The 160mm-travel M5 aluminium Enduro Expert EVO is an all-mountain machine catered to aggressive descending. With a Fox DHX RC2 coil shock and 170mm-travel coil-sprung Fox 36 Van R and custom Avid X0 World Cup hydraulic disc brakes the Enduro Expert EVO strikes the perfect harmony between downhill and trail bikes.
| FRAME | M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE TT/ DT, tapered and forged HT, ISCG mount, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm travel |
| REAR SHOCK | Fox DHX RC2, coil over w/piggy back, rebound and compression and bottom-out force adj., 8.5 x 2.125″, S:450, M:500, L:550, XL:600, custom eyelet for Enduro |
| FORK | Fox 36 Van R, coil spring, tapered alloy steerer, preload and reb adj., 20mm thru-axle, 170mm travel |
| HEADSET | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2″ Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2″ lower, cartridge bearings |
| STEM | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 60 M: 60, L: 75 and XL: 90 |
| HANDLEBARS | Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm |
| GRIPS | Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL |
| FRONT BRAKE | Custom Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad, Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj. |
| REAR BRAKE | Custom Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad, Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj. |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Custom Avid X0, carbon blade, tool-less reach adj., w/MatchMaker clamp |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | SRAM X7, 10-speed, S1 direct mount for DMD |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage |
| SHIFT LEVERS | SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp |
| CASSETTE | SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| CHAIN | KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates |
| CRANKSET | Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed AM double, GXP spindle, removable spider, Gamut shiftguide, S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| CHAINRINGS | 36/24, w/ Gamut bashguard |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM GXP, outboard bearing |
| PEDALS | Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std. |
| RIMS | Roval Traverse, alloy disc, 28mm, 27/32h |
| FRONT HUB | Roval Traverse, w/ 20mm thru end caps, 27h |
| REAR HUB | Roval Traverse 142+, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
| SPOKES | DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless |
| FRONT TYRE | Specialized Butcher Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual-compound, 26×2.3″ |
| REAR TYRE | Specialized Purgatory Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26×2.2″ |
| INNER TUBES | Ultralight presta valve |
| SADDLE | Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width |
| SEATPOST | Specialized Command Post BlackLite, 3 position, adjustable height w/air spring, remote operated, single bolt head 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, Others: 125mm |
| SEAT BINDER | 34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt |
| NOTES | Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual |
Climbing or descending. Downhill or XC. Whistler or Moab. No matter the location or terrain, Enduro riders just like to rip it up. They’re happy climbing winding singletrack as long as it leads them to where they can fly—often literally—down a deep forest, North Shore-style trail. Five-foot drops, huge baby heads, and mossy log bridges, all satisfy their never-ending craving for All-Mountain terrain.
WHAT:
“X-Wing”-designed frames with in-line suspension, tapered head tubes, and laidback, plush geometries.
WHY:
Creates the ultimate All-Mountain machine, capable of handling serious downhill abuse, without forfeiting efficient climbing or precise steering.
HOW:
By combining our relaxed, plush geometries with added torsional stiffness in select areas, we get a bike that can absorb huge hits and still climb swiftly. The “X-Wing” design with tapered head tube connects the top tube and down tube for an ultra-stiff design and durability at a lighter weight. The custom-tuned shock coupled with our FSR technology provides 160mm of active, plush travel that still remains firm under pedalling forces.
WHAT:
Remote-adjust, three-position mechanical 100-125mm-drop seatpost.
WHY:
Allows rider to lower and raise saddle, on the fly, for more efficiency and control over varying terrain.
HOW:
With the bar-mounted lever, riders only have to push a button, and the seatpost automatically compresses to one of three available heights: Climbing position (full height) for maximum power output on climbs and flats; Cruiser position (35mm below) for undulating terrain; and Descend position (125mm below) for maximum clearance and manoeuvrability on technical descents.
WHAT:
Integrated frame/rear hub design that goes beyond standard 135 or 142mm rear ends.
WHY:
Creates a stiffer wheel and more stable system. Also makes it easier to take the wheel in and out.
HOW:
Since we design and engineer our bikes and components to work together, we were able to move the entyre cassette mechanism on our Roval wheel 2mm out from the standard size hub, then adjust the frame width accordingly. This new, integrated design widens spoke stance for more stiffness and stability. The X-12 threaded axle, unlike a standard QR, allows the wheel to be taken in and out of the frame easily the with wheel guides in the burly Enduro dropouts.