2021 Specialized S-WORKS Enduro Bike Check

[@peet4921]

So 2 specialized cracked frames and both fox suspensions blow outs, yeah i would be super stoked also.

[@andremtb480]

All relative to how much you ride, seems like he rides 4+ days/wk. Stuff is going to break if you keep that up. Blown out seals would fall under maintenance anyway IMO. 2x cracked frames is a bummer, but i've had plenty of friends across all bike brands with the same sh*t. That's carbon...

[@matta8369]

When you ride hard all the time this stuff just happens

[@peet4921]

@@matta8369 I know, but to be stoked about it ?

[@clarkie005]

there's a reason why Shiguras are so popular (magura caliper and shimano lever), cause those stock magura levers are trash. I think it's partly down to the forward aft master cylinder design which one other manufacture has adopted, so to get the correct lever action on the piston they have to comprise on the lever material in that area.

[@topspot4834]

No clue what any of this means but love reading it!

[@Vanguard152]

Actually the Magura Levers are really good if you bleed them correctly.

[@NerdsonDirtMTB]

I replaced the garbage dropper with a PWN Loam dropper, been super solid and the adjustable return is great.

[@peterhansen2781]

Deer just casually sauntering through the background @2:02.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Sneaky deer🦌

[@henry06x]

Upgraded to the oneup 180mm dropper and love it. Would 150% buy another. Had the ethirteen on the bike, Wifes old bike has a crankbrothers, Had a raceface that sitting around, had an older Rockshox dropper, and the oneup blows them all away.

[@jiajianhou426]

This bike is a work of art!

[@billygorman5931]

Have Dominion A4s on 2 bikes. One thing I'd add to your spare parts list are some caliper seals. I've had one seal leak after 2 or so years of use. Otherwise zero problems w/ them. Love them!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks for the tip!

[@natemcclelland3236]

Thanks for the great content! I’ve been breaking a lot of components lately and your and chase’s video gave me some ideas on what to upgrade, cheers!

[@davidthebiker2955]

Stoked you got the Hayes Dominions and Supracush grips. My fav combo too.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

So good!!🤘

[@jeranemo5504]

😂I just ordered an enduro - 2023. Can’t wait. One question dude. What shoes are they???? Thanks love your videos. Cheers 👍

[@kevinwoodard4473]

Did anyone else notice the deer walking at 2:00

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Sneaking up on me👀

[@dtran1742]

Been reading cool stuff about the mezzer pro, might try it after my lyrik ultimate goes.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Would be interesting to try it for sure!

[@Pappa_Wheelie]

Sweet. Just installed the oneup carbon bars... now I’m sketcht

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Be careful bud!

[@Vanguard152]

Same with me ... I´m also on my 3rd frame

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Bummer!

[@simonnyster625]

Have you seen the ochain chainring that both Jack Moir and Troy Brosnan used when getting top podiums this year? Would be intresting to see how it would work on the enduro, as it has quite a bit of pedal kickback

[@Blake_Cherubini]

I’ve briefly seen it… would be cool to test it out!

[@RC-fp1tl]

@@Blake_Cherubini How noticeable is pedal in the real world? I've heard that it's significant in theory, but averages riders like myself would not be able to feel it.

You should also ride the Kenevo Sl...it is the Enduro with a motor!! Anyways, sick bike!!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Would love to ride one!!

[@joserios7046]

Great video !!!! What rise are the ethirteen bars you are running?

[@blakeallen3982]

Great video glad I found it

[@fbonde]

How tall are you? I'm 5,10 and really don't know if I should go for s3 or s4 (I ride medium in my XC epic.) - Nice content, great channel!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks!! Both about 6ft. Both are on S4 as of now too

[@fbonde]

@@Blake_Cherubini Thanks :-)

[@markdenvermartinez3678]

Wow good video I will save for that bike

[@ccallure]

video quality is on point

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks! We try our best!

[@alpineibex5596]

what size is your bike? Thanks for the content.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

S4

[@alpineibex5596]

@@Blake_Cherubini Thanks! Did you debate on S3?

