2020 Specialized Enduro Full Review | Contender, Enduro Bike of The Year
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- The Enduro Comp will chew up and spit out the nasty terrain with ease, and let you take some seriously wild line choices in the process. The spec isn’t the best for the money though. The Enduro has been in Specialized’s line-up for over 20 years and has evolved drastically in that time. This latest model is designed with one thing in mind: going fast.
The Comp model pictured here is the cheapest Enduro that Specialized offers. We put it through its paces to see just how well it compares to not just the S-Works Enduro model we tested late last year, but its similarly priced counterparts.
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What do you think to the Specialized Enduro Comp? Should it have won our Enduro Bike of The Year? Or was it a deserved contender?
Its a very good bike but its too expensive...
too expensive for what it is and people are getting cracked frames left to right, check van can´s channel for example. Otherwise, yes, amazing bike with an amazing geometry, suspension kinematics and looks.
the s-works model comes with a RS Reverb AXS dropper as far as i know, not a fox.
Ordered one.
I bought one a few months ago, it's been great haven't had any problems. And it did come tubeless.
We cant sell a bike with entry level spec for 4 1/2 grand!
Specialized product manager: "Hold my beer."
People won't be able to afford it. Especially when there is so many others on the market
They have always been overpriced
not entry level spec nx is much cheaper then gx and is almost as good and if you break it your gonna have to pay alot more to replace the gx then the nx l
All the things wrong with S-Enduro....1..Way, Way over priced. 2. Low end drivetrain for $9k. 3. Cheap low quality S-tires. 4. Not offering Aluminum frame only for guys like myself who cannot afford $6-$9k bike. 5. Water bottle holder zis extra $.
@@koreanmtnbiker2931 that bike isnt 9k that version is 4.5k...
Frame only version might be quite good, but god that thing is overpriced. Must be that blue colour, like a Yeti. The small storage in the bottom tube is super cool.
Anything over 2500€ shouldn't have NX.
Pienimusta agreed NX is junk GX isn’t much better especially considering Shimano XT is the same price as GX. Specialized are on some good gear thinking there under spec’d bikes are worth that money!
Tbf I’ve got to say I think this is a reaally fair review, I tested an enduro a year ago n it’s the exact same feedback I had. Incredible bike, frame inspires confidence however the tyres were shit and the drive train was average
Specialized do make an S-Works frame only, it isn't available in every county. Down here in NZ we can get it, I have one and they are sick!!!
Those tires are garbage for that price.
Brandon Hirst tbh mate spec ain’t worth it
For those concerned about the NX draivetrain, tell me; when you need to replace your cassette or deraileur do you want to spend hundreds of dollars more for more expensive parts that perform exactly the same? Sure its a bit heavier but the weight difference between NX and GX is ~200grams for the entire kit and costs a lot more. The most important part of any bike is the frame. Every other part can be replaced as it wears/ages and the core spec of this bike is pretty decent i.e. the frame and suspension is good and will last. The brakes could be replaced at the dealer when you buy the bike (my friend did this when he bought his, he changed them out for XT brakes) and the drivetrain is a disposable part.
TheJaisah it is true but I’d feel a bit ripped off getting NX on that
Fine. But the point is the bike shouldn't cost as much as it does with the lower spec.
I hear you both, it seems a bit cheap to spec NX and I felt the same way when I bought my Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 ($6,600 NZD) but I haven’t had a single problem with the NX drivetrain and I’m glad that when I replace my cassette it won’t cost so much. I’ve upgraded a lot of parts on my bike (Fox 36 Factory fork with Grip 2 damper, Renthal Carbon bars, Magura MT7 brakes and a few other bits and bobs) but the one thing I’m not concerned about upgrading is the drivetrain. It works flawlessly and when (not if) it needs to be replaced it won’t cost as much. The only advantage of GX or better is the “crispness” of the feeling. They all still shift without issue and that’s all you need a drivetrain to do. I recently test rode 2 Pivot bikes (switchblade and firebird) and they both had XT 12 speed drivetrains and I thought the NX drivetrain on my bike was leagues ahead in terms of the way it feels and the snappiness of the shifts etc. so don’t think the NX is just a crappy drivetrain. It has the same technology as the higher end SRAM drivetrains just with slightly heavier/cheaper construction.
