For about 4 months ive been plagued by a sharp cracking sound from the headset area every time i stressed the headset. Like the trek, the pro carbon is the second highest enduro model in the lineup, after the sworks which were riding with 27. Fsa headset popping, i fixed mine by dropping in some new enduro. These bearings can also be used as direct replacements on all other makes of headsets that require the same bearing size. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from. This is an integrated headset with a specialized stumpjumper fsr, full suspension. My tarmac road bike developed a crack at just under 2 years old. Actually not that enamoured with the whole drop in headset thing with carbon frames. Specialized has taken the 2017 enduro to the next level. Bicycles with sw sworks carbon stem with magnesium faceplate june 22, 2006. Carbon is more resilient and less harsh than aluminum so it doesnt beat your hands up quite as much.
If the damage was on the headset area may have a point but in the middle of the down tube. Aug 14, 2016 the new enduro comes with a 125mm version of specialized s command post ircc on the m, l, and xl sizes, but there is a detail that suggests something else might be in the works. A full fact 11mm specializeds highest quality carbon weave frame sports the swat downtube storage, bolstered by the new swat cc headsetlocated multitool and chain tool with split links. At the end of the hair line crack it appears to be machined out by hand at the end of the crack using a small ball grinder bit. And just like the sport of enduro has been evolving, so to has the specialized enduro. Brand new 2019 specialized sworks enduro all prices include taxes specification. The enduro expert carbon features a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle, 165mm of travel, custom cane creek db inline air shock, and sram guide rs brakes.
Tested specialized enduro fsr pro carbon 29 mtbmag. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier fact isx 11m carbon fiber. That said, lots of riders are willing to take that plunge because of its excellent damping characteristics. Compatiable with nearly all specialized mtbs from 20 onwards that have a tapered headtube.
Blistering speed, nimble handling, mega travel lengthour enduro pro carbon 650b has it all in spades. Does anyone know if thats a commonknown problem and if its paint or carbonrelated. Its been redesigned from the ground up, and what it delivers is one of the most capable trail bikes weve ever made. Whether youre racing enduro or riding all mountain, your bike needs to combine the trail manners of a dh bike with the climbing efficiency of a trail bike. Needless to say, getting this in one longtravel trail bike is easier said then done. Watch the full bike build segment on this stumpjumper. Excellent balance and responsive steering are bolstered with ample and wellcontrolled suspension travel. Crackingcreaking headset singletrack magazine forum. This is a carbon integrated headset, with a specialized.
Specialized enduro 2017 even more enduro flow mountain bike. This material comes with the added benefit of being incredibly stiff, which is balanced out by our nimble 650b geometrys roomy top tube, short chainstays, slack. It sports the same basic frame as the 20 model tested here, but is equipped with the excellent rockshox pike and srams x01 singlering drivetrain and can be. The enduro features slightly more conservative geometry than the current leading edge of slackedout head angles, but that does not in any way hinder this bikes ability to plummet downhill with the best of them. The next model up is a carbon expert build which can be expensive. I need a new upper headset bearing, they seem to wear out much more quickly than the. Specialized epic marathon 2007 seatstay new bea read more. Results for sworks enduro sl carbon pinkbike buysell search. Just as an aside, after removing and regreasing its ok for a couple of rides but it soon returns, and tightening a little also reduces the creaking but its definitely the headset and not the pikes as i know these can have a creaking issue. The specialized enduro expert carbon 650b is no exception and was obviously built with both pedal and gravityfed agility in mind. Submitted the photos to specialized australia and they got back to me with the following. High quality cycle industry replacement bearings for integrated tapered headsets. For the 29er naysayers, this bike is an opinionchanger. I get the headset bearings for my specializeds stumpjumper fsr comp and enduro expert carbon from aire bearings on ebay.
I used carbon assembly friction paste on the seatpost, but nothing on the headset bearings, stemtosteerer, stemtobar. The bike is due in for its first free service on saturday. Results for specialized enduro pinkbike buysell search. Ollie took a visit to carbon bike repair to find out if carbon is.
Help please, specialized headset bearings singletrack. We gave it a whole new geometry, with a slacker front end, a longer top tube, short chainstays, and a lower bottom bracket. Specialized sworks stumpjumper 2008 carbon seatstay might be damaged, small crack, paint sanded down 35eur 6. Specialized enduro elite 29 and 650b 2015 bible of bike. The enduro expert carbon is back in black for 2014or back in grey though that doesnt sound nearly as cool. When it comes down to finetuning your dream bike, look no further than our full line of bicycle components. In fact, mine wasnt nearly as cracked as yours mainly several small vertical hairline cracks up to 5mm in. Be warned i cracked the fancy carbon links that come on the sworks model only. Ensure that replacement bearings are compatible with the specialized headset specification. About half way through it developed a creakingcracking noise, a really high pitched crack. It sports the same basic frame as the 20 model tested here, but is equipped with the excellent rockshox pike and srams x01 singlering drivetrain and can be had in both 26er and 29er versions. Mar 01, 2010 specialized sworks enduro, carbon fiber. Mountain bikes specialized specialized mountain bikes specialized enduro 2014 specialized enduro. Fwiw other than ensuring both are clean and grease oil free, i dont use anything on the seat post tube interfaces, steerer tube stem or stem bar interfaces, but i do grease the headset cups.
When speed over the entire trail is what youre after, the allnew enduro pro carbon will be waiting to answer the call. I have literally just had my 20 sworks enduro 26 frame replaced. A true allmountain machine, the topshelf sworks enduro fsr carbon 29 has 155mm of rear wheel travel, a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle. Even if you couldnt before, but it might not be all its cracked up to be.
