What I HATE/LOVE About My Specialized Enduro

[@VanCan]

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[@masonknaffla4125]

Trek slash also has a storage compartment in the down tube

[@joepiedepoepie1234]

@Theodore Connolly I lol'd.

[@peterpribula4337]

Rocky M

[@lossantoscity3249]

@Theodore Connolly LMAO 😆😆

[@lossantoscity3249]

@Theodore Connolly It didnt come up to you? You a stranger asking a small youtuber a very big favor. Why would he give you stuff for free. LMAO

[@DeadsetYT]

All for only 10k......Geez, for that price you wouldn't wanna not like much about it.

[@michael1617]

Yup

[@weekendmountainbiker9457]

Give me two 💸💸

[@steffen748]

He Just should Not have bought this Thing lol

[@dont_hit_trees]

3:27 -> one thing I really hate about this bike is that it didn’t come with a kickstand.

[@VanCan]

Same!

[@jamesevans7301]

😂

[@terrorjackyterrorjacky4608]

😂😂😂😂

[@josiahgolding7826]

Same! Also missing a bell, basket, AND horn. My mans not smart at all smh 🤦‍♂️

[@thomboulais4906]

For the price, it should come with one😂

[@martinsmith2146]

Probably the most surprising thing about this bike is how you don't feel its weight. My Expert in S3 weights 16.2 kg with a 600ml water bottle and full SWAT storage, but it climbs, pedals and handles like a 14kg trail bike.

[@Vanguard152]

No. 1 complaint: so hard to clean in the Linkage Area No. 2 complaint: my frame cracked inside the Swat Box. No. 3 complaint: lack of grease - the factory must have been out of grease when the assembled my frame

[@brandonreimer184]

Bikes not being greased is such a big yet seldomly talked about problem with new bikes across many manufacturers its maddening. Kind of a shame when you or someone you know pays many thousands of dollars for something that has to be disassembled and greased before it can be ridden.

[@olivert.7192]

@@brandonreimer184 Yep. My bike headset was creaking within hours of riding, after I got it. I greased it all up but yeah, super disappointing from Trek

[@peterrose1695]

I have overhauled two of these bikes from the ground up. They are garbage. No grease like you said. The bearings are most times pressed in way to tight so they developed a nasty creak. Overall just a bad bike. I felt like I was doing a damper service tearing apart the linkage.

[@sirham2191]

Your frame cracked? I have a 2017 enduro elite and that large frame hole always worries me

[@patnneat]

Yup, had mine a month started creaking pulled out main pivot and no grease at all, nothing! Greased it up as it should have been and good to go again but there is no way you should be having to do this with a brand new very expensive bike....

[@BloodSweatBeers]

Nooo! I have an Enduro as well and loved watching you rip on yours! I'm sad to hear you're moving on, but excited to see what you choose to ride next! I recently put the Cascade Components link on my Enduro and it was a game changer for the rear suspension.

[@maximosmorgan9727]

The cascade linkage bumps up the travel to 180mm and increases progression. Did you also bump up your fork to 180mm?

[@BloodSweatBeers]

@@maximosmorgan9727 I sure did! The bike is now 180 front/rear.

[@maximosmorgan9727]

@@BloodSweatBeers how does it compare to stock set up? Is link easy to swap out? Considering this for big mountain park trips.

[@BloodSweatBeers]

@@maximosmorgan9727 yeah, as long as you’ve got a torque wrench it’s no problem. I had to increase the air pressure in the shock quite a bit. It feels a ton better off the top and ramps up substantially, giving more to push into when cornering or pumping undulations on trail. It gave me more pop off lips and kept it planted through chunder and rocky sections. I’m planning on throwing a coil on because I think it will seriously take this bike that much closer to being just as capable as a DH rig. I’ll have a review posted soon on my channel.

[@maximosmorgan9727]

The only thing I worry about is whether putting on the CC link will void the frame warranty?

