Enduro Bike Shootout Finale - The Best Enduro Bike in our Group is!

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Well, after countless hours of testing, writing and maybe even some friendly arguing, our Enduro Bike Shootout and group review is complete. Our crew did not take the task lightly as we know these bikes aren’t cheap and we considered things like riding intention, versatility, and different types of performance attributes to offer our best picks for the widest variety of riders possible. We know that not everyone rides the same way or on the same trails and for that reason we break down our top picks with some lengthy explanations of why we think they’re the best enduro mountain bikes in the test.
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0:00 Intro
1:09 - Canfield
6:30 - Canyon
11:30 - Cannondale
16:10 - Fezzari
20:18 - Norco
26:40 - Orbea
32:15 - Specialized
36:18 - Fuji
39:48 - Awards
43:42 - Personal picks
47:23 - Close
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  • @chrisfrolich683
    @chrisfrolich683 Жыл бұрын

    REALLY?!?! Fezzari for the win? Good on them. Thanks guys. That was the best mountain bike review series I watched all year. Obviously a lot of work went in. We appreciate the honest reviews

  • @justind5262

    @justind5262

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how much that was that premium suspension made a difference. I know pinkbike wasn't a huge fan of the fezzari but it had an x2/38.

  • @72SeaHag

    @72SeaHag

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justind5262 The Rockshox Zeb ultimate and Ultimate deluxe shock on the elite build is pretty fantastic too.

  • @justsayin3600

    @justsayin3600

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I can't get over the name. I guess I'm shallow, but that name is 🧀E

  • @trentvlak

    @trentvlak

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justind5262 A huge difference.

  • @emveeess839

    @emveeess839

    11 ай бұрын

    but look at its suspension package. EXT coil and fork will transform any bike into something special. Hard to beat when set up correctly.

  • @lars_atx
    @lars_atx Жыл бұрын

    Great job guys. The 3 of you did an awesome job comparing the bikes specs, cost and feel. Appreciate all the effort you put into this project.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Larry. It was definitely a stressful and busy couple weeks, but feedback like your makes it worthwhile!

  • @docalvin15
    @docalvin15 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid gents!!! Awesome mix of bikes, new and old, aluminum and carbon, high pivots, keep em coming 🤙🏼

  • @jurgentrockenbau9321
    @jurgentrockenbau9321 Жыл бұрын

    Very high-class review series. Congrats and thanx, guys!🤘🏻 Cheers from Germany

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Appreciate the compliment.

  • @aaronburela432
    @aaronburela432 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate Sean, and Dario's insight on this one!

  • @wdrross5100
    @wdrross5100 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the round up, it felt like you guys actually knew the bikes and gave them reviews that accurately depicted them unlike the pinkbike field test for the enduros.👍

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. We appreciate the kind words.

  • @bottejan3712
    @bottejan3712 Жыл бұрын

    Nice reviews, enjoyed it a lot!

  • @jbs3691
    @jbs3691 Жыл бұрын

    Great series - thanks for posting! Very good panel. Dario was the standout reviewer for me. Would have been nice to see a couple of other bikes make the test group but I was glad to see that you guys included the Specialized as a benchmark. Keep up the good work!

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback.

  • @dariodigiulio3758

    @dariodigiulio3758

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @SsmAnyfeSt

    @SsmAnyfeSt

    Жыл бұрын

    Would have really liked to see the Devinci Spartan!!! I think it could be better than all those going downhill, a bit different than the range but well yeah, I would have liked to hear what these guys would think of it versus the others! My friends just want me to buy a spech enduro but they keep changing theirs on the warranty lol like yeah it maybe ride really well but if it breaks every couple of months thats a no for me!! Spartan is heavier, same slack SA than enduro, but pretty sure it is even better going down!

  • @no1cr500racer
    @no1cr500racer Жыл бұрын

    Great review, I love my Fezzari La Sal Peak. It suits me perfectly.

  • @BikeandSkiGeoff
    @BikeandSkiGeoff Жыл бұрын

    Great round-up! Was waiting on Dario to say one of the bikes wasn't wearing enough pieces of flair.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @taylorc4476
    @taylorc44763 ай бұрын

    Great, honest content. It's refreshing to hear more down to earth, discussion format reviews versus the usual scripted dribble. As an owner of two Canfield hard tails, I am looking towards replacing my alloy GG Smash (RIP, GG) with a Lithium in short-shocked setup. I rarely race, LOVE hauling ass with smooth suspension just working, and dig small brands.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much and we love the little brands too!

