2020 Specialized Enduro Elite 29 // Bike Review

[@tobiasluscher7663]

have the comp version since decemer and it just feels so good to ride. anti squad is amazing, rolls over EVERYTHING and the swat box/tools are really practical.

[@alpineibex5596]

May i ask what size you got? Thanks.

[@tobiasluscher7663]

@@alpineibex5596 i‘m 180cm tall. Got the s3 first and it is was a bit to small. Was good for the bikepark to ride playful but it was too short. Then i got the s4 and it is perfect for me. Stable in faster parts and still playful on the jumps. I could ride both but the s4 fits me better. ;)

[@rodrigopages1054]

I find it funny how back in 2012 ish when everyone was all over 27.5 bikes Specialized was soo closed to make practically any of their mtb’s 650b because they said 29ers where the future. Fast forward to 2020 basically all brands do their enduro bikes as 29ers aswell as their aggressive trial bikes! People like to hate on the big S but no one can deny they were right almost 10 years ago about 29ers lol

[@gogovitch66]

It sounds plush and quiet! The trail looks beautiful too! Thx for the vid 🤙

[@freehubmag]

Thanks for watching!

[@kleinkurti]

Sounds pretty noisy to me

[@andyforrray7873]

Best pov commentary in the biz. Thanks for that. I would have a small question for Spencer that maby many will find useful, for all out enduro world series style racing wich bikes between the enduro and megatower Spencer would personally choose as he rode both :) thanks and keep up the good work guys.

[@johnsospencer]

Thanks Andy! I'd take the enduro for the bumpiest straight line downhills and the megatower for any tracks where cornering/pumping was a priority.

[@milktop1]

Great review as usual. I own this bike and the review is spot on

[@freehubmag]

Thank you! 🙏

[@spookyboi4123]

Is this bike over kill? Does it need dh trails to go fast?

[@LargoC]

Must be nice

[@andresruiz8607]

Great review, I love those tails, can't wait to go back soon. I got a frame and I am building it up so I could use some advice. As far as the bike goes, you are riding the S4, what size stem? and how tall are you? You also talked about the size of the tires being too big, what were you running and do you have any recommendations for this bike? Finally, did you ride it the entire time on the low or high setting?

[@daveandmerlin]

Great review my man . Awesome Fun looking trails aswell. If you can you should ride ,review some bikes like the Orange Stage 6,Cotic Rocket Max ,Starling Murmur etc .....be interesting to see of what you think about a simple single pivot bike or a Steel Full Suss .

[@robertgrew3662]

Awesome bike and that looks like a mega trail. Wish I had something like that in my back yard for times like these

[@climb3r18]

Good review. What are your thoughts on this vs the new Evil Wreckoning?

[@tomdunn3823]

I’m picking up a s5 expert build in a few days... can’t wait!

[@jamescliftonbates]

Great review format, great riding, succinct take on the bike and it's performance! Keep this up!

[@offroadrepairman]

I’m shopping for next bike. I thought the Megatower with a 170 fork was what I wanted. Now I’ve put the Enduro at top of list. Wish I could demo bikes, only shop near by demoing is a Scott dealer.

[@adriantrip3385]

Awesome review! this is on my list for my next bike.

[@JayF1209]

First off, great review! Have you ridden the Turbo Levo as well? I bought a Levo a few weeks back, and I´m absolutly loving the plush, yet poppy feeling to it. I would like to buy now eather a Stumpy Evo, or the Enduro, since I fall a little bit in love with Specialized Bikes :D Due to Corona, there are no test bikes out there. So I wonder which bike would be closer to the feeling of the Turbo Levo.

[@tsanzari]

Being that you rode the Stumpy Evo and This Enduro.... which do you prefer? East Coast Rider looking to upgrade from a 130m travel bike aluminum. I'd like a good climber but I want to get more comfortable taking the bigger jumps and drops.

[@MrChadLedford]

I'm wondering the same thing. I currently have enduro.

[@baitz06]

Good review. Wondering, what are the other more snappy & playful bikes you mention near the end of the clip? Thanks

[@alexiwilliams1689]

I love watching reviews on bikes I can’t afford 😂

[@ivanhoecorriveau6246]

Same

[@gavinwang3046]

Lol we love the overpriced mtb industry

[@likeris2]

what would you pick enduro or slash?

[@ottohemio]

What are your gopro settings? And do you use nd filter?

