Best Value Enduro Mountain Bikes | 2021 MTB Buyers Guide
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- Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2021 MTB Buyers Guide for the best value enduro bikes (150-170mm of travel)! In this video, I go over my top 10, plus worthy mentions!
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Timestamps -
00:00 Intro
00:57 Who is an Enduro Bike for?
01:38 My Criteria
04:23 Budget/Price
05:34 Nukeproof Mega Comp
07:18 Marin Alpine Trail 7
08:54 Vitus Sommet CR
10:37 YT Capra Base
12:06 Specialized Status
13:27 Privateer 161
14:39 Commencal Meta AM 29 Ride
16:06 Ibis Ripmo AF Deore
17:24 Calibre Sentry
18:27 Polygon Siskiu N7
19:45 Merida One Sixty 400
21:05 Worthy Mentions
23:16 Conclusion
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2021 All Mountain Buyers Guide (130-150mm)
• Best Value All Mountai...
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2021 Budget Full Suspension Trail Bike Buyers Guide (110-130mm) -
• Best Value Budget Full...
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2021 Budget Hardtail Buyers Guide -
• Best Value Budget Hard...
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2021 Trail Hardtail Buyers Guide -
• Best Value Trail Hardt...
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2020 Marin Alpine Trail Review -
• 2021 Marin Alpine Trai...
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2021 Marin Alpine Trail First Look -
• Marin Alpine Trail 7 R...
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Chain Reaction Cycles Vitus/Nukeproof Affiliate Link (USA) -
bit.ly/CRCttmtbUSA
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Bikes Online Affiliate Link (USA) -
bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/c/3629...
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Bikes Online Affiliate Link (AUS) -
bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/...
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Info On The Top 10 Bikes -
Nukeproof Mega Comp
nukeproof.com/products/2021-m...
bit.ly/CRCttmtbUSA (Affiliate Link USA)
Marin Alpine Trail 7
www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/2...
bit.ly/BicyclesOnlineTTMTB (Affiliate Link Australia)
Vitus Sommet CR
vitusbikes.com/collections/so...
bit.ly/CRCttmtbUSA (Affiliate Link USA)
YT Capra Base
us.yt-industries.com/detail/i...
Specialized Status
(No details on the website)
Privateer 161
www.privateerbikes.com/produc...
Commencal Meta AM 29 Ride
www.commencalusa.com/meta-am-...
Ibis Ripmo AF Deore
www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/ripm...
Calibre Sentry
calibrebicycles.com/bike/sentry/
Polygon Siskiu N7
www.bicyclesonline.com.au/202...
bit.ly/BicyclesOnlineTTMTB (Affiliate Link Australia)
bit.ly/BikesOnlineTTMTB (Affiliate Link USA)
Merida One Sixty 400
www.merida-bikes.com/en-au/bi...
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Info On The Worthy Mentions -
Ghost Riot
www.ghost-bikes.com/bikes/ful...
Cube Stereo 170
www.cube.eu/en/2021/bikes/mou...
Radon Swoop
www.radon-bikes.de/en/mountai...
Propain Tyee
www.propain-bikes.com/en/bike...
Giant Reign 29
www.giant-bicycles.com/us/rei...
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The Privateer 161 is now 3720 USD. Sorry for the error in the video, my price was from the initial launch.
also, the mega comp is 2999 GBP so a lot more than mentioned in the video. Great video otherwise
@@vladmarcu225 200 quid off, hardly alot more
Can we have a run down on radon bikes? Radon are such good value, you should definitely look into them and possibly do a video on it :)
The moment I start shopping for bikes this video is released. How convenient.
Glad I could help!
What do you go with
Coincidence? I think not
Canyon Spectral: "what the hell?" and brother Torque: "this is wrong"
Commencal Meta Am !! Can't go wrong picking that one up, Cheers!
Very thorough dude. I got an ripmo AF in Jan and then a Status in September. The budget bummer class keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate! How are you liking the Status?
Great video very helpful. I love the privateer 161 build 😍
At long last. A channel that's worth my time. Brilliant
Thanks!
Nice work on finding us good value bikes. I own a 2021 cube160 e-bike and can say, the value and versatility is why I bought. Very capable bike and confidence inspiring. Easy to become at one with it.
Every one of your videos make me want a new whip lol except every bike I want is out of stock 😪. Your vids are 10/10 Keep up the good work dude.
