Found it this afternoon on another forum...
talk amongst yourselves...
talk amongst yourselves...
2005 Enduro
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Anybody wanna buy a 2003 enduro?
PooMan says PooYeah 
If it's less than $2500 I might consider one of those next time around.
Can anybody tell what shock that is?
No brain shock. Thank god. That is the worst piece of crap to ever grace a mountain bike intended to be ridden on anything but a paved path.
From what site did you get that pic?
From what site did you get that pic?
I see a "5th" on there. So I'd take a shot in teh darm and say it is a ProgressiveKornphlake said:
That is a hot bike. NOtice the rear derailleur. Specialized still sayignno to Rapid Rise. I like it
Right click, properties. I think it's Swiss (?)kidwoo said:
I thought that progressive's shocks had red w/ white graphics??? It does look like the shape of a 5th air shock though.
Rapid rise is sure to show up on the lesser level model with XT components though.
Rapid rise is sure to show up on the lesser level model with XT components though.
It looks like an anorexic Demo 9.
Damn, now I have to sell my 03 and buy a new one.
is that the fox 36?
I must say I like the aesthetics of the current crop better. I couldn't be more happy with my '04. For me it's a great combination of travel, lightweight (~32 lbs with a Sherman Firefly) and versatility.
Anyone else notice how long the stroke on that rear shock looks? My guess would be at least 2.25" if not 2.5". I'm running a 5th Air on my 04 and it made a HUGE difference in the ride characteristics.
Anyone else notice how long the stroke on that rear shock looks? My guess would be at least 2.25" if not 2.5". I'm running a 5th Air on my 04 and it made a HUGE difference in the ride characteristics.
Defienetly looks like a 5th, if that's true, I wonder how Fox feels about that having all that proprietary shock stuff with Specialized. Though...I guess the Demo 9s had Swingers this year.
scofflaw23 said:
The honeymoon's over. The itch switch becomes available to non specialized worlds this year.
its definatly nice. but i like the 04s better. jus like the monocoque look better. are they makin the whole line look like a demo?
Prechrysler said:
It defefinitly has the shape off one.. i like the o4 better.
Nice if that;s a 36 fox fork.
that is actually pretty nice. I just dont like the "bend" on the downtube at the headtube.
The frame looks nice. Looks fast actually.
So it looks like the 36 will indeed be brown. Like chocolate.
So it looks like the 36 will indeed be brown. Like chocolate.
Yummy.... That is a hot looking bike. Fox 36 
Looks like a tight set-up. Word.
yeh im with you acadian.and to me it looks like it is croped back a little far. i know there supposed to have brought in looks from freeride and dh bikes but that just looks rediculous.it seems like it would loose alot of its climbing ability. does anybody elses enduro look that cropped back. or maybee its just the new 36 fork up front or maybee im exagerating. and the shock does look like a new progressive. so maybee there trying a new color scheme. but man that thing does look sick and i really wanted an 04 cause you get the best of both worlds.
up front or maybee im exagerating. and the shock does look like a new progressive. so maybee there trying a new color scheme. but man that thing does look sick and i really wanted an 04 cause you get the best of both worlds. 
i think it's the new 5th element 'gravity' series of air shocks that i read about in a mag recently. they come in long stroke and i2i sizes, and i think the eyelet bushings are different than the breakage-prone ones on the ultralight XC version of the shock.scofflaw23 said:
Anyone else get the feeling that bike has more than 5" of rear wheel travel? That is a long stroke shock on there!
Things I like:
1, lowered center of gravity
2, more seat height range
3, offset chainstays will help some clearance issues
4, MORE TRAVEL BABY!
5, 5th element air should pedal damn well
6, minimalistic, bet its pretty light(ish)
Things I don't like:
It ain't as purdy as the previous bike
All in all I like it. It ain't a beauty contest winner, but it'll deliver the goods on the mountain. Hmm, sounds like a lot of mountain bikers I know
Things I like:
1, lowered center of gravity
2, more seat height range
3, offset chainstays will help some clearance issues
4, MORE TRAVEL BABY!
5, 5th element air should pedal damn well
6, minimalistic, bet its pretty light(ish)
Things I don't like:
It ain't as purdy as the previous bike
All in all I like it. It ain't a beauty contest winner, but it'll deliver the goods on the mountain. Hmm, sounds like a lot of mountain bikers I know
holy skyscraper-BB....
Guess that's what happens with a tall fork and all...at least it can be knocked down, but that BB is still on the high side...
Anyway, I liked the mono better too
And for those of you wondering why you can't buy a fox 36, that bike is the reason...OEM obligations first Talked with my fox buddies a few days ago.
Guess that's what happens with a tall fork and all...at least it can be knocked down, but that BB is still on the high side...
Anyway, I liked the mono better too
And for those of you wondering why you can't buy a fox 36, that bike is the reason...OEM obligations first
Talked with my fox buddies a few days ago.
ah, that's the bike i saw that i thought didn't have the horst pivot and looked pretty different from the old enduro.
from what i've heard, it should be a killer bike.
from what i've heard, it should be a killer bike.
It's not the enduro but a new bike betweenn the big hit and the enduro. On the pics, it's the s-works, the other will have manitou fork . The enduro stay the same but all will have the brain technologie.
It's a Specialized dealer who say that.
It's a Specialized dealer who say that.
No, it will be a good deal taller than a 5 spot, a yeti 575 or my fxr. It looks like they've sacrificed the geometry, and the new 5-spot is starting to look like an ellsworth Id in terms of geometry. The ID is a freak of nature with a 15" bottom bracket.Zark said:I'ts gonna sag down some, It'll look and ride fine on the trail..... Hopefully
The following is a conjecture free zone:
It is an Enduro.
Shock: Proprietary version of the 5th Element Gravity. Custom tuned for the Enduro in volume, damping, and IFP performance.
Fork: Fox 36 with custom valving.
Still an FSR, just a different configuration.
Much more liberal use of cold-forgings.
S-Works Enduro frame/shock is the same weight as last years S-Works frame/shock
Vastly improved CG
6" travel f/r
There are some other very interesting models within the Enduro line.
It is an Enduro.
Shock: Proprietary version of the 5th Element Gravity. Custom tuned for the Enduro in volume, damping, and IFP performance.
Fork: Fox 36 with custom valving.
Still an FSR, just a different configuration.
Much more liberal use of cold-forgings.
S-Works Enduro frame/shock is the same weight as last years S-Works frame/shock
Vastly improved CG
6" travel f/r
There are some other very interesting models within the Enduro line.
Two comments:
I think it's beautiful. Takes a lot of styling cues from the newest Stumpjumper.
BB is high but not skyscraper for a 6" travel bike. I'd peg it at around 13.5" strictly from a cursory glance at the picture...
I think it's beautiful. Takes a lot of styling cues from the newest Stumpjumper.
BB is high but not skyscraper for a 6" travel bike. I'd peg it at around 13.5" strictly from a cursory glance at the picture...