[@NerdsonDirtMTB]

I know product managers spec higher derailleurs for the "sales floor shoppers" but I really wish they would upgrade shifters and cassettes and not the thing I'm most likely to smash on a rock or feed to a stick lol. I also had to slapper tape my T.W.A.T box (on my Trek Fuel) to keep it from rattling.

[@ousqa]

You also save more weight with cassette vs derailleur

[@PabloMollAN]

As an Enduro owner...not so much. I’m getting now weird noises but I think it might come from the swat tool...probably running my fork to stiff. For really really tight corners it feels not the best but regular corners rips. I think it is one the best bikes and it is amazing how well it pedals.

[@passey1269]

I bought the expert build mostly because I really liked the red carbon color and that it came with carbon wheels. I would have gone with the s-works build but for the price and the component spec I didn’t find it worth it. So after I bought the bike I literally changed everything besides the hoops I just laced them on to some I9 hydras. So I guess my first complaint would be the specs on all the builds they had. My second would be how big the bike is as well but that’s also one of things I love about this bike. But I gotta say, that’s it for me I bought this thing to go big and that’s what it does and I have a blast doing it. I did end up putting on the new 38 with 180 travel and the push elevensix and the thing feels like a dream I’ve never felt a bike feel this good

[@sldkjfasljfwaoptiuwa]

I was glad you didn't mention hating the Fox Performance suspension. I bought a new bike recently and didn't fork out the extra cash for the Factory build, but instead upgraded the wheelset with I9 Hydra hubs. I haven't been able to ride it much due to weather, but the Performance stuff seems to ride pretty well.

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Sounds like you need an Evil Wreckoning, nice short chainstays might give you that BMX feel your looking for.

[@tomdunn3823]

Completely agree with the dpx2. I’ve just upgraded to a DVO Jade X coil on my enduro. Game changer, bike feels incredible now

[@DakicSlobodan]

We need a review of those TRP Evo Gold brakes you are not bragging about.

[@dgsams]

Yes!

[@tokinada7951]

Got An Enduro Me To. I Hate All The Little Places Around And Under The Shock Where The Mud Love To Stick Like Between The Fram And The Upper Link, Or Above The Crank Between Frame And Wheel Base. The Rear Mudguard Isn't Enough For Protecting The Shock. The Bike Feels Big. But I Really Love Everything Other Aspects Of This Bike. My Swat Box Is 110% Full So It Never Makes Noise. Really Impressive About Climbing Without Getting Tired, Ultra Stable During The Descent Even When It's Fast, So You Feel You Can Easily Go Faster. Bike Park, Enduro, Long Journey... A Really Do It All And Good Looking Bike.

[@pedrovespermann4599]

I also do. Love my Enduro.... And you are right about some noises that it makes... Nothing crazy but enough to get to pay attention to it

[@ononewheel7]

I literally just picked up one of these last month! A 2020 and a enduro comp the cheapest version so far i am liking it we will see once the weather gets better how it does at the bike park!

[@milktop1]

The only complaint I had was creaking from bars/stem/headset. Highlights are efficiency which is insane and balanced Geo! Love the long stays. Not super playful but in every other way it’s insane!

[@roberttemme6162]

Hey Nick, I've got the Elite model and I love it. The retail price was $5310 but it was on sale for 25% off so I ended up paying just under $4000. I haven't heard the rattle from the swat box but perhaps that's because I have a tube in there so maybe the tube is preventing the rattle you speak of. I had a Stumpjumper Expert prior and the Enduro seems to climb as well, if not better, with the added downhill luxury of 170 mil travel (which I haven't used all of yet, and probably never will). I am terrible at dialing in my suspension so I can't comment on that. I just don't know which way to adjust so I just ride it like it is. Still tons of fun! Can't wait to see your new one. Bob T

[@meganNefarious]

You should really watch some videos on how to dial your suspension..it makes a WORLD of difference!

