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Been getting alot more into mountain biking this summer riding local trails around the twin cities as well as cuyuna and the duluth traverse further north (word class trail systems imo and suprisingly highly ranked by imba) -wanted to give a lil plug for minnesota mountain bike scene as I have a feeling its larger or as large as some of the more well known mountain bike states besides cali (not having actual mountains hurts tho) Also got to ride whistler and now at a resort in the sierra nevada of spain which have definitely changed my perspective. Anyways I've just been borrowing my dads bike but wanna get my own to bring out to school this yr in colorado. Having ridden some downhill now I definitely want something that I can take out to breck or keystone, but I still wanna bring it home in the summer and rip the local xc trails. I got to try out an enduro bike at afformentioned sierra nevada bike park and this seems perfect for what im thinking. So all that being said can anyone recommend some models to look for used that wouldn't run me more than $1500, and/or thoughts on other types of bikes that might work.? Also will it be possible to get a decent bike for that price? Thnx doods
$1500 isn't much in today's MTB market, especially if you want to do DH aswell. My recommendation would be a used Yt Capra. Awesome all-rounder bikes. if you haven't heard of them before given them a quick Google and let the reviews make your mind up for you!
Just like in skiing, a ski that is awesome for light touring and awesome for charging high speed AK lines is going to be a bit of a unicorn. This holds true for bikes that are awesome at XC and DH- you'll have to make a compromise somewhere. And if you are going to be doing bike park laps, the compromise will be on the XC since anything XC related will be destroyed in a day at the bike park. Err on the side of durability and pick something more DH oriented. It will kinda suck on the up, but at least it will survive the down and you won't need to be replacing parts after every weekend.
So, an enduro bike (something with around 150-160mm of travel front and rear) will be the best place to look. But, a new entry-level enduro bike will cost at least $2,500... this sport ain't cheap. So, you should be looking at used entry-level enduro bikes on Pinkbike or used bike shops etc. If you're able to find a 4-5 year old version in good shape it will be even cheaper, or a 4-5 year old higher end version for $1,500-2,000 should be doable.
Out of your budget, but I'm really digging my Intense Recluse. It is great on both the ups and the downs.
I have been told that it descends better than the Tracers (2016 and precious) and that it is a close second to the Spider when climbing.
You probably wouldn't be able to find many used ones though because they have only been out on the market for maybe a year now... and no one wants to sell the best bike they've been on;)
But, I have seen Norco Sights, Ranges, Optics, and Revolvers as low as $2k before... still a little bit out of your range but those are some awesome bikes as well.
You could get an aggressive hardtail, but even those I have seen are like $1800 or $1900.
Sounds like you're looking for an Enduro bike to me. That being said, Commencal makes some pretty sweet rides for great prices since they are direct sell. I personally have a Meta AM V4.2. It's a fun bike.
robotdnaSounds like you're looking for an Enduro bike to me. That being said, Commencal makes some pretty sweet rides for great prices since they are direct sell. I personally have a Meta AM V4.2. It's a fun bike.
Enduro is the dumbest fucking term in all of mountain biking.
FruitCakeBlakeConsidering it takes endurance to race the types of races those bikes r used in.. it's really not that dumb of a term. But that's my opinion
Your opinion is shit. "Enduro" is a timed stage racing format that spilled out of France to the rest of the world over the past 8 years. People have been pedaling up to good descent trails since MTBing was invented. If you really want to be xxkoree you should call it "Super D" in the U.S. Sounds idiotic, right? So does "enduro". People who are not stupid, gaper pieces of shit call it either "all mountain" or just "mountain biking".
"Hey guyesz let's go enduro-ing! I know a sick enduro trail the next town over!!!"
If someone uses the term "enduro" outside of a race, then you know they just started riding only because it become socially acceptable/populars. Its as stupid as calling big mountain riding, "Freeride World Touring".
skiermanYour opinion is shit. "Enduro" is a timed stage racing format that spilled out of France to the rest of the world over the past 8 years. People have been pedaling up to good descent trails since MTBing was invented. If you really want to be xxkoree you should call it "Super D" in the U.S. Sounds idiotic, right? So does "enduro". People who are not stupid, gaper pieces of shit call it either "all mountain" or just "mountain biking".
"Hey guyesz let's go enduro-ing! I know a sick enduro trail the next town over!!!"
If someone uses the term "enduro" outside of a race, then you know they just started riding only because it become socially acceptable/populars. Its as stupid as calling big mountain riding, "Freeride World Touring".