  • @fullsusloditv5495
    @fullsusloditv5495 Жыл бұрын

    nice comparison guys 🤘🚴

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a comparison of these vs the RM Altitude as well. Your reviews are WAY better than PBs field test. I also like that you were able to source a Specialized Enduro to compare these to, and it still seems like the best bike in the class, but you also broke your picks down by rider type as well which is great.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! We appreciate that and will see if we can’t get a Rocky! We love the PowerPlay for sure.

  • @camp132

    @camp132

    Жыл бұрын

    I second that, would love to see a RM Altitude

  • @jamlee344
    @jamlee344 Жыл бұрын

    Great review guys! Really good breakdown of how each perform. 👌 I'd love to see how the Canyon Strive compares to the Rallon, Jekyll and Enduro.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @michaelfrymus
    @michaelfrymus Жыл бұрын

    Wanted to know about the pivot firebird... Also had my eye on the Orbea. The Specialized is always more expensive, so I dont think

  • @William.N
    @William.N Жыл бұрын

    Great wrap up, gents! Difficult request: Revel Rail29 vs Canfield Lithium. Small travel differences but both are relatively similar. It would be very interesting to see how both companies work with the CBF. If you guys get the chance to compare the two, please do!

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see this as well. From what I've been told by a dealer that carries both brands. The Revel Rail 29 is a bit poppier and more playful than the Lithium and a little smaller in feel. I want to love the Lithium, especially as it's not particularly expensive as a frame only option (the way I would go), but I'm also 250lbs and like doing big bike things and 17% progression just doesn't have the support. I've demoed a Lithium and it really feels like a bigger Ibis Ripmo, including the lively handling but also the too easily bottomed out back end

  • @siebitup

    @siebitup

    Жыл бұрын

    I love Canfield, but man a bottle outside of the triangle is a bust for me, I'd go Revel Rail29 for that reason alone. I hate wearing bags/packs, and my tools fit in my downtube anyways.

  • @erdawe66

    @erdawe66

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrvwbug4423 yeah I wouldn't recommend the lithium to a 250 rider, unless 6'2 or less on coil shock without progressive spring or HBO. Better for those 225 less with nice air shock like ohlins w/ volume, maitou mara or cane creek kitsuma air, maybe new ext air. At 180 or less coil easier swallow without progressive springs. So a ohlins tuned sprindex, cc kitsuma/ dbcoil, ext custom, 2023 rockshox, or personal fav retrofit push with sprindex may fair well. Can experiment with progressive coil, 1 degree angleset and 180 travel with size large and smaller. Idk how feel recommend size xl riders 6' 2 or more, unless you love super short stays, better off One.2 S3 or different brand.

  • @erdawe66

    @erdawe66

    Жыл бұрын

    @@siebitup there way get in frame 600ml bottle with $100+ fidlock/yt mods, but not readily apparent. I actually find evoc pro 1.5l rides nicer weight distro than in frame storage for weight reason after first testing with ebikes with range extenders no room for in frame water bottles. Then realized rather have water weight on hips well distributed unless in 36C desert, than water making a heavier frame need to pedal without e-pedal assistance.

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@erdawe66 My take from a demo ride it felt like a Ripmo with more travel and better pedaling manners. I ride a Ripmo but have it cascade linked. Next bike is going to be something with a very progressive back end like a RM Altitude.

  • @TheLoneBoar
    @TheLoneBoar Жыл бұрын

    Great series. congrats. Canfield for me!! haha

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! Thank you very much for watching.

  • @Cg-fh5re
    @Cg-fh5re Жыл бұрын

    After reading your reviews a lot it was fun to watch one. Liked it just as much or even more ! Despite you highlighting the important things of ride feel over components, you are very pleasant. I wished to be able to say that about our German reviewers… watching the video I felt sad not being able to ride so many bikes before buying. Have you ever thought to have a audience episode where you invite a bunch of lucky non professional individuals to take part in such a review session? I also wonder what would be your „most fun bike“ choice ? I currently fell in love with the Rallon but am totally not the use case. No racing. Maybe the Orbea brings one advantage for me as a not beginner but not really good rider : simple trails will be more fun but the geo can cover my ass when on enduro holidays in the alps or Pyrenees

  • @waltermagana6720
    @waltermagana6720 Жыл бұрын

    After I bought my Fezzari La Sal Peak I thought I'd probably return it beacause it would be overkill for me. I don't race and I don' t ride really gnarly trails. But I was really really surprised at how good it is climbing, navigating techy terrain and fun on mellow smooth trails. Pedaling power transfer feels almost immediate, much better than my previous trail bike. The suspension platform works great. It tracks terrain really well and handles every kind of terrain well. It climbs better and is faster than my previous trail bike. It's just a lot of fun, so versatile and such good value. I agree with the reviewers, it's a great pick for most riders.

