ENDURO BIKES

Trek Slash 9.8 29 $7,300

Trek has a big wheel option for the enduro racer who wants all-out speed for the win. The frame is made from the company’s oclv Mountain Carbon, which has high-damage areas reinforced. The Rockshox Lyrik RC dual-position fork offers 130-mm/160-mm travel up front. The Rockshox Super Deluxe rc3 adds 150 mm of rear travel. Bontrager components, likely the nicest house-brand components out there, complete the package with Line Comp 30 wheels, Evoke 2 saddle, and Line bar and stem. The drivetrain is sram X1. The whole package, in a size 17.5" frame, weighs 13.11 kg. ( trekbikes.com)

Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b $8,919

The Rockshox Lyric and Öhlins stx170 shock give the Enduro Pro Carbon 650b 170 mm of travel. The bike is compatible with Specialized’s 6Fattie wheels and tires if you want to run 3.0"wide treads, making this a versatile machine. It’s equipped with sram X01 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, handy swat storage system and Roval Traverse wheels. A new geometry brings shorter 425-mm chainstays for quicker handling, a slacker head angle and longer reach to match today’s trends. It’s available in four sizes from small to extra large. ( specialized.com)

Rocky Mountain Slayer 730 MSL $5,199

Rocky’s new carbon Slayer uses a simple yet effective Ride 4 adjustment system to customize the geometry easily without greatly altering the suspension setup. This Slayer comes in four sizes (small, medium, large and extra large) rolling on 27.5" Alex Volar 3.0 rims with Boost hubs. A Rockshox Yari RC provides 170 mm of travel, while the Rockshox Deluxe Debonair squishes down 165 mm. sram NX dominates the drivetrain. Race Face takes care of the bar (Chester 780 mm) and seatpost (Turbine Dropper). ( bikes.com)—bradhunter