I own a 2019 Norco Range and love riding it for more gravity type trails but probably do more trail riding closer to home. Considering getting a 2022 Canyon Neuron AL as a second bike, or perhaps selling the Range and getting a 2022 Canyon Spectral AL (which weights 16kg!).
Any advice? My concerns is that I'll buy the Neuron and then only ride one of my bikes regardless of where I ride.
EDIT: Now back up to £799. Hope anyone who ordered gets their price honoured!
Hi folks
Suspect you'll need to be quick but Garmin UK is currently selling the Carbon Grey Enduro for only £240, which is a whopping £560 off RRP
Link - note it might default to the steel one, you'll just need to change the colour option
Merry Christmas!
Looking for opinions on a knee pad for days on mixed red trails (rock gardens, drops, fast flow (on rocky trails), trees and small jumps).
Should also cope with some light park use.
I'd rather have extra protection and put up with a warmer pad in summer. I'd be wearing them for 4-5 hours at a time and pedaling.
I'm considering the:
- 7idp Project
- Endura MT500
Anyone have any experience of those, or good alternatives?
From my research, there isn't a perfect compromise road legal / off-road trail bike. And I can sort of understand why, but there a couple of things I can't figure out.
At one end you have the relatively cheaper Honda CRF230/300L type bike. Super reliable, low maintenance costs and frequency, comfy, can handle high speeds, albeit not for too long. Downsides are the gearing needs a smaller sprocket for off-road, and it's ~320lbs wet, so a PITA to pick up all the time.
At the other end you have the highly tuned four strokes from KTM et al, which are much lighter, much better off-road, but generally have higher spec components, a much lighter frame, and a more race based engine that needs more frequent and more costly maintenance. I would also put the Honda CRF450L in this category.
When I had my CRF250L I researched a lot into weight reduction, but the overall consensus is that the frame is heavy, and you can only lose a few pounds, so it's an impossible task. I ended up buying a pure dirt bike that is 100lbs lighter, and much easier to handle on the trails. But I do miss being able to ride to them legally.
So why isn't there something that fills the gap in-between? I'm thinking something like:
- A Honda 300cc-400cc road based engine, i.e. decent power, ridiculously reliable
- Lightweight frame and battery etc.
- Weight in the 250lb-270lb range
- And priced somewhere around 7K (either $ or £, generally between the two type of bikes mentioned above)
Why doesn't someone make this bike?
I just put these 3 up there because they seemed to be some popular options.
Open for more recommendations.
I've been racing Enduro for the last 7 years with varying degrees of success. I've had glimpses of elite level speed generally sandwiched between mediocre and inconsistent results. I've never really followed a structured training plan and I just bought an XC bike last month. I'm actually loving it way more than I expected.
There is a beginner XC race series on with 7 rounds and I'm planning on entering that and the national XC series for a round or two. Now I always assumed I was at the higher end of fitness as I generally feel pretty fit all the time. I can run a 18 minute 5km with about 5 weeks of training and I have won quite a few multisport adventure races. My Garmin tells me my vo2 max is 57 so I had a good few reasons to think I was fit. However, I just bought my first power meter and my ftp reading was pretty pathetic. 216w/2.9w kg. I guess I shouldn't be shocked as I do no interval training and it does explain why I could never get that last 10% of speed to actually win enduro races. I was really just relying on my skill and general fitness. I've good technical ability but I guess I was being a bit arrogant to think that would be enough to beat guys who were putting in the effort to train hard.
So one of the races in this beginner series is around my local trails. It's a 35km loop. My best time last month was 1hr 45 and last years elite winning time was 1hr 35. I'm hoping just from going from 73 to 70kg will gain me a little bit of time but I need to increase my power. I am doing one of the garmin training plans which I can post details of. That has me peaking for a May 22 race. The race on my local trails is on February 27th. I guess I shouldn't expect any big changes before this race. What would a realistic FTP improvement goal be over my training plan or should I even be looking at that?
Also, would it be a good idea to just use that loop as my ultimate measure of fitness? It always runs the same due to its construction and it is quite physical.
At the end of the day I still love going fast/fucking around with jibs on a mountain bike and I don't want to sacrifice all the fun I have at the weekend on Enduro/DH bikes for endless turbo training and road sessions. I am willing to sacrifice enduro racing until July as I'm getting married in June and don't want to get hurt but after that the XC is mainly over and I will look to enter more enduro races again. Is it possible to combine the two types of training?
I was thinking about getting a ktm 250 xc w 2022 for my first bike. Would you guys go for smething else?