  • @elborrego5643

    @elborrego5643

    Жыл бұрын

    Walter, can I ask what your previous trail bike was? Looking for some comparison. I’m currently on a 2014 Giant trance 1, and looking at getting a La Sal, but worry about sluggish climbing. Looking for a little longer trail bike, and the La Sal seems to fit.

  • @waltermagana6720

    @waltermagana6720

    Жыл бұрын

    @@elborrego5643 My previous trail bike a Fezzari Cascade Peak.

  • @elborrego5643

    @elborrego5643

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waltermagana6720 Nice, thanks for replying so quick! What year was your cascade? just curious about geo compared to my 14’ Trance

  • @elborrego5643

    @elborrego5643

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waltermagana6720 thanks!

  • @72SeaHag

    @72SeaHag

    Жыл бұрын

    @@elborrego5643 My trail bike is a 2017 Salsa Pony Rustler.. a Horsethief with 27+ wheels instead of the 29'er. It utilizes a Dave Weagel designed split pivot suspension and is and excellent climber with 120mm of rear travel. I got my La Sal Peak 2.0 in July and was completely blown away with how good it climbs with 170mm. Honestly, it feels just as efficient to me going uphill as my Pony Rustler. But the La Sal Peak is so much more fun on really gnarly and high speed sections in the bike park. So for me it's been all upside. No more pain going uphill than before; but far more capable on the downhills and chunder.

  • @jinavl
    @jinavl Жыл бұрын

    Still got my strive ..almost 4 years and still in great shape with well over 1k on it

  • @justing6614
    @justing6614 Жыл бұрын

    Specialized enduro for the win !!

  • @austinbailey1385
    @austinbailey1385 Жыл бұрын

    Y’all based in CO? I’ve lived here since a teenager or 23 years to be exact, so pretty cool seeing a mtb KZread channel based outta here these days. Cool to see the growth of MTB culture Mt Bachelor had added to it with the bike park. An enduro bike is on my list to get back into riding after an XC rocketship for the majority of our trails around here.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on Austin. Yes we are based in Bend, at the moment and spend a bit of time at Bachelor in the summers! Cool spot.

  • @josemorenoporras7506
    @josemorenoporras7506 Жыл бұрын

    I think the Specilized Enduro is the best overall bike,very well balance handling and one of the best of it not the best rear suspension enduro bike on the market. It could be a good choice for racing,but I think I would choose a more sharper handling bike to do enduro races,like SC Megatower or the Orbea Rallon. That Jekyll looks great too, I bet it would made a perfect EWS bike too. Very good video!

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for sharing. Appreciate it.

  • @Calispeedboi
    @Calispeedboi Жыл бұрын

    Talking to the local suspension tuner apparently the new float X has been a way more reliable shock than the X2

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard the X2 is a total money pit, from a lot of people.

  • @wanderoutdoors6094

    @wanderoutdoors6094

    Жыл бұрын

    X2 performance feel subpar, float x is more lively

  • @307.William

    @307.William

    Жыл бұрын

    Love my float x2…. When it’s not blown which is twice in 3 months. Not really reliable.

  • @erinb4919
    @erinb4919 Жыл бұрын

    Really interesting comparison. Like that you compared to the Specialized Enduro as a reference point... I always find it difficult to understand these big comparisons, always of new bikes only (which I understand in terms of demo bike availability), as if bikes released 1 or 2 years ago are suddenly inferior and forgotten... Now you just need to add on the RM altitude and the new yeti sb160 ;)

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    We've got a Yeti so we'll just have to get a Rocky.

  • @smidge1872
    @smidge1872 Жыл бұрын

    Well done thanks! endurolife

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

  • @pedrovespermann4599
    @pedrovespermann4599 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, one thing did not make sense , overall Fezzari but the Enduro was a pick on every category!

