Best of Test 2016 – All Winning Bikes of this Season
ENDURO Issue #24: 9 high-end enduro bikes in comparison
No doubt about it: enduro is booming! There are more bikes than ever before to choose from, and we’re relentlessly bombarded with marketing hype as brands spew out superlatives! And that’s not even mentioning the constant flooding of new standards and wheel sizes that add further confusion. But enough of that; this group test is here to put an end to our misery and reveal the reality behind the hype. Which bike is actually the best one on the market right now?
Best in test: Yeti SB5.5c X01
A rocket in a multitude of ways, the Yeti SB5.5c secures the test victory with its outstanding suspension, show-stopping finish, and the ultimate handling package that marries all the right ingredients. However, much like the haute couture on the catwalk, this bike is going to be exclusively reserved for those with deep pockets.
Best value: YT CAPRA CF Pro Race
The YT CAPRA CF Pro Race offers everything that you could want from a capable enduro bike. Super-potent suspension and incredibly composed geometry render it a hell of a lot of fun. Besides nailing bike park tracks and home trails, it won’t fare too badly if you pin a race number on it either. And the best thing of all: the top-of-the-range CAPRA won’t require a second mortgage. Our value for money top tip!
All bikes in test: BMC Trailfox 01 XX1 | Bold Linkin Trail LT 29 | Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Race | CUBE Stereo 160 C:68 Action Team 27.5 | Giant Reign Advanced 1 | SCOTT Genius LT 700 Tuned | ROTWILD R.E1 FS EVO | Yeti SB 5.5C X01 | YT Capra CF Pro Race