You need to remember that the company has invested a crapload of money into R&D for the frame so it will be more expensive. They also have one of the best frame warranties on the market so that’s worth something as well.
@@The.JZA. I get you, but it working isn't the point. If you bought a lambo and the guy said it have a volvo gear box but it works perfectly would you be happy?
Na NX really doesn’t shift well and GX really could work better considering its priced similarly to an XT. I’ve had 3 friends who had GX mechs and they were constantly going out of wack and needing adjusting. Whereas my XT mech has kept trucking for thousands of miles with barley and adjustment needed. Ironicaly, or maybe inevitably they all have XT and SLX bits on their bikes now.
Best bike I’ve ever been on by far!! I have the elite and it pedals like a trail bike but goes down like a nimble DH bike. Technical climbing is a dream.
How tall and what size did you go for?
I have been waiting here for days, finally a new video.
First comment! Have a heart and one billion gold stars from your friends at BikeRadar. x x x x x x x x x x
Just bought mine for 6100 all in here in Squamish and this bike rips!! Unbelievable. Got rid of the 2018 s works. This comp destroys the x wing s works in every department. Who cares about nx. It has everything else. Best bike I ever ridden and I usually always go s works or expert. So happy I saved the money and went with the comp. the resale on these bikes are going to be solid considering most shops are all sold out. Get one if you still can . Honestly , these tires for the steep Squamish slabs are amazing. That 2.6 up front has gobs of grip. Did three laps last night of slab riding putting on 22km and no problem with climbing. Got about 700m in of elevation .
Every once in a while I catch one of BikeRadar’s reviews and they never fail to express their absolute love for Whyte. It always comes up. What’s up with that?
I think the price is somewhat justified by all the testing and engineering that has been put into making the suspension platform and the frame. And I can't say that I'm noticing much difference coming from a gx eagle drivetrain and now riding the nx on my new specialized enduro comp. The confidence this suspension platform(and geo) gives is insane. It takes a bit of power to bunny hop this bike, but once you are up to speed you can just charge and boost of natural lips and obstacles on the trail(SO MUCH FUN). The only complaint I have about the comp build is the slow engagement hub. The fork on the other hand is easy to upgrade if you want a better damper.
There is no difference between GX and NX or SX except weight, and the smaller lowest gear on the GX cassette.
No one should be spending that kind of money then considering major upgrades.
@@truantray My point is you dont need to upgrade from nx to gx, alot of people are saying they expect atleast gx but there is barely any difference between the two. Of course it would be great with gx or better, but it should not be considered a dealbreaker that you "only" get nx.
@@rsPurezrs Totally agree. Specialized have given you an awesome frame with sorted suspension and decent brakes. That is where the value is in the Enduro. If people are upset by the groupset just change it once it wears out?
If the only "real" negative that can be argued is the price, then surely it is worth every penny?
Torn on this one. Blatantly over-priced on one hand, but for me, a breathtaking looking machine! The last bikes I saw, THIS desirable, had 'Evil' written their downtubes!
this would be perfect w an xt 12sp drivetrain
Nice review. Built up a frameset with components that I like for cheaper than what specialized offer a full bike. This seems to be a first, as usually building a frameset with similar components would always turns out more expensive, so al the models seems overpriced. Anyway agree fully with your review.
The presenter never mentioned his height and it isn't listed in the description. Including it would add some relevance to his frame size choice.
I think i remember him saying he is 5'9 on another video
@@dantindley5181 Thanks Dan.
Great review. This makes me want to save my money and buy this. I'll be interested to see the winner (I think you said this was #2 right?)
Thanks, your wish is our command, here's the winners video - ua-cam.com/video/zwT5Qf7hn0w/v-deo.html . Thanks for watching from your friends at BikeRadar.
@@bikeradar Oh sweet! Thanks for the link, i missed it in my sub box last week!
