the One Brakeset, 180mm rotors, and Calipers w/Goodridge G* pads

13. Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals.

32 pounds as shown.:cool:
 

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#1,296 ·
So I just finished putting a Reverb Stealth Dropper on my 2014 Enduro Comp 29 and I haven't cut the excess cabling yet though.

I was wondering since the seat tube seems to be pretty tight with all of the pivots instead of cutting the hydraulic cable for the dropper should I put excess cable wrapped in the down tube? This would allow me to remove the dropper housing for servicing without needing to remove the cable guides on the outside of the downtube.

Has anyone had experience doing this or have any other suggestions.

BTW I found it was easier to install the cable from the top with some excess cable housing rather than from the port in the downtube going up.
 
#1,312 ·
Im looking for advice from you Enduro owners.

I recently had a frame snap on my Trek fuel ex9 and trek won't do anything about it other than offer me a new frame for 1200euro. Ive decided to move on and put together a new ride. Im currently looking at this 2011 size small Enduro frame. Its in good shape, other than cosmetics.

The question is if I should take it for 500bp, including: Frame, Lyric r 160mm, and stock wheels.

OR

Should I take the frame and wheels for 500bp and invest in a better fork; pike rc3 or fox talas?

Thanks

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#1,314 ·
Hi, while I don't have solid info regarding your question Id speculate this:

For a full Enduro 29er overhaul it is too soon and the market is too unsure if enduros will end up as 27.5ers exclusively or 29ers will be viable in this travel category in the long run.

I am really curious what Specialized will do for 2016.

Will they have proper 27.5 models ready?

They might do the stumpjumpers first and the Enduro line for 2017?
 
#1,318 ·
Thanks for replies. Im also leaning towards them doing some sort of redesign for 16. I was told that a carbon rear triangle may be in the works and some more clearance for larger tires. Which of course begs the question, do I go with the sure thing (2015 E29) or buy the potentially better 2016 that might have first year teething issues? So many tough decisions :cornut:
 
#1,319 ·
Complete E29 overhaul would be pretty suprising to me. But not a bad surprise.
I could also imagine that Spesh splits up the Enduro line once again. One super slack headangle model for racing and one not so slack for casual gnar riding.

Like they had with the Enduro Evo, which this year is a freerider if we´re honest.

But we´ll see soon =)

Doesn´t matter if you get the 15 or 16 model - you´ll love it anyways.
 
#1,329 ·
Complete E29 overhaul would be pretty suprising to me. But not a bad surprise.
I could also imagine that Spesh splits up the Enduro line once again. One super slack headangle model for racing and one not so slack for casual gnar riding.

Like they had with the Enduro Evo, which this year is a freerider if we´re honest.

But we´ll see soon =)

Doesn´t matter if you get the 15 or 16 model - you´ll love it anyways.
Well, they could lighten up the E29 if they go Boost 148. Considering how fast they spit out 650b versions, I doubt it's really hard to only change the spider and rear end, and leave the front triangle and linkage alone. Might be just that, with the EVO version you speak of, considering the testing they've done with Ohlins. Might need a more progressive linkage for coil though, as even with an air shock it bottoms out a bit too easily.

New '16 SJ FSR pretty rumors already out there. I bet they go all out on it, using the concentric BB of the Demo, boost 148, internal routing instead of under the downtube, more SWAT. If they do lower CoG with a tight rear end, even I might be lining up to get my hands on one.
 
#1,320 ·
Hey guys, I just got a new to me 2014 enduro comp 26 black/black and would like to get a frame protection film and would like to know whats the best and what should I be looking for. I guess thickness of the protective film.

Suggestions??

Also, I haven't read the whole thread but is there a thread or link to things I should do to the bike when it comes to maintenance and service intervals?

I have a 05 or 06 epic fsr and a 2004 hard tail stumpy and I take care of them, just the regular things. I will like to take care of this new to me enduro as much as I can

Does somebody knows the specific tools need it to take apart the whole bike as I would like to do everything my self. I have some but I'm pretty sure I will next to buy some extra tools.

What chain lube, just the regular dry one with the black bottle and red label, can't remember the name.

Will post pics as soon as I get the bike next week.

Thanks
 
#1,323 ·
Pretty much any PF30 crankset as long as the Q-factor is 168 or greater. I was running the NEXT crankset on my E29 last year.. Running the s-works cranks on my E650 this season. (Had a little fun getting the chain line correct with chainring spacers due to the integrated spider but once properly spaced works like a dream)


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#1,324 ·
Hi!

Has any of you tried a Burgtec Offset Bushinng to slacken a 2014 26" Enduro a bit?

I ordered one for the forward shock mount and will report once it arrives. I guess it should fit. There´s enough clearance on the seatstay brace and the shock mount looks like it should fit as well.

The BB isn´t high, but I run my Monarch PLus with almost 40% sag for that great feeling when descending.
I hope I can go to 35% and two less rubber bands with the offset bushing. Would let me get away with a bit more usable travel and about the same geo.
 
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