Cheers mate! I feel the same way making the vids haha
My commencal clash comes in this month! Can’t wait!
Can't wait for 2022 guide!
Another great video man.🙏
Production value is 💯
🇦🇺💪👑
Thanks legend!
Great video man!!
Spot on 👍🏻
New to the channel and to MTB. Really digging your content mate 🙌🏾🍻
The Canyon Torque 5 is a super affordable enduro bike, coming in at $3899 AUD which I thinking is amazing considering the spec. Though, it is a 180mm fork so I understand why it wasn't on the list. Loving the videos man. Keep it up!
Thank mate! I agree, great value, just a bit more on the Freeride side of things
Nice vid!
Great video, unfortunately a lot of these bikes are not available in Canada or due to exchange rates the prices are higher by $500- $1,000. Giant seems to be the only brand that doesn’t increase a lot when it comes to exchange rates. Really wanted the Ripmo AF
A very nice and detailed video, top notch work. Would have apreciated the inclusion of the euro price list too. Anyhow this is a matter of visiting webs of the bikes you have pointed out of my intrest. Thanks mate !!!
Awesome vid!
Thanks mate!
Great review! thanks
Good to see more brands switching over to shimano deore for the drivetrain. I am just done with this whole $5000+ bikes with SRAM SX. Great video!
100%. Love shimano deore. Easily product of the year! Thanks!
I definitely agree I bought a Bronson for 3500 and they couldn’t have squeezed in at least a sram gx? Comon
@@paulnemes590 why'd you buy it then?
@@hytak18 was probably all that was available at the time
Any review or tips on full face MTB Helmets ? I think having an Australian perspective on helmets we can get in country at the moment would be pretty useful ... Great channel BTW. Awesome bike reviews.
I love it dude, such a killer run down
Thanks mate! How you liking the new Slash?
@@trailtalkmtb6603 I am now, its taken a little to find a good spot with the fork, but today she was hauling the mail top to bottom. The new GX drivetrains playing funny buggers though, the bike came with a bent hanger, which I straightened to a good position. Its vague in the middle, worst I’ve ever had from an Eagle drivetrain. The 55 chainline is wak as well and might play a part in it also.
Once I get some shorter cranks The thing will be a bullet
@@mtbtelly5522 That's awesome! I really like the rear suspension on treks. Keen to hear you're thoughts once it's all dialed!
I just got a specialized status and I am loving it. You can’t really tell that it is a mullet bike on the climbs because it is such a small difference in wheel size. Just a heads up the status is actually 4700 aud. Great vid and I hope that more content like this gets rolled in👍
That's good to hear! Looks like a sick bike. There's not a lot of info out there from specialized about it! I found the price when I was editing and forgot to put some text in, thanks for the heads up tho!
Where did you buy the bike from???
how is it on climbs ?
Excellent video ! now im searching for any dealer with available stock 😂
Big fan brø 😍
Thanks!
I just bought a 2021 Cube Stereo 170 Race 29er last week and it is amazingly good with 170mm fox 38 fork and float x2! Sram GX 52T with 30T crank helps on the uphill. It is in category 5 not like others, aluminium is durable enough. Too good for the money 2923 Euros inc. 16% tax in Germany.
I love the Cube! Super close to making it out of the worthy mentions into the top 10! Bikeradar really enjoyed it in their review. I'd be stoked with it too!
Thanks so much mate, definitely gonna have a look at that. Definitely top value bike I’ve seen for the specs!
Spirit, the bike is cool, greetings from Indonesia
Good video how do you think the polygon t8 stacks against this bikes ?
Could you review propain bikes please they look quite nice but I’d like your opinion on the tyee al
I've pre ordered the Polygon N7 can't wait!
Enjoy!
Cool video! In my opinion the Trek Slash 8 is missing.
Like how you mention the best bikes in „Worthy Mentions“
If you live in Europe, 100% hahaha
Kinda getting the nod that these Value Enduros are coming better spec'd than similarly priced trail bikes. At least fork-wise it seems. Geo isn't that far off from what Im seeing on some of the slacker trail bikes.
I was looking into a trail bike, but I think I'm going to expand my search range into these more budget friendly endoro bikes too.
Thanks for the vids like this.
this is good recomendation..
