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Specialized enduro 650b "FreeOulala" 4

10681 of 17487
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RobotBanane
5/27/2016 12:27pm
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Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Specialized
Enduro Comp 650b
Frame: Specialized Enduro Comp 650b
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2
Enduro strut mount
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2. Misc: Enduro strut mount
Fork
RockShox
Pike Solo Air RCT3
Fork: RockShox Pike Solo Air RCT3
Headset
Other
Headset: Other
Handlebar
Race Face
Atlas Stealth
Handlebar: Race Face Atlas Stealth
Stem
Straitline
Pinch Clamp 35mm
orange
Stem: Straitline Pinch Clamp 35mm. Misc: orange
Grips
Race Face
Half Nelson Lock On
black
Grips: Race Face Half Nelson Lock On. Misc: black
Brakes
Shimano
saint
2016
Brakes: Shimano saint. Misc: 2016
Brake Levers
Shimano
saint
2016
Brake Levers: Shimano saint. Misc: 2016
Shifters
SRAM
GX
11 sp
Shifters: SRAM GX. Misc: 11 sp
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX
Chainguide
Other
Specialized
Chainguide: Other Specialized
Cranks
SRAM
GX 1000
Cranks: SRAM GX 1000
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
X1 32t
Chainrings / Sprocket: SRAM X1 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
PressFit 30 BB
Bottom Bracket: SRAM PressFit 30 BB
Chain
KMC
x11
Chain: KMC x11
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XG1150
10-42
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XG1150. Misc: 10-42
Pedals
Funn
Mamba
orange
Pedals: Funn Mamba. Misc: orange
Front Rim
Roval
Traverse Fattie
AL
Front Rim: Roval Traverse Fattie. Misc: AL
Rear Rim
Roval
Traverse Fattie
AL
Rear Rim: Roval Traverse Fattie. Misc: AL
Hubs
Roval
Traverse AL
Hubs: Roval Traverse AL
Spokes
DT Swiss
Spokes: DT Swiss
Front Tire
Specialized
Butcher 2.3 Grid
Front Tire: Specialized Butcher 2.3 Grid
Rear Tire
Specialized
Purgatory 2.3 Grid
Rear Tire: Specialized Purgatory 2.3 Grid
Saddle
Specialized
Henge
Saddle: Specialized Henge
Seatpost
Specialized
Command Post IRcc
125 mm
Seatpost: Specialized Command Post IRcc. Misc: 125 mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Straitline 34.9
orange
Seatpost Clamp: Other Straitline 34.9. Misc: orange
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2016
Model Year:
2016
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
31 lb 13.4 oz (14440 g)
Weight: 31 lb 13.4 oz (14440 g)
Additional Info
Additional Info:
RobotBanane
5/27/2016 12:27pm
10681 of 17487
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View replies to: Specialized enduro 650b "FreeOulala"

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RobotBanane
8 years ago
I've rode those two (STX22 et monarch) and they are pretty similar (for me). For the monarch I've been forced to put more than 250 psi to have some firmness and not use all the travel at each berm...
I dont think we can said the X2 is similary to the Monarch, one is twin tube and the other mono tube, the hydrolic working is totally different.
For the spacer question, stock, the x2 have 4 spacers in, have put just one more and at this moment that seem pretty good.
If you can, just try it, this working very well.
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c50 snow wolf 1383143036
tp806
8 years ago
I recently got the exact same bike, it is an awesome benchmark frame. But why did you select the Float X2 instead of the Ohlins STX22, which is tuned exactly for the enduro?
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RobotBanane
8 years ago
I've try the monarch debonair on the 650 b comp frame and the STX 22 on the expert carbon 29. Both seems realy performant during the climb, but not realy fun in the descent. After few talk with specialized tech guy about the X2 for this frame I've decide to try this one (I ride some enduro race but prefere DH and freeride stuff) with a realy good hydrolic support and a huge air volume.
Today was his first enduro, lot of rain, muddy condition, slippery rocky technical trail and it was perfect, super smooth and stick to the ground this shock is dope
c50 snow wolf 1383143036
tp806
8 years ago
The Float X2 similarly as the Monarch plus rc3 debonair, use a high volume air can, but this does not work well with the Enduro's spring curve and FSR suspension. That is why Rockshox has filled the debonair full of rubber bands (9 actually). Similarly Fox will probably have the biggest air volume spacer on this Float X2 for the enduro to make it work.
Both these shock will feel muffled/restricted a lot.
That is why I am looking towards an Ohlins STX22 or Rockshox Super Deluxe (trunnion mount) for my Enduro.
Check also this other thread to understand what I mean:
low volume shock for Enduro?

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