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.

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...

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

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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.

How tall and what size did you go for?

I think i remember him saying he is 5'9 on another video

@@dantindley5181 Thanks Dan.

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?

Thanks, your wish is our command, here's the winners video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sN2EaLSXnM7SYKs.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!

Good question! I had a price bracket of £3700-£4500 so couldn't squeeze some of those in.

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.

No, it's correct on their site. "Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select Plus"

They have no plan to make an alloy line up

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!

There probably wont be one

Sorry, should have said, I'm 172cm.

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

exactly what it has given me, more skills because my confidence on this bike.

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.

Sorry, the SB150 was too expensive to fit into the £3700-£4500 price bracket. Shame as it's a great bike.

This was all just 45mins outside of Madrid (pre-corona virus) thanks to the lovely guys at BlackTown Trails.

@HonkeyConk obviously. That still doesn't mean i can't wish to afford them all

yeah and it depends on the rider's skills and endurance, for me all of enduro bikes today are fast thats it.

Propain hadn't launched it when I put this test together.

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.

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

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.

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.

not worthy i guess

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.

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)"

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

I think he said it in the previous (the winner) video. 5'8" maybe.

I'm 172cm dude.

The Whyte G-170C RS 29 won the test in the end and the vid is up on the channel. Cheers!

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.

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.

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orCohqhmt6-co6M.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.)

nor has your education level and a fifth grader. (since your dropped out in the 80s)

Eugene Holdenson Wait I thought it was him but just shaved 🤣

ferrarone my slash 9.7 cost not much less and has shitty nx