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If you want an enduro bike today, you quickly stumble across price tags that a few years ago stood for race-ready equipment. In an entry-level enduro test conducted by our sister magazine FREERIDE in 2017, the price limit was €2,500 - and for that money, you could still have a lot of riding fun and solid parts with virtually no compromises.
Today, the situation looks different: Supply bottlenecks, inflation and rising energy costs are driving up prices. With the result: In our last comparison test, where the limit was 3200 euros, you will look in vain for uncompromising riding pleasure. No matter how fun individual bikes in this category are - you have to turn a blind eye to the equipment or the workmanship at the latest.
In our experience, all-round coherent complete packages only start at around 4500 euros. For all those who don't want to compromise on downhill fun, we have therefore put together five purchase recommendations from the editorial team for enduro mountain bikes under 5000 euros.
5 enduro mountain bikes up to 3200 euros in a comparison test - here are all the articles in the series:
Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS I 4990 Euro
Tip from Jan Timmermann , BIKE test editor
I would always buy used bikes privately. For five grand, you can go all-in on the second-hand market - and secure a real luxury enduro bike with Fox Factory suspension. An example: The Santa Cruz Megatower is currently available as an old stock item - i.e. virtually unused - with carbon parts, proven geometry and a lifetime guarantee directly from a specialist dealer. Original list price: almost 10,000 euros.
Mondraker Foxy R I 4499 Euro
Tip from Laurin Lehner, BIKE editor
Admittedly, Mondraker doesn't offer a lot of bling-bling for the money. For 4499 euros (>> available here), you only get Fox performance suspension and the rather weak Sram Code brakes - other manufacturers offer more luxurious equipment. On the other hand, the geometry of the bike is impressive: unique, lively, direct and yet smooth enough. The bike also has a very wide range of uses. Super!
Last Coal I 4569 Euro
Tip from Peter Nilges, BIKE test manager
The Last Coal is a true all-rounder - robust, in love with detail and amazingly variable. Thanks to the interchangeable rocker, the suspension travel can be reduced and perfectly adapted to the area of use - an agile trail bike and potent enduro bike in one platform. The beautiful aluminium frame scores with fine details, durable bearings and a high-quality finish. In terms of value for money, the Coal is right up there with the best: It starts from 4569 euros, and thanks to the online configurator, lightweight superstructures are easily possible even with an aluminium frame.
Specialised Enduro Comp I 3999 Euro
Tip from Dimitri Lehner, BIKE editor
The Specialized Enduro is the forefather of all enduro bikes. Of course, the current - and no longer the latest - model has nothing to do with the original bike. Whereas the Specialized used to be an agile all-rounder, the current Enduro is a hypertrophied baller machine and ready for any descent. More full throttle, more "I'll take every drop" is hardly possible with a single crown bike. Hence my choice!
Propain Spindrift CF I 5014 Euro
Tip from Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor
With 180 millimetres of travel, the Propain Spindrift is actually a true freeride bike - and offers more reserves than most enduro bikes. Despite its trick-loving target group, Propain favours a balanced geometry. This makes the Spindrift less playful, but all the more confident when the going gets tough. Thanks to the typically favourable price and versatile online configurator, carbon builds with Rockshox Ultimate forks, Maven brakes and transmission shifting are already possible for 5000 euros.
Max Fuchs
Editor
