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TOP 5: The most popular ENDURO articles of May 2018

A monthly round-up of the most popular content that graced our site in May: These are your top 5!

Does the weight of your MTB really matter?

“How much does your bike weigh?” Surely we’ve all heard this question at the trailhead. But what good is that information? Is a heavy bike a bad bike? Can the riding performance be defined by a number in weight? Or should we perhaps stop weighing our bicycles altogether?

Full article: Does the weight of your MTB really matter?


Good times guaranteed! 7 trail bikes under € 3,000 in Review

There’s never been a better time to be a mountain biker! Bikes have never been as good, and the performance you get for your money has never been as high. To prove our point, we compared seven trail bikes costing no more than € 3,000 each. But you need to be careful: While some bikes delivered the whole package, others still have room for improvement.

Full article: Good times guaranteed! 7 trail bikes under € 3,000 in Review


Shimano XTR M9100 launched: 12-speed drivetrain with massive range

Since its introduction in 1991, the abbreviation XTR adorned Shimano’s lightest and highest quality groupset, and now the component giant has released the latest iteration of their high-end groupset. The Shimano XTR M9100 is Shimano’s first 12-speed drivetrain, and with its new wide range cassette, it’s perfectly in line with the 1×12 trend.

Full article: Shimano XTR M9100 launched: 12-speed drivetrain with massive range


Behind the Scenes of the ENDURO Disc Brake Testing

Disc brakes are one of the most important parts on your bike, performing well you hardly notice them, but if they go bad, well, that certainly gets your attention. We take you behind the scenes of our 2018 disc brake group test.

Full article: Behind the Scenes of the ENDURO Disc Brake Testing


Pro Bike Check: Lewis Buchanan’s Ibis Mojo HD4

With the Ibis Cycles EWS team, currently sitting in 2nd place in the overall with 2790 points, it looks like another great year for the Californian brand. Scottish racer Lewis Buchanan is currently sitting in 10th place overall, and with two race ready bikes to choose from, we thought it was time to find out why he chose the Ibis Mojo HD4 and find out more about his setup.

Full article: Pro Bike Check: Lewis Buchanan’s Ibis Mojo HD4


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