2020 Specialized Enduro S-Works Review: A DH Bike Without a Dual Crown Fork | Pinkbike Field Test
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- The new Specialized Enduro is faster than ever, with a serious appetite for high speed, technical descents.
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And most people can’t afford any bikes PinkBike review but I enjoy watching the reviews anyway🤣
Amen to that. One day though...
Save those pennies!
The price of bikes is a fuckin piss take.
and this is probably one of the most expensive lol
I got a walmart schwin bike. I get to have a little fun for around 200
Almost saved enough money to buy this! Just sold my kidney. now I just have to wait for my stimulus check.
I'm selling my blood to buy this bike. So I'll be getting it in 2055.
@@surfk9836 Pedaling up hill for 12,000.00 and they said i was crazy for kicking my mom's ass.
yeti SB 150 and santa cruz megatower are better than spz
aww man you already have half!?
So true
first Specialized I've been interested in a long time, this is a perfect bike
Benson Hilgemann dont get the carbon links. They are snapping left and right. Get the allu ones and the bike is golden
@@rudySTi no they don't😅
Man the 2020 version looks literally a million times better than the 2019. This new one looks absolutely amazing.
How does it compare to the jeffsy
They basically stole the geometry from Santa Cruz lol
lets be honest, this was the review we were all waiting for
I was waiting for the Slayer review. 😆😂😭
@@fabsmf8 if you value your life and safety you will keep waiting hahahahahah
I ride an 18 Aluminum Enduro and love it. But I can't see spending 5K+ on a carbon. Maybe I'll wait for the aluminum version lol.
Negatives: too capable and too expensive. You know a bike is really good when the only negative is its price.
@Drunk Duck 6k for A hardtail, damn you overpaid 😂
@Drunk Duck I have a hardtail with a fox lyrik ultimate, axs dropper and gears and trickstuff breaks and it's still at 5k not 6k, you definitely overpaid 😂😂😂
@Drunk Duck yep, hope ridge, I don't want to offend you I just have a heard time imagining how you paid 6k for a hardtail
@UCnzJ9hbVX-yKwe3IP1f2v2g I have a custom painted titanium frame so same 😂
@Drunk Duck the wells were 300 because of sale, the brakes were the blacked out ones for 400 (same power just all black) tires sealant bars and grips were also on sale and I had 15%of in my lyric through a code, the axs was 1200 because they were "used" (10km ridden, literally like new", if your smart you can save lots of money, my end total was 4990€🤷♂️😂😂😂
I rewatch these videos to just enjoy the intro.
I want one! SWAT does kick ass. Once you try it, you will be hooked.
I had the opportunity to ride the Enduro late Summer. Enduro smashed anything in front of it, and climbed better than my S-works Stumpjumper. This bike kicks ass!! It's more bike then I need but I am sure a Stumpy version will appear in the next year. Once that happens I will be all over that. Specialized nailed it with new Enduro.
Saving up for the 2024 model - I heard it will be the best bike to date!
Was drooling throughout the whole video. so want this bike.
Been a long time since I’ve seen a specialized bike that looks interesting to me. Gotta be honest though... I’d definitely ride one of these
nah mate for me 9k bike aint good enough, I would not ride it
Amazing bike for me dude!
Very nice components and Suspension!
great review looks like a fast fun bike to push hard
Do we know if an aluminium version is actually in the works? I would most definitely be in the market for one if they do release it.
Super!! I like this bike and your reviews!!!
Also me I would like to see same reviews of cheap bike or, I like too much, a used Enduro bike with the actual price😊😉
Thanks for these video!!! 👍
There are plans underway to bring in a whole bunch of value-priced bikes for review - stay tuned!
@@pinkbike super!!!
Can't wait to build mine up... after a year on the SB150 interested to see how this thing compares.
The SB150 has been the best long travel bike I've ever owned. With no time on the Enduro I cant tell ya which one I prefer... but the geo is almost identical with a different suspension platform and more travel. I dont think I'm gonna be disappointed. Also, the enduro is cheaper...
@@Projectnortheast How did it compare to the Yeti?
