Enduro reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 162 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Enduro brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MTB, r/mountainbiking, r/Hardtailgang, r/Dirtbikes, r/onewheel. Top-rated brands include Santa Cruz (4.8/5), Specialized (4.5/5), Ibis (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews162
Subreddits10
Posts32
Brands56
Products91
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#1
Santa Cruz
4.8
(11)
"Santa Cruz Megatower is a great enduro frame, it’s bigger and probably not as much of a jumping bike, but it handled downhill gnarl really well and isn’t the worst climber."
"Santa Cruz is generally well-regarded for their warranties."
"I love my 23 nomad. Best of both worlds with the Mx setup"
"Santa Cruz Nomad is a solid 27.5 Enduro bike. The last model year for a full 27.5 was the 2022 model, which I have and love."
"Dream Enduro would be a Santa Cruz Nomad with the coil shock..."
"My picks would be; Santa Cruz Megatower, Pivot Firebird or Specialized Enduro for full 29"."
"Santa Cruz megatower."
"Last gen full 27.5 Nomad would be me 1st recommendation also."
"Get the Santa Cruz Aluminum 350 set for the free crash replacements."
"Santa Cruz, but obviously you have to pay for it, they are among the most expensive bikes on the market when it comes to price/spec value."
#2
Specialized
4.5
(11)
"The Enduro Batteries every single time."
"I’m a sucker for the Specialized 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."
"I love my stump jumper Sworks. I think it’s from 2018. Amazing bike."
"I would absolutely be buying that bike right now."
"That Enduro deal is nuts. If money is a factor for you just buy that. It's a really good bike."
"Spesh Enduro new Hope hubs..."
"You can never go wrong with a stumpy Evo."
"The enduro has a zeb select. And coil shock in rear which is more durable."
"The enduro should pedal ok, the coil shock specced on it is likely not going to help it pedal well."
"There might be some 2022 specialized Enduros still. They were $3k not long ago."
#3
Ibis
4.4
(11)
"Ibis Ripmo AF, save thousands and still climb."
"Ibis HD6. Onyx hubs."
"Ibis’ wheels have been fantastic for me — I’m on the S35’s and a little bigger than OP. Great rec."
"Ibis Blacksend wheels. 35mm alu wheels with solid hub."
"Then look at the Delano peak..lots of reviews."
"Not sure how I forgot about Ibis. The new Ripmo is a bit more than I want to spend but I'll keep my fingers crossed for a 2025 release of a new AF haha."
"Have you considered maybe the new Ibis Ripmo or Ari Delano Peak?"
"Ibis HD6"
"The ibis might perform better because it has more adjustments."
"The Ibis is known to pedal very very well."
#4
YT
4.7
(10)
"YT Capra!"
"I’d look at the specialized status and the yt capra."
"Yt capra"
"Just got a Capra core 1 and I love it."
"YT Jeffsy is on sale right now. I have an Izzo and a Capra. Both incredible bikes."
"I waited for a sale and got a Capra Core 3 with GX and RockShox Ultimate for 3.5k plus tax."
"Will you ride Enduro races/competitions and/or are the very big jumps what you are really after? Then get the best Capra (or Decoy) you can afford."
"Why not stick with yt and get a Capra?"
"Capra"
"Yt Capra or the Canyon enduro bike"
#5
Wolf Tooth
4.6
(7)
"I really like fat paw grips from wolftooth."
"Wolftooth fatpaws or esi chunkies. They're the same thing. They're like suspension for your hands."
"These grips were game changers for me."
"Wolf tooth fat paw grips."
"I used a set of wolftooth fat paws for a little over a month ... they were a great option."
"Wolf Tooth mega fat paw."
"Try fat paws."
#6
Propain
4.1
(7)
"Both of those brands sell you without any middle man."
"Have you checked out Propain? They go on sale a few times a year..."
"Propain Tyee."
"Propain Tyee will be my next bike. They are having black friday deals."
"Propain tyee or spindrift."
"Propain tyee, privateer 161 or nukeproof mega."
"Propain Tyee?"
#7
DMR
4.8
(6)
"Always been using dmr death grips! never give me any blisters or hand pain."
"Best options: Dmr vault Or Nukeproof horizon Both of them are excellent also when it comes to service"
"DMR Vault. Bombproof and easy to service."
"Ive got the brendogs dmr vault and they’ve been a dream highly recommend!!"
"DMR Vault. Definitely the best pedals I've had."
"I run dmr death grip thicks on my bikes and enjoy them."
#8
ODI
4.4
(5)
"ODI Rogue is my go-to MTB grip: big, cushy and grippy."