He was just referring to the type of bike as an enduro bike though. But I do agree calling a normal ride an enduro ride is kinda dumb. That's why nobody does lol
FruitCakeBlakeHe was just referring to the type of bike as an enduro bike though. But I do agree calling a normal ride an enduro ride is kinda dumb. That's why nobody does lol
Same goes for a bike. "I'm looking for an enduro bike for enduro-ing".
"Oh OK, so you're looking for a bike that can handle anything or all of the mountain, including climbs and descents"
Shut the fuck up with this stupid enduro bullshit. The only reason bike manufacturers advertise "enduro" is because they realize it attracts the newer/gaper crowd.
skiermanSame goes for a bike. "I'm looking for an enduro bike for enduro-ing".
"Oh OK, so you're looking for a bike that can handle anything or all of the mountain, including climbs and descents"
Shut the fuck up with this stupid enduro bullshit. The only reason bike manufacturers advertise "enduro" is because they realize it attracts the newer/gaper crowd.
False. Bike manufacturers create enduro bikes because of the increased suspension travel and decreased overall weight. This allows for a more versatile bike for the guys who want to do some park laps, then bust an XC loop out; there a one quiver bike.
Sorry OP, you can't have the best of both worlds. There will never be a bike that has the weight of an XC bike, and the travel of a DH.
Another great example of someone who only started biking in the last few years. "durr they create enduro bikes cause like they easy to pedal and descend well"
No, you fucking idiot. A one-quiver bike has been a focus of manufacturers long before the enduro racing format was known outside of France. Bike manufacturers only throw in the term "enduro" now to attract stupid gaper jackasses like you who don't know any better.
skiermanAnother great example of someone who only started biking in the last few years. "durr they create enduro bikes cause like they easy to pedal and descend well"
No, you fucking idiot. A one-quiver bike has been a focus of manufacturers long before the enduro racing format was known outside of France. Bike manufacturers only throw in the term "enduro" now to attract stupid gaper jackasses like you who don't know any better.
Who cares what there called? Thats the modern term for that specific class of bike. Enduro bikes used to be called "All Mountain" bikes. The names of things have changed since the 90's because sports progress and we need terms to more accurately classify things...Gay used to mean happy. Now it means gay.
The name Enduro also stuck around because of the main use for a long travel, lightweight bike.. its called enduro racing bud. Stage style racing... (these sports were more established than enduro mountain biking; and with practically identical racing formats, the name stuck) e.g Enduro dirt biking. Enduro rally racing
ps. I've ridden bikes since I could walk and have raced XC for 7 years, and started competing in Enduro 5 years ago
skiermanYour opinion is shit. "Enduro" is a timed stage racing format that spilled out of France to the rest of the world over the past 8 years. People have been pedaling up to good descent trails since MTBing was invented. If you really want to be xxkoree you should call it "Super D" in the U.S. Sounds idiotic, right? So does "enduro". People who are not stupid, gaper pieces of shit call it either "all mountain" or just "mountain biking".
"Hey guyesz let's go enduro-ing! I know a sick enduro trail the next town over!!!"
If someone uses the term "enduro" outside of a race, then you know they just started riding only because it become socially acceptable/populars. Its as stupid as calling big mountain riding, "Freeride World Touring".
Didn't see this post of yours mr skier man until just after I posted my last reply. All of the points I just listed are now useless because you have already disagreed with them. Buuuut, nobody says lets go "down hilling!!". Or lets go "cross country-ing" or lets go " rolling on wheels on dirt-ing!!"
Cause it's just fucking biking man. Lighten the fuck up.
I hope you get this pissed about the skiing industry marketing to gapers.
OR better yet, about 99% of fucking product available to consumers bro.
**This post was edited on Oct 3rd 2018 at 8:08:56pm
GryllzWho cares what there called? Thats the modern term for that specific class of bike. Enduro bikes used to be called "All Mountain" bikes. The names of things have changed since the 90's because sports progress and we need terms to more accurately classify things...Gay used to mean happy. Now it means gay.
ps. I've ridden bikes since I could walk and have raced XC for 7 years, and started competing in Enduro 5 years ago
Thanks for proving that you're a fucking moron. "Durrr I XC biked for 7 years so I know what I'm talking about in reference to a racing format that I've only known about for 5 years".
