{"id":14498,"date":"2022-09-12T11:54:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T11:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bike-test.com\/the-best-enduro-mtbs-2022\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T07:28:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T07:28:24","slug":"the-best-enduro-mtbs-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bike-test.com\/en\/buyers-guide\/enduro-mtb\/the-best-enduro-mtbs-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Enduro MTBs 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You want to buy an enduro bike? These are the best Enduro MTBs 2023<\/h1>\r\nAn Enduro MTB is a beast in the downhill. Our comparison test reveals the wonderful variety in the Enduro MTB segment in 2023.<\/b>\r\n\r\n<\/div>
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Do YOU really need an Enduro MTB?<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to have maximum enjoyment when mountain biking downhill and are regularly on extreme single trails<\/strong>, and occasionally even in the bike park<\/strong>, then you can\u00b4t go wrong with an enduro mountain bike. But you gonna have to earn it! Becaue it\u00b4s gonna take a few extra liters of sweat on the climb before descending into the gnar \u2013 unless you have the luxury of riding a chairlift up the hil! With the rigorous focus on the downhill<\/strong>, you have to accept a fairly high total weight with mostly just moderate climbing characteristics. If you want to give it a good go in the descents, but at the same time you like to ride long tours with lots of elevation gain, you’ll probably be happier with an all-mountain<\/a> or trail bike<\/a>. So be honest with yourself. From my own experience I can only say: You can pedal an enduro mountain bike uphill, but it’s no fun to ride a long tour with 1000 meters of altitude! If the touring aspect is important to you, you should rather look around among the all-mountain bikes. A modern all-mountain bike with a thick suspension fork, 29er wheels and current geometries makes downhill already extremely fun. In jumps or on extreme bike park trails it has less reserves however.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThe weight is an important factor when looking for a new bike. How much a good Enduro MTB weighs, can not be said in general terms. The weight is extremely dependent on the price of the enduro<\/strong> bike. The honest truth: Even expensive Enduros are not super light. In order to classify the weight of enduro bikes, we have prepared a weight table for you with real data from our market analysis.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>
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180 millimeters of suspension travel can sometimes also be too much<\/h2>\r\nJust a few years ago, there was not only the enduro mountain bike category (formerly exclusively 160 millimeters of suspension travel) but also the MTB genre of freeriders (180 millimeters of suspension travel). However, due to influences from enduro racing<\/strong>, the two mountain bike types have merged into one bike category. Freeriders are therefore almost extinct<\/strong>. Instead, within the Enduro segment, you have the choice between bikes with 160er forks (Rock Shox Lyrik or Fox 36) or chunky 180er forks (Rock Shox Zeb or Fox 38). The focus of the respective bikes is clear: the more suspension travel, the more potent the bikes become in the downhill. Conversely, however, this also means: the more suspension travel, the heavier the bike and the more strenuous the uphill.\r\n\r\nIf you weigh over 90 kilos, we would always advise you to choose a bike with a big fork and 180 millimeters of suspension travel. Also because the 38er standpipes of these forks twist less. With 60 kilos of body weight you probably do not need this vast suspension travel. You can save the extra weight on the fork. The additional stiffness provided by the thicker stanchions also doesn’t really help a lightweight rider. In short: The lush suspension travel of 180 millimeters does not automatically make an enduro better for every rider. The suspension travel must fit you and your intended use. For regular bike park trips, big jumps or a body weight of over 85 kilos, bikes with 180 millimeters of suspension travel make sense. For light riders or for touring on the home trails, bikes with 160 millimeters of travel or less are usually more fun.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>
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If you really want to get into the thick of it and regularly ride park, then an Enduro MTB with 180 millimeters of suspension travel is worthwhile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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On natural single trails in low mountain ranges, as well as in alpine terrain, an enduro mountain bike can cope really well with 160 millimeters of fork travel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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What to pay attention to when buying Enduro MTB<\/h2>\r\nFor unrestrained riding fun on the single trail, the chassis, the seatpost, the tires, the geometry and the brakes are particularly important for an Enduro MTB. In our large Enduro MTB market overview, we have therefore looked at these assemblies very closely. In addition to adjustable rebound, the compression damping of the fork and shock should also be separately adjustable. In addition, you should make sure that generally high-quality parts are installed. The retrofitting of spring elements can be extremely expensive. For a new high-quality Fox 36 or Fox 38 fork it can cost 1000 \u20ac and more. Here it is actually worth to look closely at the components right from the outset. In addition to the profile, the rubber compound and puncture protection are the most important factors for tires. The seatpost must be retractable at the touch of a button and brakes should have 4 pistons per caliper and 180 or even 200 disc brakes. In terms of geometry, the current trend is towards extremely flat steering angles<\/strong> (65 degrees and flatter). In combination with a long main frame (high reach value), this gives a lot of security in downhill. (Detailed information on the geometry dimensions you can read here<\/a>). All these factors we have considered in our Enduro mountain bike test.\r\n\r\n<\/div>
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How much does a good Enduro MTB cost?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>
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Cube proves with its Stereo 150 in the Action Team version that you can also build an extremely good Enduro MTB for under 4000 \u20ac.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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When buying an Enduro mountain bike, you should pay particular attention to a high-quality chassis. Because a suspension fork or a damper are extremely expensive to retrofit afterwards. At Cube, for example, a great chassis of Fox is already available in the 4000 \u20ac price range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
\r\n\r\nIn principle, there are enduros from 2500 euros<\/strong>. The question of how much a GOOD enduro costs, of course, depends largely on how you define the word “good”. In this article we give you an estimate of what you can expect for your money when buying this type of bike.<\/a> As a general rule, you can say: From around 3000 \u20ac the fun starts!<\/strong> Because we do not want to confuse you when buying an enduro MTB, we have evaluated all models available in our market overview and neatly prepared them for you. Depending on how you set the price filter, we show you which bike on the market is best for you. This service is only available at bike-test.com.\r\n

The best Enduro MTBs for under 3000 \u20ac – balling on a Budget<\/h3>\r\nIf you want to buy an enduro for less than 3000 \u20ac, you don’t have to ask yourself the question about the frame material. Only enduros with aluminum frames<\/strong> are offered in this price range. The fact that there are almost only bikes from direct mail order companies like Propain, Radon, or Canyon in this price segment also shows that the calculation is hard-fought<\/strong>. The bikes on offer usually weigh well over 15 kilos, which severely restricts touring suitability and uphill riding fun. You also have to be prepared to make compromises when it comes to the equipment. Very inexpensive components are often used, especially for the gears and wheels. On the other hand, most models already have strong brakes with four pistons per caliper and reasonable suspensions.\r\n\r\n