[@MrSponjaBob]

Amazing review!, ty so much

[@Fak3V]

Superb ride, really enjoyed it ✌️

[@nielslund9359]

Excellent ride and review!!

[@lucafrica74]

Pedaling this one compare to the new stumpy evo 2021 which is better in your opinion? And in descend? I see that the stumpy makes you happy in descent. Thanks for the answers.

[@MrChadLedford]

Did you ever compare the two?

[@brucehumphries6889]

This or the Stumpy Evo? Which would you choose? Easy Coast, Pisgah area riding.

[@MrChadLedford]

Same question, same are. I have the enduro right now. I'm torn and thinking about swapping.

[@brucehumphries6889]

@@MrChadLedford I went totally opposite. I’ve got a new Pivot Trail429 and a Pivot Mach4SL. Rode the Mach4SL on middle and lower black and had a blast. You obviously can’t just rip and roar, but I the climbing was more pleasant.

[@MrChadLedford]

@@brucehumphries6889 Thank for the input. I like my enduro and down hill it is unreal, but I think I'm going to swap to the evo. I'm more of an aggressive all mountain rider. Not really into park and what not. Thanks for your input.

[@dlmob]

@@MrChadLedford love my enduro on gnarly trail riding. Xc trails are made boring with the bike but then that’s why I don’t ride them. High flip chip setting to make it poppy.

[@christopherchristophersen8495]

Im having problem decide between this and the new Slash, any toughs? Seems like Slash is a little more playful, its lighter, but does it climb better?

[@j_dlos]

hey man i've been looking that this bike for a while now but I do not do anything crazy maybe a few bike parks and a hand full of enduro races but nothing crazy, is this too much for me? if so what do you recommend?

[@donnpassMTB]

how do you think this bike for bike parks? i most riding bike parks and some DH trails around love to go fast :)

[@realecke164]

The rear hub is bad on this bike right ?

[@davidsch6490]

Nice Video 👍🏻

[@tancp81]

awesome video review... can you share your gopro settings ? cheers!

[@alfonsitohouse]

Appreciate the review but got a question. In this video seems you are enjoying and laughing more than the one with Santa Cruz Megatower. Is this a more “enjoyable” bike to ride down than the SC? Is this last one a bike that needs more focus due to its sharpness? Let me know please. Thanks!

[@nasromilano8109]

What size is the rear wheel axle?

[@sidharthramasubbu3221]

im 5'6 and im thinking about getting the bike in the s2 size, would the smaller size help in cornering and maneuvering the bike in turns?

[@futsalkeegan]

I can't say much for the ride itself, but I've sat on an S2 and at 5'6" it feels very very short. I feel like I'm sitting almost straight up. Granted, I am pretty comfortable with long, agressive XC positions, but the S2 reach even felt super short compared to a 17.5" Trek Fuel EX. Remember, the reach is typical for medium bikes but the seat tube is fairly steep, meaning that the reach is effectively shortened.

[@sidharthramasubbu3221]

Keegan Pelton I’ve also got the 2018 trek fuel ex 8 and wanted an upgrade , idk if I should get the s2 or s3 , I just want it to be snappy and quick In the turns

[@futsalkeegan]

Sidharth Ramasubbu First off, make sure your trails are really meant for the enduro. The Fuel EX is definitely much more lively and maneuverable out on the trails. The enduro feels “dead” for lack of a better word, although it’ll definitely be better than the fuel if your trails are techy, fast, and steep. I think if you’re sizing down to make this bike feel better in the corners you’re better off finding a more trail-oriented bike that will feel far better in the corners that a smaller enduro will.

[@sidharthramasubbu3221]

Keegan Pelton gotcha , I ride Gnarly trails at times and I feel like the fuel is at its limit so I’m looking for an enduro race bike which can help me go faster , the fuel feels unstable once I reach maybe 20-22 mph in rockgardens so I was thinking about buying an enduro bike but I would like it to carve corners well , I was looking at the Nukeproof mega , sb150 and the Meta am 29

[@mikerobertson5060]

im 5'5 & have a S3 size , feels much better than the 18-enduro elite size medium it replaced

[@harryellaway9787]

I’m looking on the website at this bike and it has a different kind of suspension was this limited edition¿

[@crjmoto]

Great review! Looks like a fun ride (bike and trail)

[@DM-hw4cr]

Wanted one but sold out with no timeline of when they will be back. Spesh is biting it during covid.

