PLEASE continue to reference and test newer bikes against older benchmarks. Sure a new Yeti enduro bike dropped but how far has it really pushed the envelope against a 3 year old Enduro. Based on this review...not much. Very nice content.
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. We appreciate the feedback.
@RookYZRM1 Жыл бұрын
Agreed...was actually looking at the SB160 today and noticed it’s $1600 more than the S-Works Enduro frame…gonna be a hard no from me Yeti, sorry.
@ssjj9584 Жыл бұрын
This bike will never be old 🔥
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
It's a ripper!
@PabloMollAN Жыл бұрын
They really did one of the best mtb of history…is crazy
@benperd Жыл бұрын
Got one with a WRP mullet link, over stroked coil shock due to the increased clearance and a bigger fork, making it about a 185/180 bike. So good!
@lennyknott2734 Жыл бұрын
How does it ride compared to a stock 170/170 enduro?
@cben86 Жыл бұрын
Specialized got it right with this bike. Interesting to see where they go with the next version: evolution or revolution?
@benny360 Жыл бұрын
I’d like to see slightly steeper seat tube, adjustable geo like the Stumpy with the option to mullet without need for 3rd links. But keep the suspension layout the same, works so well.
@action4769 Жыл бұрын
Im calling a mullet version with high pivot enduro
@benny360 Жыл бұрын
I usually switch frames out yearly, but I’ve had my Sworks enduro custom build for over 2 years now and haven’t seen anything I’d change it for. Does everything so well, I’ve gone for a lighter build and it handles everything just fine :)
@323johnnybravo Жыл бұрын
The bike I almost bought but my local trails just don’t justify such a beast !! Thing absolutely rips though.
@hidetoh5213 Жыл бұрын
in my personal experience, the kona process x is a more composed bike, does not get hung up as much, is more maneuverable, and does not wallow as much. ive done back to back testing, and i have come to a conclusion that they are around on par with each other.
@hidetoh5213 Жыл бұрын
you really should test, probably for a race bike downsize to a M, its long enough with a 465 reach
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! We'll see if we can get one to try out.
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to also see these bikes compared to the RM Altitude, that seems like the counterpart to the Enduro of couple year old bikes still better than 90% of the category.
@walterreyes7664 Жыл бұрын
I'm home recovering from knee surgery,I'm enjoying the videos ... jeoules you guys get to ride multiple great bikes..😁😁😁... Keep pouring out the videos, very informative ....👍👍👍
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Rest up and heal quick!
@ac4524 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered an Enduro expert with a coil, sooo excited
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@grantchandler8294 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 specialized enduro comp and that thing still shreds. It could be a bit slacker and longer in the reach but god it's a great bike!
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
"You can't have an enduro shootout without the Enduro" Pinkbike: "hold our Poutine" *finds one off handmade steel bike for comparison test*
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. The Poutine comment got us.
@ZyklonBBB4 ай бұрын
Laid up with a broken hand. ‘24 Enduro Comp’s came up under £3k!! Got one on the way to replace my Polygon Siskiu N! Can’t wait
@MrZakfraiz4 ай бұрын
Literally just done the same thing! I saw the price and couldn’t believe my eyes at under 3k
@nadersedaghat56943 ай бұрын
No 2024 model. 2022 and 2023
@lifebehindbarsonemansstory2189 Жыл бұрын
Had mine two years and tbh I’m so happy with this smash wagon 170/170 and I ride it everywhere lol
@farmernat65 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this review! I’m building up one right now with a Zeb Ultimate and I am so fking pumped!!!!
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
You should be!
@justing6614 Жыл бұрын
Love my enduro so capable up or down a hill.
@jbw5485 Жыл бұрын
I’ve changed up my stumpjumper an ungodly amount from factory specs. It’s numbers and geo aren’t far off from some really bad ass bikes. I’d love to have one of these guys take it for a ride. Totally uninformed about its current specs and see what the have to say. 😂🤣
@johnnnewmex Жыл бұрын
Spez is by far the best value given the past 2 years price hikes. Props to Spez for staying reasonable.
