Mountain Bike Comparison: XC vs Enduro vs Trail Bikes Explained
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- In this video, we've broken down the intricacies of each bike category to give you a better understanding of how they're different, and what would be the best mountain bike for you.
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Okay, now all I need is a video on how to afford one.
Sell organs 😂
Or sell your body in other ways ;)
Calibre bossnut, that's how.
Go with aluminum frame instead of carbon. Much cheaper.
Looking for bargains on second hand market. I bought on half price a top end unused XC bike. Its hard but luck is always there
This is the best explanation/clarification between the three styles of mountain bikes.
AGREE 100%
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for very graphic and idiot proof explanation.
There’s more than three types
@@ethanmoehn9376 for instance!???🤔
Downhill bikes for instance
After watching countless videos about the subject, you actually provided answers. Thank You
Great video. But just a reminder... people ride the Megavalanche on hard tails... so the moral of the story is... get your bike and go and ride it!
I ride pretty crazy stuff with a full rigid mountain bike with a steel frame and 29 inch + tires... tough but doable!!
Mate so true!
Just got to compare a new rider in their 30s with a few quid, overthinking and over spending and riding like a drip compared to a new teen rider on whatever was in the shed sending it.
@@Thesomersetgimp overspending is relative to income and riding style is a preference. I used to ride a relatively cheap bmx on dirt much more aggressively when i was a teen, i ride a much more expensive gravel bike nowadays but don't ride it with the same aggressiveness. I had to save up 6 months of my teenage allowance to afford the BMX, i had to save some of my salary for 1.5 months to afford the gravel bike as an adult.
There is no wrong or right mtb bike if you are just riding for fun.. But if you are an athlete, participating in a competition, then that's the time you need to buy the right bike to compete.. But to tell you frankly, all mtb bikes are all the same.. Hard tail bikes are the original beast in the mountains.. It's all about making huge money nowdays that's why there's a lot of different types of mtbs right now in the market, robbing your pockets..But great info though..tnx!
Trail bike is always a good option as your first dual suspension mountain bike. They allow you to progress your skills and handle tougher terrain without slowing you down on the road or gravel paths
Not if you live in the mountains! If you need a lot of travel and beef, then that's what you should buy.
By far the best video I've seen on the subject. Well done!
Thank you! Been seeking this explanation for a while. Pity that it isn't so common knowledge as those in the know would expect. So I appreciate the 101 education. And the 3 bike chart really helped.
00:51 - Thumbs up for this part of the video alone... so true. Thanks for reminding people of this!
This is probably the most sensible down to earth presentation (with out the Terminology Hype of any one riding style ) of the various types of bikes I have ever viewed.
Well done.
I'm about to buy a trail bike. This video confirmed it's what I'll need for my riding style. Excellent work!
I'm ordinary Cyclist. My 26" MTB with STX has 7 Speed Cassette, Canti-Breaks, CrMo Steelframe and I happy with that.
Cool story.
Yeah somehow it’s not good enough anymore. Same mountains need better bikes. It’s kinda funny
@@RussellCambell, Same mountian, better features?
@@RussellCambell lol mtb trails are nothing like they were back in the day. they were basically slightly rougher dirt roads. i love old school mtb's but they really do hold you back on modern trails.
I’m a simple man fully loaded Santa Cruz with a s1KRR beside it
Oh my god, this editing is amazing and the explanation is great. Awesome video!
Clear explanation and the editing was top notch. We need more videos like this!
Love it that you used the FOCUS MTBs for this video. Beautiful machines. Thx for the explanations. They’re very useful.
This was incredibly helpful. Very thorough, in-depth, and made a world of difference. Thank you!
i´m riding a 29" fully, 130mm travel front and rear, 2x11 gears. i´m very happy with it. It offers a lot of versatility and never let me down ;)
Well done with explaining the subtle differences. Coming from more of a cross country / trail rider this helps with choosing my next bike. As cool as the enduro bikes are I think I'm leaning more towards a trail bike. I currently have a hard tail but want to have another bike for more versatility. Thanks again, excellent video.
Best ever video about this subject. Well done.
Very very very good video. There are a lot of videos explaining this 3 concepts but by far this one is the best !
Thank you for the very clear explanation.
Some people use a HT for all three for very good reason, but at 68yrs, I am moving from my line of HTs to FS.
P.S. This is a video that I can show my BF/wife (likes to ride around neighborhood and camp) and she will understand.
