Having owned the previous scout, the thing that makes the scout work so good is the synergy of all the numbers. They made it a bike that is very good all arounder vs a bike that would lean towards one particular type of discipline.
Although they're sponsored now, he's ridden a nukeproof ht before nukeproof scouts got popular. I take what Blake says, at least about this bike, with a little less grain of salt.
Thanks for the video on Scout. One thing I feel that needs to be mentioned is that Nukeproof does sell many of their bikes as frame only models.(Only the Mega Watt and Reactor are not currently available as frame only) The Scout is available at $499.00 so they are INCREDIBLY affordable as a frame only option. So if you already have some great components. You can save a HUGE amount of money buying just the frame only and assembling the bike with your components.
Some of the manufacturers list hardtail geometry at sag so it’s more comparable to full suspension geometry. They don’t necessarily tell you they’re doing this and it makes it difficult to compare hardtail geo on paper.
Love this new search! I myself started on the same quest 9 months ago, and after several fails, I ended up with a Norco Fluid HT, and couldn't be happier! Full disclosure, I have rebuilt almost all of it with my favorite parts, but, the frame is outstanding! It's like a BMX bike for big kids.
Agree with everything. I am on my second Scout and been riding the elite spec lately. Such a fun and capable hardtail! Rode this beast out in Western Colorado and Moab and it handled the chunk like a dream! Pleasantly surprised by the specced rhythm fork on the elite spec. Only change I did was the hub 18T to 52T upgrade. Highly recommend this bike!
I agree to this, especially when seeing the Ragley being a very close competitor in bang-for-the-buck (at least European side) - the Trek is on another price level.
Just recently (for this season) made a similar build with slight overfork (Pike 150mm), love it. The most I love - it does excuse many small stearing mistakes, and because of quite short chainstay it is easy to control bike...
Evan, your comparison series for hardtails is one of the best on TH-cam if not the best. But you really need to continue it just for the sake of watchers. Ones you mentioned in other videos of this series such as the Santa Cruz Chameleon, Specialized Fuse.
Really digging this series. I’m running a Diamondback Syncr AL frame/Fox 34 Performance/NX-11/Guide brakes/DT350-27.5+. It’s a complete Marketplace bargain build. I put it together as my “cry less if it’s stolen” bike for camping.
I'd been really looking forward to this one, been riding a Scout for about a year now and I love it. It always feels so capable that I can just focus on improving me. Would highly recommend putting some 2.6" tyres on it for an even smoother ride. I wouldn't ride a hardtail on anything less now.
Literally I hesitating between this, the Roscoe 7 , and the cannondale Trail SL 2... So your videoes right in time, and perfect for see another point of view. Thanks!
Hello Evan! Absolutely love the series! I think it would be absolutely awesome if you could do some stuff in the testing like trying to do a Wheelie/manual and a bunnyhop when some people get a hardtail they are looking for stuff like that. Thank you so much!
Give the Sonder Transmitter frame a go! Blake tested 4 rigs in 2018, and the Transmitter won over the Rosco. That year, I got a Transmitter, and with a couple of component upgrades ... man, I got "baaad" rig!
When you were doing hardtail quest i was hoping that you were gonna do a nukeproof scout. I was actually planning on getting the scout because i heard it was an awesome bike. Canyon also made a new Hardtail (Stoic). Looks decent.
@@EvansMTBSaga I’m considering getting a Scout to replace my current hardtail and glad I found this video. I’m 5’10” and looks to be between sizes (M and L). What would you recommend I go for? Is my height close to yours?
I just got a new hardtail this summer and tryed out both the trek roscoe and kona honzo, and the kona honzo felt way nicer too me, you should consider trying it
This series is awesome. Nice bike too. The rating system is a bit wacky, though. If the ratings were gonna be like 3.785 out of 5 that could’ve more simply be rated 7.75 out of 10.
I've recently switched from a canyon spectral to a Santa Cruz Chameleon hardtail. And I've never been happier! I'd love to see a review from you on the chameleon.
Surprised the scout did that well! It looks good in that yellow. I'd paint my roscoe in a golden rod sorta yellow if I had time. My roscoe looks real similar to the one at the end of the video. Excited to see what you think about it!