[@BengLang84]

Go DVO you will truly love it! 😀👍💚

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Hmmmm would have to try it🤔

[@adingreyling5407]

Ohlins 😍

[@joshmarks3954]

Super happy with my bike yolk revive dropper. Check them out!

[@cg1983]

I put some MTX ceramic brake pad… red label No more squealing

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Tried them… helped out at first. Needed to get new rotors at the same time😕

[@bikemad]

Good vid is there anything yu don't break?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

It all breaks at some point🤷‍♂️🙃

[@benuglow8976]

Would you consider buying the rockshox axis dropper?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Absolutely!

[@BigVanLittleAdventures]

i had those hayes on a bike... i think they are way under-rated.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

I agree. Love them and the engineering behind them is top notch. Crosshair alignment system, 3-way bleeding, and ease of lever change is amazing.

[@Monster-hx8qx]

Great vid! May I know which camera you use to shoot this video?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

That was a Sony A7iii

[@roypougno]

How much front travel

[@redz2valid]

what size are those

[@jim6335]

do you know if you can buy the black frame? all i've ever seen are the burgundy color.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

I would say probably not. I’ve never seen this frame on the website… seems like stock is all over the place at the moment. No telling when anything will be back in stock or what’s going on for sure🤷‍♂️

[@cgriggsiv]

You definitely have a nice bike there with lots of good components but I have a question what kind of pants are you wearing in this particular video

[@Blake_Cherubini]

100% Airmatic

[@cgriggsiv]

@@Blake_Cherubini Thank you and keep on sending I like those pants time to go get some

[@balumtb6629]

peep the deer in the back 2:03

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Bud just wanted a shoutout

[@Befree6]

Did you have any problems fitting rear brake hose trough chainstay? I bought dominon a4's and couldn't fitt brake hose trough chainstay🙄 I also have S works 2020 enduro

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Yes… they don’t fit. Had to get a jagwire hose kit for them

[@haydenfaulk4739]

Ohlins?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Haven’t tried it yet!

[@danielvarga9921]

Curious, looks like a 29 and not mullet, why the switch from mullet back to 29er?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

It is a 29 in the vid. I explained why I’m on 29 in the vid as well!

[@grasenwillink4554]

How did you get custom paint on the monster bike? Also great bike and this will defitently be my dream build. keep up the great vids

[@Blake_Cherubini]

I don’t know what you mean by “the monster bike”

[@grasenwillink4554]

@@Blake_Cherubini i meant big

[@mclurebailey6652]

How do you like the Hayes brakes? I saw you had them at the dhse and I’ve been wondering since them Edit, the s-works frame looks amazing

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Watch the vid bud!! I told y’all what I thought of em🤘

[@kenzkeilee3098]

Looks sooo good🔥🔥

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks bud!

[@DeKay]

What is the front wheel holder?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Got it off of Amazon. Not sure what it was called...

[@dhiraj_77]

WHATS YOUR HEIGHT AND THE FRAME SIZE

[@Blake_Cherubini]

5’12” S4

[@jacobfromerth4589]

Such a good looking bike!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks bud😁

[@user-xq5rp9fm1p]

How tall are you?

[@maxwalker9990]

Blake is 6’8👍

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Don’t listen to that duster… I am 5’12”

[@user-xq5rp9fm1p]

@@Blake_Cherubini funny, and did you try the s5 size? If so, was it too big?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Not S5, but I did have an S3 originally. S3 wasn’t “too small”… I just preferred S4 after riding one!

[@dakotakelly]

Is there a way to get that frame without getting a replacement frame? I love the matte black look but I never seen it available in the Sworks frames

[@Blake_Cherubini]

I don’t think so! You can sometimes find one for sale on Pinkbike!

[@blazinmtbco719]

Difference between this and regular enduro?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

The only difference is the rocker link is carbon and a different paint job

[@petrmatousek7422]

I don't like the fact you spend a big house to get something that has so many things needing constant replacement also, carbon bars are ok its just the fact that carbon sometimes does not indicate any wear and then suddenly snaps hard - this can happen to anything that is made from carbon espacially your frame otherwise the build is sick and learned plenty of info

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Yep, everything is super expensive and it’s unfortunate that it all breaks quite often…

[@andrewdunham8380]

Another Magura victim here. Glad you found something better.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

You have the same experience as me?