@@JamesHarker-bj3qm I have a full review on it on my channel. It's a pig compared to the yeti ... Skip it and go right to the slash imo
@@Projectnortheast cheers dude
Do a stumpjumper evo review. The alloy version
Anyone know if the have the suspension calculator app for the 2019 Enduro?
thank you pinkbike and great comments from fellow riders. does it really pedal more efficiently than the old enduro? you can make it to the top of a hill faster? changing the axle path? of the the rear wheel so it moves backwards slightly must hurt pedaling efficiency. that is a straight up downhill bike type of design and not helpful to moving forwards unless you are trying to keep stable on a downhill run at speed.and, you guys might be too young to know this but if this new bike looks like a nomad it's because the nomad look is similar to the demo line of bikes which specialized came out with long before the new nomad.
This is kinda beast looking TBH
Great reviews!!!! Please review ibis ripmo
So will we see a Mk4 Nomad vs 2020 Enduro video any time soon?
Also, the SWAT tool in the steerer is a fantastic idea, but it’s quite a lot more cash than the OneUp Components version. Saying that, the Specialized version is significantly easier to fit.
Would love to see a comparison of this and the pole stamina 180
My Yeti SB 5.5 build was and still is the perfect bike for me and then I see this enduro bike. Sweet looking but way too heavy for my taste and the price are just getting ridiculous. I’ll buy the parts with big discounts and build this enduro bike. Build that dream bike of yours. You won’t regret it..bike life!
This is the only other bike I would consider a dream bike besides my yeti 🤤
Mike: Did you enjoy the S4? I am your same size/weight. I tried the S3 and it was pretty tight. Also had a lot of post sticking out. Tried the S4 and it felt fine, but a bit of a super tanker. Maybe I would just get used to the S4? Thank you.
One thing I hate about mountain bikers (I am one myself) is that a lot of them act like 10mm of reach is going to affect your riding extremely drastically, dude it's literally 1cm.
Gabriela Only now reaches on mtb frames actually suit taller people. At 1m91 I am pleased with every mm extra reach
But 10mm can add as much as 1/30th of a gram….that will completely ruin the ride!
How does is peddle vs the SB150?
guys, this is a REALLY good review...
Jason looks so board and like he just doesn’t want to be there when the sit down at the desk😂
2:52 nice
It's amazing
A question for Jason - could you guess how you would fit a S5? I'm 6'2" and spent 1 day on S4 which felt sort of okay (I guess it would start to feel smaller after few days) and then 3 days on S5 and that surprisingly didn't feel too large/long. My current bikes have reach 475 mm (Nordest Bardino L) and 465 (2014 Enduro 29 XL), so the S5 511 mm reach is way longer but didn't feel too weird. Any thoughts appreciated, thanks!
Personally I'd probably find the S5 a little long. The S4 hits the reach sweet spot for me on both climbing and descending. I ran the same 40mm stem (down from 50mm) as Kaz as well. You're a little taller than me though so I'd say try before you buy! - Jason
Following. 6’1” no where to demo in Virginia. Can’t decide s4 or S5. I am coming from a Yeti SB 5+ which is much shorter and feels great so I am leaning towards S4. I think I could also get a longer dropper post installed in the S4??
I’m getting this just need to get some money
Pretty interesting bike, 170mm rear travel on a big 29 that can actually pedal, very cool, just like the megatower etc. I bet in aluminum it'll be 35lbs + but thats how it is these days with stiff slack monstaaas!
Kingsoupturbo they dont make an allu enduro yet
@@rudySTi Pretty standard for halo launch bikes, carbon only for the first few years, but spesh seems to always have the enduro in aluminum at some point
Now if it only had a Loic Bruni switch. 🤔
It does! There are 2 switches next to each grip. To activate Bruni mode, just release them and don't touch them again till you're at the bottom 😉
I want to know if it pedals better than the stumpy evo? I'm either going to a carbon evo frame from my alloy evo or to a new enduro. I'm having a hard time choosing
LiveFreeandShred if i were to guess it probably pedals worse than the evo
I've been riding one for 6 months, and it pedals quite well. I was thinking it was too much bike for me, but I was pleasantly surprised by the pedaling, so it's now my trail bike. Having 170mm on your trail bike is REALLLLYYYY fun hahaha!!!