I just would like to say, that damper isn’t the only difference between yari and lyrik. Lyrik has also lighter and stiffer crown which is convenient for enduro riding. Just keep that in mind... I thing it’s better choice to upgrade whole fork than just a damper which is not particulary cheap upgrade. You can try, but yari is never gonna perform same as lyrik... that’s why you have 2 different names - yari and lyrik
Thinking about buying a Scott Genius 950. That are your thoughts on this brand and model.
Hey what is your opinion on the polygon siskiu n9 enduro bike. This is my number 1 option and i feel as if it is the best spec for the money.
hey, I may be a little late but would you say buying the parts separate is worth it? I'm asking because, for example I dont care so much if I have the best dropper seat, drivetrain, however brakes are very important for me? Can you actually save some money by building custom or is it more expensive in any way?
Interested to know where you would fit the Devinci Spartan on this list of value enduros, great components for the sticker price.
Great bike, just a little bit too expensive for this list but if you are in that next price tier, it looks like a great bike!
I'm farming hard for a ripmo!😻 I'm really loving the dw link + DVO combo, Any upgrade advice? I'd love to have a progressive dvo coil in my ripmo 🥰
I picked up the Ripmo AF deore with the dvo topaz, love it so far, I am thinking about picking up the jade x coil as well....
@@tonykasunic1 just ordered deore with jade x 😻 I'm already lovin'it
What do you think about the GT force elite 2021
Awesome vid. Good guide indeed. Too bad most of these are out of stock. On Ghost’s website, the geo charts seem to be all over the place. Head tube on a S size is longer than a M. Chain stays are super long (especially considering this bike is offered as a mullet). Wheelbase on a M is equivalent to a Capra XXL!! Don’t you think something’s wrong? Ive contacted them and still waiting for a reply
What about the cube stereo 170 race 2021? I just ordered it
Bit irrelevant but the calibre sentry is sold as a polygon vander n7 in Australia
Should've included the Alpine Trail XR! $3,600 for 150/160 of RockShox Ultimate suspension and an SLX groupset. Otherwise, great video!
Absolutely! Definitely worth spending the bit extra for the XR. Just wanted to keep the list as affordable as possible.
Mantap. 👍👍
Hey bro, love your work. Subscribed as well. If you were to choose between a entry level enduro, would you choose the canyon strive cf 7.0 , 2021 commencal meta am29 ride, or yt capra comp 29 based on value and components?
I was looking to get the vitus escarpe but ended up getting the polygon siskiu N9 since it was in stock & the vitus wasn’t.
How do you feel about the Siskiu N7 vs the Vander N7? $500 difference between them and I can't make a decision
This video was a great help so thank you for that! I've been looking for weeks and still at a loss but I've narrowed it down to the Propain Tyee and the Privateer 161, its just a shame the 161 has such a long wait (may/April 2021) on the upside it would be here for summer.
I also have been looking at the Transition patrol, or thr Capra... gor god sake it jjst doesn't get any easier does it 🤦♂️🤣🤣
Commencal meta is love.
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30
Where does transition patrol/sentinel/spire fit in
Hi, i live in canada and i bought a Marin alpin trail XR and there are very few reviews on it. I haven’t received the bike yet and i was wondering how it would rides. I havent seen many videos talking about it, even tho you included some photos of it in some of your videos lol. I would like to know how does it rides/how are the specs looking and if you would recommend it? And, if i missed it, why isn’t the bike included in one of your vids (no shades, just a question)? because i cant wait to ride it but there is currently 3 feets of snow outside so i gotta wait until april/may.
Thank you, i hope you answer!
hi, Ja. im also in canada may I ask you where you ordered your alpin trail. and how long you have to wait?
@@jeffc3783 I didnt ordered it myself, i know someone that have deals with marin and he ordered it for me so i cant really help you with that. I “ordered” it about 3 or 4 month ago and it is supposed to be here soon🤞(still cant ride it till april/may, but i’ll be able to look at it lol)
How about the merida one-sixty 700 2021? Comes with a marzocchi bomber z1, fox float dpx2 and all round better specs than the one-sixty 400 for $1000 aud more
Absolutely! As I said it's worth spending a little bit extra to get the next model up. I just like to keep the buyers guides as affordable as possible (otherwise people complain it's always too much)
COMMENCAL CLASH RIDE 2021 REVIEW PLIS
Not sure if Siskiu N9 was not mentioned because N7 is a better value? They both are within the price point though.
17k subs wow you ar0e going to be big
🤞
you did not mentionned the propain tyee & spindrift
Would you consider the downhill trails at knapsack worthy of an alpine trail 7?