"ODI have all different flavors of lock-ons. And I’ve not found one I didn’t like."
"ODI"
"I have the odi rogue and I like them a lot. The rogue has loads of cushion and is good for big hands imo."
"Odi Rouge."
#9
Shimano
4.2
(5)
"This is my favorite pedal for everything except full on mountain biking."
"How about the PD-EH500? Still has a good platform support on the spd side."
"Shimano xt pd-t8000"
"XT Trail pedals for everything!"
"I personally ride the XT PD-T8000 which is a bit wider (so they market it as more of a touring pedal) but it does have a lot of platform area."
#10
Gaerne
5.0
(4)
"Gaerne's are excellent"
"Just upgraded from a pair of sg12's to the sg22's. The 12s lasted me 4 seasons of desert racing/riding with only 1 sole replacement, and they stayed comfortable the whole time."
"Gaerne or Leatt. Full stop."
"I stand by gaernes quality. Only boots I’ve ever had that have comfortably lasted more than two seasons"
#11
Deity
4.8
(4)
"Deity knuckledusters!!! love them."
"Deity knuckledusters"
"I'm really liking the Deity lockons. I've had the Lockjaw and the Supracush. Both are really supple, and are pretty durable."
"I like the Deity Megattacks. The bigger grip disperses the pressure over a wider area for me."
#12
Enduro
4.5
(4)
"Update: y’all convinced me to buy the enduro."
"It was a game changer for me. It's just as nimble and maneuverable as the stock tire, but also somehow more stable. Highly recommend."
"I was presently surprised. I think I like it better than the whisper."
"...the Enduro gave me back most of the ride characteristics that I loved on the Pint and more"
#13
Chromag
4.5
(4)
"I have the Chromag Squarewave grips. They lock onto the bars with both sides of the grip and they have a pretty aggressive pattern."
"Chromag all day. Dagga or scarab"
"Try Chromag Squarewave xl grips. I like them more than ODI rogues."
"Chromag; doctahawk, rootdown/primer, stylus. Likes these after coming from a trance 2 advanced."
#14
Bell
4.3
(4)
"Super super impressive ang mips technology and Bell makes super good and safe helmets."
"Super super impressive ang mips technology and Bell makes super good and safe helmets."
"Saks ang budget / bang for buck - Bell MX9 Mips"
"Bell MX-9 has served me well"
#15
Transition
4.7
(3)
"The Transition Spire is a beast!"
"Love my Transition Spire."
"Transition spire"
#16
Oury
4.7
(3)
"I love the oury grips as much as the lizard skin northshore."
"I have been using Ouri grips for probably 20 years. No plans on stopping, they're perfect"
"I have LOVED this grips on all my bikes I have used. Super comfy and a bit bigger."
#17
RevGrips
4.7
(3)
"Revgrips take out most vibration from every ride."
"RevGrips XL size is the best"
"Revgrips or Odi D3O grips for example exist solely for this reason."
#18
GA2
4.3
(3)
"I use GA2 FAT and love them, also big hands."
"GA2 FAT grips helped me when I began riding downhill."
"I’ve always found the GA2 fat’s to be the perfect grip."
#19
OneUp
4.3
(3)
"One up thick grips. Rogues are a very soft compound and get torn up. I’m an XL glove clydesdale and I love the thick grips."
"I wear thin palmed gloves and use oneup thick grips."
"OneUp Aluminum"
#20
Commencal
4.3
(3)
"Fuckin love my capra."
"Capras are a bit on the shorter side. Enduro capable for sure, but I wouldn't say they are the best for average consumer."
"Commencal Meta HT Race but the 29er version. If your gonna do enduro/dh on a hardtail my advice is to 29" wheels with a 130 - 150 pike/lyrick or Fox 36"
#21
TMACs
5.0
(2)
"Tmacs are the best flat pedals on the market"
"I love my TMACs, can’t recommend enough"
#22
DT Swiss
5.0
(2)
"Having very good luck with dt fr541"
"Fr541 with 350hubs."
#23
Yeti
5.0
(2)
"Yeti SB165, incredible pedaler for having 180/165mm travel."
"Yeti SB165s for 3150 at Jenson right now."
#24
Straitline
5.0
(2)
"Straitline - best ever pedal I have used"
"Only pedal I use. Nothing comes close."
#25
Raaw
5.0
(2)
"Raaw Jib. very good looking frames and everybody at least liking madonna, their enduro."
"Love mine. It pedals so well, remains sensitive, light."
#26
Sensus
5.0
(2)
"They are the most comfortable and natural grips I've ever used."
"The best grip I've tried so far for fatigue is the Sensus meaty paw."
