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Pro Bike Check: Anneke Beerten’s Specialized Enduro S-Works 29

19.10.2014
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Born in Marienvelde in the Netherlands, from an early age Anneke seemed destined for a career in racing, starting BMX at just four years old. From her very first downhill ride, she knew what she wanted to do, become a bike racer. She had her first opportunity to race for a professional Dutch mountain bike team, and now she races around the world for the Specialized Factory Racing Team, standing on the EWS podium twice this season. We check out her Specialized Enduro S-Works 29er.

The 29er Specialzed Enduro S-Works took Anneke to 4th place in Finale Ligure
The 29er Specialzed Enduro S-Works took Anneke to 4th place in Finale Ligure
Packing 160/155mm of travel and 29 inch wheels, the S-Works is a beast on the downhills.
Packing 160/155mm of travel and 29 inch wheels, the S-Works is a beast on the downhills.
Anneke was running the prototype SWAT system to keep all her tubes handy.
Anneke was running the prototype SWAT system to keep all her tubes handy.
A Debonair Monarch looks after the 155mm of rear suspension.
A Debonair Monarch looks after the 155mm of rear suspension.
Anneke chose to run a Specialized Butcher on the front and a Slaughter on the rear.
Anneke chose to run a Specialized Butcher on the front and a Slaughter on the rear.
The drivetrain is full XX1 with a 30T chainring to offset the bigger wheels.
The drivetrain is full XX1 with a 30T chainring to offset the bigger wheels.
The Roval Traverse SL Fattie 29 wheelset is made from carbon with a 30mm inner width
The Roval Traverse SL Fattie 29 wheelset is made from carbon with a 30mm inner width
Anneke is also running the standard SWAT toolkit.
Anneke is also running the standard SWAT toolkit.
The cockpit is kept compact with a 50mm stem.
The cockpit is kept compact with a 50mm stem.
Anneke is now focused on her 2015 campaign.
Anneke is now focused on her 2015 campaign.

Words: Trev Worsey Photos: Manne Schmitt

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