@tronvoichoi2269 Жыл бұрын
This is most Enduro bike i ever seen
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
It's so enduro it's even called Enduro hehe
@KoenGriess Жыл бұрын
Have you guys thought about reviewing the Santa Cruz megatower? I’ve been looking at one for a while and am still not sure. I actually do have a specialized enduro in a S5, but I feel like it’s starting to get a bit small. I am 6ft 7in and I think the XXL megatower would fit just a bit better 😂 But I would love to see a review from you guys on the megatower!
@jggutierrez9 Жыл бұрын
I tried both enduro and mega. I chose the mega. Warranty and free bearings. I couldn't be happier!
@julioorozco801 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered the same color 2022 (S2) as shown in this video w/ a custom build (pro) I’m so excited. IMO - nice video!
@patb6281 Жыл бұрын
How tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks!
@gunshipanropace2gunshipand119 Жыл бұрын
This is the one bike to build if only i had the budget
@chrism5768 Жыл бұрын
Still the one everyone else is trying to copy or put their own spin on.
@TJ-po9ol Жыл бұрын
Enduro with a coil will stick as well, but still playful. Loved mine, but im 6"4" and even in the bigger sizes, the stack height was just too small for comfort.
@MrChadLedford Жыл бұрын
I'm not as tall as you but the stack height was my biggest complaint as well.
@markfranckowiakPNW Жыл бұрын
Just took delivery of my enduro frame Tuesday and the fox float x2 was aerated out of the box and fox is warrantying it. Sucks to send a shock with zero miles in for service
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Bummer to hear it.
@excelautodetailingceramicc1182 Жыл бұрын
That’s cash money cockpit with the gold TRP’s 👌🏼
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Ohhh yeah! Was very stoked to get it dialed in.
@harry_lyles Жыл бұрын
Bump up the fork to 180 and put the shock in the high position and let er' eat. Your local trails have been warned.
@docalvin15 Жыл бұрын
Love my Enduro bike, we have the same color, brrrapppp!!! 😂 awesome job as always guys, but give the other guy a chance to talk 🧱 🌸
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thank you! BUT, Sourpatch don't like talking... We had to bribe him with candy just to stand in there. 😂
@DavidFoundCo Жыл бұрын
You guys need to get the Rocky Mountain altitude there, Jesse melamed has been killing on it
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
True!! We’ll hit em up to get one for a post roundup review.
@Eric-xx3mb Жыл бұрын
With bikes getting longer and longer I'd be curious to see what these guys think about a sizing system like Lee McCormick's RAD (rider area distance) system and how they would feel on a RAD fitted bike vs a longer enduro bike from the manufacturer.
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
RAD doesn't work with modern geo. Even EWS racers that size down are still well above RAD number. RAD would have Jack Moir (who is 6'1") on a bike with like 450 reach, and while he sizes down he's only sizing down to like 485 reach (he rides a size M Canyon Strive). RAD would have Jesse Melamed (who is 5'7") on a bike with like 415 reach, and he runs 449 reach on his bike (size M RM Altitude).
@Eric-xx3mb Жыл бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 Maybe, but they would have really high stack to compensate for the smaller reach. I'm not advocating for RAD per say I would simply like to have an expert analysis and comparison of it to a major company's modern geometry so I can understand each approach fully instead of just going by internet comments. McCormick gives a very detailed explanation of why he recommends his RAD, RAAD, SHO, and other measurements. I'd like to see a professional industry explanation for their measurements and a back to back analysis from a professional rider.
@Eric-xx3mb Жыл бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 You might be right, but I'm not sure if EWS riders who size down would be above RAD (Rider Area Distance). I'm 6'1" and ride a 2019 Trek Slash (enduro bike) size large. With a 40mm riser bar and a 32mm stem I'm riding the bike at a very close to recommended RAD. If I punch in the numbers for a modern enduro bike, say the Intense Tracer 29 the Large would definitely be above RAD, but the medium hits my measured RAD dead on. Once again I'm not sure RAD is the best way to measure, but I'd love to see it compared and possibly disputed with numbers from an industry expert from a major bike company.
@joshhaigler7716 Жыл бұрын
Where are these awesome trails? It’s a mountain bike paradise. Greetings from England :-)
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Thank you and greetings! Mt Bachelor in Bend,Oregon.
