One thing is certain: enduro bikes are booming and the choice and variety of bikes has never been better. We gathered the current most exciting models for this group test and put them through their paces. What is the best enduro bike of 2020 and what should you look for in a bike?

This article was originally published in February 2019 and updated in late 2019, where we added 12 more bikes to this year’s group test. To ensure consistency, we re-tested both the Best in Test and the Best Value Tip. Our group test reveals which is the best enduro bike currently available and which secures our Best Value Tip. Let us tell you now: there were quite a few exciting innovations and results.

The Test Field

The 2019 season saw loads of exciting new and even more capable enduro bikes introduced. In addition to the Specialized S-Works Enduro, Santa Cruz Megatower, Rocky Mountain Slayer and Pole Stamina 180, the Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon caused a lot of excitement even before we reviewed it in our group test. Orbea have worked on the suspension of the Rallon, increasing the travel and making it more progressive, all with the help of a new rocker link. We had the brand new Norco Sight C1 on test, which Norco actually position between their trail and enduro bike offerings. However, with its promising geometry and 160 mm travel up front, it fit into this enduro group test perfectly. The Nukeproof Mega 275 and the Ibis Mojo HD5 were the only two 27.5″ bikes in the test field, while the others all roll on 29″ wheels. We also had the exclusive opportunity to review the as yet unreleased RAAW Madonna V2. The fledgling brand has already caused quite a stir with the first version of its bike, and now it’s been revised even further.

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