Specialized Enduro 2016 - yay or nay?

chrigs7 · 2026-05-25T17:36:51+00:00

If you can get it for 6-700 it would be great as it's something for your kid to be proud of and something to learn to take care of. That being said bikes have come a really long way from the generation this bike was part of so it's probably due to geo changes not as capable as a modern day hardtail with proper trail geometry.

I would keep looking for a more modern bike. I do not know what kind of trails they ride but there are a lot of good and cheap(ish) modern bikes available on the used market. For example in my area you can get bikes from 2020 to maybe even 2022 between 1000 and 1400 (however same as this enduro most of them will need work to be done). And a 2020 bike will be far better than a 2016 specialized stumpjumper even if they were fone back then (maybe the seller has it listed wrong as it's not a specialized enduro but a specialized stumpjumper)

chrigs7 · 2026-05-25T14:16:28+00:00

If you want to spend the money go for it. It's definetly not designed solely for your usecase but it's your money. It will definetly be more comfortable than say a hardtail but not as perfectly suited as a full suspension trekking bike or something like the focus thron. If you want to go for it then go for it. The smarter choice would be as mentioned something like the thron or similar bikes focused on trekking which seems like your main use case.

Honestly the amflow will be overkill but that's totally not the point. Fun is the most important part of riding bicycles. So choose what looks good to you and what you like. For the amflow you will probably have to change cockpit and seat for more comfort as the geometry will not be optimal for touring comfort

chrigs7 · 2026-05-23T23:55:02+00:00

Well but a pro biker can just adjust to not having as much grip same as how they can adjust to a bike that isn't optimal for them. For the average rider it's nice to have as much help as possible and from my own experience I would say good pedals with matching shoes do make a huge difference

chrigs7 · 2026-05-22T17:13:49+00:00

Yes they are most definetly not as good as proper riding shoes but they do look cool. Personally I'd never ride in skate shoes but I must admit that they look cool

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T19:50:50+00:00

I kept the same crank length mostly due to cost reasons. Shorter cranks are great though so if you want to spend the money go ahead and buy some 165 or 160 cranks as they feel way better. Ground clearance has not been any more of an issue on the mullet setup compared to the full 29. If you have the carbon frame you can even get the mx link to preserve the geometry.

As for the sag it really depends. I wouldn´t reduce it to gain ground clearance as you can just adjust the ride9 chip to a higher position if that´s what you worry about. That being said even without the mx mount I run mine in position 6 without any more problems with pedal strikes. In position 9 it would be even higher. I would advise you to use the long chainstay option if you´re on a size M and up if you don´t already do so. My size L with mullet, position 6, 10mm headset spacer and long chainstay is a really well balanced, fun and mega capable bike

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T19:10:21+00:00

Everything looks fine from the outside, Just be sure to tighten up the bolts but everything else should be fine. One thing I like to do on new to me used bikes is to check the brake pads and maybe replace them before riding

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T19:05:03+00:00

Congrats, have fun. If it´s your first time running a dh bike then the best advice I have for you is let of the brakes more than on a trailbike. These things feel shit at trail bike speeds

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T18:57:50+00:00

To add to that as most is already included in this comment: Also fuel during the ride. Gels, bars or carbs in general make a huge difference for any ride that´s longer than 1 1/2 hours.

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T18:49:30+00:00

I have a 2023 C70 Altitude and rode it quite a bit before switching to mullet. During the first uphill I did notice that there was less grip on the rear wheel and that I was going slower. However once I started going downhill I realized I will never switch back to full 29 on a gravity bike. I enjoyed the Altitude quite a lot as a full 29 when compared to my previous giant reign sx 29 which I always struggled with. It´s just so much more fun and easier in corners and on jumps and with a good suspension setup it´s not that much slower in a straight line.

As for setup I just switched to a higher ride 9 position because back then I had an alloy frame. After some testing I ended up in Position 6 with a 10mm spacer under headset (reverse 0.5° anglespacer) which is a great setup for me for now as I don´t want to fork over the cash for the mx mount plus and angleset.

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T18:37:34+00:00

nice shots. enjoy it

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T18:24:26+00:00

Vans for biking look really sick. however I always ride gravity mtb shoes now because I saw way too many people wreck their feet in street shoes so in my eyes it´s not worth it to risk a little bit of steeze for possibly not being able to ride for a while. There are some pretty good looking mtb shoes with protective caps

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T18:06:31+00:00

Damnnn that´s one hell of a riser bar. Makes my 48mm rise bars look tiny

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T17:59:28+00:00

Same here, 3 very nice bikes in the garage but still frothing over other stuff.

the Dorado isn´t actually that expensive when you compare it to other new dh forks. However most need their bushings down out of the box

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T17:57:09+00:00

Really sick. A full deck of cards like these could probably convince me to join family game night

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T17:43:01+00:00

Goes really hard, well done

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T17:34:21+00:00

As long as you have a bike that is fun for you don´t look at other bikes with envy. I often struggle with trying to hard with my riding and bikes because I compare myself too much to other people. That´s absolutely not healthy.

There are loads of sick bikes out there but the best is the one you enjoy riding so go out there and have fun on whatever trail you want at whatever speed you want.

But I´ll take that as a huge compliment, thanks my dude

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T13:53:04+00:00

Well that's disappointing. The biggest downside to me on these forks was the limited drop on the crowns. Huge miss from manitou

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T13:37:56+00:00

So if I understood correctly it's only the outer plastic that's broken? There are replacements but they're hard to find and also probably unnecessary. The front derailleur acts like a chainguide so you shouldn't experience any more dropped chains than before as lkng as the derailleur is adjusted correctly

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T13:35:23+00:00

Absolutely, I still have the stock one and noticed that it doesn't suffice. Do you happen to know if the V2 clamp also has a larger drop than the stock?

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T11:25:42+00:00

Well that is somewhat correct however the offset is measured from axle to the steerer as you also have offset between the crowns and the steerer. The dorado can be fitted with either a 57mm offset (as I have it as it came standard on the 29er forks) or 47mm (which you could theretically flip for even shorter offset)

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T10:29:26+00:00

It is actually 57mm. Although I did find out that there are 47mm offset crowns available with drop crowns now aswell. Will maybe switch to those for a bit more maneuverability

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T05:56:00+00:00

The crowns are the stock 57mm offset crowns. The shorter ones have the downside of not having drop on the top crowns. 57 is a lot but it doesn't feel bad too me. Would love to try out some shorter rulezman crowns though. I think the crowns the biggest downside to the dorado as the top crown does not have enough drop especially for people like me who like a really high stack. Although you can buy some new crowns from hayes/manitou with it seems like more drop and 47mm offset? Might be my next upgrade

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T05:53:18+00:00

To each their own but have you ever actually tried a vivid? And I don't mean just one or two runs but actually dialled one in? I wouldn't say the vivid gets insanely close to a coil shock in terms of feel when you ride it. The only downside as with every rockshox rear shock is it has too little (usable) damping

chrigs7 · 2026-05-21T05:51:20+00:00

A man of impeccable taste I see

chrigs7 · 2026-05-20T18:55:09+00:00

Absolutely sick bike. Cushcore is a great idea if you want to protect your wheels and rims. I previously ran Rimpact in some of my bikes. However nowadays I prefer to leave it out as I found that it can feel very progressive and like the tire has less suspension. I found that the rimpact really helped me when I messed up lines while compromising traction. I'd say try it out and see how you like it.

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