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[[{“value”:”We put eight of the best enduro mountain bikes on the market to the test, to help you decide which is the best choice for your needs.
Enduro mountain bikes are in an incredible place right now. Some exhibit the capabilities of a downhill bike from just a handful of years ago, while others deliver trail-friendliness or playful characters without sacrificing much capability. We have eight enduro bikes from 155mm to 180mm rear travel that can all get a rider up a climb without too much struggle thanks to wide range gearing and sorted climbing geometry. All of these bikes came fitted with powerful brakes and strong wheels, making them capable of just about any descent you can throw at them.
Across these eight enduro to bike park MTBs, we have a spread of characters so vast that we simply could not crown a single winner. So let us dive into each of these machines and help you decide which is worth your consideration.
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We’d like to extend a huge thanks to the supporting brands who kitted us out and made this series possible. Without their financial support, this eight-bike comparison test would not have happened. Their products helped us to stay comfortable and ensured consistent performance for all of the trail time required to test these bikes.
Fidlock: https://www.fidlock.com/
Peaty’s: https://peatys.co.uk/
iXS: https://www.ixs.com/en
Pirelli Tires: https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/bike/tyres/type/mtb
Also, a huge thanks to Durty Brewing for use of their bar to shoot the talking…and keep us hydrated!
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Written Review/Feature: https://theloamwolf.com/reviews/bikes/2026-enduro-mtb-group-test/
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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
2:10 – Meet The Bikes
2:56 – How We Tested
6:05 – The Weigh In
6:24 – Atherton S.170 Tech
7:58 – Atherton S.170 Climbing
9:40 – Atherton S.170 Descending
11:48 – Atherton S.170 Finish And Value
14:10 – Who Is The Atherton S.170 For?
15:20 – Cannondale Bad Habit Tech
18:20 – Cannondale Bad Habit Climbing
19:40 – Cannondale Bad Habit Descending
21:00 – Cannondale Bad Habit Finish And Value
22:23 – Who Is The Cannondale Bad Habit For?
23:31 – Canyon Torque AL Tech
26:13 – Canyon Torque AL Climbing
28:04 – Canyon Torque AL Descending
29:56 – Canyon Torque AL Finish And Value
30:50 – Who Is The Canyon Torque AL For?
31:55 – Orbea Rallon Tech
34:05 – Orbea Rallon Climbing
35:57 – Orbea Rallon Descending
38:00 – Orbea Rallon Finish And Value
39:40 – Who Is The Orbea Rallon For?
40:53 – RAAW Madonna R Tech
42:44 – RAAW Madonna R Climbing
44:00 – RAAW Madonna R Descending
46:14 – RAAW Madonna R Finish And Value
47:28 – Who Is The RAAW Madonna R For?
48:45 – Santa Cruz Nomad Tech
50:22 – Santa Cruz Nomad Climbing
53:38 – Santa Cruz Nomad Descending
55:42 – Santa Cruz Nomad Finish And Value
57:30 – Who Is The Santa Cruz Nomad For?
57:50 – Whyte Sythe Tech
59:44 – Whyte Sythe Climbing
1:01:05 – Whyte Sythe Descending
1:04:35 – Who Is The Whyte Sythe For?
1:05:21 – Yeti LT Tech
1:07:11 – Yeti LT Climbing
1:08:50 – Yeti LT Descending
1:12:40 – Yeti LT Finish And Value
1:13:35 – Who Is The Yeti LT For?
1:14:25 – Race Results
1:25:13 – Award: Best Enduro Race Bike
1:29:12 – Award: Best Bike Park Enduro Bike
1:31:49 – Award: Most Likely To Recommend
1:32:46 – Award: Best Value Enduro Bike
1:36:43 – Thanks For Watching!”}]] Read More The Loam Wolf
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