[@oliverslade9953]

That jacket is the greatest piece of riding kit! Its the perfect mix of breathable and windproof

[@zxtenn]

I have a 2019 Instinct BC carbon 90 and it came with the GX, i just got the 10-52 XO installed, a seriously noticeable improvement and dropped 1/2 pound. The shifting is so much smoother and the 52 VS the 50 does help especially at my age=65. You know the all the RM bikes had a price increase and the Altitude Rally with the 38 is about 9500.00 USD without carbon wheels, not cheap. I bought mine as a leftover and saved 2500.00 off list so i put the savings into carbon wheels, bars then the 10-52 when available and i got a great price on the groupset. You're right about the 370 hub and carbon wheels, stupid combination, mine came with 370 hub and alloy wheels so i sold as new takeoffs and got Mavic XA carbon with their new 40 tooth hub, only category 3 wheels not 4 but for my type of riding they are FINE after 1 year of use and the price was a steal, about 1/3 of ENVE. Most high end bikes are in short supply as i was thinking of the carbon 70 Altitude, need to pay full list when/if available

[@danielfeary]

The Swat box on my Stumpy was rattling like yours. My fix has worked out really well. I had some road handlebar tape with adhesive backing. I put that on the fore and aft of the Swat box lid and then cut the excess. It closes really well now, the bar tape compresses and makes a tight seal. Dead quiet now.

[@GFClocked]

Genuine review, best type of review.

[@gheatai]

It is a big bike, would kinda struggle on technical trails especially on switch backs. (you have to move more in order to have a proper cornering). But it's a beast when it comes to chunky straight lines.

[@kristiangrey9149]

Super stoked on my Enduro expert, I agree with some of the components. I wish that it had aluminum rims and they put the money into the suspension, like the 2021 expert has done with the fox elite which is basically factory without the kashima. Swat box issue; put a water bottle in it. No rattling in my bike. Cons for me: specialized saddle (hard as a rock), bars, stem (switched to 32mm) grips and tires. Peeled them off instantly. Pros. Favourite bike for living in the sea to sky. Surprised the hell out of me on the climbs for being such a big bike and barely have to think going down gnarly steep tech terrain. I put a 2021 X2 factory rear shock this past fall and grip 2 damper upgrade in the fork and the bike feels 👌👌. Then decked it out with one up components. Going to switch the guts out of my rear 370 and put the 240 guts in it with the 54t, there’s a sweet KZbin vid on how to make the easy swap. Interested to see what direction your going with the new bike, cheers!

[@terrorjackyterrorjacky4608]

Love it, ordered the 2021 Expert

[@KiwiInGermanyMTB]

Would love to see a comparison between the enduro and the stumpy evo if you get a chance to ride it.

[@aftondanforth7387]

same

[@WickNells]

I hated the dpx2 on my enduro as well. Push is the way to go! Literally transformed the bike completely

[@Loscrik]

Also I agree about the rear end. I am an average sized rider and I had a hard time getting the rear end to feel good.

[@SuperGonzalosilva]

Did you have the chance (or wanted) to try the new Stumpjumper Evo? I know it has less travel, but maybe the adjustable geo its a better fit to your riding style. Great and honest review by the way!

[@blackdiamondbikereviews8638]

I had a ton of fun on my Enduro as well but found it to be much harder to handle than the new Slash. Great video!

[@kleinkurti]

Exactly my thoughts. Such a nice bike, but so expensive... Try a nukeproof Mega 290. I swapped my capra 29 for a mega and I like the nukeproof way more. Better up- and downhill. Also it's a little more poppy and balanced

[@WickNells]

I’ve learned to love how big it is on steep long descents, if I were to do it again, I’d size down just because she’s a big girl

[@ianw3811]

DPX2 probably didn’t feel good because the specialised enduro linkage is quite progressive. Paired with an air shock, it’ll create kinematic that ramps up really fast, reducing the amount of supple and soft stroke, hence making the bike feel chattery and a feeling that you can’t use the entire travel. Coil is much more suited for the kinematics on the Enduro.

