Exclusive First Look: Prototype Enduro Sash™

Mar 31, 2014
by Mike Kazimer  
Introducing the Enduro Sash™

Enduro Sash

Based in Cascadia, Washington, Enduro Specific Products (ESP) gave Pinkbike an exclusive chance to try out their Enduro Sash™, the first item in their new line of enduro specific products that will be released over the course of this season. A departure from the fanny packs that saw a small rise in popularity last year, the Enduro Sash™ is worn like a bandolier over either shoulder, and a nylon strap with a sturdy buckle loops around the back to help keep everything in place on the roughest race tracks. Hand sewn from heavy duty Cordura fabric, it's designed to hold everything an enduro racer would need over the course of their day. An elasticized strap at the bottom of the sash works as a goggle holster, allowing for quick access at the top of each stage. A small pouch holds a multi-tool and tire levers, while two velcro straps secure a 27.5” tube in place. There's also a small spot for stashing food, and another compartment for a flask filled with the 'spirit of enduro' (ESP added these compartments to our sash later and are not pictured). Based on rider feedback, there are already plans to increase the number of accessory pouches. ESP also said that they have plans to attach a square of velvet at the very top portion of the sash for mounting the merit badges that numerous enduro races have decided to provide to entrants upon completion of each event. Made in USA, once size fits all. MSRP: $75.00. www.endurospecific.com

Enduro Sash
ESP's company slogan says it best: “We saw it coming.”


Pinkbike's Take:
bigquotesWe're fans of anything enduro related, especially if it's enduro specific, so right away the Enduro Sash ranked highly in our score book. We loaded up our Sash with tools, food, and goggles, and headed for the mountains for a long day of enduroing. While pushing up a gravel road, we found the food pouch easy to access, and didn't have any trouble eating all of the gels and gummy power foods we had packed within the first 30 minutes of our excursion. After successfully completing the climb (or 'transfer' as we've taken to calling anything that's not a downhill run), we took a nip from our enduro spirit flask, put on our goggles, and headed down the hill. On the descent, the sash stayed in place even when cutting corners and nose manualing around switchbacks, and we'd imagine that its low profile design would help keep it from getting hung up on that pesky course tape that can get caught on hydration packs. The design also allows for better air circulation than a traditional hydration pack, although it would be nice to see a lighter more breathable fabric offered as an option for those steamy summer races. ESP's inaugural product meets the needs of the demanding enduro racer, and its durable construction should make it last for multiple seasons of hard riding. We're excited to see what this small upstart has in the works - rumor has it that an Enduro Serape will be the first item in their apparel line. - Mike Kazimer


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199 Comments
  • 244 6
 And the PB community just got rick rolled.
  • 49 10
 And its not even april fools yet
  • 58 6
 April fucking fools.
  • 53 2
 Should I be using enduro specific goggles with this Sash or can I use the regular ones? Please let me know because I am really considering buying this product.
  • 11 3
 Im scared....
  • 8 45
flag Quesadilla34 (Mar 31, 2014 at 21:10) (Below Threshold)
 I seriously thought this was.a joke. Wow
  • 11 1
 Take my money!!! Where can I order one of these bad boyz and do they come in any different colours?
  • 8 33
flag scott-townes (Mar 31, 2014 at 22:25) (Below Threshold)
 I want to fuck whoever made this, enduro style.... some periods of slow and anxious and serious uphills, followed by some fucking aweomse quick and violent down thrusts... which lasts much quicker than you think it should. Ah yes... I wish I could rip like Jordan Belfort.
  • 18 10
 Pinkbike, your drunk.
  • 46 2
 You're* Wink
  • 15 1
 Finally a sash I can use for enduro. As they say "fashion makes you faster". Not to mention a good sash makes you look at least 10 pounds lighter
  • 9 7
 This is why nobody likes enduro
  • 3 2
 Sad thing is it's not far from the fanny pack garbage
  • 2 1
 Seriously?????it must be april....
  • 6 0
 he forgot to to put the toilet paper on the sash
  • 8 0
 Wrong colour needs to be fluoro pink
  • 10 0
 is there an anodized specific model to match my valve caps?
  • 8 1
 Will it match my Enduro™ branded Fanny-pack?