Pedals way better than the Evo. The Evo is super active without locking out the shock while I climb my new Enduro in the open mode and the shock barely moves
Brian Pierce i stand corrected then
It's pedaling better than old enduro by a lot.
keren banget, sepeda idaman
I would probably bought it if they would’ve done it on 27 inch wheels
Instead i Bought my yeti SB 165 T2 X01
I’m impatient to hear your review about my new beast !!
What’s your opinion on the uphill characteristics of the sb165
@@wh909
It is honestly a freaking good climber .... not just for what it is (beast on descent) but a good. Climber on tech climb or steep section due to the platform and the climbing position.
Put mine at 170mm at the front instead of 180
New geo:
63’9 ha
77,4 sa
464 reach(so put a 40mm stem)
Bb lower by 3 mm
wheelbase shorter by +-5mm
It helped me being more on the front of the bike on descending ... And help the climbing position too
The bike is perfect that way for me
Are you guys ever going to field test the YT Capra 29? Please do
YT sucks
@@jackbauer562 Why do you say that mate? Is there something I am not aware of? Cheers
How does it climb compared to a Stumpy?
Can anyone explain why the seats on all bikes especially mountain bikes and race bikes are so narrow, hard and uncomfortable?
Thanks S-Works, for reminding me how poor I am
will you test also the trek slash 2020?
cheers
Mirko Zatta My Trek Slash 8 is an insanely fast sled! Its my bike park bike.
Julien Martel I have the slash 9,7 2020 what a beast!!!!
I thought about the slash but went for the Nukeproof mega
I love Jason's pokerface
It's hard watching him try to look serious without laughing
Caught me off guard w the seriousness lol
Jason how did the reach feel? Would you have considered an S5?
The reach felt pretty spot on for me on the S4. Don’t think I’d want to go any longer. - Jason
I am coming from 100mm frame travel world and looking to purchase this Specialized beast, but i am worried about times when i just want to travel not downhill but on a flat earth - will this bike require too much pedaling and i will get tired while just travelling from point A to point B? If suspension will be locked - shouldn’t it be easy to drive?
Thank you
Look at Scott genius maybe. This is a really big bike if you’re not riding enduro all day.
2:52 Jason looks baked
More like trying to remember a bunch of numbers to say on camera without blowing it for the 14th time. - Jason
Pinkbike dedication
Tough to remember all them numbers when you’re baked 🤣
Sweet Santa Cruz, bro.
Exactly looks just like a nomad with different linkage
At the price for the specialized your better off getting a nomad lol
Need an advice, I am 5`2 tall enduro , AM rider. Is it ok if I go to 29er? Thanks.
Mari Lakay I know you didn’t ask me but my honest opinion.. I don’t see why not as long as you size correctly so your fit in the cockpit is on point for efficient body position over the bike. Good luck !
Review the commencal meta
What size bike did you ride at 6'1?
At 0:39 he says “Carbon for now”. Should I get excited for an alloy or was this just me getting too hopeful?
You could buy the status, I know its not the same.
MaNamIsJeff I actually really like the status now that details have come out. Or just get an enduro frame set and swap for big days with my Stumpjumper
@@javierweatherspoon4313 yes i like it too. My dad has a god friend who is has a specialized store and u can get the status for 2000€ instead of 2700€.
Hey Pinkbike do the giant reign 29!
What the price tell me please
Yeah please make a max 2.3 k edition bikes
Lorenz it’s on the way this spring. 2k and 3K bikes.
what size was it?
Does that say 9,000 for the price??
Intro song?
This or the Giant Faith 0?
Th ascot voltage for v10 is a downhill bike too
Specialized: let's make the enduro pedal better
Also specialized: let base it off our dh bike, it will pedal better
The bike is awesome the price is insane..but i get it..its best everything. For this price i'd want an ebike.
Is that Jason Lucas
Wrestler or jiu jitsu practitioner?
First i thought, they test a Santa Cruz.
My first thought too! Looks crazy similar to the new SC design.
Not really, the suspension design is way different and it doesn't look that similar
Honest question: Who are these s-works reviews meant for?
Could i race downhill on it?
