Why the persistence that enduro should be dominated by 26″ wheels because that’s more enduro Ever considered that some people might like 29″ wheels for all occasions, even when the course is tight and twisty? If you like small wheels buy them, if you prefer big wheels buy those. Also find it laughable that people refer to the UK Enduro scene as examples for where these bikes apparently won’t work. Do you really think global bike brands design bikes to sell across the world based on a tiny group of people that race at Innerleithen once a year
^^ This. Our Enduro race scene is tiny compared to Europe or indeed the US. Yes we have some super twisty stuff, but so do the foreigners too, linked up by bl**dy fast sections where it’s all about carrying maximum speed if you want to do well.
Given the choice between one of these and a Jones or one of those fat bike things, it would be this every day – but that’s because I like going flat out, not mile munching, which seems very much the demographic preference on STW these days….. 😉
All I know is having seen Curtis on this bike in Italy, he didn’t look like he had any problems with “heavy” wheels or flex…….