For quite some time with the Enduro model, Specialized stuck with a rather consistent frame layout. It had a Horst link rear end driving a linkage that wrapped around the seat tube and compressed the rear shock where it butted up against their “X-wing” front end. Those days are over! In putting that design to rest, the new Enduro adopts the same layout as the new Demo, which Loic Bruni has been piloting to great success this year on the World Cup DH circuit. In addition to the suspension revamp, the bike also received a complete and total facelift on many other fronts as well. It sees updated geometry, says farewell to 27.5″ wheels, and in addition to increased travel it also sees more progressive kinematics – something I’ve been asking for on the bike for years now. Hallelujah!
I got a chance to ride the flagship S-Works version...
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