As someone who’s owned several hardtails I have stuck with my scout,it’s not the most aggressive or the slackest but it puts everything together and has been the best all rounder I’ve ever owned. I have a 150mm fork on mine and found that to be the best compromise for bike parks and tech climbs. I have been tempted by the Honzo ESD but I’m not sure it’ll be any better to ride than my scout unless I’m on ridiculous downhill rough stuff
Thats cool to hear we have similar experiences. The thing I like most about Hardtails is that the frames are so cheap and hold their value well. So with that said, you should check out the ESD 😂 haha cheers dude
@@EvansMTBSagaI haven’t ridden a 290 Scout, but based on my time on my 275 Scout… I would say the 290 would fix all issues I have with the 27.5” version. I’ve heard the newer frames like the one you have is also much more compliant than older frames 👍 The Scout really does live up to its notoriety 🤠
If ya want better ride quality/comfort, go with...Ragley. Though, both hardtail makers are awkward to ride if you're a tall rider on technical trails. Companies seem obsessed with super-slack toptubes. The recent most comfortable all-mtn hardtail, I've enjoyed is the GT Zaskar LT.
golavanic corrision doesnt genrally before a month or 2 unless its hot and humid then it can happen a lot faster so on a mountain bike wouldnt leave it for more than a week
It isn't galvanic corrosion you really need to worry about if you're screwing Titanium in to Aluminium. You can get galling in the threads that can either cause the bolts to stick in place, or stick part way in and you can't wind them back out. That's mostly why you need a lubricant on the threads. I learnt this the hard way.
@EvansMTBSaga awesome! I tried 4-5 hardtails in a year and fell in love with the growler 50. The most fun downhill. Climbs better than some of the reviews suggested. Ultra agressive! IMO.
Hi, my name is Lucas and last year I bought the Orbea Laufey, Orbea's trail hardtail. I have to say if you want a smooth and stable hardtail thats the bike fo you but a small disclaimer will be the fact that is very long and u will have some trouble with it if you want to jump and do tricks but other than that is the perfect hardtail bike. Personally i encreased it's trail from 140 to 160 and added some new brakes to be able to stop when necesary paired with Michelin Wild enduro tires.
You should look into the 2010 Salsa Mamasita. Kinda technically an aluminum/scandium mix with carbon seat stays, it had a LOT of compliance for a hardtail. It was their XC race frame that year even as UCI racers were migrating to full sus from '08-'12
i believe nickel compund would work as a alternative to ti prep especially in alloy frames , save some money and go to the auto shop lol, i also reccomend using castrol motorcycle chain wax as chain lube
Great series I am really enjoying it I would like to see you try a VITUS SENTIER to see how it compares to the other chain reaction bikes like the RAGLEY & NUKEPROOF SCOUT 😀
if you are looking for an agressive hardtail with good geometry, i think the best choice would be a Dartmoor Hornet 2023. It supports from 140-180mm travel which is insane for a hardtail but my friend has an 2018 model. I tried it a few times and its by far the best Hardtail ive ever ridden (And ive tried alot of them)
It's actually possible for a hardtail to ride like a full suspension, I currently have a czech rock machine blizz, and it's very planted, you should try it out if it's possible to ship it to the us
If youre open to suggestions, the Orange P7 is the best hardtail frame going. I know its steel but its so much more compliant than aluminium. But if it has to be aluminium the geometry of the Crush is very similar and worth a look. Great video though, keep smashing it 👍🏻
It’s always interesting to watch other people review certain bikes. Only one person had a Nukeproof Scout in our group of Hardtails and he couldn’t sell it quick enough. Terrible on steep climbs with the slack seat angle and in real “Chunk” it bounces all over being so short and springy.
Haha I'm not watching any other reviewers so I don't create a bias. I just rode that Trek Roscoe today seen at the end of the video and went through some chunk and felt like i got punched in the face, it was that stiff.
i'm not sure what your intentions were exactly, but stack is measured from the bottom bracket, not the floor. i dont see why you couldnt measure from the floor and subtract out the BB height if you were comparing bikes
same thing tho - if bikes have different BB height, the same bar height measured from floor will feel different to the rider with feet on cranks, not floor. the feel is the thing, but let's understand the manufacturer geo charts before throwing them out
I have an aggressive hardtail frame suggestion, the RUROK KANLAON FRAME, which has a adjustable dropout for more aggressive or playful type of ride, you should get one of those frame.
The only thing that would possibly change would be compliance. That frame had geometry that's been pushed to extremes. They definitely pushed the envelope with the geo changes creating a bike that's good in some areas and sacrifices in other areas, and I'm glad they're still progressing
Have you thought about trying the giant step hard tail I haven't been Abel to get the new frame so I ride an 2008 model but they got new frame out only in American
Dont choose a bike after the normal sizing. Thats not a fair comparison. Look at the numbers instead. A large Scout would be a better comparison to the medium Big al.
