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2005 Specialized Enduro review at NSMB.com
For 2005, I felt that the Specialized Enduro was one of the nicest looking all-round frames on the market. The frame was built around an established suspension platform (the Horst link) and, combined with excellent geometry, made for a bike that looked perfect for the type of all mountain / light freeride / bike park riding that takes up the bulk of my time on a bike. Of course, most bike frames are built around my body type (6′, 165lbs.) so finding a frame that really works well for me has never really been an issue.
That being said, I do know that it’s difficult for many women to find a frame that matches their specific needs and the frame fitting process for women immediately eliminates a whole bunch of bikes from contention. However, the news isn’t all bad for you women riders out there. More and more manufacturers are realizing that bike fit plays an important role in getting people interested in your product and we’re starting to see more designs that take differing body types into consideration.
NSMB.com has a good review of the Specialized Enduro from a woman’s perspective. Specific fit issues are covered, as well as overall ride characteristics. The writeup is very good and the included pictures complement the review quite well. Check it out.
Ed.: The bike in the picture on this site doesn’t have the same specs as the bike that was reviewed at NSMB.com.