Specialized Enduro Elite 29 Mountain Bike 2016 - Full Suspension MTB
The 2016 Specialized Enduro Elite 29er is a proper descender for gnarly enduro trails whilst still being nimble on the climbs. With its large 29er wheels the focus is on rapid descending and technical trail riding, whilst still being able to bound up the climbs efficiently. More than capable of the occasional uplift day and Alpine DH holiday the focus is on technical descents here.
New for 2016 are spec upgrades and a more adjustable Command dropper post. This Enduro is agile, eager, and ready to dominate the entire mountain.
You can buy the 2016 Enduro Elite (650b) mountain bike through a 0% interest Tredz Finance package.
Frame
This Enduro is built with an M5 alloy frame around 29er wheels for its fast rolling characteristics and ability to take on rough sections better.
The angles are fitting of an enduro bike of this calibre with a slack head angle, long wheelbase, short chainstays and a low bottom bracket. The Enduro Elite is naturally stable at speed and when cornering whilst remaining agile.
Suspension
Enduro is made for taking on the most technically demanding trails you can pedal up to. 160mm front and 155mm rear travel is very long for a 29er. It’s controlled over small bumps and big hit alike. New for 2016 is a RockShox Monarch shock which is very capable for mowing over rock gardens.
Upfront is the brilliant RockShox Pike RC fork. This is simply one of the best enduro forks on the market, especially at this price point. It is stiff, plush and pretty lightweight. It’s also the same fork you’ll find on the higher priced Expert Carbon model.
Specialized’s FSR suspension platform provides fully active suspension performance even while pedalling and braking.
Components
New this year is a shorter stem and wider bars for massively improved steering response and stability when descending. The bars are 30mm wider for 2016, at 780mm. The stem is 15mm shorter at 45mm (small / medium) and 60mm (large).
The SRAM X1 one by drivetrain gives you all the gears you’re going to need with excellent chain retention on rough trails. A 28t chainring offers a lower gear option to the 2015 model making climbing a little bit easier.
Upgraded from 2015 is the Command Post IRcc dropper post, now with 10 steps of adjustability. You can get the perfect mid height for each trail section.
The Specialized Enduro Elite 29 2016 Features are:
Frame: M5 alloy, 29 geometry, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, ISCG |05 mount, internal Command Post BlackLite routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, removable Taco Blade, 155mm travel
Rear Shock: Custom RockShox Monarch Plus, AUTOSAG, 3-position compression adjust, rebound adjust, 215.9x57.2mm
Fork: RockShox Pike RC 29, Solo Air spring, 160mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle
Headset: Hella Flush, 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings
Stem: Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Speed: 11
Rear Mech: SRAM X1, 11-speed, alloy cage
Chainset: SRAM GX-1000, 11-speed, PF30, 28T X-Sync ring, 94mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket: SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Cassette: SRAM XG-1175, 11-speed, 10-42t
Chain: KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Front Brake: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 200m Centreline rotor
Rear Brake: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 180mm Centreline rotor
Rims: Roval 29, alloy, 29mm inner width, 24/28h
Front Hub: Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub: Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
Tyres: Specialized Butcher Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3" Front Specialized Slaughter Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3" Rear
Seatpost: Command Post IRcc, cruiser control technology, micro-adjust height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 125mm
Pedals: Nylon, CEN std., w/ toe clips
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