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2012 Scott Aspect 29 Tour vs 2012 Specialized Enduro Expert EVO

The Scott Aspect 29 Tour is a Cross Country bike, while the Specialized Enduro Expert EVO is a Trail bike. Both bikes have Aluminium / Alloy frames. The Scott Aspect 29 Tour has wheels, while the Specialized Enduro Expert EVO has wheels. The forks on the Scott Aspect 29 Tour are SR Suntour, while the Specialized Enduro Expert EVO has Fox forks. The Specialized Enduro Expert EVO retails for $4,400 USD. The Scott Aspect 29 Tour comes in S, M, L, XL, while the Specialized Enduro Expert EVO comes in S, M, L, XL.

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Aspect 29 Alloy 6061 D.B., Performance
  • Suntour XCM-H, with Lockout, 100mm travel, 100mm
  • Scott Disc Team CL, Shimano FH-RM 35 CL
  • Araya DS-700 Disc, 32H, black
  • 14 G, stainless, black
  • 17.7, , KMC Z-7
  • Shimano FC-M171, silver, 42x34x24 T
  • , Shimano BB-UN 26, Cartridge Type
  • Shimano FD-M190, 31.8mm
  • Shimano Acera, RD-M390, 24 Speed
  • Shimano ST-EF 51 L, 8R, EZ-fire plus
  • Shimano BR-M375-L, Mech. Disc, Shimano BR-M375-L, Mech. Disc
  • Scott Aspect OS, 640mm, black, 31.8mm,
  • Scott Aspect
  • Scott, 31.6mm, , ,
  • Scott TDS-D345A-8
  • Ritchey Logic OE integrated
  • M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE TT/ DT, tapered and forged HT , ISCG mount, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm travel
  • Fox 36 Van R, coil spring, tapered alloy steerer , preload and reb adj., 20mm thru-axle, 170mm travel, 170mm
  • Fox DHX RC2, coil over w/piggy back, rebound and compression and bottom-out force adj. , 8.5 x 2.125", S:450, M:500, L:550, XL:600, custom eyelet for Enduro
  • Roval Traverse, w/ 20mm thru end caps, 27h Roval Traverse 142+, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
  • Roval Traverse, alloy disc, 28mm, 27/32h
  • DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
  • Specialized Butcher Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready , aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.3" Specialized Purgatory Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.2"
  • 419mm, , 36/24, w/ Gamut bashguard, KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
  • Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed AM double, GXP spindle , removable spider, Gamut shiftguide, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
  • 352mm, SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
  • SRAM X7, 10-speed, S1 direct mount for DMD
  • SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage
  • SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
  • Custom Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad , Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj. Custom Avid X0 World Cup, alloy backed semi-metal pad, Elixir lever w/carbon lever blade and reach adj., Custom Avid X0, carbon blade, tool-less reach adj., w/MatchMaker clamp
  • Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm
  • Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
  • Specialized Command Post BlackLite, 3 position, adjustable height w/air spring , remote operated, single bolt head 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, Others: 125mm, 30.9, 34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt, 30.9, 34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
  • Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp , adjustable rise, S: 60 M: 60, L: 75 and XL: 90
  • Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
  • 1-1/8 and 1-1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings

Why it pays to compare

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What to compare

Components

It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.

Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

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Warranties

Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.

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