Yeah that’s the model I’ve got. Thanks for the heads up Tweedviper, I’ll keep an eye and ear out for the forks 🙂

29 lbs (on my scales) but went into my local bike shop today and almost bought a 2016 Enduro comp 29er! My questions are, how different is the 29er compared to the 27.5 and can anyone tell me how much it weighs?

Take your scales to the shop?

TweedViper if you are near Peebles (that’s a guess based on your username) drop me a mail. I’ve a 29 enduro in large you can have a blast on to try.

tweedviper – Member
Hi BoardinBob

I am 6ft 1 ish and have the large Enduro 650b

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How does the Large fit you ? Is the reach ok ? Debating on ordering a Specialized Enduro 650b tomorrow, its on from Tredz and i cant really test it for size.

The specialized is pretty small compared to other large bikes ive been looking at, e.g Merida 160, Capra Al Kona etc.

Thanks

Mines 28.5lb, medium expert 29. Got the slightly heavier monarch plus shock magic Mary and hams damf snakeskin tyres on so skinnier tyres may get it to 28lb.

For sale on the classifieds at the moment as I feel it’s just too much bike and wallows a bit when cruising. Kills the downs and handles great though.

Also feels a little bit big for me after riding my scout.

tweedviper

Re ; How does the Large fit you ? Is the reach ok ? Debating on ordering a Specialized Enduro 650b tomorrow, its on from Tredz and i cant really test it for size.

For £1,881.30 that is a lot of bike, size wise it fits me perfectly, the reach is fine although I have kept the original stem I know some riders go for a shorter one, I have the saddle placed roughly in the middle, and all in all it feels great.

I wouldn’t even be considering changing bikes if the little 29er devil hadn’t started whispering in my ear! (I am still yet to ride one so may not be selling mine)

The only things I didn’t like from standard were, the stock brakes in my opinion are poor (Shimano Deore BR-M615) I swapped mine after two rides with some Guide RS’s which are flippin ace, I am 17 stone so I need brakes that will do the job.

My 2015 Pikes developed a creak from the csu (apparently common on the 2015 model) but were replaced under warranty for some 2016 RCT3 Pikes which have been perfect. (Fantastic service from my lbs)

Also the standard cassette and front ring combo, 11/36 and 30t makes hard work on climbs, this could be that I am a chubby bugger that rides in the Cotswolds and isn’t fit enough, I had to buy an expander ring after my first ride, but with a Hope 40T it climbs fine.

So do take these points into consideration when spending your hard earned, or buy mine that is in almost new condition, already has the upgraded forks and a KS dropper post, has the Hope expander and probably shouldn’t even be thinking of selling but ooh that 2016 Satin black is lush

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Hi

Yeah ive been reading a few post of people complaining about the Deore brakes. I do however have some XT ones which i could switch. Also the dropper would be good to have but my current bike does not have one so i wouldnt miss one.

I have a coupon which i could use and end up getting it for £1681. Ive been debating it all week, read brilliant reviews just the trouble with buying online is that you cant see it. There are local bikes shops with the 2016 models in.

Where is your bike advertised ?

I’m 5’11 on a large 650b, and it’s spot on for me with a 35mm stem, I’ve run it with a 50mm stem and it did feel a bit long. So I’d assume that *generally* if you’re 6’1″ it’d be fine – any more than that and you’d be better off on the 29er XL.