An enduro bike is a type of mountain bike designed for enduro racing, which involves multiple timed downhill stages with untimed transfers between each stage). Enduro bikes are long-travel bikes, meaning they have more suspension than a typical trail bike, usually between 150-180mm of travel. They are designed to descend as fast as possible on steep, rough, and rowdy trails, without sacrificing the climbing efficiency needed to pedal back uphill. Compared to trail bikes, enduro bikes generally have a longer wheelbase and reach, combined with a slacker head tube angle, making them more stable and predictable on fast and rough trails. The best enduro mountain bikes should be great descenders, inspiring confidence by delivering a stable and predictable ride on even the fastest and roughest trails. When climbing, an enduro bike should be comfortable, placing the rider in an efficient pedaling position to spin back up to the top of the hill before taking on the next timed stage.