Carbon Enduro SL

SDK2007

My 2008 Specialized Enduro SL Pro Carbon.
I’ve had this bike exactly a year this Friday and it is simply amazing.





It’s covered basic XC routes, all of the Welsh Trail Centers, Downhill runs at Cwn Carn & Cannock - It really is a do everything bike. Current weight is 29.2lbs.


Problems.
The very first ride didn't get off to a great start – the front wheel taco’d but Specialized replaced it under warranty in 2 days and it’s been bullet proof every since.



In November the hub in the rear wheel seized so I have been temporarily using a rear Mavic Crossride wheel. I plan to get it repaired but have some new Roval wheels arriving soon anyway.

During a routine shock bush change in December Specialized Concept store found the rebound setting wasn’t working as it should be and replaced the unit under warranty. I was really impressed with this service because I had not found any problems with the rebound.

Chains - I’ve gone through four SRAM 971 chains in a year. The bike really needs a chain guide for downhill riding as it gets sucked up in between the frame and crankset which causes the links to bend.

A few upgrades
I've changed the standard saddle to a more comfortable Fizik Gobi XM and have some Roval Traversée wheels arriving next month. The bike will then weigh a light 27.2lbs



This September i’m off to 7Stanes for a week and can't wait to hit those big trails

Full specs and original photos in Signature below.

Anonymous

that bike definately deserves a set of rovals. i love mine.

thats probs my fave bike on bike radar, gorgeous.

Chaz.Harding

The top piccy is bloody awesome.

You a pro photographer by any chance? Lovely photo.

And real nice bike. I really do love the Specialized bikes. I got a 6.6 after coming literally ---><--- that close to getting your bike. Kinda kicking myself a bit for breaking my Specialized trend, as haven't even ridden it yet, bloody broken bits...

Anyway, nice bike mate. Love the colours. Earth-y browns and dark greens look the shizzle just now.

Love it!

SDK2007

Thanks guys

Good guess bigchazrocks - I'm a Semi-Pro photog

Chaz.Harding

Haha, I knew it.

You can tell when most other folks photos on here are taken inside the kitchen or garden shed, with a crappy camera phone, in the dark, blurred and out-of-focus.

Yours are spot-on. It's easy to tell. That, and it's arty and stuff. Brill!

You got a website with some of your stuff on? Quite like a browse!

SDK2007

Not really updated my website with recent stuff but there are some decent motorsport and trackday photos on there from a couple of years.

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/

:: EDIT ::

Just noticed one of my Domains expired end of April, I better renew it :oops:

Chaz.Harding

Some nice shots. Wish I could take action photos like that. I can do landscapes, and still-life, but thats about it! Even then, not to an amazing degree.

Any quick pointers / common mistakes?

SDK2007

As my host is down you can view some of my photos here :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho ... tcount=124

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho ... p?t=481997

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho ... hp?t=67813

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho ... p?t=368033

bigchazrocks wrote:

Any quick pointers / common mistakes?

Ensure subject is in focus, uncluttered backgrounds and good light

Chaz.Harding

Love the first shot.

And the robin in the snow, brilliantly composed. You couldn't design better.

Just a tad jealous. Either way, I'm pretty close to Mallory Park (around 3 miles - real close) so will have to get down and snap some moving targets. See how it goes.

And thanks for the pointers!

Zaskar20

Luvverly bike

Speed_King

That is a blinged machine without any bling mate!! A very lovely ride i was gonna have exactly the same ride when i bought my pro disc i tried it out but at the time i couldnt have my walet justify the increase in ££££ They are sweet to ride though and very responsive.

NIce one

whydoesitalwaysrainonme

i thought you edited that picture of the wheels t first using special effects lol