[@joshdaniel9338]

What size would be correct for this bike? I want to swap mine out.

[@JohnBooth]

a week for a replacement is crazy fast. My only warranty with a frame took almost a year of fighting with the manufacture and their broken processes and a horrible shop. You never really know anything about a shop until you have an issue.

[@JorgeDiaz-bu5sk]

Any chance the bike could “feel” big because of the 29” wheels too? I wonder what you would think if it had 27.5” wheels?

[@jaymeland7123]

nah

[@connerjonez]

I personally j switched from a 100m 27.5 hard tail and now I just bought a 160 140 29er and I got used to the big hoops after few pedals but just being long and slack did more I think

[@JWO1965]

I had a stumpjumper evo 29er that felt huge but when I changed everything over to a levo SL that feeling went away

[@jamiealite]

As a specialized dealer this is the biggest piss off about specialized. What you mentioned the price and they cheapout on parts but charge a premium for a bike that is not as good as another brand. I had this conversation with my norco rep today and she was on agreement with me and my boss and I have had this agreement for a long time. I own a Stumpjumper comp alloy 27.5 with a fox dps rear shock and a fox float rhythm 34 front fork With Full nx eagle setup The next one up from that is the Stumpjumper evo with the fox dpx2 rear shock and a fox float rhythm 36 with full nx eagle setup The price between the 2 mine is $4000 the other one $5800 there is no way having a carbon frame and a rear shock and front shock that’s $200 more each then the dps rear shock and the fox 36 and no way it’s $1400 more for carbon. It’s insane and your saving 1.5lbs. 2021’s version of the evo has the same front suspension and rear shock. And full Shimano SLX which is absolutely trash. That’s what they put on my 2020 Stumpjumper st alloy. I sold my Stumpjumper st and recently and have a norco fluid fs 1 on the way. Next I’ll be probably getting rid of my Stumpjumper comp with sram upgraded to sram axs

[@tobipaulus1]

Maybe check out Propain Bikes ;) great value and you can customize nearly any part

[@movetoreddeer]

Great video - a little late to the party here but as one commenter mentioned, I was able to get rid of the swat box rattle by simply packing it so full of stuff that it sealed nice and tight. And based on that feature alone this bike will be the first one I don’t sell after a year. Had a YT Capra before this one, it was poorly put together, and just had zero pop. And no bottle cage, which is a stupid gripe but is actually a dumb design (that they have since fixed). I ended up with the X-wing style 2019 Enduro Elite, and for the sale price was great value. Totally agree about the wheels also - the hubs suck but I’m too cheap to upgrade it. I think it’s more of a cosmetic complaint than a functional one. Everything else about the bike is a step up from the Capra (parts spec on the Capra was awesome but I hated the Float X2 rear shock - the lockout was unnoticeable). The bike pedals like a dream and is very confidence inspiring on anything I have taken it down thus far. Cheers

[@windowshots]

Same same with the trek slash compartment cover. It’s not tight. But good idea with the tape.

[@willdavis6223]

Try mullet to make it feel a more playful. Williams racing products make a mullet link but I just out the flip chip in high and run the smaller rear wheel

[@cubeblah]

Heads up about the rovals, all of their carbon wheels currently use dt Swiss 350, 240, or 180 hubs. The only wheels that use 370 internals are the aluminum wheels.

[@VanCan]

Not true for complete bikes.

[@DavidFelipe03]

3:07 Squirrel in the background?

[@caderidenour642]

Hey VanCan you are really good at what you do. The riding, content, video, music, your thoughts and ideas. All very good.

[@mtbboy1993]

nice review. great to see someone talk about issues like these.

