Enduro Bikes reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 245 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Enduro Bikes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MTB, r/mountainbiking, r/Hardtailgang, r/enduro. Top-rated brands include YT (4.3/5), Commencal (4.3/5), Transition (4.9/5).

Stats

Reviews245

Subreddits4

Posts32

Brands43

Products85

Top communities

r/MTB175 r/mountainbiking50 r/Hardtailgang10 r/enduro10

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YT

4.3

(26)

"YT Capra!"

"Best bang for buck out there imo."

"Rides like a dream."

"They just had a massive sale."

"Check out the yt Capra, definitely one of the best value bikes out there"

"YT Capra is a fricken beast, and climbs surprisingly well for what it is."

"The YT Capra is great, best bike you can buy for 2k IMO."

"YT Capra, Canyon Strive, Commencal Meta, GT Sensor, Giant Reign, Scott Ransom... So many good bikes out there."

"A friend rides an overforked YT Capra and absolutely loves it."

"I just picked up a used 2017 yt capra I think that's a good place to look."

Commencal

4.3

(18)

"Absolutely rips"

"I have the Meta TR and it has handled all the park one can throw at it but also one dope alpine single track with lots of pedaling."

"Commencal Meta AM. You can get their top build for like $5500 US."

"Commencal AM. Crushes everything."

"I ride an XL commencal meta am and it fits me great!"

"Another vote for the Commencal Meta AM."

"Commencal Meta TR"

"Pushy's does still have the Jeffsy Core 1 (in Large only...) for $3.5k and can ship nationwide, although I'd be hesitant to buy a bike that's apparently no longer supported here."

"Perfect first real bike https://www.commencal.com/us/en/bike/bikes/enduro/meta%20am/21PKMETAAM29OGN.html"

"Commencal SX V4 or Commencal Clash are on sale"

Transition

4.9

(15)

"Spire is the right answer. Grim Donut proved that long+slack = winning combo for enduro."

"Same with the Spire. Carbon GX, also 4k."

"Transition Spire Carbon GX Santa Cruz Megatower 2CR"

"+1 for the Smuggler, love mine stock at 140/130 travel and if I wanted to go mini Enduro going 150 in the front would be sick."

"Transition Smuggler is the most versatile and capable bike I’ve ridden. 150fr/140r."

"I absolutely love it."

"This thing makes me look like I know what I'm doing."

"Look for anything made by Transition. Even the old ones are such great bikes. The Patrol is perhaps their most common enduro model."

"The Transition Spire NX build closeout is $2499 USD ($3688 AUD). You could upgrade the components as they wear out. It's an incredible bike."

"Love my Transition Spire. Last year’s model is on DEEP discount right now."

Specialized

4.3

(16)

"I’m a sucker for the Soecialized Enduro. In need of an update, but it’s a shred sled looking to get rowdy. A tank but it climbs well and is a blast on the downhill."

"Spesh Enduro new Hope hubs, WAO rims, Hope or Maven or SLX or Magura brakes."

"Absolutely love it."

"Bought a status 160 a few months back and did some upgrades. It’s amazing. Absolutely love that bike."

"Specialized Status 160, can’t beat the value there."

"Stumpjumper 15 as well."

"Specialized status 160."

"Specialized Status 160? It's seen a heavy reduction in price in the UK to £1999 GBP, which should be under 4K AUD."

"I've had a specialized enduro and trek slash both climb fine but they are still 40lb bikes."

"Agree with the Status 160. Just ordered mine from Specialized, it's been 8 days and hasn't shipped yet though..."

Canyon

4.1

(15)

"The Nukeproof and Canyon are both sick bikes."

"But damn, those bikes are value."

"I prefer either the canyon torque or the giga for the modern slack geo."

"Canyon Spectral."

"If buying new look at direct to consumer brands like YT or canyon"

"Canyon Torque"

"Canyon Strive are nice. Good values also."

"I have a canyon Spectral- it is a good climber but became a much quicker climber when I put a 2.5 maxxis aggressor on the back."

"Commencal or Canyon. Any bike from these brands and preferably alloy."

"Check out the Canyon Torque! It just went on sale for $2300."

Santa Cruz

4.4

(13)

"Dream Enduro would be a Santa Cruz Nomad with the coil shock, either a RS Zeb Ultimate or Fox 38 Perf Elite fork."

"Rick solid warranty and ride great"

"Not a creak, rattle or anything other than perfection."

"It’s an amazing bike."

"It was worth every penny."

"Would look at the Santa Cruz Megatower, or the Yeti SB150 or SB165 depending on wheel size."

"It’s able to soak up anything I throw at it."

"I’ve had two. Very satisfied with both."

"Id be looking at something like at Yeti SB66, Santa Cruz Nomad"

"Santa Cruz Hightower Or Specialized Stumpjumper ."

Marin

4.4

(11)

"I absolutely love it."

"Marin alpine trail carbon 2 fits your budget and is a great all mountain enduro . Good spec great geo .3.9k atm"

"There are several models of Marin Alpine Trail available for under $4k, either the XR or the Carbon 2 would be the pick."

"Marin alpine trail XR and the 2022 trek slash"

"It’s more than what I need but can climb decently well."

"If new, Marin Alpine Trail."

"Alpine Trail."

"I had the alpine it was a great bike ."

"Otherwise their bikes are solid"

"Marin Alpine Trail"

Ibis

4.4

(11)

"I climb my Ripmo AF all day. It smashes going down also."

