What Are The Different Styles Of Mountain Bikes? | XC vs Trail vs Enduro (MTB Buyers Guide)

Been looking forward to this! Hopefully you cover the new Scott RC and non RC version plus the Merida Big Trail

Question: I'm stuck between an Enduro or Trail.
Trail is better for where I am, BUT!! - I'm 6'2'' - 250.
Do I need the beefier bike for my weight? Does that Help?!

Great overview Phil! There are so many categories these days. There's something out there for everyone.

Looking to buy a full sus down country bike , but can't find anything in europe, other than lux trail - but ive heard so many horror stories with canyon I dont know if I want to risk that. Contacted them like 4-5 times and they weren't even able tell me even basics like what damper is there, dropper insertion depth, if caliper can be lifted for bigger rotors, etc. Very very bad customer support. Other than that I can't find any carbon ones that doesn't cost like 5k €.

Very well explained, this will help out a lot off people that are new to the sport. Briliant job Phill !!!

I don't recommend XC bikes unless they plan on becoming an XC racer. A trail bike is more forgiving. The geometry and extra grip make up for lack of skill. So I feel trail bikes are actually better for beginners. Hopefully manufacturers continue more entry level mountain bikes with trail geometry. Thanks for the video!

What a surprise to wake up to watch this on my birthday 😄

Thanks Phill great video all the info presented in a nononsense way as usual. Still loving my Marin Riftzone which i bought based off one of videos. Thanks for all your hard work👍

bought my siskui t8, still waiting for it to show up. I used your affiliate link, as your video reviews helped me the most in my research/decision. Thanks - hope you get your credit/"kick-back" to support your channel!

my mild xc trail and urban riding I ride full rigid.

Such a enjoyable vid to watch mate.

Great Job!

It's enduro. Always!

When's the buyers guide out tho?

Appreciate your videos heaps mate, especially as someone riding in SEQ! Do you think the canyon spectral is too much bike for general trail use? I'm starting to push a bit harder but nothing crazy at all. My poor $1000 xc hardtail has been flogged through the trails including castle hill and mt Joyce black runs and I'm ready to upgrade.. if the spectral is overbike then I'm thinking the Neuron or Siskiu t8...

I recently purchased a hardtail frame. While researching geo I got really confused on seat tube angle because it seems like every manufacturer measures it differently. I wouldn’t mind seeing a video explaining that.

Question, i have a silverback stride comp and was wondering would this fall into xc or downcountry?

Was this footage filmed at Ourimbah state forest?

Enduro. Good for everything. Even downhill, bikepark and slopestyle.

where is the bike build at my guy for the subscriber bike

What bike should I get the fuel ex 7 or the Norco A3 sight

My current bike, a 2021 GT Force Alloy is sitting between an all mountain and enduro bike. 150mm put back, 170 up front, but it’s not a total boat and can make its way up technical climbs surprisingly well. I’ve hit everything from green to single black trails on it, and it was still fun on green trails but shines on steep tech. Plus for $3500 it was worth every cent. I even did an xc time trial on it and didn’t finish last in my category solely because of the descents.

Hey, in my country there isn't a lot of dh bikes being sold especially used, so what are the best dh bikes under 4000€ or dollars? I'd propably go with used because good deals, and i don't want the bike to be super shiny and nice because itis a dh bike ofc

Um. HJM advertisement model is a satire right? Anyone else catching that ad? That or Google needs to stop looking at my incognito activities 🤣

What a fantastic video well thought out and the diagrams/info are a fantastic touch and help visually in taking the information you’re providing, especially for a ‘newbie’ like myself .

So just a quick shout-out to you and thanks .

Love from Manchester, UK! 🇬🇧 🤙🏾

Such an excellent and informative video! I like the chart of the different types of bikes. Gracias.

Can you please suggest me on which category I need to go my requirements are I want to ride on road as well as off-road,, I want something for steep climb but also for good descent,, and I also want speed and agility,,,,and it should be hardtail 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please reply

Thanks mate - great video - Sydney local ! Love it

A trail bike i prefer. All mountain and enduro i suppose is the same.

Thank you for this video

Very informative video, thanks bro

Geez one has to get 7-8 bikes now??? What's the deal w/ SuperEnduro??? Is Enduro and DH not enough for you? Come on...

Everyone new to MTB should watch this! It will save you hours of research and set you on the right path.

Don't forget the Giant Trance 29 trail bike. One of the best suspension systems , relative cheap and massive bikes.

can you still use an XC bike for trips to the bike park on green and blue level trails?

great video! I've got a gravel bike already and wanted something I could ride all day but handle more intermediate downhill fireroads and singletrack, and a downcountry bike fit the ticket. I bought a Santa Cruz Tallboy and couldn't be more safisfied.

Now i understand the types of Mt. bikes.

Ok, since I'm interested in top versatility, guess the all-mountain category would be for me. These really look like bikes that can do it all, like the stumpjumper evo.

I took my 700 dollar down country hard tail and made it into all mountain. Changed the coil suspension to rock shock air suspension with more travel, upgraded hydraulic brakes to higher performance brakes pads and dics, changed tire to more aggressive tread and changed my drive terrain from 3x7 to 1x12. Yeah I could of bought a more expensive bike but it was fun upgrading the bike and I got to choose each part.

I love the look of the DH and Enduro bikes but it turns out I'm a XC / Trail type of rider , I use the bike to explore places and I also use it to get to those places

This is a great video. Super ultra comprehensive with graphs, tables, bullet point summaries, videos, and photo examples. Thank you!

I use my hard tail for everything, not going to buy a 2k to 6k bike. and I'm having fun.

im doing enduro stuff on hardtail xc so i dont find this move valid

Missing the Freeride style bike :)

What about the canyon stoic ? Is that trail am or enduro

So the trail bike is the best for uphill and downhill terrain?
Ans can it take aggressive rider abuse as well?

I have a Santa Cruz Bronson , is it a Trail Bike or Enduro it has 160 travel in front. Some videos say it's a Trail and others say it's an Enduro. Confused.

Is the polygon siskiu T7, 27.5 considered AM?