[@illestFlavor]

My guess is it's going to be a Knolly Warden. Seems to like how they feel in general

[@calebjeffares2022]

You should get the Trek slash 9.9, 9.8 or 9.7. It comes with integrated downtube storage just like on the specialized. Full carbon frame, cranks, wheels and bars, XO1 drive train, rockshox zeb 170 mm and 160 mm Rockshox super deluxe thrushaft which is a shock specifically design for the slash. It’s very stable at high speeds and over rough stuff and it just ploughs straight through it. It climbs very well too I don’t have to use the lockout at all. Very good bike and trek is known to have the best warranty out there and let me tell you that’s very very true they’ve looked after me in every possible way. Just an option

[@spencerimre]

trek slash cracks super often tho

[@VikingRasbornStrong]

Appreciate you starting with cons.... not many do. dpx2 not heard much good too. I am only looking because I'm lacking rear travel for really gnarly drops etc....135mm maestro great for 80% even with amazing DVO Topaz 2 and fox 36 factory 160 grip2 is amazing paired with I9 hydra and 223 Shigura brakeset mullet setup on my 21 Giant Trance X279. Loving it but i think i need controllable 160-170 rear robust travel? And better technique too. Thank You for making time to share

[@topspot4834]

Specialized really has me wondering what they're thinking sometimes. A 370 hub on an $8k bike with carbon wheels makes no sense whatsoever. I wouldn't buy it on principal alone. Still sick though, but I prefer the smaller, boutique brands cause I feel like they're stricter with tolerances and pay more attention to detail. Revel Rail is IMO the best enduro bike you can get right now.

[@chumpmtb2554]

Price.. Most BIG brands, (like Giant) are able to add value to their builds because of the volume they sell. Specialized has always been a mass market brand with boutique prices. I think they're a little more competitive these days, but the joke back in the day was, you get the same quality bike everyone else has, just add $1000 for the decals 😆

[@SurikatMeerkat]

I've got the 2019 650b version of this bike. I think it looks way better than this one. But there are some issues, it's even heavier than yours. The rear end especially feels fairly heavy. The hubs on mine are better than what yours came with, but not much. Still they are fine for my use. It is a very playful bike, while heavy it is surprisingly easy to throw around. I still have it mostly stock, as that was my goal for it and I'm genuinely happy with it overall. Have done all kinds of riding on it including some XC stuff and it managed. It wasn't fun, but it managed. I'm bringing the bike up to Vancouver later in the year, so will see how it deals with trails up there.

[@msteiny]

Great review/look back! I’m a little surprised you’re moving on to a new bike after only a year (must be that sweet ad revenue 🤣). Thought you rode your Capra for longer. Keep up the great content, I’m looking forward to seeing what coming.

[@VanCan]

Nope. I’m one of those people who likes to switch bikes a lot!

[@rossd5936]

I’m sure you’ve looked into the Santa Cruz megatower, but I own one and love it and would recommend it!

[@updowning4590]

Rear shock tune needs tweaking across Enduro line. I had to put a bit of work into Comp to get rear to feel right. Not to be overlooked on this bike rear linkage design sucks in debris and rocks and those don't come out without disassembly. The wrong rock will be the end of carbon too in that linkage catch spot... It is heavy as well, though not a big deal as pedals so well, but I think they have to tackle weight for next version my full carbon xl (wheels and cranks) comp 36 lbs...but never had a bike able to fly on Downhills like one of these, so I'll deal with quirks.

[@Kulric]

I put a piece of Heli tape over the gap on my 2017 to keep rocks out.

[@uwu_demon5494]

You can actually upgrade the 370 hub. You can switch the internals do the DT 350/240 internals

[@Kirchnerbrn]

The seals are different on the 370 hub.

[@HansPeter-pm1gq]

@@Kirchnerbrn yup, you can upgrade the 350/240/180 when you have the ratchet system, but the 370 uses a different system (3-pawl)

[@Kirchnerbrn]

@@HansPeter-pm1gq The seal on the 370 hub is on the freehub body vs 350 and 240 is on the hub itself.

