2016 Specialized Comp Xc Fsr Xc

The specialized rhyme fsr comp 650b comes at a good value is a great climber and can be a very fun ride on relatively smooth trails.

2016 specialized comp xc fsr xc. The comp is still made from specialized s proprietary m4 aluminium. The geometry has plenty of clearance in all the important areas the components work together to make it comfortable and the details are all well thought out. Frame apart from the sticker on the top tube nothing has changed. It features a m5 alloy construction that s lightweight and durable but what we re most excited to debut is our all new 6fattie wheel system.

The fsr xc series should not be mistaken with the familiar stumpjumper fsr xc series as the latter is a higher end series with 5 inches of travel. The bike is stable going through rock gardens and feels solid off jumps. The components seems to fail too quickly. The fsr xc comes with 4 inches of travel which in my opinion suffices for my type of trail riding.

In other words you need the stumpjumper fsr comp 6fattie. I would get a broken spoke about every 50 miles of riding. Still it s a worthy classic and well worth considering. It takes 650b wheels and wraps them in 3 0 tires in order to achieve.

Basically i just ride trails and not race and i don t do drops more than about 1 foot. The comp carbon version comes with rockshox revelation fork. Specialized enduro 130 vs fsr xc comp looking for something decent that my budget allows for to get started and last a few years if possible maybe even upgrade parts down the road. 2016 specialized xc dh mountain bike for sale on pinkbike buysell.

I also had ridden the 2013 and 2014 stumpy fsr evo models at two sedona press camps hosted by magura usa. I know the specialized stumpjumper fsr 29 ers pretty well having built up project long legs xc a 2011 stumpjumper fsr with the mini brain and running a 130mm or 140mm fork. It is a good bike especially for the price. Don t do any racing don t do any crazy riding or jumps just had knee surgery so still don t want to go crazy.

To squeeze every last ounce of fun out of the trail you need a bike that can take a hit and dish it right back out ten fold. Both the top and down tubes have a square section where they join the head tube to create a larger weld area. Mostly xc trails and even a heavy mix of paved roads. After 200 miles the spokes started to fail.

Connected with specialized s fsr 6 pack linkage. The suspension needs taming with the lockout lever though and the brakes are a little.