  • @cberg9480
    @cberg94807 ай бұрын

    I only have experience on the Canyon Torque and the Specialized Enduro. Between those two the Enduro is a better all around bike. It doesn’t feel as big and climbing techy trail it’s more maneuverable. And boy on the way down it feels soooo smooth. I ended up selling my 160 Canyon Spectral and bought the Enduro. I also have a beefed up XC bike for “normal riding”

  • @chrispobanz5058
    @chrispobanz5058 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I watched this, I now have no desire to sell my specialized enduro. You just saved me a chunk of money by putting to rest my "new bike" itch.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Glad to hear it! Maybe treat that sweet machine to a bath and some fresh rubber then!

  • @captnhuffy
    @captnhuffy Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review! Looks like you picked the difficult trails rock-rock Terrain where such bikes are needed and can SHINE and other bike designs Flail & FAIL

  • @paulb5390

    @paulb5390

    Жыл бұрын

    That's Mt Bachelor outside Bend, OR. Pretty much the only decent bike park in OR. But yeah lots of lava rock there

  • @captnhuffy

    @captnhuffy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulb5390 Okay. I hear you. Oakridge Oregon has shuttle service on Loam trails ... none of the fuk'd up shale of Bachelor . Even the shuttle services around Bend offer better trail-surfaces . But I'm not looking for big air either. Or for lift / shuttle services either. xc for me. To each their own.

  • @paulb5390

    @paulb5390

    Жыл бұрын

    @@captnhuffy I've been there. I did Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge a couple years ago. It was a lot of fun!

  • @SwimmingBird846
    @SwimmingBird846 Жыл бұрын

    I love me a good shoot out video. All mountain/trail bikes next?

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    ^^This, I would love to see how the AM bikes like the Ibis Ripmo and Transition Sentinel hold up against the enduro bikes when doing big bike things.

  • @tacosuave558
    @tacosuave558 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see Banshee in a test like this!

  • @bfranco1519

    @bfranco1519

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve owned a few they’re awesome!

  • @rpp275
    @rpp27511 ай бұрын

    Sad you did not put the Santa Cruz Megatower But nice video fun to watched

  • @echobenav8
    @echobenav8 Жыл бұрын

    The Pinkbike waterbottle reference was pure gold! Great shootout as always. Following the full-face helmet review, looks like you guys are using the Fox Proframe RS a lot during this shootout or just for decorating the table discussion?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Fox was our gear sponsor for the shootout, we were splitting time between the RS and our Rampage Pro Carbon helmets. Most of the crew was rocking the RS though for a majority of the shootout.

  • @echobenav8

    @echobenav8

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf Thanks for clarifying! Really appreciated your full-face review too.

  • @eugenux
    @eugenux Жыл бұрын

    I own a nuke giga 290..it is a pretty rad and capable bike on which you can attack basically whatever trail you need or want, even if you are lacking some skills to really master that said trail. Having said that.. it is a supremely fast bike but, it is fast due to its geo not because of its suspension(some would think it is a DH with a sc fork, when you look at its 180mm of travel.. but, actually, it is a little too harsh and pointy to be that). For the enduro, the suspension performance comes first and the geo is the result of suspension development.. and that's why it is a great pseudo-dh bike even though it isn't the slackest or has the most suspension travel for this category. It is a very very accomplished bike. What I missed from other bike magazines enduro tests is always have the previous last year's winner to come back and "fight" again the newcomers. If everyone would do such a thing.. we might have seen the spez enduro being the winner in this category for years in a row, since its launch date. It is simply, the perfect blend for hard mountain biking. I would never put it as a versatile bike.. because it will never be that 150-160mm enduro-ish bike on which you can pedal the mountain... in fact, in the pedaling "departament", it fairs slightly worse than my giga. Still, it is the bike I would recommend it to pretty much anyone who wants a real capable enduro bike...9 out of 10 times.. it is that good.

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 Жыл бұрын

    Kip from napoleon dynamite loves reviewing bikes

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    You could say he’s getting pretty serious about it.

  • @TheAngryHusky
    @TheAngryHusky Жыл бұрын

    I wish you guys would have tested the new Intense Tracer.

  • @ZippidyMTB
    @ZippidyMTB Жыл бұрын

    Going to have to add the WAO Arrival 170 and SB160 next

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah we will!!

  • @ragethomas
    @ragethomas Жыл бұрын

    Great reviews, camera work, and production. But in reality the only one consider is the specialized. Odd grouping of bikes if which none I would ever really consider. The Norco is cool but I gotta pedal places.