[@HansPeter-pm1gq]

@@Kirchnerbrn yes, thats adding zp that

[@markwilsonmtb]

You can upgrade, it just becomes a conversation on cost. The cost for the internals and the tools to perform the task gets you in close to $300. Or sell your your rear wheel and throw in that $300 and you can get a good carbon wheel starting at $700. (prices are CAD). I had the same call to make this summer and went for the Nobls too, great upgrade.

[@Wade970]

Devinci has a pretty great warranty too, and I get to support a small(er) company.

[@LPW78]

Hey Nic - not sure if you’ll see this.... Just wanted to share with you my experience about the swat door and give you a likely fix for that rattling issue. I have a 2019 stumpjumper and had exactly the same problem. Took me ages to work out what the problem was, but eventually took it back to the dealer. They made a warranty claim [specialized Australia are pretty good with this stuff] and after investigation specialized completely replaced the whole frame for me because of the poor fit! Turns out they actually knew about the issue, there were several batches of frames that were made with the hole in the downtube cut too large! I subsequently developed the same rattle again on the new frame, but now specialized have created a new door to fix the problem. You should be able to order one through your dealer.

[@hobmarg]

$7,500CAD for the Capra Pro Race: Fox 36/Float X2 Factory, Factory Transfer seatpost, X01 Eagle including cassette, Guide RSC brakes, E13 LG1 carbon wheelset, Renthal carbon bars etc. Insane how expense the Specialized is.

[@gheatai]

Totally, I test rode an S3 with my bottle in the bottle holder (before i bought my bike which is an s2) and i could hear ratley sound

[@terrorjackyterrorjacky4608]

How big are you? Which spec did you chose? I just ordered the 2021 Enduro Expert in S4 (like Specialized recommends it, I’m 1,80 m tall)

[@High_Octane]

I agree man, bikes are big, when i got fitted for a gravel bike i noticed it was TINY! didnt buy it, but got home and scratched my head at my Medium sized 27.5 Rocky thunderbolt and its fricken huge. what the heck, also come from bmx and wanted a small mountain bike, guys at the shop made me feel like i was buying a babies bike. but yet i have no issues and pass them on the trail so what gives? 29 band wagon, new geo marketing for monies. probably.

[@craigflyer]

If it doesn’t creak or rattle it’s not Specialized! The Swat lid on the stumpy is exactly the same plus if you don’t run the cage (broke it on a ride) the bolts won’t tighten up enough to not rattle like a can full of rocks.

[@TheGreaterU]

Super helpful and honest. Thanks.

[@joelwenzel6044]

The carbon roval wheels can have the dt ratchet upgrade, I did it and they're fantastic with a 54t. The alloy rovals can not. I agree the bike is huge, it can be cumbersome and frustrating on tight technical trails. But on anything fast and downhill it's an absolute beast. Pedals uphill faster than my 2016 enduro and goes down faster than the 2017 carbon demo it replaced. Next upgrade is definitely a dhx2 or x2.. Can't decide

[@VanCan]

You couldn’t upgrade my stock hubs with the ratchet unfortunately

[@joelwenzel6044]

@@VanCan hmmm somethings not right. The 2020 expert and sworks come with the same wheelset except the sworks is upgraded to the 54t already

[@peeveymax]

Really excellent review - answered a lot of the questions that I had about the Enduro. I also thought that the bike felt really 'big' unless you were going very quickly. Ended up ordering the new Pivot Mach 6 instead

[@nickcutler7371]

I have had both a Stumpy and a Diverge and have never had a rattle issue with either swat box despite harsh sustain washboards in fast fire road descents and plowing through chunky rock gardens. Sucks it was an issue on yours. :(

[@Josh-bz3he]

We talked awhile ago at old buck about your YTs and S-Works. It's funny you finally decided to put the pros and cons into a video form. I was never happy with my dpx air shock on my Scott, so I upgraded to the DHX2 as well. The difference in feel is night and day.

