Enduro vs all-mountain: How to choose the right mountain bike

Are you an enduro or all-mountain rider? Figure out which style best suits you and find the perfect bike.

Matt Wragg
Matt Wragg Last update: Feb 16, 2026
Enduro vs all-mountain: How to choose the right mountain bike Enduro vs all-mountain: Which mountain bike is right for you?

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    Matt Wragg

    Get to know Matt Wragg, the freelance photographer, writer, and self-proclaimed bicycle-breaker based in Nice, France. Despite unsuccessful attempts at XC, trials, 4X, and DH racing, Matt's passion for mountain biking never waned. After a stint in communications consulting, he decided to pursue his love for cycling and moved to New Zealand. Since then, he has traveled the world, chasing trails and building a successful career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021, he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with it. His bike cellar is a true testament to his love for cycling, housing bikes that range from freeride to cargo.

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