I would standardize your scoring system to only .5 and whole numbers. I think that’s a bit more fair and consistent. So 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 etc. my 2 cents. Great vid.
@@EvansMTBSaga but then you're reviewing more what bike company makes an arbitrary size that fits you better than buying the bike that fits you and comparing it to other bikes that fit you.
I have very little experience working on bikes. Would it be a bad idea to order one of these Scouts online and assemble it myself? Are there virtually no instructions? Will it need tuned after assembly?
Ordering a complete bike online comes almost completely assembled and very easy to put together. Most bikes are tuned before packaged but sometimes you'll have to adjust the shifting. If you're into DIY stuff I'd say give it a go. If there's an issue you can always TH-cam how to fix it
I was thinking about picking up a nukeproof 290 frame, as I upgrade my stump jumper I can use the parts to build up a buddy bike. I have a rockshox 35 and front wheel sitting on the shelf
What happens with geo numbers is that some brands don't really show the “real world” numbers, that I lesrned from hardtail party and he has something he made to measure real world geometry and nukeproof was really precise with that so maybe that is
Downcountry hardtails are just better at everything compared to a true XC and Hardcore HT. I’m on a Cannondale Scalpel HT and it’s the perfect compromise for me. XC weight and climbing ability with very progressive geo so it’s a weapon on descents.
I hope there is a pre determined way to set the scores and it’s not just some numbers he is pulling out of the sky so these comparisons will actually mean something.
Stoked you liked the yellow yoke 🤘
Why did nukeproof stop selling bikes in the states?
@@jimmysavage258 Hate to break it to you, they are out of business
@@JohnC731 is this true? i live in northern ireland, and they're manufacutured in belfast. was going to get one
Having owned the previous scout, the thing that makes the scout work so good is the synergy of all the numbers. They made it a bike that is very good all arounder vs a bike that would lean towards one particular type of discipline.
Blake from GMBN approves
Although they're sponsored now, he's ridden a nukeproof ht before nukeproof scouts got popular. I take what Blake says, at least about this bike, with a little less grain of salt.
Well he has a few bikes from their sponsors yet he rides the scout most of the time. That says something
all the gmbn guys ride nukeproof because they get them for free.
This message is sponsored
@@brian6speedthey get every bike they want for free
Thanks for the video on Scout. One thing I feel that needs to be mentioned is that Nukeproof does sell many of their bikes as frame only models.(Only the Mega Watt and Reactor are not currently available as frame only) The Scout is available at $499.00 so they are INCREDIBLY affordable as a frame only option. So if you already have some great components. You can save a HUGE amount of money buying just the frame only and assembling the bike with your components.
So happy I got a 275 frame right before the usa site shut down. My Scout is just about finished, took my time since it was winter when I received it.
@@mikeburgh3956 That's good luck indeed.
Some of the manufacturers list hardtail geometry at sag so it’s more comparable to full suspension geometry. They don’t necessarily tell you they’re doing this and it makes it difficult to compare hardtail geo on paper.
True. And sag, there fore head angle, changes depending on fork travel. And these bikes can run from 120 to 160 forks.
Nukeproof specifies both sagged and non sagged geos.
Love this new search! I myself started on the same quest 9 months ago, and after several fails, I ended up with a Norco Fluid HT, and couldn't be happier! Full disclosure, I have rebuilt almost all of it with my favorite parts, but, the frame is outstanding! It's like a BMX bike for big kids.
Agree with everything. I am on my second Scout and been riding the elite spec lately. Such a fun and capable hardtail! Rode this beast out in Western Colorado and Moab and it handled the chunk like a dream! Pleasantly surprised by the specced rhythm fork on the elite spec. Only change I did was the hub 18T to 52T upgrade. Highly recommend this bike!
You should give the Canyon Stoic a try, i think it should be comparable to that 2023 ragley
It would be nice if canyon sold just their frames.
I rode a Stoic for a year and loved it. I'm a little sad I sold it to buy a full sus. I might go buy it again when it comes on sale
I agree to this, especially when seeing the Ragley being a very close competitor in bang-for-the-buck (at least European side) - the Trek is on another price level.
fr, stoic frame is really close to nukeproof one
I’ve had my Scout 275 soft 5 years, and it’s dialed. I slam all the chunky downhill crap with it, i dirt jump it, it just does everything really well.