Absolutely!
How much do these bikes weigh?
Is rockshocks yari good? It seems to be on every single bike this season.
Decent fork can be upgraded with a new damper to make it a lyrik so it performs a lot better
Pls. Check out the Radon Swoop
Looking each up and seeing prices have changed drastically on most of these. Way steeper than a year ago, and a couple can not even be found for sale. Bummer. Time for a new list. If you've done it already, please share the video link.
What about the Kona Process X?
Awesome bike! Just a little expensive compared to these options
When’s the next stream coming??
First week of the new year
Rossignol? I was looking at weighing the N7 Siskiu vs the track R. Thoughts?
Duro track r... 27.5
I would go the Polygon. The Rossignol looks like an off the shelf catalogue frame, the geo isnt the best.
@@trailtalkmtb6603 I was seeing as they both had the same fork. And that Felt is the company that Rossignol had purchased. This is the bike they rent out at parks.
At the moment.... Both are available and at the same price. That is why I was having a challenging time (when I can afford it) deciding which bike to purchase.
Thanks for your insight! 😇😎😀
Propain Tyee?
Transition Sentinel?
My bike with a 520m reach and a 77.5 degree seat angle 😅
hey do u think u can give the like yt comp meta
What is the bike in the Thumbnail????
Does anyone by chance know where you can purchase the
Specialized status in the US?
Best to check with your local specialized dealer
How about the canyon torque 5.0 Al?
Torque 6 was on my list but I deleted it due to no water bottle, 27.5 inch, too much waiting list and quality issues, A/S not easy in my opinion. If there was a Spectral 29er Al with fox suspension around 3000 Euros, I would go for it.
This took way too long!
Super competitive segment of MTBs. It makes sense that it would take a while. A thorough job! Thanks for the effort!
@@paulmanias8269 super competitive! Thanks mate!
Hey man another great video 👍
Just a couple questions...
I've pretty much decided on my new bike which I'm about to order but I just wanted a couple of opinions..so in your opinion is there an enduro out there that is 'better value' than the '21 Siskiu N9? I just can't seem to find anything that comes close around that price for what you get.
Second..how will I know that you'll definitely see the benefits when I buy through your affiliate link!? And do you get help for everything we buy through the link or just certain things?
Cheers 🙌
What do reckon bout the canyon torque 5
It's a great bike but I tend to class it more as a freeride bike.
Canyon Torque?
Do you reckon you could include Canadian availability in these guides? Would definitely appeal to your "northern audience" eh?
Hey! How much Travel Front and Rear Specialized Status Have?
160 front and rear
I want to get a status 160 so bad but I just can't find one. Why has specialized removed all evidence that it existed
What about RAAW bikes? The are budget bikes with nice geometry and specs. Please share comments
How is RAAW budget? Their cheapest build is Fox factory/Shimano XT
What are your thoughts on the commencal clash?
Good bike! Just more freeride compared to enduro
@@trailtalkmtb6603yeah I see what you mean. Should make a free ride video 👌 great video by the way mate
Status look good. But you need to buy a good rims and hubs
I really like that Nukeproof Mega Comp; I think it's my overall favourite sub-$5K bike. I wasn't particularly impressed by the Reactor Comp, as there are better specified bikes, with similar geometry, for less money (especially since Polygon updated the geometry of the Siskiu T7/8). Considering that Enduro bikes tend to cost more than equivalently specified trail bikes, that Nukeproof offers the Mega for the same price as the Reactor is very welcome.
While the Comp still isn't the best spec-to-price bike here (I think Polygon still wins that one again, the N9 has awesome spec for only AU$300 more than the Mega Comp; shame the geo sucks), the Mega's very impressive geometry, coupled with the excellent upgradability of the fork and drivetrain as you mentioned, make it very compelling to me.
I must admit I was a little disappointed to see a Select R instead of Select+ (lockout) rear shock, but the reviews I've seen/read of the 2021 Mega (including a review of the Comp) praised its climbing ability, so apparently it's not an issue.
Absolutely. I think the mega would be my pick of the bunch. I do have a soft spot for the ripmo too. The next model up looks the goods too!
@@trailtalkmtb6603 If I was going to spend more than the Mega Comp I'd probably try and snag a Privateer 161, but I do really like the 2021 Mega lineup in general, and the Comp definitely has one of the better "upgrade paths" of any of the bikes here.
