2024 Specialized Enduro Expert vs 2026 Orange Switch Ultimate
The Orange Switch Ultimate size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Orange Switch Ultimate
Compared with the Specialized Enduro Expert in S3, the Orange Switch Ultimate in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +40 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +53 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Enduro Expert, S3Orange Switch Ultimate, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Expert S3 | Orange Switch Ultimate XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464mm | 504 | +40 mm |
| Stack | 620mm | 648 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 64 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 450 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1246mm | 1299 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 457.2 | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 130 | +30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 665 | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 | |
| Standover | not listed | 797 |
Differences are the Orange Switch Ultimate minus the Specialized Enduro Expert. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Enduro Expert, 2026 Orange Switch Ultimate.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro ExpertOrange Switch Ultimate
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 | Orange Switch Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Enduro | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle DUB GX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | not listed |
| Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Code RS | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail 7050 alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Deity Grips | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized OneUp | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | not listed |
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