specialized enduro comp better buy than a expert

larrythelathe
larrythelathe Posts: 143
edited February 2010 in MTB buying advice
i am thinking of buying a enduro. i am wondering what you guys think of the comp it seems to be pretty good spec and lighter. i know theres no dropper post and the forks are not two step (thats a good thing from what i have read)
so has anyone ridden both and what are there thought's?
i interested in how well they go up. if anyone knows of a store that has a large demo that would be great as well

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  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    anyone someone must if ridden one of these
  • kangaroo
    kangaroo Posts: 1,199
    i have a 08 expert, but carnt say about the 2010 models, apart from they look nice
    the concept strores will have demo bikes in various sizes, or wait for the specilezed demo days where you can try different models back to back
    what are brakes for again
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    ye i have a 08 i am wondering if the 2010 i suitable for trail centre climbs.
    i like to look of it tho and think it would go well in the alps as i am aiming to go in july
  • turpinr
    turpinr Posts: 255
    larrythelathe wrote:
    i am thinking of buying a enduro. i am wondering what you guys think of the comp it seems to be pretty good spec and lighter. i know theres no dropper post and the forks are not two step (thats a good thing from what i have read)
    so has anyone ridden both and what are there thought's?
    i interested in how well they go up. if anyone knows of a store that has a large demo that would be great as well
    nice name larry, what lathe ??
  • bannedbiker
    bannedbiker Posts: 382
    Where abouts are you larry?
    Giant Reign - now sold :-(
    Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
    DH8 - New toy :-)
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    its nick name i got when i was a apprentice i was good at it so it stuck.
    i used to program tornos , mazak and citizen.
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    i am just south of reading in a place called tadley
  • bannedbiker
    bannedbiker Posts: 382
    So not exactly near any of the concept stores then!
    Giant Reign - now sold :-(
    Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
    DH8 - New toy :-)
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    nope i have considered going to bristol on the way to afan or somthing
  • bannedbiker
    bannedbiker Posts: 382
    larrythelathe wrote:
    nope i have considered going to bristol on the way to afan or somthing

    Good place to take it for a test ride... :wink:
    Giant Reign - now sold :-(
    Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
    DH8 - New toy :-)
  • mikebowden
    mikebowden Posts: 145
    Hi Larry,

    Mike here (you bought the wheels from me!)

    I was going to reply to your email but seems easier here!

    I bought the Enduro Comp from Banjo in Newbury. Very good shop, I would recommend!

    I spent an age looking at 160mm travel bikes, and the Enduro was the cheapest I could find with everything I wanted.

    Specialized are doing 10% of the bike value in accessories, which I got a droppy Command Post with for £50 - definitely worth it!

    If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer them. Banjo have a Enduro test bike in medium, or if you are looking at a large, you could try mine for size.

    Mike
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    cool i'll give banjo a call does it pedal ok
  • mikebowden
    mikebowden Posts: 145
    Seems to pedal pretty well. The only real downside is the Lyrik is the budget one with no Mission/Motion Control, but I think this can be added later. I love it :)

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