Then another specialized athlete, mitch ropelato rode to second place in timed. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 specialized enduro comp 29 bike. Frame specialized fact 8r carbon, fact is construction, womens performance geometry and tubesets, taperedshaped 118 to 8 head tube, osbb rear shock fork specialized fact carbon full monocoque, 118 to 8 tapered steerer headset 118 upper and 8 lower c. Ive been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents.
Painter as he gives you the rundown of the 20 specialized epic on ridegeline trail in. Big wheels rolls over almoust everything, riding position, fast shifting, handling, lihgt weight, nice components cons. Specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 29 29er full suspension. Here is a bike that bridges the two needs of climbing fast and descending with. For mountain bikes, that was the enduro primarily, with a call out to the new cambers and the fact that theyre 29er only. Body geometry henge comp, hollow crmo rails, 143mm seatpost. We spend three days aboard specializeds 20 stumpjumper fsr expert carbon evo 29 in bend, oregon, and report back on our findings. Here is a bike that bridges the two needs of climbing fast and descending with confidence. The comp has the same slack yet tight geometry of its moreexpensive, carbonfiber brethren but features an.
No info on pricing, but they seemed to think it may be the same as 2012 which is great considering what i think is a step up in components. Click to sell its a question we encounter daily, how much money can i get for my used bicycle. Go up from the carve range and youll find the stumpjumper which is specialized s top of the range 29, race ready cross country hardtail mountain bike. Make offer 2014 specialized roubaix sl4 comp disc project clean satin black 56cm excellent. The comp has the same slack yet tight geometry of its moreexpensive, carbonfiber brethren but features an aluminum frameset. The final of the enduro world series in finale ligure bought us the opportunity to test the 2014 specialized enduro comp m5, on trails that in theory. The frame is made from fully butted and shaped specialized m5 aluminum with a tapered head tube. The enduro of yore absolutely slayed the downhills, but got left in the dust on the climbs by a few of the best allmountain models. Dropper post cable routing, and a 142mm x 12mm dropouts.
Worse was yet to come, gwin won the downhill at season opener the 20 sea otter classic in the us on a 29er enduro. Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, length on size m. We would like to thank specialized bikes for providing us with the opportunity to present the information grannygear gathered at the press camp in utah. Dec 26, 20 the enduro of yore absolutely slayed the downhills, but got left in the dust on the climbs by a few of the best allmountain models. All new models purchased from our site include warranty protection and are covered by a refund policy. The specialized enduro comp m5 is a mid range aluminium framed model with fully manipulated m5 alloy tubes weighing in at around 14 kilos on our scales for a large size frame with pedals. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing.
Go up from the carve range and youll find the stumpjumper which is specializeds top of the range 29, race ready cross country hardtail mountain bike. Braking bumps were hardly transferred to my hands and i could actually loosen my grip, which let me come into corners harder and more confidently than normal. The enduro comp features an m5 alloy frame, 650b wheels, 165mm of travel, custom fox float ctd evolution shock with autosag, and shimano deore. Specialized just has the best waranty and customer service of all really great people to work with. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Jul 20, 2011 specialized comp set, 3d forged alloy, 4position adjustable, 4bolt 31. The other 20 enduro 29er models are equipped with fox racing shocks. Last week, we published the highlights from specializeds 20 gpl global product launch.
At the 20 specialized global press launch at snowbird resort in the mountains of utah, we were able to grab quick rides on a pretty good variety of new scoots and wring them out a bit. Specialized carbon fiber frame womens road racing bikes. The allez is a superb first road bike and will induct you into the world of road riding with a sturdy, competent and fantasticlooking starter setup. Specialized stumpjumper fsr comp 29 29er full suspension user. Specialized roubaix comp 58cm 20 specialized roubaix comp road bicycle this bicycle has less than 10 miles on it total. Jul 16, 2012 last week, we published the highlights from specializeds 20 gpl global product launch. Stumpjumpercravebighitepicgroundmykahttricrossrhymea1dailyp. About 160 other journalists from around the world shuffled through various. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments. Apr 17, 2016 specializeds camber comp carbon 29 blends milemunching speed with surprising roughstuff strengths but thats only one facet of the cambers outstandingly userfriendly personality.