A quick look at the spec list of the enduro pro 29, sitting one below the pricier sworks model, shows little room for improvement. Specialized enduro pro all mountain full suspension user. If this is the problem, you will hear a click or cracklike sound as the wheel shifts around a bit. While many headset makers will offer you crmo or standard steel headsets for your carbon road bike, steel cross bike, or full suspension mountain bike, we feel thats like putting bias ply tires on a rally car. Fact isx 11m carbon fsr 29 chassis w swat down tube storage, carbon seatstays, carbon 29 chainstays. Cracked frame specialized dolce sport a1 max bike check. Cracked my carbon specialized stumpjumper 29 frame. Specialized refused to replace the frame because its been replaced about a year ago, they also didnt tell whether it could be the carbon or the paint dont ask me for further. And the red specialized letters have more letters within them pic in album. Tell the seller to take it back to the bike shop they bought it from if they were original owner and get a new frame through warranty. Jan 28, 2019 the enduro features slightly more conservative geometry than the current leading edge of slackedout head angles, but that does not in any way hinder this bikes ability to plummet downhill with the best of them.
Dec 19, 2019 specialized enduro sworks details travel. Just as an aside, after removing and regreasing its ok for a couple of rides but it soon returns, and tightening a little also reduces the creaking but its definitely the headset and not the pikes as i. This is common practice to prevent a crack from going further. Tested specialized sworks dh carbon handlebar mtbmag. Specialized sworks crankset removal, maintenance, assembly. We gave it a whole new geometry, with a slacker front end, a longer top tube, even shorter chainstays, and a lower bottom bracket. All of this together makes the bike truly feel glued to the ground, and the platform is more responsive and capable then ever. Its latest incarnation is this stunning piece of work you see before you today. The spech seatpost, especially if you run it high, is prone to make creakingticking noise, it travels thru the frame and comes out at the headset, which is confusing as heck when you are on the bike. This makes the carbon specialized an entirely fox damped machine.
New full carbon bike creaking from front headset area bikeradar. Enduro bearings has a full line of replacement bearings ready to go. Specialized enduro expert carbon 29er enduro youtube. Enduro, paired to a new chain stay, seat stay, and shock extension designed to fit the bigger wheels. The enduro fsr expert carbon 29 features a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle, 155mm of travel, custom fox float ctd performance shock with boost valve, and custom avid elixir 7 trail hydraulic disc brakes. Not the paint its a crack the headset cup has stress fracture where it is supposed to be bonded to the frame. Jun 07, 2017 specialized has taken the 2017 enduro to the next level. I solved this by buying the 2012 enduro expert evo, but had the bike shop change out the shock and fork. Sep 04, 2016 how to remove, maintain, regrease and reassemble your specialized sworks crankset pour nos amis francais, cliquez sur c c en bas a droite. How to remove, maintain, regrease and reassemble your specialized sworks crankset pour nos amis francais, cliquez sur c c en bas a droite. Specialized enduro 2017 even more enduro flow mountain.
I started thinking about this poll after a buddy of mine cracked a rim last week. Upon removing the headset bearings no removable cups on this frame. My lbs phoned spesh the following morning, a new better frame was delivered the day after and it. Fact 11m carbon frame w allmountain geometry and 165mm travel for pure capability. We dont mess around with inexpensive headset bearings at enduro bearings, its simply not worth it. The headset did not absorb the shock, hence the crack. Wolf tooth lower headset extender cups will allow you to change. The enduro fsr expert carbon features a fact isx 11m carbon front triangle, 165mm of travel, custom cane creek db inline air shock with autosag, and sram guide rs brakes. Specialized enduro elite carbon 29 singletrack magazine. Aluminum frame, carbon fiber front fork absorbs the shock. Results for sworks enduro sl carbon pinkbike buysell.
How to diagnose noise, vibration, and harshness on your mtb. After the comparative test between the specialized enduro and the trek slash, then the slash individual test, here we come full circle with the specialized enduro fsr pro carbon individual test. Sure, you might take the occasional lift or shuttle, but your style necessitates being able to ride up the mountain while still maintaining the flickable manners of a minidh bike. You know your riding style, and it consists of going as big as possible. I have literally just had my 20 sworks enduro 26 frame replaced under warranty by specialized in new zealand for very similar cracking. Dec 26, 20 the enduro expert carbon is back in black for 2014or back in grey though that doesnt sound nearly as cool. I have 2015 camber expert carbon evo, my buddy has a camber comp evo. The enduro expert carbon frame is the same one you will find in the sworks models, with a fact isx carbon front triangle and m5 alloy chainstays. Carbon fiber handlebars have a reputation for being a bit of a gamble in the dh world. The new enduro comes with a 125mm version of specializeds command post ircc on the m, l, and xl sizes, but there is a detail that suggests something else might be.
To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier fact isx 11m carbon fibre. Specialized is a veteran in the mountain bike game, and theyve been making mountain bikes since the introduction of the stumpjumperalmost threeandahalf decades ago. I rode it for a miles and one day on a trail the seattube went crack. This is where the enduro fsr expert carbon 650b come in. Ive got a specialized enduro 2016 and i decided to show it some love by offering a much needed service to my rear shock. Not to say thats acceptable on a new frame, but a repair that can be done on any frame to prevent further cracking if the crack isnt too bad in the first. To keep the weight down for both climbing and handling, the frame is constructed from our toptier fact.
Aire bearings ebay the top one is mhp08 and the bottom one is mhp16h8. Update 2811 frame warrantied headset creakingcracking. With carbon bars, the addition of friction paste material will reduce. Specialized sworks road 118 steel upper 8 steel lower replacement headset bearings product id. The headset on my carbon enduro 2015 is creaking so im going to replace it. Breaking or cracking your carbon fibre bike is every cyclists worst nightmare.
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