[@mattns13]

You should try the cane creek db coil cs Might just blow your mind

[@joshdaniel9338]

What size would be correct for this bike? I want to swap mine out.

[@ethanbenton6676]

Your next bike is 100% gonna be a commencal meta am team (team is by far best value build)

[@meganNefarious]

You should specify that you just have the S-Works frame and that the actual S-Works build comes with better specs than the one you got which I believe was the expert..? That sucks about your swat....I have had zero issues with mine..no rattling or noise.. I wonder how you would have felt on a size smaller...?

[@VanCan]

True is does come with better parts but costs even more!

[@alanobrien3138]

I got 2019 version. I love it. I think it is a much better bike for me and the way I ride. I don’t smash Down black diamonds at mock chicken. I pick my way through as fast as I can go. It is extremely agile and smashes rock gardens pretty good. My buddy I ride with who rides at pro level would be better served with 2020 bike.

[@bonntec]

Hey. Thinking about to buy this bike. But I'm kind of in-between sizes. I'm 6'2 / 6'3, so I was thinking s4 or s5, can't decide which size should I get...

[@willardozanne5378]

Nick May I suggest a process 153 27.5? They did update them and make them a little slacker a little longer and the chainstays a little longer but 2020s back all have more conservative head tube angles and average reaches and short short 425mm chainstays

[@cwalt74]

process X would be the way to go. mullet

[@7dragongames]

I would think the bigger longer slacker trend would be pretty annoying on the north shore, given how tight and twisty a lot of tech trails seem on video. Hard to really tell with the gopro effect, though.

[@connorarmstrong1308]

Let me guess the new bike will be the chilcotin cause you looked like you were riding way better in that video

[@Ammotive28]

Here late but I just ordered an ‘24 Comp for £2800! I get a tax break through my employer and I’ll end up paying £2100! The comp spec on this year is class, Zeb, Coil, full GX. Nice brown & gold paint too. Value problem solved.

[@buulam]

Looking forward to seeing the new bike!

[@cogetoergo]

Mmm. Standing back and looking at it, it's a sexy bike. Can't argue that. Caught myself checking the bike out (on the trails) in the past. But I've dug deep on the laptop for the next bike, and Specialized will remain eternally just outside of my radar. And price is the reason... or rather, price/spec is the reason. I would drop $8000 on a bike if some of the big features are there. And by that, I mean features that are not easy fixes if they're poor (cheap). Like the wheel set. Not an easy fix. And the Performance suspension... rather than the Performance Elite... Further, Carbon isn't a selling feature for me... I'd rather spend the extra money to get the better drive train... or the better hubs. I'd rather have that free-stroke adjust and a 180 dropper. I'll take a drive train that isn't bastardized with a cheaper shifter and a heavier cassette. Give me more points of engagement and a Charger 2.1, thank you.

[@williamkent1717]

Sick video as always

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Is your new bike going to come from Forbidden bikes/ santa Cruz " Nomad v 5 '" "Norco sight" possibly ! The high pivot would be awesome !! Forbidden are bringing out a new bike this month !!! It's beefier version of the Druid ! Can't wait to see your new steed !! Great content as usual !! 👌👍

[@ESKJC]

What are those eye protectors you are wearing?

[@teephud369]

Sounds like you really liked it? Why'd you get rid of it?

[@jessehernandez2597]

Hello I like your channel I’m purchasing my first full suspension bike My first choice was the YT Capra Butt I keep going back and forth now between the specialized Enduro And the Trek slash 8 I agree With you do get more for your money with the YT I just haven’t been on one yet I have ridden the specialize and the Trek I like both which of the three would you advise Bike parks and trails would be my playground 🚲

[@blakeburns1628]

Sweet video. I feel like you are gonna go with a guerrilla gravity gnarvana

[@projectenduromtb6592]

I hate that the seat post doesn't go down far enough on my Enduro. I also don't like that they don't do a S2+ frame. Apart from that the bike is insanely good.

