Okay, so I’ve been getting really into enduro riding lately. And one thing that keeps popping up in forums and videos is the actual weight of these bikes. You see all these manufacturer claims, but are they, you know, real?
So, I decided to do a little experiment myself. I wanted to see just how heavy my own bike was, and how much all the extra stuff I’ve added contributes.
Weighing My Enduro Bike
First things first, I needed a good scale. I didn’t want to use the bathroom scale, so I Borrowed a hanging scale, like the kind you use for luggage or fish, from a buddy.
Next, I prepped my bike. I took off anything that wasn’t essential – my tool bag, water bottle, you name it. I did leave on the stuff that’s always there, like my skid plate, handguards, and radiator braces.
Then came the tricky part. I Got my other buddy to help me lift the bike. We had to make sure it was completely off the ground and hanging freely from the scale. It took a few tries to get it balanced, but we finally got a steady reading.
- First try: We tried just with hands, that was nearly made a huge mess.
- Second try: Put some straps, better, but still swinging around.
- Finally: Got it stable, with bike stand and some help.
And there it was! I was actually surprised. I’ve Added lots of protection parts, so It’s heavier than what the manufacturer said.
Then, I started putting things back on, one by one, and weighing the bike each time. I weighed my tool bag, my spare tube, even my hydration pack filled with water.
It was kind of a pain, honestly, all that lifting and re-weighing. But it was also super interesting to see how much each thing added. My fully loaded setup, ready for a long day of riding, was way heavier than the “dry weight” you see in the specs.
The whole process took a good chunk of the afternoon, and I was pretty tired afterward. But I learned a lot. It made me think twice about what I really need to carry on the trail, and I’m definitely considering some lighter-weight gear options now.
So, yeah, that’s my story of weighing my enduro bike. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was definitely educational. If you’re serious about enduro, I recommend giving it a try – you might be surprised by what you find!