Where was this video when I was learning these things 😂
Beautifully put. 👏🏻
This helped me understand what enduro trail and XC in mountain biking terms meant a year ago
Good video, cleared up the difference between trail and enduro MTBs for me.
Seems to me trail bikes are a bit of a joke. I can understand the difference between xc and downhill, but xc, trail and maybe enduro all seem to mush into one.
@@RoScFan They all look the same to me.
This channel is more informative than others, you really provide answers
This is the best explanation video ever !!
Wow this video is the first one that actually helped with the questions I had. Thanks!!
Great video, explained things really well for me and confirmed my choice in bike
This is the best explanation I've seen yet. Thankyou.
Very good video. I expanded my knowledge by more than i expected. Deserved sub
Thanks for this, glad that you liked it
VERY helpful, thank you. Clear and concise.
That was a really good explaination of each style
Great video content and a huge thumbs up to your editing team as well, the footage was great and the animations etc were brilliant too, but not overdone.
yup, that tracking is very well done
The picture was all I needed thank you!
Great video on the subject at last, thanks
Best exclamation of the three types!!! Thank you, great job.
Fantastic video that i found very helpful. Nice work!
I started with XC hardtail bike, then i bought in 2015 trail bike (Giant Trance) and i was blown away by what oportunities full sus bike gave me. Than i saw my friends Giant Reign enduro bike and i fell in love with it. 2 year later i bought 2017 Reign. This year i gave it some serious beating by starting riding bikeparks and hitting downhill tracks there. So now i ended up with brand new YT Tues downhill bike :D (and bought a new Reign also :)) Now i am patiently waiting for the first ride with my DH after i broke a wrist on a jump....
Petr38 you rich?
@@IneedMoneyDK well my incomes are above average. Here in eastern Europe we are also not that fucked up with high rents and services but it is getting worse by time…..
This is what I’m looking for… nice explanation, simple and very understandable 😎👍🏼
That’s mean my bike is enduro 😊
Thanks bro!
Now I’m a subscriber 😉
Thank you so much. This is exactly the info I need.
Finally I understand......thank you. And no thanks at all to all the other videos out there that only confuse the issue further....
Well made video guys. You got a new sub.
Thankyou for this video. It helps me a lot about the differences between trail bike and enduro bike. Godbless 😇
Clear, concise information...love it
Thank you for the informative video - great info. I had no idea what the difference was, after looking into buying an Orange bike!
Yep... pretty sure I bought the wrong bike.
What bike did you buy
Elie Haers
2019, Scott Scale 980. It’s a fine ride. I just don’t think it’s as aggressive as I’d like. Although I haven’t been in the bike scene in a good while, I grew up racing motorcross, I raced expert and super class BMX in the 90’s (NBL and ABA), I road raced motorcycles... essentially what I bought is probably not exactly what I needed and anticipated. I need something that can take some hits and jumps a tad better. The steering angle is somewhat steep on my bike and I prefer something slightly more slack. I wish I would have done a tad more research prior to buying.
@@xcrow0 Yeah maybe not the best option for what you're looking to do. The Scale is a fine XC hardtail but it can get overwhelmed. A Commencal Meta, Kona Honzo or Specialized Fuze may have been better suited to you. May as well enjoy the speed of the scale and get something a bit slacker and longer travel down the road.
I was in BMX and MX as well back then...plus 4x background...so what i did was made my GT chukker all mountain bike...its like a bike made between my preferred riding style...
Since you have MX background...build a bike that feels like an MX bike...or a bike that will suit the trail your riding...
Have fun....yeeeeew 🤘😂
Lol
This has been a great help. Thank you.
Categories really well explained, thank you so much for this great video ☀️
Glad you liked it!!
Concise and informative. Thanks!
Great video. Very helpful explanation!
Great video, thanks for the explanation.
For me this Video is the best explanation. easy for me to understand for each type
Excellent!!! Just what i need to know. Thanks a lot!!
Great video! Straight to the point 👍🏼
What a great video thank you!
Thank you very much ! Realy good video !
150mm and above ebikes are truly the jack of all trades, and the added weight will make you work harder on the descents and spend that energy you saved in the climb, however, you might miss the playfulness and raw feeling of a trail bike. Comes down to preference, budget and accessibility of lifts and the terrain. Skill outweighs the bike, so you're better off spending money on lessons and training. Great video!
