ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine RSS

Review -

Norco Range C3 2022 first ride test – A pedallable mini-DH rig?

When Norco launched the new Range 2022, we weren’t at all surprised to see that their latest enduro bike relies on a high pivot rear suspension design. After all, the Canadians were among the first brands to recognise the high pivot hype and have already released several downhill and freeride bikes with the same system. Not only has the new Range inherited the high pivot suspension from its burlier siblings but also many of their character traits. But can the Range C3 convince on the trail despite the cheaper components?

Read more

Issue #050, Review -

Specialized S-Work Turbo Kenevo SL in review

The Specialized S-Works Kenevo SL is the only eMTB in our “Best enduro bike of 2022” group test. How does the most expensive bike in our test fare against its opponents with its small motor and small battery? Here’s a little spoiler: everything has its pros and cons!

Read more

Issue #050, Review -

SIMPLON Rapcon 170/165 2022 – The underdog

With its sleek frame, discreet branding and countless configuration options, the SIMPLON Rapcon is the undisputed underdog in our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test. But how does it stack up against the big guns of the most established bike brands?

Read more

Issue #050, Review -

YT Capra Uncaged 6 2022 – Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy your flight!

RockShox’s new electronic and fully-automated Flight Attendant suspension system does the thinking for you and dramatically increases the climbing performance of your bike. Together with SRAM’s wireless AXS components, it reduces the mechanical components of YT’s limited-edition Capra Uncaged 6 to the bare minimum. What advantages does this setup offer? And does it actually make the Capra any better than its opponents?

Read more

Issue #050, Review -

Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon Factory 2021 – The high-speed queen

This is the second time the Nukeproof Giga 290C Factory has taken part in one of our ENDURO group tests. Here’s why: with its distinctively smooth character and a Best in Test title in the ENDURO bike park group test under its belt, the Giga has all the credentials to rip it up in our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test. But does it have the necessary all-round qualities to be the hottest enduro bike of 2022?

Read more

Tags