Actually, the Mega 290 Carbon Factory is my money-no-object dream bike (although I'm not a fan of the colour; thats what frame wrap is for), but those kind of wishes never tend to come true, at least for me (I'm not even in the finiancial position to consider the alloy Comp at the moment, let alone a carbon Factory).
I love my New Mega Comp, and yes they climb like a monkey which was surprising as they feel slack when seated. Would recommend
@@gpearce11 When you say good upgrade path, what do you mean / what would you upgrade? I have the 21 mega comp and I upgraded to the new debonair damper. Looking for my next damper
@@joelferguson7801 What would you upgrade? I have the 21 mega comp and I upgraded to the new debonair damper. Looking for my next damper
Are you still making videos? It's been 3 months
checked privateer 161 price in U.S. dollars, selling for $3719, NOT $3k, significant difference
Price must of gone up. It was previously 3075. m.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-privateer-161-an-affordable-ish-race-ready-machine.html
where are you finding the Privateer 161 for only $3075 since in the US it says its $3720?
Sorry, it was the original price when released. It has since gone up
@@trailtalkmtb6603 No problem. I always enjoy watching your videos keep up the great work!
@@trailtalkmtb6603 it used to be even cheaper, in my Enduro Magazine it says ot was released for only 2500€
Where is the Propain Tyee??????
In the worthy mentions :)
I would actually consider the vitus if the frame wasnt made of weaker carbon and alloy
I'm an alloy fan too!
would you say the nuke mega is a better frame than the vitus. i can't decide on the two.
Think 99bikes sells the cube in Aus these days.
Where is the Spectral 6
can i buy the YT bike in the video from south Korea?
Not to sure, sorry
Trek slash?
The 2021 comes in aluminum starting at $3500 USD, sounds like a great value to me
Vitus and the Merida over the Propain is a bit silly
is no lockout for the rear shock a dealbreaker?
If you don't value efficiency and take your time up the climbs I don't think so but it helps when these bikes weight over 16kg
@@trailtalkmtb6603 thank you for the reply
Hey! Pick one!👆
''Canyon Stoic 4 27.5'' or ''Nukeproof Scout Comp 27.5''
Canyon Stoic 4 27.5 Specs:
Sram NX Eagle Drivetrain, Rockshox Pike Select RC 140mm Travel Fork, Iridum 170mm Dropper Post, Canyon G5 Handlebar and Stem, Sram Decendant Crankset, Schwalbe Magic Mary Front Hans Dampf Rear Tire, 65 Degree Head Tube Angle, 27.5 x 2.8 and 29 x 26 Max Tire Clearance.
Nukeproof Scout Comp 27.5 Specs:
Shimano Deore M6100 12 Speed Drivetrain, Marzocchi Bomber Z2 140mm Travel Fork, Brand X Ascend 150 or 170mm Dropper Post, Nukeproof Neuron V2 25mm Rise Handlebar, Nukeproof Neuron AM 45mm Stem, Maxxis Assegai 27.5 2.6 Maxx Terra EXO TR Front Tire, Maxxis Dissector 27.5 2.6 Maxx Terra EXO+ TR Rear Tire, 65 Degree Head Tube Angle, 73 Degree Seattube Angle, 27.5 x 2.8 and 29 x 2.5 Max Tire Clearance.
It's Very Hard Decision for ME!😂
Nukeproof scout will prolly be better and heard better reviews also check out the whyte 800 or 900 series hardtails they're amazing 130mm 64.5 ha hardtails amazing going down good on climbs and playful
Any site recommendations of where to buy the cube?
In Australia, 99 bikes. Not sure where else in the world
@@trailtalkmtb6603 what do you personally think about 99 bikes customer service? If the bike arrived damaged etc bent disc brake
@@Johnsmithabcde Mixed experiences. I used to work at the castle hill store in Sydney. There are good and bad stores. You can always judge a store by its workshop. So I would see what the workshop is like at your local store.
The cube is really good downhill but really heavy my mate has 1 and it's really good and linkage feels nice a progressive
Why are no Canyon bikes here?
Sorry guys, but I think you have forgotten the Propain Tyee/Spindrift. The Tyee starts at 2300€ and you can configurate anything you want to have. The Tyee ist one of the best enduro bikes you can actually buy and if you configurate the best fox Suspension, it'll only cost you 3000€. No one can beat this.
The propain is in the worthy mentions