2020 Specialized Enduro Expert vs 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon
The L is the Transition Patrol Carbon size closest to your S4 Specialized Enduro Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Transition Patrol Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Enduro Expert in S4, the Transition Patrol Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Enduro Expert, S4Transition Patrol Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Expert S4 | Transition Patrol Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487mm | 475 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 637 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 63 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77.6 | +1.6° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 442 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1274mm | 1268 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 603 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 22 | |
| BB height | not listed | 333 | |
| Standover | not listed | 715 |
Differences are the Transition Patrol Carbon minus the Specialized Enduro Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro Expert, 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro ExpertTransition Patrol Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Enduro ExpertExpert | Transition Patrol CarbonEagle 90 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Performance | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse | DT Swiss E1900 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | ODI Elite Flow |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | OneUp Components dropper post |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge 155 S2 | SDG Bel Air 3 |
| Frame | not listed | Transition Patrol |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 |
| Stem | not listed | ANVL Swage |
| Headset | not listed | FSA 55R/57 |
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