This is really interesting. I have a 2014 Enduro (last of the 26s), and have replaced everything. I look at the price of the new Enduro, and the Canadian dollar isn't too far from the New Zealand dollar ($1 vs $1.17). The new Enduro base model went from $4500NZD to $7500NZD (I know, alloy to carbon). And I would look to change the fork (Mezzer) shock (TTX), wheels, brakes and drivetrain.
Which is a lot easier to swallow on a base model that costs half as much.
That said, I probably spend close to $1000 a year on servicing, so the bike still runs well.
Feb. 12, 2020, 12:41 p.m. - ChazzMichaelMichaels
This is really interesting. I have a 2014 Enduro (last of the 26s), and have replaced everything. I look at the price of the new Enduro, and the Canadian dollar isn't too far from the New Zealand dollar ($1 vs $1.17). The new Enduro base model went from $4500NZD to $7500NZD (I know, alloy to carbon). And I would look to change the fork (Mezzer) shock (TTX), wheels, brakes and drivetrain. Which is a lot easier to swallow on a base model that costs half as much. That said, I probably spend close to $1000 a year on servicing, so the bike still runs well.