You might be able to do it, but you risk breaking your frame not to mention your geometry being screwed up. Posted: May 6, at I am thinking about purchasing an 07 elite and thinking about getting a new shock for it. It dosent make sense that the pro and expert have 6 and the elite only has 5. I read on MTBR that it is possible to put a 8. Posted: May 7, at The new DHX Air shock 8. Wich result in mm of travel, and would not void warranty. But its an Air shcok.. People say the Enduro really comes alive with a coil shock.
But there can be fitting problems. Frame link interferrence. Here's my Enduro with a 8. I also switched stems to a 50mm. I love the new set up. Talas can be adjusted to mm or mm so it can change angles to fit what I need it to do. I'm happy. When I take this bike on the DH trails it performs how I want it to.
Not every bicycle is built for every activity. Check with your Specialized dealer to make sure you have the right equipment. No bicycle is indestructible. Downhill racing, severe off road riding, jumping, and stunt riding increases the stress on every part of your bicycle.
Frames or parts under high stress may fail, causing you to lose control or fall. Because of the risk involved,. Specialized recommends that you conduct a thorough inspection before each ride. If you miss a jump, ditch your bike in mid crash, dump or launch your bike without you on it, inspect yourself for injury, then carefully inspect your bicycle for damage.
Here is what you should look for when you inspect your bicycle for this type of riding: bent or broken components, such as the handlebar, handlebar stem, seatpost, pedals; dents, cracks, scratches, deformation, or discoloration. Because damage may. The action depicted is being performed by experts with many years of training and experience. Even with that training and experience, cyclists who engage in such activity often get seriously injured.
It is also foreseeable that during some jumps or stunts, and even some races, that the rider will exceed the design capacity of the frame or components, which may result in something on the bicycle bending or breaking. If a frame or component bends or breaks, such may lead to loss of control, serious personal injury or death.
As activities such as racing, jumping, severe off road riding, and stunt riding are extremely dangerous, SAFETY should always be the first consideration. Here are some additional recommendations:. Do not ride your bicycle if it shows such signs of stress. Specialized does not warrant the bicycle frame or components for such activities, and expressly disclaims all warranties, including the warranty of fitness for particular purpose and merchantability. Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing.
In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you to have work performed by an authorized Specialized retailer. Service on Specialized bicycles requires special knowledge and tools. Specialized recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Specialized retailer.
Your bicycle has been engineered and tested with specific components and parts. Castle Turbo Monkey. Jun 10, 1, 0 VA. Mar 28, 1, 0 CT. Bikael Molton goofy for life. Jun 9, 3, El Lay. I wouldn't say the Enduro or any of the other nicer Specs are a "great price. Red Bull Turbo Monkey. Oct 22, 1, 0 Adam Novatt said:. Red Bull said:. Biscuit Turbo Monkey. Feb 12, 1, 0 Pleasant Hill, CA. The primary reason I got that bike was because I wanted 'mini' dh bike.
Basically a bike that handled like a dh bike, without the weight or sluggish suspension. Those that know will tell you that it's quality over quantity, and the enduro has the quality side well covered.
I've been very happy with mine and would have no problems racing dh with it on all but the roughest courses. Changleen Paranoid Member. Jan 9, 12, 1, Hypernormality. My housemate has one and it is a really nice bike. You must log in or register to reply here. Top Bottom. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
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