Edit: they had a ezbergrodeo in stock mom is not happy but the kid is
I currently have an HJC AR-10 helmet that I use for track days. I'm doing my first enduro race (2x 2 hour stints) in a month. I'm considering upgrading to a nicer cf helmet with a lighter weight. In a typical track session I don't think it would matter but will I notice the .5 lb difference (~3.75 current vs ~3.2 nice CF helmet) sitting on my head after 2 hours?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a local bike shop that would have a decent selection of carbon fiber framed road/enduro style bikes? I hear a lot about Eddys and will definitely be checking them out but would like to shop around and see what other local businesses have to offer. I'd like to get a nice bike but also would like to finance if possible. I know Eddys has that option, unsure if other local spots do as well.
I appreciate any help in advance!
I'm trying to work out if they have stock issues or of they are trying to get out of sending me the Enduro I purchased when they ran a big discount on Xmas day
I’m thinking of picking up a 2021 Commencal Furious offof pink bike. Comes with a bomber 58, but I was thinking of putting a dropper post and new drivetrain on the bike, as well as a fox 38 that I could swap out whenever I’m gonna climb. Basically I could swap between enduro and dh .
I’m just wondering if it’s possible to fit a dropper in the seat post because it looks very short. Any furious owners able to confirm if it’s long enough for smaller sized dropper? Frame is size L
Hi! I was planning on getting the Giant Reign, but after some more thinking I am now considering getting a downhill bike. Most of my riding will be lift-serviced so I am not very worried about uphill capabilities. I am a little interested in racing but don't know much about it. Would you guys recommend the Giant reign still or a downhill bike? I know Giant discontinued they're downhill bike so any suggestions would be great! BTW, the main reason why I wanted Giant was for their carbon fiber replacement program.
I don’t know about you, but I struggle dedicating myself fully to either Apple or Garmin platforms for fitness. I have settled on using my AW as my primary daily driver and Garmin for working out. As a long distance runner, I need serious battery life and the rugged build of a Garmin. This bifurcation of tech is a bit head spinning at times. However the data is easily centralized using RunGap. Am I the only person doing this? Do you also feel trapped in both worlds?
Well, I just got word that my camper from Enduro Campers is getting built. This will be camper #004 of the Lobo Camper. In the world of truck campers, there are many companies I could have gone with but the most vital thing for me was durability and weight savings and that is how I ended up with Enduro Campers. They are a new camper builder based in San Luis Obisbo California taking construction and design methods from expedition trucks and applying them to a wedge-style camper.
Needless to say, I am extremely excited about this camper and will be a massive upgrade to the old camper shell.
Not too sure if anyone here is into campers but I nerd out on anything regarding engineering and product design. Some of the design elements are really what sold me on it. Carbon-Kevlar hinges, Carbon Fiber Bracing, Aluminium T-track, and aluminum extrusions.
How much will it weigh? 300 pounds for my 6.5-foot bed on my Tundra.
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My 2017 Knolly Warden Carbon has been sitting around unused for a few years now. I stripped the brakes, derailleur, and shifter off for another build.
I have three other bikes, so keeping it is kind of pointless.
I'm trying to decide if I should part it out (seems like the least desirable option), try to sell it as is (seems like it would be a tough sell), or buy a used brakeset/derailleur/shifter and build it back up to sell.
I can't find the Enduro battery anywhere in Canada and the gopro website won't ship them up here. Anyone in this sub successfully purchase an enduro battery in Canada? Any tips at all would be much appreciated!
I am looking for an Enduro bike that can do bike parks, tech trails, and everything else.
I live in southern California about 1 hour 30 minutes away from Skypark, which is a really fun bike park that has no chairlifts but the pedal up is very mild. I went to Skypark and mountain biked there for the first time about a month ago, and I rented a Santa Cruz Bronson for the day, and I really liked the geometry, and the mullet felt pretty good, but I would rather have something with a little more travel and full 29 in wheels, such as the Santa Cruz Megatower and the Specialized Enduro, which I like the most out of the bikes I have researched. I live close to a Santa Cruz and Trek dealer, and I also live close to a Specialized, Scott, Cannondale, and Pivot dealer. My budget is up to around $6500.
Which one would you recommend?
Debating a switch from my 2021 KLX 300 already. I'm a newer rider and this was an amazing first bike, but I've ended up riding on road around town more than I thought I would and want more power every time I ride. Two bikes isn't an option for me right now, so I've been looking at other options.
The 701 enduro is my top choice and I found a used 2019 near me with 4,500 miles, several upgrades (headlights, seat, slave cylinder) for $9,000.
Questions:
-Does the $9,000 price feel right? - Two dealers in my area have Tenere 700's (my other top choice) in stock for 10k new before taxes and fees
-I'm pretty novice offroad, but mostly ride open trails on a 300 acre family farm. Will the extra weight (25lbs) and different gearing of the 701 be difficult for a newer rider to handle?
-Any other concerns around the switch I should be aware of? I've never bought a used bike.
Thanks in advance!
Seriously, they’re fantastic!! Totally worth it if you’re thinking about buying but think, well I won’t be using it in the cold. Even then, they’re much better batteries. Take it from someone living in Florida. Lol