  • 18 0
 BUT- will it integrate with my cape?!
www.pinkbike.com/news/caperelease.html
  • 8 0
 I guess this is where you are supposed to keep them cane creek suppositories..
  • 1 1
 I bet somebody saw the article title and shot in the newsfeed and actually got excited...
  • 2 0
 Please tell me that crew is filming the "**** enduro riders say" edit.
  • 1 2
 laaame
  • 58 6
 so enduro much wow.
  • 36 0
 It's not a purse, it's an enduro sash, know the difference people.
  • 20 1
 SEEMS LEGIT.
  • 3 36
flag corywilliam (Mar 31, 2014 at 20:23) (Below Threshold)
 would anyone in their right mind actually buy that for $75?
  • 45 1
 If It's has Carbon Wink
  • 8 4
 so rainbow much swag
  • 12 0
 With the enduro label I'm amazed its only $75.
  • 33 0
 But does it have a pouch for high energy suppositories?
  • 3 0
 Since when is there an Enduro® brown? Isn't it supposed to be blue or green?
  • 4 1
 @Kiefer, it* Wink
  • 1 1
 It's so enduro even you nan can do it
  • 17 0
 Should cost $27.5
  • 4 0
 Im not sure I could trust something so cheap on my gnarly Saturday enduro ride. 27.5 dollar nipple, 27.5 dollar sash. Better make it 275 dollars so people know it's good.
  • 5 0
 I realized it was a joke when I saw the price tag. Way to low for an endurospecific product
  • 37 1
 The name tag is a good idea, I often find lost Enduroers and do not know where to return them, this will save time!
  • 27 2
 PB going all out for April fools!
  • 9 1
 The porn site was probably the best one, followed by the motorcycle site
  • 2 1
 I wish I could see these. Also the "Spinning" one that people refer to.
  • 3 0
 porn one???
  • 11 0
 My mom made me one of these once
  • 6 0
 The reason it tricked all of us so bad was because it seemed so awesome at the time, hell I searched for like a day to buy/subscribe to the magazine before I found out it was fake....
  • 16 1
 Your mom made you a porn site!?
  • 6 4
 Mike, there is Mclaren P1 in front of your house with a card behind the windscreen wiper "thank you Mike, North Shore Billet".
  • 22 0
 Don't be fooled everyone!!! It is exactly the same as the All Mountain version from last year... they just tagged "Enduro" on it to be cool!
  • 22 0
 No, the AM version was 29'er specific. The new Enduro Sash is 650b compatible.
  • 9 0
 Everyone who rides 26, we will all be supplied with beardsSmile
  • 1 0
 I'm just wondering if it's going to come in a 559 specific size.
  • 21 2
 I don't see any carbon... pass
  • 16 0
 Now I have a place for my Enduro Merit Badges.
  • 4 0
 I also never know what to wear on my bikini rides, until now! PB I love you.
  • 8 0
 Hipsters will love it with the rainbow colors and the goggle holder can carry their non-prescription glasses
  • 3 0
 Multi-market money maker right here... 'Non-prescription glasses' -- I'm dying.
  • 10 2
 Will there be a hemp version for freeriders?
  • 4 0
 Hemp sash. thad b sick bro!
  • 2 0
 itll include a "camelbak esqe" vaporizer
  • 8 0
 Insert Chewbacca roar here ->
  • 4 0
 I want to go enduroing through endor. if only I had that clever sash.
  • 4 0
 i want another colour. that one doesn't match the colour of my quick release, so it's a "no" for me. for now. i want a pocket that will carry my 70mm stem that i usually switch to on my transitions. my 50mm is for the timed sections only. maybe strap on the back to carry a pair of XC forks too. also, a pouch to carry pads. and maybe another pocket for my sports massage oil.
  • 4 0
 Put it on Kickstarter. I bet you will have 1000+ subscribers. Also put the same thing but name something "urban" and "fixed" and with a guy in skinny jeans. Another 5000+ subscribers.
  • 4 0
 Everyone knows you need to be under 9lbs when riding Enduro. This shit will make you at least 30lbs. I'll pass. Call me when they make a carbon edition.
  • 6 2
 next vid out will be "I Only Ride Enduro" featuring 29ers and the Enduro Sash
  • 5 0
 Please don't ever change PinkBike
  • 6 1
 Bummer, I think this will interfere with Specialized Swat hump-pack.