@mikegeddie2263 Жыл бұрын
I love mine…the only other enduro I’d get right now is the tranny spire
@siebitup Жыл бұрын
Will you guys compare this to last years' redesigned Slash?
@JaredHerdlevar Жыл бұрын
Tested in high or low setting?
@chrissinclair31369 ай бұрын
you guys choosing to run it in the high position 64.3? I like mine in that position too what are your thoughts?
@TheLoamWolf9 ай бұрын
Yes we like the high position in a lot of bikes as as spend most of our time on raw and rugged trails that aren’t always purpose built for mtb. So clearance and handling demands are different than modern day flow trails. 😆
@thim8009 Жыл бұрын
Love my expert.
@hotdealwire Жыл бұрын
You guys mention stack height in most of these videos. Why does stack height matter? Doesn't it just change the reference point for other measurements like reach and ETT? Is a 620mm with 10mm of spacers different than a 630mm stack? My understanding is that it is not different, other than that the reach shrinks by a few mm with the spacer (and the higher stack might make for a stronger frame and 630 cannot be made into a 620 which would imply that smaller is better).
@MostBallinestPlaya Жыл бұрын
It matters if you prefer a taller bar height than you can easily achieve with commonly available adjustments like ~30mm of spacers and a ~35mm bar. I have a 650mm stack, 30mm spacers, +10mm stem, 50mm bar and I don't want it any lower. I wouldn't buy a bike with a 620-630mm stack personally. Like most things (eg short chainstays), the extremes of the sizing spectrum tend to notice stack height more. It barely increases from M to XL on most bikes. If you have no issues with typical stack heights that's great, easier to pick a bike.
@hotdealwire Жыл бұрын
@@MostBallinestPlaya got it, that makes sense. But it does seem like they were making note of differences of 10mm and acting like that was a significant difference. 10mm of reach or wheelbase is significant but even 20mm of stack height seems negligible to me.
@marcobribiesca9697 Жыл бұрын
Recently change a enduro for a sentinel. Too much bike for the average trails
@klstrucker930419 Жыл бұрын
Bought a canyon torque-29-al-6, just because of the price, wonder how much performance i'm gonna loose
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
On frame material? You gain some lose some. Spec is more important than frame material for our applications.
@morefigs4 ай бұрын
What are your heights? I'm 6'2" with long legs and considering getting the S4.
@TheLoamWolf4 ай бұрын
The S4 is likely what we’d suggest! But, you could go down or up in their size range if you’d prefer increased agility for tighter trails (s3) or increased stability for faster trails (s5)
@specialized12774 ай бұрын
The one gent in the middle mentions he’s the tallest but doesn’t say how tall he is. Any idea? I’m curious as I’m at 5’11 and torn between the S3 and S4
@brianf1500 Жыл бұрын
How about a review on a NP Mega or Giga??..
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
We have a written review on the Giga coming, stay tuned.
@johnfinelli8727 Жыл бұрын
How much Travel does the specy Enduro have in Front and Rear?
@MPD-Lite Жыл бұрын
170mm front and rear
@Vanguard152 Жыл бұрын
Not one word about the cracking frame issues on the head tube. Had 2 broken frames in one season. Cant recommend this one
@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Ours didn't crack so we didn't have a word to say about it...? We also don't know anyone who has cracked one, but thank you for sharing your experience. Perhaps more folks also have had this issue and will share too.
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
That might have been the 2020 non S-Works frames. I know VanCan famously cracked his first Enduro frame very early on near the seat tube and got an S-Works frame as a warranty replacement. He's also EXTREMELY hard on frames (200+lb guy who goes full send on the North Shore) and has switched to alloy frames after he broke 3 Evil Wreckoning frames in one year.
@Vanguard152 Жыл бұрын
I had 2 S-works frames. First cracked inside the SWAT Box, second hat microfractures all over the downtube. Many people had cracked frames, just search for "cracked enduro frame" Vancan, Cherubinis etc... You also see a lot of black enduro frames with white lettering - those are the replacement frames
@DiSil Жыл бұрын
@@Vanguard152 all frame can crack or brake, imo whats count for a company like specialized is to replace it under warranty as they have to and that is what they do with out second thoughts.
@Vanguard152 Жыл бұрын
@@DiSil waited >6 months for replacement. After calling the lawyer i got my money back