More fast girls like her on the trails! 🔥
Dragging rear tire through all turns? you think that is fast? That is what rookies do. Good job simp. She's not into you.
@@rocketssss6 be quiet, keyboard warrior
@@rocketssss6 That was driving me nuts! Dragging the tire happens to the best of us every now and again. Doing it all the time is just bad form.
I really don't get one thing:why is the Enduro offered only in carbon, and the Demo only in alloy. A both carbon and alloy approach would be so much sensible for average folk
Just ordered a Comp for €4999,- upgraded the tyres with Minion DHR II tubeless, maybe change the NX to GX, don’t know yet. I’m stoked to ride my first trail with this beast
at 1:03 my local trails!!! It is good to see my new bike in a review in my local trails hahahaha
Finally, a review that doesn't just blow smoke up the Enduro. It's criminally overpriced and under specd. Probably the most overrated bike on the market at the moment.
Well specialized isn't really trying to sell the lowest end model they're trying to sell the other higher end ones. If you're looking at a specialized and you aren't willing to spend at least 6k then look somewhere else
@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 Well, you don't get a well specced 6k Enduro either, maybe in some countries but here in Sweden a 6k Enduro Elite is specced with a mix of GX and NX parts & other low end stuff, thats insane. There are other brand that specs 6k bikes with XO1 and XX1. Even the 8k has some GX parts, seriously, 8k for GX? An entry level drivetrain on a 8k bike...
@@Jeppelelle GX isnt an entry level groupset, its competing with shimano XT. the main difference if you uograde to X01 and XX1 is weight.
specialized bikes sell because people value the frame geometry over better components. i cant think of any time i was riding and felt that i was held back because my bike didnt have kashima coating, the most recent damper, carbon rims etc. but there are definitely times when ive felt that a slacker head angle or better pedalling position would improve my riding
id agree that theyre overpriced, you can definitely get way better specs for the price, but i wouldnt say theyre overrated. it just depends what youre looking for.
ive nothing against brands like canyon/YT, but they just dont have the same amount of thought put into the design, a lot of them have no bottle mounts etc, and they dont really do anything innovative with suspension design
You can get 15-20% off without even asking at my local dealer so it’s not that bad. Riding without needing to carry anything on you thanks to that SWAT box and one of the best Geometry in the market is worth the premium.
Comparing Specialized to direct brands is like comparing a Hyundai to a Toyota. Yeah.. you'll get all of the add-ons and frills on a Hyundia for the same price as a base model Toyota, but a huge group of people aren't willing to gamble on things like reliability and well-designed core features.
Things get more expensive as technology improves. This isn't rocket science.
I have to admit, as much as I want to hate the big S, they know how to design bike geometry. It could have big box level components and still ride like a dream, making you a better rider than you deserve to be.
exactly what it has given me, more skills because my confidence on this bike.
A good and honest review, I am puzzled as to why a Pivot, Ibis or Yeti were not included in the test, or, be honest, could you not get hold of the aforementioned for comparison, the Enduro is an expensive bike for the specification offered but I imagine that here in the UK a lot of buyers will also use it to compete in Downhill as it's more than capable and in that respect offers better value than a Downhill specific bike.
Good question! I had a price bracket of £3700-£4500 so couldn't squeeze some of those in.
When you been out of the mountain bike game for so long you didn't realize 29ers are the new normal and you can't find any parts for your 10 year old 26er.
LOL. GX rear mech is 10 dollars more vs NX, best upgrade to that drivetrain. NX crank seems fine. Cassette is heavy but cheaper and more durable than GX
I have two 2018 Enduro Pros, 1 for the United States, the other for Brazil, buying them off guys upgrading to the 2020. Incredible bikes, and going for around $3200 in great shape. They have the X001 and better value, though I am sure the 2020 is great, but definitely the 2018 is great too. My 2 cents.
Could agree more. I got the 18/19 Enduro Pro for a deal once the 2020 released. It's far more bike then I need and I love it!