  • 6 0
 I smell a law suit
  • 3 2
 Is this compatible with 650b? Can it handle the supposed speed of the 650b? Can it endure enduro? Will it accomodate a cowhide flask filled with absinthe? I guess there's no room for a wallet since all the bike companies took all our money.
  • 1 0
 This must be called Emburro KIT .It could take space for toillet paper (you´ve done Sh#t in thinking in buying this)condoms (meeting a nice lonely female bear ou not ,you choose)a rambo(or Bear Grils) knife,one country bread and a peace of ham a bottle of red wine and a smal for the whisky.What we need more for living????
  • 4 0
 Just watch this become a legit thing.
  • 3 0
 Did anyone click on the link www.endurospecific.com - straight up RICK ASTLEY!!!
  • 1 0
 you have been rick rolled
  • 1 0
 Looks more like a tribal guitar strap went baby carrier. This has got to be Aprils fools... Though the fact that people think its for real should give the PB crew something to think about...
  • 5 1
 Ehhh guys! Something went wrong during the realization of Waki's design.
  • 3 1
 A very elaborate rouse pb. To the writer of this article: you are a scholor and a gentleman and for that i tip My fedora at you. *tips fedora*
  • 2 1
 Ok I know this is a joke, but I just want to point out that road/xc jerseys do everything this does....except the merit badges. Hate lycra all you want, but it holds tools, tubes, and a whole gang of snacks.
  • 4 1
 Does it have an enduro specific beard comb holder
  • 3 0
 Only thing missing is a wookie and han.
  • 2 0
 I´m glad to see how Mexico it´s influencing the Enduro world!!! Can´t wait for the Enduro Sarape!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Don't let Mike Sinyard's lawyers find out... I think Specialized owns the word "Enduro"! (Probably have already got the patent approval for the Specialized Sash as well!)
  • 4 1
 Will there be a pocket for my suppositories?
  • 13 0
 You already have the pocket, ha ha!
  • 2 0
 Is there going to be an option that has the full face helmet attachment? Maybe even come in a camo pattern?
  • 3 0
 I'll wait until Troy Lee comes up with their own design.
  • 3 0
 I bought one last week! !!!
  • 2 0
 the type of people who believe this are right in line for natural selection.
  • 1 0
 " We're fans of anything enduro related, especially if it's enduro specific" ok so can you review the enduro condom and the enduro umbrella please?
  • 2 0
 It's official we're all fucking brownies, and we're 2 steps away from endurance enhancing girl scout cookies!!!
  • 4 2
 Does it come in Enduro specific colors?
  • 4 1
 Click the link!!!!!
  • 2 0
 The real question is how can you tell if an 80's video is a gag or serious.
  • 2 1
 The sad thing is that just by calling itself "enduro specific" or "27.5 specific" people would buy it...........
  • 1 0
 Where does the remote lock out go? I can't have my tool popping out free saggin
  • 2 1
 wait is this a joke and don't even think about negative props here mt bikers are not brownies
  • 2 0
 "One size fits all" wahahahaha
  • 2 0
 april fools hit on enduro
  • 1 0
 I love ENDURO and big wheels….
Thanks you for finally making a endure specific bike sash.
Dreams do come true!
  • 1 0
 hahaha need a big pump on the back and a rain jacket taped on the frame!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 This will go on order with my enduro bottom bracket... both proven to make you 10% faster!!!
  • 2 0
 What, no upside down site this year?
  • 3 1
 Will it come in carbon fiber with titanium hardware?
  • 3 1
 HAHA GENIOUS, personally i think it needs more gay pride
  • 4 1
 11/10. Would buy again.
  • 3 1
 Looks like a girlscouts sash
  • 2 0
 Will there be a 650b and 29er version?
  • 3 1
 Too funny. Love the front view. Such quality workmanship.
  • 3 0
 haha. For sure. Those unfinished edges scream "Quality!"
  • 1 0
 This is a groundbreaking piece of kit! Hopefully they will have some on display at sea otter!
  • 2 0
 I would actually like to buy this
  • 2 0
 Finally they're releasing the products we've been asking for!
  • 2 0
 OMG IT'S ENDURO. TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 I was laughing pretty hard then I clicked the link and fucking lost it!! Well done pinkbike.