[@andrewdunham8380]

@@Blake_Cherubini Sort of. A few small lay downs and stuff like that, nothing major. Everything was working great (after *plenty* of brake bleeds to actually get them working) and then first corner, first run of the Funduro and the rear brake completely failed. Turns out the piston seals in the MC had failed and when I contacted Magura support, the guy said that it wasn't rebuildable and since the bike had been "laid down" they wouldn't cover a new one. Went with the XT's and am somewhat happier. Still not quite what I want.

[@087pro]

Does the michelin DH 22 any good on the mud?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Yes, it’s good but a mud specific tire will always be better than anything

[@joshuakanis7863]

love the bike 🤩

[@Montblanc1986]

My favorite bud

[@Blake_Cherubini]

🥰

[@TheAngryHusky]

I just bought some Magura MT7's and have the exact same squealing issue. I ended up ditching the Magura pads and getting Jagwire sintered pads and it is a night and day difference so far.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Bummer that this is a common issue. Glad those Jagwire pads are doing it for you!

[@JorgeSilva-cc9rr]

what is the weight of that bike?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

36-37 lbs

[@green-ch6qj]

So what do you like about this bike?

[@FranciscoMunoz-sc9ju]

Same problem with my maguras mt5 :(

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Bummer

[@rokbukejlovic]

Magura MUST squeak

[@anttiharing]

That noise is completely normal in magura brakes, changing rotors and pads don't make a difference

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Which is exactly why I got rid of them😂

[@anttiharing]

Me too, I've heard that the A4's don't have so much power so I went with code rsc's instead

[@andersun16]

What will you do if this frame cracks?

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Cry 😭

[@cipotedel64]

​@@Blake_Cherubini 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gunshipanropace2gunshipand119]

Why does the bike look too small

[@Blake_Cherubini]

You’re probably seeing the compression from the telephoto lens I’m filming with! Bike is also at a slight angle that’s hardly noticeable, but makes it look a little smaller

[@bikevoltrides7209]

I have the same crack on my Enduro

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Bummer! Hope you get it all sorted out🤘

[@bikevoltrides7209]

@@Blake_Cherubini I hope I get a Sworks.😁

[@DanielMoon17]

@@bikevoltrides7209 Did you in the end??

[@bikevoltrides7209]

@@DanielMoon17 I still don’t have it. Mid November according to Spez.😰

[@DanielMoon17]

@@bikevoltrides7209 WTF no way 😓 pretty sure i've got similar, trying to process through my LBS. Going to the Alps this month so had to pull the pin on a new frameset to guarantee having a bike to ride. Are you UK or US based?

[@henry06x]

So all that joking in the snowshoe about new bikes in 4-6 weeks was your frame was cracked? or just teasing everyone lol.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

We were supposed to be adding some new (different) bikes to the lineup but that obviously didn’t happen…

[@rzicc]

pretty sure this guy is going to break anything and everything... haha

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Just testing the durability of the bike industry that’s all😂

[@thomboulais4906]

Try maxxis tires!!!!😂

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Too slippery😬😂

[@jacksonhodges942]

So they can wear out after 1 ride? Nah

[@madeiradriftin4429]

Maxxis rules! Bring those Michelin to Madeira youll see how shit they are when theres sudden changes in trail conditions, This is why CRC never had any even near good results here

[@jacksonhodges942]

No thanks

[@topspot4834]

@@madeiradriftin4429 not fair to compare to a place like Madeira though. Just watched Matt Jones 4 day trip and the place is insane. I mean, it's a relatively small island and the could be 4 different conditions at one time, and it changes constantly so they don't really need that universal kinda tire (Assegai front/DHR2 rear for me)

[@mp8845]

Ohlins, EXT, FAST, and Push > Fox

[@Blake_Cherubini]

🤔🤷‍♂️

[@mp8845]

@@Blake_Cherubini great channel tho keep it up boys

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Thanks bud!!