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a better grouping of bikes than the PB field test. It just proves that there is variety in the enduro bike world, you got your fun, playful bikes for daily riding like the Canfield and Fezzari, your out and out race bikes like the Orbea and Cannondale, and your super send freeride bikes that will probably be seeing more shuttle days than pedal days i.e. the Norco. The Specialized just does a lot of things well and is an all arounder

  • @SsmAnyfeSt

    @SsmAnyfeSt

    Жыл бұрын

    But what about the enduro always cracking!? I mean, my friend who is riding like me, average rider, no big jumps or drops, just little tracks with roots and rocks from eastcoast, already broke his twice in about a year! The other one broke his after 2 months of having it!! We're not pro racers!! They still like it and say the warranty is so good bla bla 🤦‍♂️

  • @larswalther1902
    @larswalther1902 Жыл бұрын

    What a wicked video, thank you for all your guys' hard work on these reviews! 2 questions, if you were to buy a 2020+ Specialized Enduro, would you get it with an air shock or a coil shock? And also, does anyone know what happens to Specialized's old stock? Like where do all the 2021/22 bikes go that they didn't sell? I'm trying to find a way to buy a "new" surplus stock bike from a few years ago for hopefully a lower price but haven't had any luck so far. Cheers!

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much! We always hope people will enjoy and find these videos helpful, so we appreciate the comment. We’d go with an air shock as we think there’s a lot of benefits on this platform.

  • @KelMTB
    @KelMTB Жыл бұрын

    So I guess It's the Rallon for me being in Vegas wooop! wooop! But I have the Wild FS and the OIZ, so I really have No Choice lol

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. that Wild FS is a good one.

  • @octodadmtbmartyrichards2862
    @octodadmtbmartyrichards2862 Жыл бұрын

    Should have reviewed the Marin alpine trail for a budget option

  • @segamethod
    @segamethod Жыл бұрын

    Revel Rail 29 wins. Got it.

  • @zeflamengo8240
    @zeflamengo8240 Жыл бұрын

    Se eu pudesse ter uma dessas escolheria a cannondale jekyll. Salve do Brasil.

  • @DaveStealsTheShow
    @DaveStealsTheShow Жыл бұрын

    Would have loved to have seen a Santa Cruz bike in this lineup. Bronson? Megatower? Nomad? All very capable enduro bikes.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    We would have too! Sadly they opted out.

  • @NDemanuele1
    @NDemanuele1 Жыл бұрын

    No Ripmo?! Would've liked to see how it compares to the Orbea, Specialized and Fezzari.

  • @kodster330
    @kodster330 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks the testing! Curious why no Commencal meta SX or even clash?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not for a lack of trying, they just didn't have any bikes available for us.

  • @ioannisparaskevopoulos1120
    @ioannisparaskevopoulos1120 Жыл бұрын

    I would go with the Fezzari for all around riding, but the Enduro still holds its value great and is a looker bike! How many tokens in fork and shock Drew, and what is your body weight fully kitted? Both awesome bikes!

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I’m 5’11 and with helmet/pads in I’m 180-183ish.

  • @mudkayak6305

    @mudkayak6305

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf Whats your fav reach?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    480-485 on non-e and 475-480 on ebikes. And we like taller stacks.

  • @zorqis
    @zorqis Жыл бұрын

    I also think the Specialized Enduro (and likely the Yeti SB160) is the reference here. Just saying the Rallon feels less rigid with lower builds (M10 or even the M20), a really good climber, and overall more usable in a variety of roles than most others I tried. Fezzari not really available in the EU, but they look more alike with the Rallon than different, so I wonder how close customizing could get them. As for the value pick, the Torque was tempting, especially the mullet, but for a little more money I still wanted the Rallon. In the end, as you also hinted, any of these bikes are likely more capable than most of their riders, so the choice is more of a personal intersection between skills, means and wishes (like with so many other things).

  • @bottejan3712

    @bottejan3712

    Жыл бұрын

    Why you are saying that lower end models of Rallon are less rigid? Is it tune of Float x vs x2 , carbon wheels? Cannot think of anything else.

  • @zorqis

    @zorqis

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bottejan3712 yes, I was considering the carbon wheels, carbon bar, suspension tuning - the difference may be small and eclipsed by advantages of the higher end models.