Such a great all around bike!
Just recently (for this season) made a similar build with slight overfork (Pike 150mm), love it. The most I love - it does excuse many small stearing mistakes, and because of quite short chainstay it is easy to control bike...
Evan, your comparison series for hardtails is one of the best on TH-cam if not the best. But you really need to continue it just for the sake of watchers. Ones you mentioned in other videos of this series such as the Santa Cruz Chameleon, Specialized Fuse.
I am really loving this series, the amount of effort you put in is crazy! Would love to see the Marin San Quinton👍
Really digging this series. I’m running a Diamondback Syncr AL frame/Fox 34 Performance/NX-11/Guide brakes/DT350-27.5+. It’s a complete Marketplace bargain build. I put it together as my “cry less if it’s stolen” bike for camping.
I'd been really looking forward to this one, been riding a Scout for about a year now and I love it. It always feels so capable that I can just focus on improving me. Would highly recommend putting some 2.6" tyres on it for an even smoother ride. I wouldn't ride a hardtail on anything less now.
Literally I hesitating between this, the Roscoe 7 , and the cannondale Trail SL 2... So your videoes right in time, and perfect for see another point of view. Thanks!
Got a nukeproof scout frame built up a couple weeks ago. I love it.
I just had one built up too! I’m picking it up Monday
I love the format and how you do the split screen for promotional items. I’m a big hardtail fan as well.
Hello Evan! Absolutely love the series! I think it would be absolutely awesome if you could do some stuff in the testing like trying to do a Wheelie/manual and a bunnyhop when some people get a hardtail they are looking for stuff like that. Thank you so much!
Okay sounds good!! I'll shout you out next video
@@EvansMTBSaga Thank you so much! I really Appreciate it!
Give the Sonder Transmitter frame a go! Blake tested 4 rigs in 2018, and the Transmitter won over the Rosco. That year, I got a Transmitter, and with a couple of component upgrades ... man, I got "baaad" rig!
I bought mine about 4 years ago now and I love it. Definitely worth it
When you were doing hardtail quest i was hoping that you were gonna do a nukeproof scout.
I was actually planning on getting the scout because i heard it was an awesome bike.
Canyon also made a new Hardtail (Stoic). Looks decent.
is the Banshee Enigma or Paradox on the list of hardtails?
Loving this new hardtail series
Thanks Joe!
@@EvansMTBSaga I’m considering getting a Scout to replace my current hardtail and glad I found this video. I’m 5’10” and looks to be between sizes (M and L). What would you recommend I go for? Is my height close to yours?
I just got a new hardtail this summer and tryed out both the trek roscoe and kona honzo, and the kona honzo felt way nicer too me, you should consider trying it
I just ordered full build scout elite today for half off, brand new. So stoked!
Congrats man! Thats a big purchase and I hope you love it!
This series is awesome. Nice bike too.
The rating system is a bit wacky, though. If the ratings were gonna be like 3.785 out of 5 that could’ve more simply be rated 7.75 out of 10.
Love this series! As a hardtail enthusiast it's great to see!
I've recently switched from a canyon spectral to a Santa Cruz Chameleon hardtail. And I've never been happier!
I'd love to see a review from you on the chameleon.
Love this hardtail comparison!
You should try a GT Avalanche .
One of the best value for money out there!
Just built my scout today! Did the 27 in wheel frame. Excited to see how sporty it feels.
You're going to love it! I hope haha
Next year, i hope, will be my Nukeproof Scout Elite moment :D
And yes, i love the yellow :D
Low bottom bracket is one thing that makes the nukeproof so great imo
I got Mine a few days ago and I'm loving it I don't know if its the best but I can't get enough of it
Surprised the scout did that well! It looks good in that yellow. I'd paint my roscoe in a golden rod sorta yellow if I had time. My roscoe looks real similar to the one at the end of the video. Excited to see what you think about it!
I just built up a Scout 275 and absolutely love it! I came from a Scott Spark 750.
