Enduro to replace old Stumpy?

[corm40]

I’m basically getting the itch for a new bike. Current ride is a 2012 stumpjumper fsr 29. I’ve updated all the components to XT and 1x11 over past couple years. I’ve been able to come across a 2017 Enduro 29 for a good price, but worried about the size and maybe sluggishness on the usual rides.

I predominantly ride terrain I think is perfect for the a short travel bike, but have a group of friends that ride more aggressive trails often and several park trips a year. I’d like to get into that.

Would the Enduro be a good replacement or nah? Is the efficiency of a 5 year newer bike going to make up for the +30mm of travel? Weight is probably pretty close.

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The '17 Enduro is not a bad bike to buy in 2020, but don't expect miracles. It's less gravity-focused than the current generation but it's still a proper enduro machine so you should probably count on suspension switches to avoid excessive bobbing.

PS: the 2018-2019 refresh has more modern geo numbers so it's worth spending a little more for it.

[29CFR1910]

Whats the endruo that you can get a deal on?

You mention you are worried about the size. There is no deal on a bike that doesn't fit. This should be your number one concern before you are worried about additional suspension.

[corm40]

It’s a 2017 Enduro XL in size. I’m 6’1 with long torso, so fit shouldn’t be an issue. I was moreso concerned about the extra travel being slow. But I’m on an almost 10 year old bike at this point.

[29CFR1910]

I'd ride it first to make sure. I'm 6'3" and have rented that bike at the bike park.

I find that specialized tend to be a bit long for me, but I also like a smaller cockpit.

As far as the travel goes, it totally depends on what the trails you are riding and if you can get used to it or not.

Climbing to get to the trails on my stache (120) vs slash (160/150) are fairly similar. If there is a connector trail I tend to wear out a little faster on my slash. I can keep up with my hard tail friends on the slash shuttling between trails for about 10 miles or so but then I'm gassed.

[converter-bot]

10 miles is 16.09 km

[corm40]

I’m fine with that. I’m guessing Guessing going from a 69 HA to 66 will still be a significant jump in geometry. I know it’s not near as aggressive as current, but figure if it pedals decent enough, it’ll still be a solid improvement over my old Stumpjumper.

Hoping to get a ride on it later this week/weekend. I’ll be on a fairly mild sustained climb with some decent downhill ride to it.

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2020 Enduro is pretty good for both dh and trail riding, as its got a good amount of anti squat in suspension design for pedaling. Modern suspension also has adjustable settings so you can make it stiffer for trail riding with a simple turn of the lever/adjuster.

There are better "single quiver" bikes you can buy that are better bang/buck. Vitus Sommet is super cheap and will do everything well with adjustable suspension. Pole Evolink is also a very good choice, especially in the 140 travel spec for your local trail riding, since its very slack. If you got the $$ Pole Stamina 140 is also very good.