  • @zorqis

    @zorqis

    Жыл бұрын

    Take into account that I am an amateur - a pro should make these comparisons for more credibility. But I was very-very positively surprised by the Rallon. On pumping tracks barely any pedaling was needed (my other bikes are all less efficient), on steep climbs it was planted, downhill nicely controllable, even in the high geo, which I chose for better clearance. It feels like a Kenevo SL, only lighter. I was amazed how well it climbs, I changed my mind about getting an ebike. I think the M10 is the best value for most people, or even the M20 with small upgrades (brake pads, shifter, etc). It's expensive for a "value"-bike, so it's middle ground between Canyon/YT and e.g. Santa Cruz/Yeti/Specialized, with potential issues (rear triangle looks vulnerable). Will see.

  • @aaronkerth1171
    @aaronkerth1171 Жыл бұрын

    I'm currently 5'7" riding a SC Bronson MX. I race Enduro in AZ and CA. I'm looking to do some BIg Mtn Enduro events in 2023. Would the Orbea Rallon be much more capable compared to my Bronson MX?

  • @loamdepot
    @loamdepot Жыл бұрын

    🤙Good stuff. You mentioned all were size L and the Canyon was XL. What are your heights?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    5’11- 6’3

  • @wtfchazpwnt
    @wtfchazpwnt Жыл бұрын

    Canfield lithium seems cool but almost like a trail/enduro hybrid.

  • @truambar
    @truambar Жыл бұрын

    I know we can’t have all bikes on every test, but dearly missing a spire in the shootout

  • @ZMan3k
    @ZMan3kКүн бұрын

    Wish you guys woulda thrown in the stumpjumper over the enduro

  • @MrFuckinlogin
    @MrFuckinlogin Жыл бұрын

    Nukeproof mega

  • @TWM316
    @TWM316 Жыл бұрын

    So what bike one I don’t know if I missed it but there was no clear winner. As far as I heard it was the specialized enduro or was it another bike

  • @PL-fh8cz
    @PL-fh8cz Жыл бұрын

    Too bad you didn't have the EWS championship winning bike - a Rocky Mountain Element. This looks like a test of the best of the pelaton.

  • @Wieva919
    @Wieva919 Жыл бұрын

    I’m torn between the Norco Range and the Jekyll as my park bike/ big days out…

  • @Myaimskindagood

    @Myaimskindagood

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m looking at the Jekyll and it’s a serious contender for my enduro runs as of now

  • @PabloDiabloPL
    @PabloDiabloPL Жыл бұрын

    If I could have a dollar every time you said 'like' ....

  • @lenitrash_kuh1114
    @lenitrash_kuh1114 Жыл бұрын

    And what is about Santa Cruz Nomad 6 & Megatower 2 ?

  • @21armyn
    @21armyn Жыл бұрын

    wonder how the new SB160 will compare to this test? did yall have a demo yet?

  • @dariodigiulio3758

    @dariodigiulio3758

    Жыл бұрын

    Stay tuned!

  • @johnfinelli8727

    @johnfinelli8727

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see that on test as well! that Fox Infinite rear suspension set up was updated .

  • @gavinclarke2123
    @gavinclarke2123 Жыл бұрын

    For reference what height erc are you guys? Do you normally ride a large?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Most of our guys are 5'11 to 6'3. We've been riding larges for a decade, until now, where we must have shrunk and started looking at mediums more frequently. haha.

  • @eatnpooter1634
    @eatnpooter1634 Жыл бұрын

    No SC megatower ….???

  • @thebigfish1016
    @thebigfish1016 Жыл бұрын

    Why not the Canyon strive cfr instead of the torque?

  • @MTBDadAdventures
    @MTBDadAdventures Жыл бұрын

    wait... no Niner WFO? It's one of the best rides i've ever been on

  • @korbinmcdowell3069
    @korbinmcdowell3069 Жыл бұрын

    Hey loan wolf, I was thinking about buying the la sal. Everyone says it feels more like a trail bike than enduro bike. I currently have a 2018 alloy jekyll. Do you think the fezzari will still be able to smash gnarly bike park tech as well as my jekyll? I still want it to feel like a big travel bike and less like a trail bike

  • @korbinmcdowell3069

    @korbinmcdowell3069

    Жыл бұрын

    Loam

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    It's 170/170 with fully modern geo, it should do even better than your 2018 bike. They say it has trail bike feel, because it doesn't feel dead and awkward at slower speeds like the racier bikes can. Basically it's a good choice for an enduro bike that is going to be your only bike. Even my Ibis Ripmo which only has 151/160 travel pulls off the feels like a trail bike on easy trails and feels like an enduro bike when doing big bike things

  • @korbinmcdowell3069

    @korbinmcdowell3069

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrvwbug4423 ok that makes more sense.. i think im going to demo one (i live 30 min from their hq in utah). ill probably order one if i like it. it will be my only full sus. i do have an xc hardtail tho for my xc races.