[@cdmak1]

What trail is that?? It looks awesome. Is it a hiking trail too? I saw some signs fly by during the ride haha

[@freehubmag]

Double Black & Double Down in Bellingham. Trails are dedicated to downhill traffice only, the signs are there to warn people to not hike up it

[@cdmak1]

@@freehubmag when everything opens back up, I'm riding them this year for sure!

[@nyeguyscienceman7896]

In raced this trail last season, Was I as fast as this guy on an enduro NO

[@buckbossier5709]

What is your setup for filming these amazing reviews?

[@freehubmag]

Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K for intro shots, Gopro Hero 7 with Feiyu gimbal and an audio recorder for riding portion

[@buckbossier5709]

Freehub Magazine thank you!

[@MrWolke-wu7yt]

how is this bike at jumping?

[@nathank6468]

29er enduro bike so no bueno I’m guessing

[@bimfred]

How tall are you? thanks

[@jessemaccormack9754]

Where is that trail?

[@sonnyfung5135]

I am 182cm tall, what size should I get? Thanks a lot.

[@epicdream6888]

S3orS4 are both fun

[@aleghirox2363]

S4. I’m 186 cm and went for the S5. It’s a big bike but you get used to it quickly

[@sonnyfung5135]

@@aleghirox2363 Thanks very much indeed for your advice.

[@ruipedroraimundo1921]

im 5 11", wich size should i get? i've been told the S4 is the one for me. Any thoughts?

[@johnsospencer]

I"m 5'11" and it's a tough choice. Go S4 if you have pretty long arms - my arms are wider than my height, so the S4 fit me surprisingly well.

[@ruipedroraimundo1921]

@@johnsospencer thanks a lot!

[@milktop1]

Rui Pedro Raimundo I’m 5’10 and so happy with s3. True trail go S3, enduro and DH go S4. More about wheel base than reach for me

[@claytonjessup6163]

Which bike to you recommend more the stunt jumper evo or the enduro ?

[@timmcdermott815]

Does... does he need a rescue inhaler?

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

Yeah but he crushed that 20% climb. He was on the struggle bus though 😂

[@eatnpooter1634]

Massive tires ..? Are they bigger than a 29er 😳... 32” ..

[@freehubmag]

Massive meaning how wide the tires are, the Enduro comes with 2.6" tires while many come with 2.3" or 2.4"

[@eatnpooter1634]

Lol I know 🤙🏻

[@GRPABT1]

Enduro or Slayer?

[@emmettjames8300]

I would go with the enduro. I climbs and descends better and you can always put a coil on the enduro

[@JLambinator]

Great video and great review. Trail looks fun and you were hauling. It would be really helpful, when describing the bikes characteristics, if you could put them in context with some reference to other known bikes from the extreme ends of the "enduro" spectrum. Say, how much less playful than an Ibis Ripmo vs, or how fast and stable compared to a Pivot firebird or Evil Wreckoning? Rad video though, thanks.

[@RCMTB]

Wow nice bike

[@seiseragaki5777]

Great bike , rides smooth kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing .

[@rog86]

How tall is the tester?

[@freehubmag]

Spencer is about 6ft tall

[@rog86]

@@freehubmag great, cheers.

[@Kingpin909]

That's a southwest desert type of bike. Big rocks, loose dry dirt, baby head rock gardens, and everything is just steep death. Hahahaha.

[@jasonw820]

I heard clicking while you were climbing . And clicking on d3cent . What is that noise

[@kylebiemiller4313]

You're probably hearing him shift.

[@nskoog08]

I can’t help but fixate on that giant loop of housing 😐

[@Aspartame69]

Whats the point having a 2k groupset when you dont pedal once on the downhill lol

[@arellanofamily115]

i know specialized trying to compete with other brand with regards to pricing and components this is too much....i will still do more research before buying....just saying

[@milktop1]

Jun-Raissa Arellano demo it. Can’t imagine a better bike for the money

[@tonylee3213]

@Phillip1310 you are absolutely right. bring them to Canada !!!

[@МОСКАТЭ]

ХуясИ .. чел норм валит по форесту😱👍

[@wuzen-productions]

First!

[@kingrat738]

Maybe do voice over...?? 😉

[@mustclime5311]

Definition of more money than brains = buy this bike

[@alfonsitohouse]

Better SC MEGA?

[@noahpranschke1902]

heavy breathing was hella annoying holy frick