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MBUK ENDURO Bike of the year 2020

Here we have it – our final three. But which will take the Enduro Bike of the Year title? As we mentioned in the intro (and you’ve likely gathered from the high scores), we were fortunate enough to be sent some incredible bikes this year, so picking a winner was never going to be easy. In fact, it was arguably the hardest-fought battle since we began doing this test. Ultimately, we were looking for the bike that delivered in almost every scenario, with the fewest compromises – and not just in terms of performance, but spec and price too. It wasn’t until our final stint bashing through some Spanish granite that the final decision was firmly cemented in our heads.

SURPRISED TO BE SURPRISED

While two of the bikes in our top three – the Specialized Enduro and Whyte G-170C 29er – are unlikely to be a massive surprise, you may be taken aback by the inclusion of the stealthy-looking number on this page. That’s not

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