  • @korbinmcdowell3069

    @korbinmcdowell3069

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrvwbug4423 i also have an extra dual crown laying around.. just need a dh spaced front wheel and could make the la sal a bike park monster for my whistler trip in 2 years

  • @woutervanteerling
    @woutervanteerling Жыл бұрын

    The more I put research on bikes the more I realise there is endless options, and stats not always reflect to bike feel and personal preference.. It’s so hard to choose the right bike without being able to test at least a handful of options that are available that I’m thinking to choose with my eyes… How do others feel about this opinion?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    We agree!

  • @allthepizzainmybelly1302
    @allthepizzainmybelly1302 Жыл бұрын

    Why such a small field? Limited my manufacturer availability?

  • @mudkayak6305
    @mudkayak6305 Жыл бұрын

    what year is that Enduro Frame?

  • @MountainPerson
    @MountainPerson Жыл бұрын

    The Canfield two year warranty sucks, however

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Certainly not ideal and again, part of why Drew opted to go away from it on his personal choice.

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    Eww, even my alloy frame Ibis has a 7 year warranty.

  • @erdawe66

    @erdawe66

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe, I expect them to outlast my Yeti SB150 and 130 with lifetime warrantee (defect only) by a decade or hard riding. They are build very burly and cost 1/4 of Yeti without shock. They are 7075 aluminum built in Taiwan, much burlier with aftermarket adequate downtube protection than made in Vietnam carbon. If you crash a Canfield they hold up.

  • @russgordon5399
    @russgordon539911 ай бұрын

    Are these trails in Oakridge Oregon? If so, which area(s), Larison, Dead, Alpine, or Hardesty?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    11 ай бұрын

    This is at Mt Bachelor in Bend, Oregon.

  • @matthewrichardson4538
    @matthewrichardson4538 Жыл бұрын

    How many “likes” in one video can a person say!

  • @aaronburela432
    @aaronburela432 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a dedicated review on the trp 12 drive train?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Not yet.

  • @jeremylohman7566
    @jeremylohman75669 ай бұрын

    Dude on the far right is like why am I even here

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    9 ай бұрын

    He says that every day of his life. 😂

  • @martsmarts
    @martsmarts Жыл бұрын

    Why no Megatower?

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably couldn't get a press bike from SC

  • @toddjohnson779
    @toddjohnson7796 ай бұрын

    Has anyone run mixed wheel on the Lithium?

  • @thegrommechanic6265
    @thegrommechanic6265 Жыл бұрын

    Hey The Loam Wolf can I buy that Jekyll of yours?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Seems like there’s gonna be quite a line! Haha.

  • @ThomasCook13
    @ThomasCook13 Жыл бұрын

    And guys, what is your choice for bikepark all day long in your summer holidays ?

  • @donak2773
    @donak2773 Жыл бұрын

    Where was this filmed? Thanks

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Bend, Oregon. More specifically at Mt Bachelor.

  • @anotheryoutubeuser3891
    @anotheryoutubeuser3891 Жыл бұрын

    Why no YT Capra?

  • @marloncordova9006
    @marloncordova9006 Жыл бұрын

    What year is the specialized Enduro?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    2022.

  • @royluneta
    @royluneta9 ай бұрын

    Like like like like like

  • @hierophant9929
    @hierophant9929 Жыл бұрын

    I Think about to buy a specialized enduro. Can I fit 2.8 or 3.0 tires on the rear wheel? Why maxxis or schwalbe don't have 29er in 2.8 tires any more?

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    2.6 is max on the Enduro, why on earth would you want to put plus tires on a FS 29er? 2.6s are boat anchors enough on a 29er

  • @johnfinelli8727
    @johnfinelli8727 Жыл бұрын

    Is the Specialized Enduro a full Twenty Niner??

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it is.

  • @johnfinelli8727

    @johnfinelli8727

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf, is it your personal Custom build bike?

