Are Trail Bikes Better Than Enduro Bikes?

Mountain Bikes these days are incredibly versatile tools, but are different bikes better than others? Neil & Blake are out in the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre to put an Enduro bike against a Trail bike to see which one is the true jack of all trades and can be crowned their ultimate MTB!

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[charlesstafford]

I've got a trail bike with 140mm/120mm travel. It's definitely less forgiving on big mountain descents, but it is way more fun in the valleys and foothills, where I do most of my riding. I think it's also easier to learn new tricks on a "smaller" bike. If you can only have one full-suspension bike, I would vote for the trail bike.

[powertapping]

I believe it comes down to the terrain you live in. I live in big mt country and an enduro bike clicks all the boxes especially the confidence box. I’m 63 and like to show up a little over gunned than under gunned. Getting hurt hurts a lot longer these days. I like to push it and I’m not as willing to go for it with less trail and rake.

[alexerioeduardo]

A DH rig for the park and a Trail bike for pedalling. Perfect combo!

[srki]

Currently own a Merida big trail 400. Love it. Yet to test it out for winter riding 🤣. Love your videos. Keep it up 🤘

[druchii]

Got an Orbea Occam H20 with Carbon frame - light as hell, sturdy as anything. Been through all seasons, plenty of snow, lots of crashes... Holding up amazingly. Trail bikes are simply perfect for my use - everything from long rides to screwing around in the woods.

[chrisricetopher]

Editor either needs a raise or he just got one! Super sick cuts and jams. Great work.

[justinjohansen]

It also comes down to fit and geometry. I recently compared a trail bike to an enduro. I ended up getting the enduro because I felt like I was down inside the bike and a part of it versus the trail bike where I felt more on top of the bike. I didn’t like that perched up feeling, like I was tippy and out of balance. The enduro is longer and slacker, I can find the balance point easier, I’ve got more room to maneuver and more bike in front of me allows me to be more confident and aggressive. I’m over biked for 90% of rides I do but that 10% of unexpected gnarly chunky rocky rooted out nastiness doesn’t spoil my ride. The enduro is ready to eat it up.

[Ry_Rides]

I’m happy with my trail bike at the moment but I do go some locations where I would prefer an enduro bike for sure! I still get down the hill but with a touch less comfort.

[sierrapolo]

Sick edit, both visuals and audio are on point, give this person a raise!

[JPTHUG]

Hope you're ok Neil.
Trek remedy for the win, i love it. Xc, light/heavy trail and bike parks to.
Off to bpw tomorrow for a overdue session.

[UnformedLump]

I love watching u guys ride all these amazing bikes!!! I wish I could show y'all what I can do even on my cheapo depot mongoose rig🤘😎

[The.JZA.]

I've owned a 120mm, 140mm, 150mm and a 165mm bike and I think the 140/150mm was the best "all rounder". Still enough travel to do anything and go anywhere (except for the absolute most gnarly downhill trails). 165mm+can obviously go anywhere but you will be on a heavy and "slushy" bike that is hard to pop/bunny hop etc. 120mm is super poppy but feels too harsh and not capable enough for rowdy trails. So yeah, for me the 140/150mm travel range is the best if you can only have one bike. I just ordered a new Stumpjumper 15 Expert (145mm rear travel). Can't wait to try it out in a couple of days.

[LZ]

super nice style of cutting the clips and the music.... keep it up!

[stulpnerkarl]

Awesome video, thanks Blake and Niel! (hopefully Niel is not in too much pain)
I have an 27.5" Enduro Bike with 170 mill travel and lovin it. 💚😎

[marcguerino]

Got my first trail bike and love it! I'm a pretty casual rider so love that's it's just a reliable all around bike. I had some nasty shifts and a crash today, so seeing both those things happen here made me feel better 😂🤙

[mvictorgroup]

Absolute G's!! Pleasure to watch you hitting them trailzZzz

[adamwright]

Had a norco sight 160, 150 whilst I loved it super capable recently purchased a specialized enduro. It’s in another league!! Gives bags of confidence and climbs half well too. Enduro bombers all day 🤙🏻

[Mtbr]

2021 2nd place DH national champions winter park Colorado on my Ripley. Mind you it was in my age bracket 60-64 and there were 10 racers I did not pre run the course. Trail bikes can play 🎉

[barryblacka]

Best suggestion for the bulls estream evo 45 am are 2.4 maxxis high roller II.
Save the 2.8's for the beach surf.

[Innogrouphongkong]

Neil you made my pain (for my yesterday OTB) look much more bearable after watching yours.
"mal comune mezzo gaudio"
(common soreness, half a pain)
Be better soon