Enduro
Origin
The Specialized Enduro debuted in 1999 as a 109mm-travel trail bike — not even originally called the Enduro at launch — and helped define what would become the enduro category. The current generation, released in 2020 and refreshed periodically through 2026, is the eighth iteration and is essentially a short-travel Demo: 170mm front and rear, built around the Demo's downhill linkage architecture rather than evolved from the previous Enduro. Designed for one thing — going down faster — while remaining pedalable enough to climb to the top of the stage. The Enduro has won EWS rounds and is widely considered one of the best pure-descending enduro bikes on the market.
Specifications
- Frame
- FACT 11m carbon front and rear triangles, S-Sizing Enduro Race Geometry, integrated SWAT storage door, threaded BB, 12x148mm Boost dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, Horst Link suspension with 2-position flip chip
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX M7100 1×12 (10-51T cassette, 30T chainring) on Comp; SRAM GX/X0/XX AXS Transmission on higher trims
- Brakes
- TRP Trail EVO 4-piston hydraulic disc, 220 mm front / 203 mm rear rotors
- Wheels
- 29", Specialized hookless alloy rims, 30 mm internal width, tubeless ready, Boost 148 hubs (Comp build)
The verdict
- Class-leading descending ability — reviewers note 'not many 170mm bikes are more capable at going downhill fast', handling DH tracks like some dedicated downhill bikes
- Progressive leverage curve (Demo-derived) gives deep, supportive travel that resists harsh bottom-out on big impacts
- Frame stiffness increased 12% over the previous generation — stays planted and composed at speed
- Integrated SWAT in-frame storage door plus molded frame protection — practical and durable over long-term testing
- Adjustable geometry via 2-position rear flip chip lets riders tune head angle/BB height to terrain
- Poor climber — slack geometry and long wheelbase make the front end wander on steep ascents; reviewers state plainly 'this bike is not built to climb'
- Heavy at ~16.2 kg in the mid-tier Comp build — a liability for anyone pedaling up more than they descend
- Slack seat tube angle and long geometry make it less nimble on tight, twisty terrain
- Rear rotor size felt smaller than ideal for the bike's gravity intent
- Carbon-only lineup with high entry price (Comp ~$5,000 / €4,500+) removes the budget alloy option that earlier generations offered
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