Beginner Enduro Bike - Skyrim Dash vs Trance X2 vs Stump Jumper Allow

[Shane Dale]

Guys I am absolute newbie and wish to start doing Enduro's with my son. 

I am told these three are great entry level bikes to get one started:

https://giant-bicycles.co.za/products/trance-x-29-2-metallic-black-black?available%20colours=metallic%20black%20%2F%20black&available%20sizes=s

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/dual-suspensions/products/titan-skyrim-st-dash-2024?_pos=8&_fid=17382bcd9&_ss=c

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/stumpjumper-alloy/p/200518?color=349342-200518

I come from a enduro and xc motorcycle background and prefer a heavier bike for tech downhills. 

Any advice on these three bikes (Or any other capable bike at this price point) would be highly appreciated 

[thebob]

Much of a muchness between all 3 of them spec wise. All will be pretty capable with none standing out as much better than the other. All three have solid alloy frames. All three running SRAM SX gearing, which is pretty regarded as not great at all. Basic Rockshox 35 fork and basic rear shocks. Giant has the best brakes, which might swing it for me. If you goal is to make it down the trail and have some fun, I'd go for the one with the best dealer close to me. If you goal is to compete and push your limits, I'd look at a higher spec secondhand bike from the classifieds.

[Shane Dale]

That is great advice thank you Bob!

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

The Giant has a better fork and shock than the others, as well as better brakes, so buying new that would swing it for me. That’s if they all feel nice to ride. Doesn’t help to have better x and y if the bike feels *** to ride.