Fuck off with your hippy bullshit. Just because some jerry's come along and try to re-name something because they're too fucking stupid to know the real terms, that doesn't make them right. What if some gapers started a chat with you and said, "bro tell us all about that Freeride world tour skiing, we're aiming to get our first kits to get into Freeride world tour skiing", how would you respond? Would you be like, "labels don't matter bro, Yeah bro, totally get those BCA skins for FWT riding". That doesn't make much sense now does it, professor dip shit?
GryllzDidn't see this post of yours mr skier man until just after I posted my last reply. All of the points I just listed are now useless because you have already disagreed with them. Buuuut, nobody says lets go "down hilling!!". Or lets go "cross country-ing" or lets go " rolling on wheels on dirt-ing!!"
**This post was edited on Oct 3rd 2018 at 8:08:56pm
You are so fucking ignorant. XC and DH race formats were around before bikes were designed for that purpose. The enduro race format came well after the existence of capable AM bikes. Once again, you're a fucking idiot and you have no clue what you're talking about.
skiermanThanks for proving that you're a fucking moron. "Durrr I XC biked for 7 years so I know what I'm talking about in reference to a racing format that I've only known about for 5 years".
Fuck off with your hippy bullshit. Just because some jerry's come along and try to re-name something because they're too fucking stupid to know the real terms, that doesn't make them right. What if some gapers started a chat with you and said, "bro tell us all about that Freeride world tour skiing, we're aiming to get our first kits to get into Freeride world tour skiing", how would you respond? Would you be like, "labels don't matter bro, Yeah bro, totally get those BCA skins for FWT riding". That doesn't make much sense now does it, professor dip shit?
Okay, we are arguing 2 different points here..
1st Argument- Changing the name of something to sound "cooler" or for better marketing.
- First of all, the names of things change. period
-Is free-skiing and all mountain skiing REALLY that different? Nope; but both names are accepted.
-The name enduro stuck because that's what the racing formant is called... Not "all mountain" racing.
- Labels matter in regards to what they are accepted to mean. And if I'm trying to describe a specific thing, ill use the most generally accepted term
-Why do you personally care so much as to what there called?
2nd Argument- People talking like goofy fucks.
-Theres gonna be gapers, Jerrys, beginners in every sport. Only a mentally r3tarded slut would get angsty over a beginner talking like a noob about "X" sport
skiermanYou are so fucking ignorant. XC and DH race formats were around before bikes were designed for that purpose. The enduro race format came well after the existence of capable AM bikes. Once again, you're a fucking idiot and you have no clue what you're talking about.
You sir are fucking ignorant. Enduro racing is a stage race. You following? So racing dirt bikes in a stage format is called called enduro MX. Rally racing done in staging formats is an technically Enduro racing. So whats your point? just because its a moderately new sport doesn't mean it should be called "All mountain biking race"
GryllzYou sir are fucking ignorant. Enduro racing is a stage race. You following? So racing dirt bikes in a stage format is called called enduro MX. Rally racing done in staging formats is an technically Enduro racing. So whats your point? just because its a moderately new sport doesn't mean it should be called "All mountain biking race"
Its incredible by how much you missed my point. Yes, you fucking moron. As I wrote in my first post, enduro is a stage race but that has zero do with my point. It appears reading comprehension isn't your strong suit.
skiermanIts incredible by how much you missed my point. Yes, you fucking moron. As I wrote in my first post, enduro is a stage race but that has zero do with my point. It appears reading comprehension isn't your strong suit.
So why are you so confused/surprised about a bike type thats applied to a a certain racing format; being named (referred to) after it? I honestly don't know what point your trying to get across. Are you just angry that the classic All Mountain name has evolved into the name Enduro?
skiermanIts incredible by how much you missed my point. Yes, you fucking moron. As I wrote in my first post, enduro is a stage race but that has zero do with my point. It appears reading comprehension isn't your strong suit.
Statistics show that your argurments either A) make no sense or B) your a troll. 2400 posts with a whopping 13,000 karma.
GryllzStatistics show that your argurments either A) make no sense or B) your a troll. 2400 posts with a whopping 13,000 karma.
In whichever case. You Win. Have a nice evening.
This skierman fella prefers to troll around arguing about bikes online while jerking himself off to his sick bike knawledge. In the end who cares, just get out and ride and leave the obsessives to themselves.
WillgumThis skierman fella prefers to troll around arguing about bikes online while jerking himself off to his sick bike knawledge. In the end who cares, just get out and ride and leave the obsessives to themselves.
WillgumThis skierman fella prefers to troll around arguing about bikes online while jerking himself off to his sick bike knawledge. In the end who cares, just get out and ride and leave the obsessives to themselves.
