Enduro Reviews and News

Enduro World Series Round No. 1 course preview

By Saris Mercanti March 24, 2017

The Enduro World Series is back. The season opener is in Rotorua, New Zealand, and the track is brutal.

Santa Cruz/SRAM Team custom painted Hightowers

By Saris Mercanti March 24, 2017

This beautiful trio of custom Santa Cruz bikes would be equally at home on the trail or in an art gallery.

2017 Enduro World Series kicks off in New Zealand

By Mtbr March 23, 2017

After six months off, riders will be lining up on the start line of the 2017 Enduro World Series opener in Rotorua, New Zealand. The event is officially dubbed the Giant Toa Enduro and serves as opening competition for Crankworx Rotorua.

Enduro vs Downhill bike – Which is faster?

By Francis Cebedo March 21, 2017

Many of us riding enduro bikes now often wonder if we would have run faster on a downhill bike. The folks at GMBN help us out with this test.

Enduro World Series highlights set for mainstream TV distribution

By Mtbr March 01, 2017

The Enduro World Series has announced that it’s coming to a TV screen near you thanks to a new partnership with IMG for mainstream television distribution of its race highlight shows.

Ellsworth Rogue Sixty review

By Jason Sumner February 24, 2017

The newest offering from the iconic brand is an enudro ready 27.5 battleship with 160mm of well-tuned suspension. Find out more in the Mtbr review.

Intense Tracer 27.5 2 Factory Build Red 2017

Intense Tracer enduro bike completely redesigned

By Saris Mercanti February 07, 2017

The Tracer is Intense’s best selling model. With the latest update, the California-based bike maker gave it more aggressive geometry, a new suspension design, and more.

FatDuro: When fat biking meets enduro

By Clint Claassen January 13, 2017

First year event at California’s Donner Summit Auburn Ski Club promises thrills and spills.

IMBA National Enduro Series launches

By Mtbr January 13, 2017

New domestic race series will compile results from six rounds across the U.S. and allow riders to compete for a national title.

Mtbr’s top 10 most read articles in 2016

By Saris Mercanti January 07, 2017

What are Mtbr readers most interested in? If we use the top 10 most read articles of 2016 as a barometer, it’s reviews, reviews, and more reviews. Plus a smattering of interviews and product roundups.

The Slas is meant to descend at ballistic speeds and seize the day and the race.

Mtbr Best of 2016 Awards: Enduro Bikes

By Francis Cebedo December 23, 2016

This is a crowded field that has pushed the envelope of our sport. These bikes allow us to ride radical terrain at high speeds — and go uphill with relative efficiency, too.

Prominent features include 27.5 wheels, a 65-degree head angle, and a longer front center.

Outerbike Test Sessions: Pivot Firebird

By Benjamin Slabaugh November 01, 2016

With its comfortable fit and reach, the Firebird is a great big bike option, provided you have a zippier trail alternative for longer days in the saddle.

The bike had predictable handling, but it wasn't necessarily telepathic or razor sharp.

Outerbike Test Sessions: Turner RFX

By Benjamin Slabaugh October 27, 2016

Carbon frame, 27.5 wheels, and 160mm of trail taming suspension. But does it outpace other offerings from the Outerbike Test Sessions?

This bike is a great addition to the full on enduro category and is built to take on everything up to and including lift served runs and all day big mountain climbs.

Outerbike Test Sessions: Rocky Mountain Slayer

By Kent Robertson October 26, 2016

The Rocky Mountain Slayer is back with a full carbon frame, 27.5 wheels, and 165mm of enduro crushing travel. See how it fared at Outerbike in Moab.

This race marked the last time legendary racer ACC would line up for an international level event. She announced her retirement after Day 1.

Enduro World Series final round video highlights

By Saris Mercanti October 07, 2016

The EWS season came to a close in beautiful Finale Ligure. Before you start going into withdrawals, check out this incredible coverage.

The men's and women's pro overall races are all but sewn up, but there is still much on the line this weekend in Italy. Photo courtesy Enduro World Series

Enduro World Series heads to Italy for grand Finale

By Mtbr September 29, 2016

The Enduro World Series will crown its champions in Finale this weekend at the last race of the season.

Video: Inside the Yeti/Fox Shox Factory team

By Mtbr September 26, 2016

There have only been three Enduro World Series champions in the men’s pro category. Two of them (Jared Graves and Richie Rude) were riding for the Yeti/Fox Shox Factory Race Team at the time. So what makes the squad so special?

Launched at Interbike, the new Rogue Forty is designed for the XC, enduro racer and weekend warrior.

Ellsworth Interbike 2016

By Mtbr September 23, 2016

Ellsworth launches the Rogue Forty all-mountain bike, tightens up of its proprietary suspension design, and unveils a company rebranding.

Less than ten seconds separated Hill and Vouilloz after two days of racing.

Watch the epic battle unfold between Hill and Vouilloz in this R7 EWS Recap

By Saris Mercanti September 21, 2016

Sam Hill and Vouilloz careers in downhill racing never quite overlapped, but these two great downhill racers are now battling at the EWS series.

Sam Hill goes flat out foot out on his way to EWS win No. 1.

Will Sam Hill be the new king of enduro?

By Mtbr September 20, 2016

Round No. 7 of the Enduro World Series will be remembered as the race where Sam Hill earned his enduro stripes.

EWS Round 7: Valberg, France Track Preview

By Saris Mercanti September 17, 2016

After a long break, the EWS is back. This time, the action is taking place in France over two grueling days. Hit play to get a taste of the action.

Fastest Bikes at the Vail Outlier Offroad Festival

By Mtbr September 14, 2016

The Vail Outlier Offroad Festival teamed up with USA Cycling to host the Rocky Mountain Regional XC and enduro championships. Photographer Eddie Clark was there and caught these shots of the fastest riders and their bikes.

Big Mountain Enduro Finals: Crested Butte, Colorado

Mud, blood, guts, and glory at Big Mountain Enduro Finals

By Mtbr September 07, 2016

Ripping descents, mud-splattered crashes, rock garden gnar, and much more highlighted the season finale of the Big Mountain Enduro Series, which was held deep in the Crested Butte backcountry and at Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Evolution Bike Park.

How do EWS pros deal with pressure of enduro racing

By Mtbr September 07, 2016

There are a lot of good times for riders on the Enduro World Series circuit but there is also a ton of pressure. So what is it that drives these riders to challenge themselves over and over?

Tech: 1x or 2x drivetrains

By Saris Mercanti September 02, 2016

With the advent of 1×12, Di2, and gigantic rear cassettes, riders have more drivetrain options than ever before. So what do racers on the EWS circuit prefer?