Specialized , they maybe do the best bike in the world, but even a yeti with top spec is like 3k less than the top best specialized enduro . (Sorry for my English)
I do hope they will make an alu one so that I might buy the frame and use the parts I like, not having the will or the time to deal with selling parts from a complete bike. It is to damn expensive though. I'd still voted as my no. 1 bike in the test. All the rest are 1 class below...minimum.
Probably would've been better chucking on a decent 11 speed drivetrain... 11 speed seems to have gone the way of the Dodo. Chuck GX or SLX/XT 11 speed drivetrain on there and it would be fine. None of the haters want/run 11 speed of course 🤐
Completely agree. 11 speed, although perfectly fine, lighter, and shifts extremely well, is now taboo thanks to the SRAM marketing propaganda. Convince everyone they need 12-speed, and charge a steep markup for it. Then, each year, release a cheaper and cheaper version of it so for the same price that last year got you GX, this year gets you NX, and next year will get you SX. I understand prices go up over time, but performance of low-end groups doesn't go up just because you now made something even lower.
how is the rear suspension suppoased to work good if there is a 600g cassette at the rear wheel?!
Such a shame it's only in 29. if there was a 27.5 option i'd have had one yesterday.
Look at the shock where it belongs down low just like the old school AOS system
Great review of a great bike....but can you also reveal the first place bike?
I absolutely love this bike
I find your review shys away from the important questions? Is this the best enduro bike? Even though it has the worst components and is stupidly priced? As a example. I didn’t go away from watching this with definitive answers.
They already released the video of the best enduro bike for this year, and at the beginning of this video it says this is the runner up.
I love that color! Is that available on other models?
hi , my height is 179 cm, so which one to choose, S4 or S3? Thank you.
i really dont know why they say "the fastest" its just the wheels spinning
what is fast is the momentum from the trail
yeah and it depends on the rider's skills and endurance, for me all of enduro bikes today are fast thats it.
Hi! After this Video I couldnt sleep anymore and had to buy it. Could you tell me which Garmin mounting you use for the handlebar? Does it keep the garmin fixed at rough trails? Thanks in advance
Lesson here is to wait for the alloy version. The price is way up there.
They have no plan to make an alloy line up
I disagree with your analysis of the Butcher Grid Tire. I ride it in Tucson Az with sharp Rocks all over it's my go to Tire for Desert Riding
in Hong Kong, the dealer is selling the frame only for 3900Euro :)
When doing review do little bit of research, this bike has rs super deluxe select plus not select rear shock.
Any way, value is not great but only thing under performing is nx group set which you can swap for shimano xt which is really cheap and you are ready to go. Its definetly worth it for the price, that frame is refined, you got sealed pivots, swat box, really good internal routing, you can take it aparat in 30 minutes its joy to work on this bike. Its solid for the price with some uprageds in future this thing is weapon, but if you need top of the line components with shiny kashima coating look.
And if you paying full price for this bike you doing something wrong, I get mine for 3500€, you just have to talk to your local bikeshop and make deal, they can always make better price for bike, just dont be shy :D
Sorry, totally my fault there. Should have said Select+! Good spot! And you're right about the frame, it's a great bit of kit. I've actually kept this bike to carry on riding (when we're allowed to go back out and ride) for the rest of 2020.
£4500 for an nx drivetrain
Ben Asquith Don’t you worry... next year, you’ll get SX for the same price.
Tamas Varga yeah, thought the value was too good to be true 😂
There are so many better options at that price point.
that is the problem with specialized bikes there bikes are all overpriced and underspecced, i like the look of specialized bikes, but think they are terrible value for money, especially there levo and kenevo range
Swap the rear mech for GX. Good to go. Rest of the bike is outstanding.
how is the pedalbob on the flat trails? could you use it on flat trails and combine with bike parks or what bike would you suggest?
Good vid thanks
That rear shock is the select plus, the plain old select does not have a climb switch. Specialized has the spec wrong on their website.
No, it's correct on their site. "Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select Plus"
I will stick with my 2018 SC Hightower for 6500 I paid, with the carbon wheels and better tires. Specialized lost me about 4 years ago, and totally lost me when I bought and rode the Hightower.
