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Enduro testSpecialised Enduro S-Works 650B

Peter Nilges

 · 14.12.2014

Enduro test: Specialised Enduro S-Works 650BPhoto: Georg Grieshaber
Enduro test: Specialised Enduro S-Works 650B
Late to the game, 29-inch advocate Specialized established the 27.5-inch wheel size. In contrast to all other enduro models in the test, Specialized offers a choice of two wheel sizes for the Enduro.

In the S-Works configuration, only the finest components with carbon cranks and wheels adorn the € 3299 frame. This helps to keep the weight down and give the bike agile all-mountain-like handling. Compared to the rest of the field, the significantly higher bottom bracket, which is completely atypical of Specialized, is striking. The possible cause: Specialized uses the existing 26-inch main frame and combines it with a new rear triangle. The extremely short chainstays give the enduro bike an agile character. In the supplied setup without reduced chamber volume, the multi-adjustable shock has too little progression and is easily blocked.


ConclusionLightweight but very expensive high-end enduro bike with minor imbalances in the geometry and suspension.


PLUS Low weight, very short chainstays, top equipment, light-footed handling, ergonomic remote lever
MINUS High bottom bracket, long stem, flat rear triangle, large 34 mm chainring, no front derailleur possible


The alternative: Specialized is charging 5299 euros for the Enduro Expert Carbon with Sram X01 drivetrain, Roval Traverse wheels, Rock Shox Pike fork and double-barrel inline shock.

For 7999 euros, the Specialized Enduro S-Works comes with extra-wide carbon rims (30 mm inner width), which give the tyres stability at low air pressure.Photo: Georg Grieshaber For 7999 euros, the Specialized Enduro S-Works comes with extra-wide carbon rims (30 mm inner width), which give the tyres stability at low air pressure. Looks like a gear lever but operates the telescopic dropper post on the Specialized Enduro S-Works. Ergonomic to operate and positioned in place of the front derailleur shifter.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Looks like a gear lever but operates the telescopic dropper post on the Specialized Enduro S-Works. Ergonomic to operate and positioned in place of the front derailleur shifter.
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Without retrofittable volume spacers, the rear end of the Specialized Enduro S-Works has significantly less progression than the fork and sags much more easily.Photo: BIKE Magazin Without retrofittable volume spacers, the rear end of the Specialized Enduro S-Works has significantly less progression than the fork and sags much more easily.

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