"Ibis Ripmo AF"

"I love my Ripmo AF! Have had it 3 years now"

"What about an Ibis Ripmo AF?"

"Ibis Ripmo fits what you’re looking for."

"I feel like ibis AF fits into this category as well."

"Ripmo V2 on sale"

"I've got an Ibis Ripmo V2 right now. It is a better climber, but it doesn't really compare to the Slash on the way down."

"I had a ripmo for a bit and it climbed decently well."

"Ibis Ripmo AF is worth considering."

Propain

4.7

(10)

"It’s the shred^(2) spec with AXS."

"It rips."

"Propain Tyee, it pedals like my trailbike. So I sold my trailbike."

"Im a big advocate of the Propain Tyee..."

"I have a MY20 Propain Tyee that climbs like a billy goat. The Pro10 Suspension platform is designed with a disgusting amount of anti-squat."

"Propain Tyee"

"Propain Tyee!"

"The 2 best bikes were Nukeproof Mega and Propain Tyee."

#10

Nukeproof

4.3

(10)

"Love it"

"I love it."

"Have a look at the Nukeproof Reactor and Transition Scout."

"Nukeproof reactor! Might be able to get a good deal now as well with their ongoing bankruptcy"

"I have the mega and she’s great for dh"

"I would say the nukeproof mega comp is quite good value, and it has a good few things sorted from the get go compared to other bikes"

"Guess nukeproof mega then."

"Can't believe the Nukeproof Scout and Commencal Meta HT haven't made the list yet."

"Nukeproof Mega is a very good price point and killer bike"

"The 2 best bikes were Nukeproof Mega and Propain Tyee."

#11

Trek

4.3

(9)

"Trek Slash..... Trek just works. They make solid bikes that flat out perform."

"Slash 9.8 is working damn well for me!"

"Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant is a good bike."

"Trek is still selling Remedy 8s and Gen 5 Slash 7s for $3,999 if you can find one."

"The latest Trek Slash is pretty good. I did a 34 mile trail day with one of those."

"I have a slash with a pretty heavy build and frequently do long climbs with no problems."

"I'd give the slight edge to the enduro because it felt like a DH bike going downhill."

"Trek remedy 8"

"I'd argue the slash is a great bike although it's only an okay package because their proprietary shock is really not awesome."

#12

Norco

4.2

(9)

"I bought a Norco Sight A1 this year in February when old inventory is sold at a discount. I paid $2700 for a $5900 bike."

"Norco range, just plows through the descents."

"If you want to go as DH as possible give the Norco Range a shot."

"Just built up a torrent and so far my dad loves it!"

"One vote for norco optic."

"Norco Torrent HT, Kona Honzo ESD, Pole Taival, Rocky Mountain Growler, Marin El Roy are some of the probably the most aggressive mainstream all-mountain/enduro HT bikes."

"Probably a Norco Sight."

"Norco Fluid FS, will probably just end up with whichever comes up used at the best price."

"There\'s a few Norco shores going around on FB marketplace for sub $5k at the moment, but 27.5" wheels I believe..."

#13

Kona

4.0

(8)

"Kona Process 134 also looks like a lot of fun."

"I'll be selling my Kona Process 153 for close to 1k. It's a 2016. Great and common bike."

"Look up Kona Process and Trek Remedy for good all mountain rigs that are cheap but won't hold you back."

"Kona Prcess 153, It held up well on many of the German tracks."

"Kona Honzo ESD. It’s a steel bike but it freaking rips!!"

"Kona esd. Throw a 170mm fork on if you really wanna party."

"I really like the look of the Kona Process bikes."

#14

4.6

(5)

"Pivot switchblade is a great enduro bike and exceptional climber."

"I bought my pivot firebird.for that price from pivot as a test bike. Xt/xtr kit. Awesome bike!!"

"Maybe Firebird if your tackling really gnarly descents"

"Pivot Firebird"

#18

Raaw

4.5

(4)

"Raaw Madonna or a Frameworks Enduro."

"One of the best bike I’ve ridden yet."

"Raaw Jib. very good looking frames and everybody atleast liking madonna, their enduro."

"Raaw Jib https://raawmtb.com/en-ca/pages/jibb-v2"

#19

KTM

4.5

(4)

"It really is a great all around bike."

"A 2018 300xcw is a fantastic enduro bike."

"If its pure torque you want without any need for nimbleness, for sure a KTM 500 is more fit for purpose."

"300xcw"

#20

Sherco

4.3

(4)

"You're riding one of the best Enduro bikes ever produced."

"Awesome. Trials heritage Sherco handles great."

"I really like my Sherco a lot."

"The Sherco is a visually beautiful bike but it is heavier."

#21

YT Capra

5.0

(3)

"Absolutely LOVE mine!"

"I would look at YT Capra"

"I got a carbon model a couple years ago and just love it. Because YT is direct to consumer, you get a lot of bike for your money."

#22

Deviate

5.0

(3)

"Race bike: XL Deviate claymore with push 116, Manitou mezzer pro, spinergy mmx 30 wheels 29er..."

"Eats everything I can throw at it."

#23

Privateer

4.7

4.0

(1)

"If you can get your hands on a CTM xpert from 2022 that would be my recommendation"

#43

Whyte

4.0

(1)

"Have a look at the Whyte t160 as well. And the trek remedy. Even the specialized enduro."

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