Review

Best of Test 2018 – All Winning Bikes of this Season


The best trail bike you can buy

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From a quick after-work ride to a transalp expedition or a day in the bike park: modern trail bikes can do it all. They’re brilliant all-rounders and, if you like, they are “true” mountain bikes. We tested 13 of next season’s most exciting models for you, but in the end, only one could come out on top!

For an overview of the group test and all bikes head to the main article: The best trail bike you can buy


Best in test:: Ibis Ripmo

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Ibis Ripmo | 160/145 mm (f/r) | 13.10 kg | € 8,498

The Ibis Ripmo is the new star in the American brand’s portfolio: a combination of their popular trail bike, the Ripley, and their enduro bike, the Mojo HD4. This group test proves how well it’s succeeded in uniting the best of both worlds.

Read the full article here: Ibis Ripmo Review


In this group test, we deliberately didn’t award any bike with the “best value tip.” If you’re looking for performance at a reasonable price, you should consider one of the top bikes in this group test with a lower end spec.


This article is from ENDURO issue #036

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ENDURO is the leading magazine for mountain bike technology and the modern trail riding lifestyle. We cover high-end bikes, global trends, and technical innovations – in-depth, bold, and always with an eye on the bigger picture. Our editorial approach speaks to everyone who sees mountain biking not just as a sport, but as a way of life. We view bikes as more than just the sum of their parts, evaluating products through the lens of real world riding rather than just on the spec sheet, testing bikes everywhere from alpine adventures to intense bikepark laps.

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