The Balance became longer and slacker via its latest updates, which provide increased high-speed stability and control. The Balance is Canfield’s all-mountain/enduro machine designed to charge full-speed down the most demanding trails. Wheel size: 29 inches, size S (27.5 inches)Ĭanfield has a reputation for building raw yet refined mountain bikes that are built to take abuse and deliver top performance. Suspension: 158 or 164mm rear/170mm front If you’re the type of rider who can feel the difference between a few millimeters here and there, the Process X is a great bike for you. The Process X is ideal for racers who want to tune their ride thanks to the multiple adjustment points. This bike could be a great option for aggressive trail riders, enduro racers or even some bike-park junkies. Letting the Process run wild is our favorite thing to do. Our testers preferred the bike in the short wheelbase setting combined with 29-inch front and rear wheels. ![]() Riders can experiment with mullet wheel sizing with the linkage Flip Chip or use the rear-end chip to customize wheelbase and travel. Additionally, the multiple adjustment points allowed us to fine-tune our ride to our liking. It’s a long and slack bike that absolutely loves heading down an open singletrack. While you might not beat your cross-country friends to the top of the hill, the bike will greatly reward your effort when the trails start to point downhill.ĭescending: The Process X is always willing to take the steepest and fastest lines down the mountain. That, combined with a traction-enhancing suspension design, allows riders to clear technical climbs or lay down a consistent pace up fire roads. The Process X is designed for enduro racers and aggressive trail riders looking for a point-and-shoot bike for race day or blasting down bike-park trails.Ĭlimbing: Kona’s long-travel enduro bike placed riders in a powerful climbing position when seated thanks to the 78-degree seat tube angle. Meanwhile, the Process 134 and 153 are direct representations of their rear-wheel travel in millimeters. The Process X is the heavy hitter of the group, earning the letter “X” for its adjustable travel. The Process line from Kona offers three different travel options, along with multiple build kits to meet your desired price point. Fine-tuning ability can lead riders to overthink their bike setup.Race-ready and entry-level models available.You can’t go wrong with the Rocky Mountain Altitude lineup. Meanwhile, the entry-level model provides an excellent platform with a much lower cost of maintenance and possibly lower repair costs. Riders looking to achieve wicked-fast speeds that will blur your vision will find the premium model ideal for the task. The Altitude provides models ranging from more robust, lower-end options to professional-level, out-of-the-box race bikes. From cruising speeds to race day, the Altitude makes riding more fun. That said, there’s nothing wrong with going for a trail ride on this performance-first machine. It’s quick and adjustable, making it a truly great bike for serious enduro racers. In the slackest and long dropout setting on steep fire-road climbs, it was a bit tough to keep the front wheel in line, but there was a noticeable increase in traction.ĭescending: Right out of the gate, we found ourselves having an absolute blast aboard this Rocky. Once dialed into the conditions we were riding, it was noticeable how stable the bike was when climbing up steep terrain. With that said, the longer rear position did provide more traction in certain situations. While we swapped back and forth on the rear dropout positions, the shorter position added a bit more snap for steering into the tighter sections. This sets the head tube angle at 65 degrees and the seat tube angle at 76 degrees. We found the bike performed best in Position 5, the neutral setting. Built for Enduro World Series racing, the Altitude is no slouch when headed down the trail however, it must perform well enough on the climbs to keep racers fresh and ready to charge full speed down every descent.Ĭlimbing: Rocky Mountain’s Ride 9 chip and the Altitude’s two-position rear axle provide multiple adjustment points for racers seeking the perfect bike fit and feel. The Altitude is full of attitude, reminding us of our rowdy sibling who’s always up to mischief. Here’s a list of the top enduro bikes the MBA crew has tested over the years. ![]() The ideal enduro bike is one that conquers climbs and saves riders’ energy while they prepare themselves for a wild, fast ride down singletrack and bike park trails. With major improvements to enduro bikes being made every day, these downhill shredders retain a strong ability to climb back up the trails for round two. ![]() ![]() While trail bikes reign supreme on many types of terrain, enduro bikes hold their own by offering similar versatility in a heavy-hitting package.
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