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

Having had a one up dropper, pedals, and bar….I won’t buy any of their products again. Overall very unimpressed.

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Gotta explain why my guy

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

Well the pedals have this horrible squeak that is incredibly loud. And within a few rides one of them won’t spin without quite a lot of force. The dropper….works but it frequently acts like the lever is being pressed when it is not. This happens with the cable even disconnected. The bars are supposed to flex. I don’t get much if any flex from them.

[@yetti423]

2 frames cracked yeah perfectly normal, nothing to worry about..... and the fork seals blew out, and you and your friends had multiple suspension failures. Would you tolerate that on a car?.......no... so why should it be acceptable on another piece of equipment with the capacity to inure or even kill you. Need to hire your standards as i did with my enduro 2015 all the bearings seize and the forks died within 3 months, the shop seemed to think this was acceptable and that they were doing me a favour when they had just taken £5000. Needless to say i wasn't pleasant with them. Like specialized products but i don't make ecuses for them

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Almost everything breaks eventually regardless of brand. Doesn’t mean it’s acceptable by any means. In our case, we prefer the performance of Fox when it’s working correctly, which is most of the time. We have an extra shock on hand just in case and are perfectly fine with that. Cracked bikes are never fun but Specialized always takes care of it. Seen plenty of other brands crack too… Never made and excuse for anything I use as I have no reason to. I don’t get paid by anyone.

[@yetti423]

@@Blake_Cherubini ok i understand, but when i started mountain biking it struck me how laid back somewhere to stuff breaking, i find it acceptable a derailleur to be ripped off or its mount bend or a wheel to bend, buckle or break in extreme use. If i had purchased a carbon frame from any manufacturer and it broke twice that would remain a worry that it would be likely to fail just after the warranty ran out, the same could be said for e-bike motors and electrics. Im sure other brands have issues but know at the moment specialized have had belts strip? snap plus other issues, they even budget 3 motors for the lifetime of the warranty which is why despite wanting a levo or kenevo ( sorry did they name it after a barbie doll?) the crux of this problem is i do large mileages. sometimes hitting a hundred mies loop off road in hilly terrain and my bike has remained solid. my brother on the other hand has a camber evo carbon and it went south. my previous comment was not a snipe at you i was just pointing out that theres too many failures to be acceptable especially that you and your friend all had multiple failures. I'm struggling a little to get the put my point across in the manner id like so ill phrase it like this. if a car manufacturer makes a car that kills a family member theres recourse, but if an mtb manufacturer sends out a dodgy product that has the same result why do some see it as one of those things? makes you think..........you make good vids keep up the good work

[@yetti423]

@@Blake_Cherubini Yeah specialized are good at warranty, i'm glad you pointed out the failures though most people wont.

[@ahhlongg]

I think the companies that sponsor you will definitely go bankrupt with the amount of things that u break on the bike..

[@Blake_Cherubini]

If only I was actually sponsored🥺

[@topspot4834]

I think it's coming outta his own pocket my guy. They ride in an overall area that's probably the rockiest terrain in the US. They ride hard obviously and they ride often, so stuff is gonna break. If you're like me who visits a bike park maybe 7-8 times a year, and rides mostly intermediate flow trails, you're not gonna break stuff as much.

[@coadystead3265]

Fox is overrated in the suspension game right now!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

What’s better?

[@kam1l0]

@@Blake_Cherubini Hard to say what's better now especially when you got tons of marketing. EXT does some crazy stuff and all other "small" brands You dont know about because of marketing :)

[@frank-696]

Dude, your trashing this bikes!!! Man up... move to motocross, instead of playing with bicycles... thst your trashing... you literally described 20k in damages!!!

[@Blake_Cherubini]

Ain’t even close to 20k bud

[@topspot4834]

$20k? A lot of it is under warranty, and don't forget they do their maintenance. An float x2 is like $600. It's not a cheap sport, it's just upkeep and maintenance. You'd need the same on a dirt bike, which IMO is nowhere near as fun as MTB.