Still waiting for the yeti review !!
Coming out Monday! :)
Not Fare !!!
But I guess it is normal to keep the best for the end !!
Does anybody think the new enduros look better than the X frame enduros
im really triggert why they say "Maxxis Asseguy" its pronounced " Asscjey" acj
atleast in germany idk how you say it
XTR 👍👍👍
...But will there be a 27.5 version soon? #realtalk
There will not be a 27.5 version as specialized found they could not get a 27.5 setup to generate and hold the amount of speed a 29 wheel could.
Do you want us to add training wheels to your bike at no extra charge while we are at it?
@@rocketssss6 Yo! What a funny comment. Thanks for your reply, funny guy. Was about to end my day without a laugh.
@@xeicv :) I know sarcasm is hard to convey in replies, but man you are so skilled at it. Probably why you still ride 27.5 while the rest of us are on rocket ships down the mountain.
eclipsethesun lol you’re a kook bud
Spesh has a less expensive version of this bike. 34.9 seatpost diameter rocks. Crazy they shimmed it down to fit a reverb
I’m enjoying the bike so far czcams.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
You said it only has a 130mm of travel, i thought they had 180mm
They had 170mm front and back
Hey guys is it me or I think you said "130 millimeters of travel" 0:35 I just want to make sure
Salomon_tyson v Wasn’t just you 😁
no, it was definitely 170
@@rileybryant5975 thanks budd
@@tuubeable I guess we need to get a hearing checkup
Salomon_tyson v: You’ve been smoking rubber?
I wish I had the money to buy this type of bike.
What’s the intro track fam
Benji no time for bad Music - dark daze Mikey Geiger
richya2r bettttt
Dark Daze, Mikey Geiger 🤙
how to avoid the seat from going up ya ass on landing from jump????
At 2:51 why does it look like Jason is being held against his will? Blink twice if you need to be rescued...
Love that Santa Cruz
Dude, the specialized is so different to the santa.. just look at the suspention
I like how this is a bike for people who claim they don't need a DH bike, but actually do...
Sadplant if you need a DH bike but also need to pedal sometimes. S-Works Enduro, Santa Cruz Megatower, Yeti SB165...
Just hate the look of asymmetric chainstays on bikes.. makes me think that the bike will corner better on one side than the other even when I know that's not the case. Why do bike designer's do that ? Anyone know !
It looks like an awesome bike I love how no one is saying that it is directly a copy of Santa Cruz new suspension layout
This suspension layout is about to be the new trek session
That's because it isn't - this is a Horst Link design (see the pivot on the chainstay?), while Santa Cruz uses a VPP design, which uses two counter-rotating short links. From a distance there are visual similarities due to the shock location, but they're definitely not the same.
Patents fully protect and differentiate suspension designs between brands. Any IP infringement which emulated Santa Cruz from Specialized would never happen.
I have the 2020 Enduro Expert and I’ve gotta say when you see this bike in person you don’t really get Santa Cruz vibes from it. At least that’s what I feel when I see someone else riding one.
Because it's not.
Very similar to the Santa Cruz tallboy 4, do they feel similar? Or different?
2 bike with 2 rear kinematics very different, one have the horst fsr, the other the vpp.
The rear shock is in the same low position but is only one thing.
I want 🚲mtb boke
for nearly £10k I would expect this bike to do everything well
It looks a lot like a Santa Cruz actually.
Thats what i thought straight up
Ye a nomad
Conall Magee more like a mega
Was told by Spesh that the SC designer moved to Spesh
sooo... no 27.5 options available? c'mon Specialized!
Specianomad
So my 180mm canyon torque is basically a downhill bike
is it just me or did he say it has 130 mm of travel front and back @0:35
Na he did say 170 mm of travel front and rear
Too bad you don’t compare bikes at a price point. I think it would match up better.
agreed, but based things said in other videos it seems like the manufacturers pick the model to send over
No idea what this guys saying, Pb slow him down ?
so, it's this or a used civic.
4:00
This or good start to a down payment on a house🤔
houses are overrated, ride your bike
Mike.................................................. GO AWAY!!!
Aaand it looks like a megatower
PLANKA I have a mega. Totally agree😂