  • @matejbaranya
    @matejbaranya Жыл бұрын

    where is ARC8 EXTRA ???

  • @JacesOwnWorld
    @JacesOwnWorld7 ай бұрын

    Imagine telling people That $7k+ mountain bikes are “bargains”. What kind of audience do these guys really think they’re talking to? 🤦‍♂️

  • @glynnb6572
    @glynnb6572 Жыл бұрын

    I love the canfield lithium and fezzari. Both look cool as fuck as well :)

  • @henryojeda2890
    @henryojeda2890 Жыл бұрын

    No commencal???

  • @webbysadventure3178
    @webbysadventure3178 Жыл бұрын

    no mega?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Not this time. Next year we hope to get one.

  • @chrisfrolich683

    @chrisfrolich683

    Жыл бұрын

    If u r lookin for confirmation bias, no need. the mega is great. I only have a little time on one but it was amazing. If u got the coin, and want a mega, get one. No one ever buys a well reviewed Santa Cruz and doesn't love it. For my Miller Lite budget the mega was a little too Champagne.

  • @webbysadventure3178

    @webbysadventure3178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf sweet hopefully a forbidden too !!!

  • @webbysadventure3178

    @webbysadventure3178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisfrolich683 haha yeah I drink that champagne. ive had one for a few months now raced on it plus almost 1000 miles its sick. just would like to see what they think vs the rest

  • @bobsmythe9949
    @bobsmythe99496 ай бұрын

    Are Scott bikes ok?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes they definitely are!

  • @mateenfatehi866
    @mateenfatehi866 Жыл бұрын

    They have like 80k worth of bikes just sitting there

  • @kinkaid25
    @kinkaid2511 ай бұрын

    All pretty standard Enduro Bikes and Nothing special. I’d take a Pivot, Santa Cruz or Yeti over anyone of them. If you wants cheap and cheerful then these are for you but if you want some that performs better with a bigger budget then those top 3 are the ones.

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    11 ай бұрын

    Very interesting feedback, thanks for sharing your opinion here. We've ridden all three of those brand's bikes as well, and there are definitely bikes we'd rather own than others, including some from your list. Especially if we're talking price/performance ratio.

  • @dkjg5009
    @dkjg5009 Жыл бұрын

    Canfield wins..yet again

  • @jameshall9053
    @jameshall9053 Жыл бұрын

    Which DH park is this?

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Mt. Bachelor

  • @abelramos8652
    @abelramos8652 Жыл бұрын

    Lithium and it’s not a ebike? Noooooooo!!!

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha. What’re you gonna dooooo!!???

  • @abelramos8652

    @abelramos8652

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf email Canfield Bros and ask them ebikes, full and light both

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh don’t worry we’re already talking! Hah

  • @GuidolineMinivan
    @GuidolineMinivan Жыл бұрын

    No Commençal? The best enduro bike might actually not be in this group 😂

  • @DavidFoundCo

    @DavidFoundCo

    Жыл бұрын

    You spelled Rocky Mountain altitude wrong 😂😂

  • @mrvwbug4423

    @mrvwbug4423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidFoundCo Yeah, I'd love to see all of these compared to the Enduro and Altitude as those two seem to be the top two bikes in the class for the last few years. I'm glad they were able to get an Enduro for comparison. The Altitude feels like an absolute weapon on high speed tech

  • @GuidolineMinivan

    @GuidolineMinivan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidFoundCo C-O-M-M-E-N-C-A-L :)

  • @juanhidalgo7043
    @juanhidalgo704310 ай бұрын

    I am disappointed the dude with glasses always talk! I would have done the video like pink bike where you ask question to each person! Otherwise I see lots of bias!

  • @leomartinez1213
    @leomartinez1213 Жыл бұрын

    Scott Ransom better than most of these

  • @TheLoamWolf

    @TheLoamWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a bad ass bike for sure.

  • @leomartinez1213

    @leomartinez1213

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLoamWolf Good review of these new Models

  • @scrutch666
    @scrutch6669 ай бұрын

    When i bought the norco and rode it and remembered to have seen people racing it in enduro i thought only.. wtf is wrong with you. Its an awesome dh bike for fast speed descent gnarly trails. Its a pig on the climb, you will have a hard time to keep up with your friends, it became my bike park bike

  • @ellenhal1537
    @ellenhal153710 ай бұрын

    Good bike for people who don't like the word "cyclist"

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