There’s is literally no excuse for the price of this bike considering the spec.
Ciao tu hai guidato una s3 ma quanto 6 alto?io 1.79 mi sembra piccola per me o va bene?
Can you guys make a video on Scott speedster 2020 collection
Careful, don't want to sound too excited here!
A loaded Zerode which is top level quality would be comparable in price. It’s Yeti money without the brand. Looks like a great design though.
presenting low BB height as a drawback .. well ok :) Agree with the tyres!
If a bike is called insanely fast I wish they would time the same person over the same course for a few laps on different bikes to see how much faster it actually makes them. What percentage faster are we talking about here, compared to any other bike that's not more than $500 cheaper?
Hard to believe with the millions spent on R&D and an eye watering asking price of 5 grand... They can't get something as basic as the tyres right.
built my Radon for around 5k euro with Fox Factory 36 and X2, Shimano Xt 8100 drivetrain, hope Fortus 30 wheelset and Hayes Dominion A4 brakes. I do love Specialized but what the hell is up with the pricing for all those horrible components
And I bet you're bike's amazing to ride, but the Specialized... I mean, just LOOK at the thing!!
Going to get an orange alpine myself, have a way better spec n won’t spend near that
You get what you pay for in terms of the frame and forks, I love my Enduro.
@@davidmorris8121 ye, it is ugly af
It's definetly a loveley bike, I would love to have one, but it's so damn expensive. And not having an al option is a dissapointment...
The SWAT box is worth the upgrade to carbon.
@@gabrielcarlothomas even tho it's a nice addition, I never thought while riding my bike "oh, I wish I had a hole in my bike. No where to store my (insert proteic bar name)"
How tall is your presenter?
im having the saddle issues on my current bike and i want to make sure i wont have those if i buy an enduro :)
Thanks
Geez us Christ! Would it kill them to put a 12 spd. SLX drivetrain on instead. So tired of SRAM dominating the factory builds
You could show a teeny bit of enthusiasm in your review mate, jeeezus.
Hard to get excited about a 4500euro bike that has an NX drivetrain 🤷
Fair enough 😀
Sorry, doing vids don't come easy to me and I was super nervous.
What glasses is the guy at 0:44 wearing? They look cool.
I'm stuck between this and the stumpjumper comp carbon almost same price 😫
The chica ride wild, she's amazing 😱😉
The FIRST step of any review is equating the tires, ignoring the stock component completely. If not, the comparison is not about the bike.
We're not so sure John. Surely you're talking about 'enduro frame of the year' if you ignore all the stock spec. First and foremost our reviews are about helping people make important buying discussions, so we're always keen to review the bike as it comes, whilst commenting on areas of spec that could be upgraded. We also do custom builds ua-cam.com/video/lJxSE5RI8so/v-deo.html , but this isn't one of those occasions. Hope that helps!
@@bikeradar Tires should be a secondary factor of any bike purchase. Even more so than on a car. Without creating an equal playing field, many factors cannot be compared. (That said, yes, I purchase a frame because most people do not put the component set together I'd select...so do not even expect it.)
Did they not mention the weight of this bike or did I just miss it?
the comp costs like 6k here in aus :)
Can you share complete list of bikes conidered for this award? Its wotrh mentioning it for completnes
Sure thing....and worth reiterating that the pricing bracket for this test was £3700-£4500..
Specialized Enduro Comp
Whyte G-170C RS 29
Cube Stereo 170 SL 29
NS Define 150 AL
Santa Cruz Megatower C R
Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Carbon
Starling Twist
Cotic RocketMAX Gold Eagle GX
Giant Reign 29 1
Canyon Strive CF 9.0
Which bike came first
Why wouldn’t the Sb150 be included in a video about enduro bikes?
Sorry, the SB150 was too expensive to fit into the £3700-£4500 price bracket. Shame as it's a great bike.
Why is it nearly a grand more expensive in Europe?