#27
PNW
5.0
(2)
"I was dealing with hand fatigue and pain ... I run ESI foam grips on mine. I have little to no issues anymore."
"My personal favorite grips are the PNW XL, run them on my hardtail and they have plenty of extra padding for chatty rides through rock gardens."
#28
Canfield
4.5
(2)
"Canfield balance or Banshee rune"
"Canfield Balance"
#29
Crankbrothers
4.5
(2)
"I love Stamp 7 Crankbrothers. So good grip and big pedals"
"I’ve only ridden the Crank Brothers Stamp 7 and the One Up Pedals. Both to me are comparable in grip and quality."
#30
Banshee
4.5
(2)
"Banshee Rune gets my vote."
"Banshee Rune"
#31
Lizard Skins
4.5
(2)
"Lizard skins charger evo are my go to on my XC and Trail/AM bikes."
"Lizard Skins North Shore. I used to run ODI Rogue which is good too- but the LS NS is much better."
#32
Kona
4.5
(2)
"Kona Honzo ESD. It’s a steel bike but it freaking rips!!"
"Kona esd. Throw a 170mm fork on if you really wanna party."
#33
Maxxis
4.0
(2)
"I'd personally go for Maxxis DHR II on the rear and DHF on the front with 3C Maxxterra rubber compound."
"The Maxxis Minion DHF is a pretty decent tire."
#34
Hunt
4.0
(2)
"Right now you can get them for $400 for the set. They’re on sale & have $50 off your first purchase. Hunt was recommended in another post so I looked them up."
"Hunt Enduro Wide V2. Not sure if they still sell them, but a very good wheel set at a very reasonable price. Great ride feel, been running them for almost a year now, and they haven’t needed trueing at all yet."
#35
Crank Bros
4.0
(2)
"Crank bros crank 2 or 3 are great options"
"Good choice. I run Stamp 7s currently."
#36
Nobl
5.0
(1)
"I chose to only buy a set of wheels once. I landed on Nobl TR41s with Onyx hubs. Lifetime warranty, bomb proof, and silent. No complaints, even at $1600 shipped..."
#37
FR541
5.0
(1)
"This or fr541 is my go to build. Full indestructible wheelset for like $600"
#38
Ergon
5.0
(1)
"I just put on some Ergon grips and am liking them. Coming from Death Grips. They're both great"
#39
Spank
5.0
(1)
"Iv got spank spikes on my dh. Rebuldable. litteraly cant slide my foot on them,i have to pick my foot up to re adjust."
#40
Fox
5.0
(1)
"New fox boots are really nice. I would get a motion or instinct though. I have the motion X, which is their waterproof enduro boot. Very comfy and good mobility out of the box."
#41
MRP
5.0
(1)
"Get an MRP lift, way better than a charger 3 damper"
#42
Canfield Bikes
5.0
(1)
"Https://canfieldbikes.com/collections/jedi-29er-dh-bike/products/jedi-29-frameset-multiple-suspension-color-options"
#43
Dartmoor
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Dartmoor hornet. 64 degree hta. So sick."
#44
Schwalbe
4.0
(1)
"If you stick with Schwalbe, run a Magic Mary up front, and and a Big Betty in the rear."
#45
Orbea
4.0
(1)
"Orbea Laufey"
#46
Nukeproof
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the Nukeproof Mega or Giga"
#47
On-One
4.0
(1)
"I would say : on-one hello dave"
#48
Ribble
4.0
(1)
"Had my Ribble HT725 a year now and I love it, I would defo recommend considering one, along with all the options above."
#49
NS
4.0
(1)
"NS Eccentric, I put a 160 yari on it and it takes hits like a champ."
#50
Cotic
4.0
(1)
"Cotic Bfe max, on one hello Dave, most from chromag…"
#51
Reserve
4.0
(1)
"For $700-$750 you can get good alloy wheels with a lifetime warranty, those are the Reserve 30 HD AL, and the Raceface Trubine."
#52
Peaty's
4.0
(1)
"Bought Peaty’s Monarch Knurl and they are pretty good for arm pump."
#53
MKS
4.0
(1)
"MKS Solutions recently. Flat side is nice and grippy. SPD compatible side is taking some getting used to."
#54
Stif
4.0
(1)
"Stif Squatch, Canyon Stoic, On One Hello Dave, Pipe Dream Moxie, Cotic BFe... World's your oyster nowadays with hardcore hardtails."
#55
ESI
4.0
(1)
"Currently I use ESI chunky grips. Great for larger hands."
#56
Merida
3.0
(1)
"Merida big trail 600, but it s kinda sold out everywhere"
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