[@Candesce]

The suspension is something that I feel like a bike shouldn't compromise on. I'd rather ride worse wheels and a worse transmission than worse suspension. I hate Fox's performance GRIP damper forks, they're actually kind of awful.

[@yeetkabob8916]

You should get a Santa Cruz 5010. it sounds like everything you like about the enduro and an upgrade on what you hate about the enduro.

[@AustinsThicc]

That’s a short travel bike?

[@yeetkabob8916]

@@AustinsThicc 140,140 i think

[@Brax2700]

I spent days trying to figure out a rattle on my dh bike, took the entire bike apart and checked every pivot bearing, completely tore apart the drivetrain, ended up being the brake pads. Apparently those little four legged “springs” in Sram calipers tend to wear out and no longer hold the pads tight, definitely an annoyance, and a huge waste of time. Been considering making the transition to magura or shimano.

[@meganNefarious]

You should check out Hope!

[@jakubb4847]

Hi, could you share your DHX2 settings, spring brand/ poundage and your wieght?

[@jxrxch]

Thanks for the video... i so umm and ahh about changing my DPX2 out... i just can't justify the cost right now... enjoy your new Knolly ;)

[@TekNullOG]

How tall are you to be on an S4? Unrelated, a lot of the cons were resolved in 2021. I have the Enduro Expert 2021. Fork is a 38 with Grip 2. Shock is an X2 Float. 220 mm front rotor. Hubs seems good since I seem to gain speed faster than the people I ride with (I also love that it’s quiet) but I don’t know if they changed anything. I don’t have a lot of comparisons though. They did go back to aluminum rims but I welcome that trade off for the better suspensions and bigger rotors. I’m 188cm and I went for an S5. I was worried it would be too big but it’s just so stable and it makes the climbing really efficient. I got used to the size pretty quickly. I just hate doing Good Sir Martin switchbacks with it.

[@Greyglide]

I’m stuck between an s4 and s5….I’m 183. Suggestions?

[@TekNullOG]

@@Greyglide At 183, I’d recommend an S4. The S5 is really long!

[@Greyglide]

@@TekNullOG went s4 and loving it

[@TekNullOG]

@@Greyglide Awesome! Ride it hard!

[@HughMcGuire]

Great review as always. I'd love if you could get your hands on a propain spindrift for a review. It seems like a similar bike to the enduro. Probably pretty difficult in Canada though.

[@Knowmehomie]

Greta vid VanCan. I bought one off the back of your vid and others. Couldn't agree more. Pound for pound its a fun bike on design but spec could be improved. Looking forward to your new rig announcement.

[@OG_SQUID_MTB]

Sounds like there’s a Knolly Chilcotin in tour future .

[@tristanmcfee5238]

My favourite part is the helmet hair at the end of the video

[@Jan07362]

Ur not nitpicking for an s works not worth,actually trying to pick one up but one i saw the weight which was 35 lbs ish that got me thinking bout,dont get me wrong its a great bike, on the other hand saw 2021 status which is way cheaper got that one instead so far riding pretty well

[@paulgiles7456]

The bike falling over at the criticism, said it all.

[@nicknavarro8055]

Should I get one of these in S4 size at 5' 9"? I know the S4 goes 5' 8" to 6' 2"

[@dank6761]

Try out an sb165, could even mullet one.

[@sammilburn445]

would have been nice to see you get a trek slash next

[@danadebois9947]

You should try the mullet set up

[@axelsaldanha6350]

specialized should be more like marin with their 29ers. the new alpine trail has a 63.5 degree head angle but has super short chainstays at 430 mm so it is super playful and can charge

[@Loscrik]

My guess is one of the new rocky mountain's, or a Santa Cruz.