When you say that a seat post doesn’t work for you can you say your height/inseam so we can relate to our own height if that will be an issue
Sorry, should have said, I'm 172cm.
what a great lookin bike. Wish i could afford them all lmao.
@HonkeyConk obviously. That still doesn't mean i can't wish to afford them all
Alot of linkage bearings to maintain
Credit where credits due, thats the first Specialized I've seen in awhile that I like the look of, maybe its the colour. Spec is naff though.
Price: High end
Specs: Entry level
Build/Assembly Quality: DIY market level
Got the bike for some time now. If it rides (10% of the time), it feels spectacular. But 90% of the time it's under repair. And that is from moment you unbox it on.
Any idea when a alloy version will come out
There probably wont be one
at 4.5k NX is a bit too much, just fir a dork disk as a cassette and a potato for shifter....
NX on a 4,4k bike?! specialized prices are getting out of hand. Take Trek as an example, major manufacturer that never would put a NX on a bike in that price range
ferrarone my slash 9.7 cost not much less and has shitty nx
Specialized and value have never been sinonimous. (Maybe late 80s)
nor has your education level and a fifth grader. (since your dropped out in the 80s)
keren banget, sepeda idaman
With this sticker price brands like Bold or Pole looks reasonable xD
I'm glad you guys used footage of a female shredder, the more exposure the better :)
Eugene Holdenson
Wait I thought it was him but just shaved 🤣
Doesn’t the comp model cost 4500 us dollars, as apposed to the 4500 pounds you said it was? 3630 ponds would be the price in uk compared to the US price
It's actually 4500 pounds on the UK page
Lexus Stefan well that makes no sense
It’s probably an issue with the website, because all of the bikes have the same number price
Manufacturers like Spec' can make whatever crap they want and still people will buy it for whatever the price would be. Also together with Canyon and their SLX version of frame, Spec' S-Works is like, oh no, normal frame is crap, SWORKS is the thing we actually care to design! Sorry for my coffee rush rant.
Super bad ass bike.
where the yt capra’s at !?
not worthy i guess
The SRAM NX eagle is shit, just be realistic. It is heavy, shifts way too slowly and has cheap quality of clamps that break easily. I own one on my 1000$ hardtail and hate it.
0:27 looks like a backwards worldwide cyclery intro
On his specialized enduro
I'd love a go on one but would never own one. Too much bounce for me.
Where were riding and recording??
This was all just 45mins outside of Madrid (pre-corona virus) thanks to the lovely guys at BlackTown Trails.
where is the propain ytee?
Propain hadn't launched it when I put this test together.
Do you think that the heavier cassette affects on the performance of the rear suspension and how?
A heavier rear wheel, whether that be tyre, rim, cassette, deraileur or something esle, causes the wheel to have more inertia which would mean you would have to reduce your rebound damping to have the wheel react more quickly to high frequency bumps however in situations where the wheel is remaining in contact to the ground, for example when pumping into the ramp of a jump, the reduced rebound damping would cause the rear suspension to buck you. So basically a heavy rear end affects suspension performance and makes it more difficult to get it set up correctly. This is one of the biggest advantages of a gearbox bike as the majority of the drivetrain weight is between the cranks instead of on the rear wheel.
Great bike , rides smooth ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L 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
OK so who came in 1st place and you didn't video all of the other bikes only specialize in
The Whyte G-170C RS 29 won the test in the end and the vid is up on the channel. Cheers!
Tried the bike at Sedona bike fest. Its a downhill bike, was a pig to pedal up hills.
Is this the new Santa Cruz? xD
How tall are the riders testing the S3 Enduro? Cheers!
I think he said it in the previous (the winner) video. 5'8" maybe.
I'm 172cm dude.
Not a Yeti!
Insanely fast it will only go as fast as you can I couldn't do the mega last year torn my hamstring so was at the end waiting for my mate he has got a 2500 pound bike and he beat lads who was on 6k plus bikes the bike will only do what you can do. Instead of spending a fortune on a bike thinking it will make you better try saving your money and work on your fitness
My dads bean to bike park wales