Bikes for Enduro... The restart

[Heinrich Hattingh]

So it's official...

 

http://www.pinkbike....-650b-2015.html

 

Edited July 14, 2014 by Heinrich Hattingh

[Pipsqueak]

So it's official...

 

http://www.pinkbike....-650b-2015.html

 

Pparently same front triangle as 29.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Pparently same front triangle as 29.

 

Nope. Same front triangle as the 26...

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Compare the geometry of the two bikes below, but before you get hot about the fact that the 29er and 27.5-inch Enduros do not share the exact numbers, it must be so. To achieve similar steering and handling qualities between two different wheel diameters, the head angles, fork offset, chainstay length and other minutia must be tweaked. Smaller wheels, for instance, require slacker head angles. Some numbers, like the Enduro 650b’s shorter chainstay length (422mm), however, are benefits endemic to the smaller diameter wheel. Shorter stays give the Enduro 650 better weight transfer for climbing and the smaller wheels allow for a more compact wheelbase for crisp handling.

 

That said, being restricted to using a front section predesigned for a 26er to come up with a competitive 27.5 bike presupposes that compromises were made in the Enduro 650b’s numbers – geometry tweaks that could or may be addressed with a dedicated mold in the near future. Recent history shows that every brand who has adapted an existing bike to a new wheelsize has returned shortly thereafter with a dedicated design. To Specialized’s credit, however, the Enduro 650b absolutely shreds in its present form.

[Iwan Kemp]

This one is a looker

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11175677/p5pb11175677.jpg

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

From Vital MTB:

For 2015 the well-regarded Specialized Enduro will be available in both 29-inch and 650b wheel sizes. The move to 650b was made because it's a "bigger, better wheel" for trail, all-mountain, and enduro race use.

The 650b model features a new rear triangle, but makes use of the existing 26-inch front triangle mold. Specialized says they were able to achieve the geometry they were after using this configuration without compromise, and the numbers look good. With 165mm of travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 422mm chainstays, and 352mm bottom bracket height, the new bike is ready to rally.

[Nofearnofun]

This one is a looker

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11175677/p5pb11175677.jpg

 

I want one!

[Bizkit031]

From Vital MTB:

For 2015 the well-regarded Specialized Enduro will be available in both 29-inch and 650b wheel sizes. The move to 650b was made because it's a "bigger, better wheel" for trail, all-mountain, and enduro race use.

The 650b model features a new rear triangle, but makes use of the existing 26-inch front triangle mold. Specialized says they were able to achieve the geometry they were after using this configuration without compromise, and the numbers look good. With 165mm of travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 422mm chainstays, and 352mm bottom bracket height, the new bike is ready to rally.

Makes sense

[Josh0]

Kona thinks 26'er for life! This is HOT!

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb11178507/p4pb11178507.jpg

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/preview-konas-2015-lineup.html

[(Deon)]

Kona thinks 26'er for life! This is HOT!

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb11178507/p4pb11178507.jpg

http://www.pinkbike....015-lineup.html

Wow, I do decree that's a mighty fine steed!

[madvics]

Need to ask all you enduro guys , I have a old trek fuel ex5 could i convert it to be an enduro bike.

 

I have attached a pic.

[HaydenWilson]

Longer fork, wider bars, shorter stem and some form of chain retention (NW chainring or a chainguide) and you should have something that is more than qualified for a south african enduro. (as long as the bar ends are lost)

[Iwan Kemp]

Longer fork, wider bars, shorter stem and some form of chain retention (NW chainring or a chainguide) and you should have something that is more than qualified for a south african enduro. (as long as the bar ends are lost)

 

What he said + a dropper post. Don't go too long on the fork as it will ruin the bike's geo. I'd say OE + 20mm MAX.

 

Then add lekker tires and you're good to go.

 

OR...

 

At the first Enduro I did there was a girl on a 100mm 29er HT with cleats, high seatpost and wearing lycra that rode the CRAP out of most guys wearing Enduro baggies on their Enduro bikes sporting enduro dropper posts...

[madvics]

Longer fork, wider bars, shorter stem and some form of chain retention (NW chainring or a chainguide) and you should have something that is more than qualified for a south african enduro. (as long as the bar ends are lost)

Its a old photo so the bar ends are long gone, if i put a longer fork wont it mess the geo of the bike,and it currently runs 3*9 gear ratio, should i change that or is it fine. Thanks

[madvics]

What he said + a dropper post. Don't go too long on the fork as it will ruin the bike's geo. I'd say OE + 20mm MAX.

 

Then add lekker tires and you're good to go.

 

OR...

 

At the first Enduro I did there was a girl on a 100mm 29er HT with cleats, high seatpost and wearing lycra that rode the CRAP out of most guys wearing Enduro baggies on their Enduro bikes sporting enduro dropper posts...

Just saw your post now,thanks,the bike just lies in the garage now so i wanted to find a new reason to ride it. Always on my 29er nowadays

[Pipsqueak]

Nope. Same front triangle as the 26...

That makes a lot more sense.