  • 2 0
 This is so Enduro, but your sexual orientation is none of my business!
  • 2 0
 Chewbacka had a belt like this, I think it's a good idea.
  • 1 0
 Click on the Endurospecific link! thats where you can ha... where you can bu ahahhaah i cant even keep the troll out of me!
  • 2 2
 Oh PB, again? Weak humor? You learnt nothing from the beardies column? Sigh..... maybe one day, eh... geez, wait 'til team robot get a look at this....
  • 1 0
 This reminds me of an old joke: "How many enduro riders does it take to change an enduro specific light bulb?"
  • 1 0
 This 'article' was written on April 1 I take it?
What's next.....a helmet with a 'sixpack' hose and attachment?
  • 3 1
 Rainbow colors... Haha
  • 2 0
 You're a day early boys.
  • 3 1
 恶搞精神
  • 6 0
 Exactly
  • 2 0
 hahahaha
  • 2 0
 not baggy enough
  • 1 0
 its April 1st somewhere...
  • 1 0
 Oh boy... pinkbike just enduro-pwned us web users
  • 1 0
 Need to find my suitcase so I can make one of these, seems great!
  • 1 0
 There comes a point when......ugh.....SMH.
  • 1 0
 there is even space for a bow and arrow WOWZA!!!
  • 1 0
 Were I can get the sarape? I can´t wait for it!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 just got rick rolled, don't even care, I let it play.
  • 2 1
 Is there a place to store my knee pads on the sash?
  • 2 1
 please don't let this catch on.
  • 1 0
 Pinkbike is on a roll. Haha.
  • 1 0
 I guess i can't store 26' tubes on it.... since's enduro specific
  • 2 1
 And they say fanny packs a gay....
  • 1 0
 The Enduro Sash - Because looking good is feeling good
  • 1 0
 cub scout salute 3finger salute
  • 2 0
 Can hikers wear it?
  • 1 0
 Ęduro hikers only! ;-)
  • 1 0
 does it come with M&M ____0^0____
  • 1 0
 Has to be a pisstake! Looks like caveman gear
  • 1 0
 Still better than S.W.A.T
  • 1 0
 Perfect for all my EAT (Enduro April Tools)!
  • 1 0
 sooooooooooooooooooo ENDUROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  • 1 0
 SHIT STUFF like ENDURO hahá !
  • 2 1
 the rainbow straps say it all. nuff said....
  • 1 0
 I want the belt version.....lol
  • 1 0
 Wow!
  • 3 3
 but is it enduro specific
  • 1 0
 APRIL FOOLS!
  • 1 0
 April fools
  • 1 1
 The rainbow fag badge sums up enduro perfectly!
  • 2 1
 G A Y
  • 2 1
 kind of gay
  • 1 0
 enduro chewbacca style.
  • 1 0
 ill take 2
  • 1 0
 Your high...
  • 1 0
 enduro purse
  • 2 2
 i can't wait to get my hands on this!
  • 2 1
 Cyan Sash!
  • 1 1
 Does it come as a fanny pack?
  • 2 2
 you know this may be a valid alternative to a fanny pack...
  • 1 1
 looks legit definitely want one
  • 2 1
 Indiana Jones had one!!
  • 2 1
 what's this?
  • 1 2
 will it come in hot pink, you know, to match the complete gayness of the rainbow strap
  • 1 0
 ENDURO!!!!
  • 1 0
 enduraaaaaaaahh
  • 1 0
 EURO SATCHEL
  • 1 0
 Arrrrr look at me sash!
  • 1 0
 UNDURO !
  • 1 0
 hoax
  • 1 0
 It's worth maximum $27,5
  • 1 0
 lool
  • 1 0
 hahahaha
  • 1 0
 Nice job guys and gals!
  • 2 3
 please tell me this is a joke
  • 7 0
 Clearly a joke. A real enduro product is baby blue or lime green.
  • 2 0
 It's got a rainbow color badge, it's stealth for Enduro!
  • 1 3
 What a load of shit. This can't be real
  • 1 2
 April fools pendejos!
  • 1 3
 Any other color?
  • 1 4
 do a barrel roll! Aprils fool!!! haha
  • 1 3
 April fools?
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