With 170mm of front and rear travel, the new enduro lives for long days in the bike park and shuttling downhill trails while remaining playful and fun. I just received my 2016 specialized dolce elite and i just wanted to thank you for a great transaction. On the suspension side of things, the enduro 29 felt incredibly plush on small impacts. Specializeds camber comp carbon 29 blends milemunching speed with surprising roughstuff strengths. Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy collar with qr, 34. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Get the best deals on specialized carbon fiber frame womens road racing bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. The enduro comp 29 is the entrylevel option in the threemodel enduro 29 family. I work at a specialized store in sydney and we received one of the enduro comp 29ers in today. Despite the popularity of bikes with 29inch wheels, and the excitement over 27. At the 20 specialized global press launch at snowbird resort in the mountains of utah, we were able to grab quick. The enduro comp features an m5 alloy frame, 650b wheels, 165mm of travel, custom fox float ctd evolution shock with autosag, and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes. About 160 other journalists from around the world shuffled through various presentations to see the key new models.
The 20 camber comp is specd with solid suspension and for all intent and purpose i think that x7 and x9 stuff is almost as good as x0, just cheaper and heavier. And links to our coverage of the 20 demo 8 carbon and their p. Impressively the stumpjumper has been going for over 30 years with the latest range offering both aluminium evo 29 and carbon fibre comp carbon 29, expert carbon 29 and sworks 29 frames. Then another specialized athlete, mitch ropelato rode. Shimano 105 1228 rear cassette sprockets and front. We are here to walk you through the pros closet internal process to help you determine the. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing mtbr.
Nimble, flickable, agilewhatever you want to call it, our enduro comp 650b embodies it in one hell of a beautiful, redesigned alloy package. Get the best deals on specialized 29 inch bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Specialized enduro 29er, official weight, tech breakdown. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. The 20 epics are improved once again so we are excited to try them. This is a trail bike with 110mm travel in the rear and 110 in the front. Other highperforming specialized mountain bikes for sale can include full suspension models such as the p slope, stumpjumper or enduro comp, as well as hardtail models such as the. Other highperforming specialized mountain bikes for sale can include full suspension models such as the p slope, stumpjumper or enduro comp, as well as hardtail models such as the crave and rock hopper comp. Some friends told me about the camber as they all thought it was one of the best bikes specialized made. Specialized know how to combine the ideal mix of frame, wheels and groupset to offer perfect packages within different price points, and you wont get much better for this amount of cash. My feedback speaks for itself with over 15 years of helping buyers fulfill their quest to. We gave it a geometry that features a slacker front end, a longer top tube, short chainstays, and a lower bottom bracket. Nov 18, 2014 worse was yet to come, gwin won the downhill at season opener the 20 sea otter classic in the us on a 29er enduro. Got a look at the early release book at the local specialized dealership, 20 carve comp is 2x10 with a sram crank, x7 rdshifters x5 fd, and recon gold fork.
The specialized enduro has, like many of its siblings, earned an almost legendary reputation in its particular mountain bike category. Specialized have a habit of creating new bike niches, like the comfortinspired roubaix road bike and the tricross with its roubaix, cyclocross and tourer dna. Of course, the very first enduro had 26 wheels, but back in 20 specialized. If the stumpjumper fsr doesnt have enough suspension travel then specializeds aluminium framed, full suspension enduro bikes might be what you need. Dec 18, 2012 despite the popularity of bikes with 29inch wheels, and the excitement over 27. Specialized went back to the drawing board for 20 and gave the enduro a serious reboot with an eye to improving the bikes pedaling performance. Painter as he gives you the rundown of the 20 specialized epic on ridegeline trail in castle rock, co. The 155mmtravel, m5 aluminum enduro comp features fsr suspension, a custom fox float ctd evolution series shock, and rockshox pike rc fork. When specialized invited the media to take part in the last round of the super. The 155mmtravel, m5 aluminum enduro comp features fsr suspension, a fox rp2 rear shock and rockshox pike rc fork. We talk about jack of all trades bikes a lot at bikeroar and enduro certainly fits the bill. Jul, 2012 we spend three days aboard specialized s 20 stumpjumper fsr expert carbon evo 29 in bend, oregon, and report back on our findings.
Bicycles specialized rockhopper mountain bike nelos. The 2017 specialized enduro comp 650b is an immediately comfortable, highvalue beast of a bike that begs to be unleashed on rowdy terrain. We had the opportunity to ride the 20 cambers in the heavenly trails of bend, oregon. This 160mm all mountain bike descends well, corners and handles sublimely and can even climb if necessary. Sounds more like a great day or riding than a race, but thats what enduro racing is all about.