Very well explained, now I understanding the difference thanks men
Thanks for the upload very informative! 🇬🇧
Finally all is clear now...great video :)
I live in Michigan n dont have super enduro trails just bought anthem one nx with 67.4 head tube angle 130 front 110 rear loved it
Great video. Appreciate!
Excellent demonstration! That really helped me. I was worried that the 68 degree head angle that is the geometry of the HT I ordered was going to be slack enough. But now I’m pretty sure that for the type of riding I do it will be fine (mostly trail + some technical).
Thanks for your feedback and we are glad it helped you :)
Finally, i understand! Great clear explanation and comparison. Now....did i get the right bike for me....
Thank you for a very informative video. Short and precise:-)
If you aren’t sure contact your local bike store and they’re try to sell you whatever they need to get rid of even if it doesn’t fit you
damnnn ... they got me too 🙃
Best explanation I've heard 👍🏾
Great to read this! Thanks
It's a very clear and wonderful video.
That was a really good video I am getting the enduro comp
Best advice came towards the end: "go out and try one". Nice video, thanks
A great and informative video, not sure what the thumbs down people were expecting.
thanks for the information! :)
Perfect overview!
i love this video. thanks for the info
Best explanation ! Thanks !
finally a video that provided answers
Best explanatory video ever!
So I need a trail bike but since I would love a lighter bike I need a XC styled Hardtail. Thanks so much for this video.
@Arianit Krasniqi thanks I agree. I have a road bike for fitness but might get an affordable 300-500£ bike for moving around and doing trails even if its once a month.
@Arianit Krasniqi lolzzz. Same here. Am same age and I honestly would do just light trail riding nothing epic or big. What am really focused on is working on my fitness and then looking at starting trail riding next year.
@Shadowman84FS for real, like 28 would be too old for this stuff 😂 they just search for excuses doing lame stuff only
Great vid!
Nice video.thank you!
Now I know I like Trail! Thanks for the explanation!
Very informative video 👍👍
nice explanation ... got what i wanted ...ty :D
Glad it helped!
This is the only video that can solve my confusment. Thank you so much. And, btw are xcs good for commuting? Mine is the pacific ecotic 2618 ah
Thanks for this♥️
Crystal clear thanks
Used my XC in some hard trails (pretty much harsh trails) which led me to crash 2 times but it was pretty much fine.
Nicely put
this helped soooooo much
I think that modern XC does not have only “non technical trails”
And the main reason why some xc racers choose a hardtail, is mainly the weight, not only the stifness. And also full suspension XC are not only for amateurs, nowadays we can see more pros with fullys than with hardtails.
Modern xc is about as non-technical as it gets, second to riding fireroads.
He very clearly stated that they can all go outside of their classification. Good job.
@@GoatyHerps I never said it didnt go out of its classification. I was referring to the average xc course, one that falls inside the normal classifications of xc.
@@graysonadams2485 - I was responding to original post.
Goos info thankyou 👍
good overview
With the first Focus xc bike you can do almost anything,except aggresive downhil,some years ago we named trail bikes those with the 120mm.A light f/s 120 mm bike is the best bike
No doubt, but having more travel will be much more forgiving in case you mess up. Hence a better option for those of us that ride more recreationally
Great vid. Thanks.
Would like to know how Downhill bikes fit in though.
Nothing new to me, but a really nice video
I definitely want an enduro, I love the big huge jumps and this vid definitely tells me that enduros can handle that with ease
Great, THX !
Lovin my Enduro Hardtail = )
@@purpleturtle8841 Wow we have the same bike and I'm lovin every parts of it! 140mm for for me is just enough for now for my rideing style. I have a couple of videos of my ride in my CZcams channel. Feel free to watch sir!
@@purpleturtle8841 really been looking at the Scout 275... But i also really adore the Dartmoor Hornet and the Commencal Meta HT... HELP
Theres nothing like an enduro hardtail
I ride xc type trails mostly. I have a 26 and 29er of similar weight. Both are fun but I can definitely accelerate out of tight turns better on the 26. I dont know if thats true for 27.5 also because I dont have one.
#bikeexchange hey guys, great video!
where do you see the 2019 cube stereo 120 race? it has a 130mm rockshox sektor with debonair/motioncontrol front, 120mm manitou radium expert rear, 67* headangle, 29"wheels and some nice 180mm xt brakes... cube labels it as light do-it-all-trail-bike however I'm a bit unsure about the sektor fork: labled as trail / entrance all-mountain fork but with "only" 32mm stanchions. what do you think? cheers, mara