As someone who’s owned several hardtails I have stuck with my scout,it’s not the most aggressive or the slackest but it puts everything together and has been the best all rounder I’ve ever owned. I have a 150mm fork on mine and found that to be the best compromise for bike parks and tech climbs. I have been tempted by the Honzo ESD but I’m not sure it’ll be any better to ride than my scout unless I’m on ridiculous downhill rough stuff
Thats cool to hear we have similar experiences. The thing I like most about Hardtails is that the frames are so cheap and hold their value well. So with that said, you should check out the ESD 😂 haha cheers dude
@EvansMTBSaga I think it's an itch ill have to scratch 😅
I'll wait until "off" season and hope to pick one up cheap. Enjoy your weekend 👍
Dude those score numbers “4.024” haha 😂 great video! The final score is going to be hard to beat. I love me some Nukeproof Scout action!
Do you have similar opinions on the frame? It actually blew my mind
@@EvansMTBSagaI haven’t ridden a 290 Scout, but based on my time on my 275 Scout… I would say the 290 would fix all issues I have with the 27.5” version. I’ve heard the newer frames like the one you have is also much more compliant than older frames 👍 The Scout really does live up to its notoriety 🤠
Hey bro dont know if you remember me, i was at your first videos, so happy to see you with over 100K subs keep going❤❤❤
I was also 1 of your first subscribers lol
If ya want better ride quality/comfort, go with...Ragley. Though, both hardtail makers are awkward to ride if you're a tall rider on technical trails. Companies seem obsessed with super-slack toptubes. The recent most comfortable all-mtn hardtail, I've enjoyed is the GT Zaskar LT.
Not sure the scoring made much sense, but you looked like you had a blast and that says alot!
golavanic corrision doesnt genrally before a month or 2 unless its hot and humid then it can happen a lot faster so on a mountain bike wouldnt leave it for more than a week
6:44, 7:19, 8:23, 9:15
SOME CHARLES SIGHTINGS
😂
You need to try the Banshee Paradox!!
Is so nice to see how this series engages and motivates. 👍🏻❤️
It isn't galvanic corrosion you really need to worry about if you're screwing Titanium in to Aluminium. You can get galling in the threads that can either cause the bolts to stick in place, or stick part way in and you can't wind them back out. That's mostly why you need a lubricant on the threads. I learnt this the hard way.
Rocky Mountain Growler 50 needs to be part of this series. It's sick. I own it.
That one is on the list! I just gotta order it
@EvansMTBSaga awesome! I tried 4-5 hardtails in a year and fell in love with the growler 50. The most fun downhill. Climbs better than some of the reviews suggested. Ultra agressive! IMO.
I just built up a NS eccentric alu. Really loving this frame. The frame is really inexpensive from chain reaction.
Hi, my name is Lucas and last year I bought the Orbea Laufey, Orbea's trail hardtail. I have to say if you want a smooth and stable hardtail thats the bike fo you but a small disclaimer will be the fact that is very long and u will have some trouble with it if you want to jump and do tricks but other than that is the perfect hardtail bike. Personally i encreased it's trail from 140 to 160 and added some new brakes to be able to stop when necesary paired with Michelin Wild enduro tires.
You should look into the 2010 Salsa Mamasita.
Kinda technically an aluminum/scandium mix with carbon seat stays, it had a LOT of compliance for a hardtail.
It was their XC race frame that year even as UCI racers were migrating to full sus from '08-'12
Give the Trek Roscoe a try! It’s an awesome trail bike that fits this series.
Watch til the end!
i believe nickel compund would work as a alternative to ti prep especially in alloy frames , save some money and go to the auto shop lol, i also reccomend using castrol motorcycle chain wax as chain lube
Great series I am really enjoying it I would like to see you try a VITUS SENTIER to see how it compares to the other chain reaction bikes like the RAGLEY & NUKEPROOF SCOUT 😀
Oh I kinda forgot about the Sentier 🤦♂️ hmm
@@EvansMTBSaga The trinity of chain reaction bikes would then be complete 😆😆
Awesome vid as always! Your killing it dude.
I just bought a Salsa timberjack 29er frame. I love it so far.
if you are looking for an agressive hardtail with good geometry, i think the best choice would be a Dartmoor Hornet 2023. It supports from 140-180mm travel which is insane for a hardtail but my friend has an 2018 model. I tried it a few times and its by far the best Hardtail ive ever ridden (And ive tried alot of them)
It's actually possible for a hardtail to ride like a full suspension, I currently have a czech rock machine blizz, and it's very planted, you should try it out if it's possible to ship it to the us
If youre open to suggestions, the Orange P7 is the best hardtail frame going. I know its steel but its so much more compliant than aluminium. But if it has to be aluminium the geometry of the Crush is very similar and worth a look.
Great video though, keep smashing it 👍🏻
Evan, if you want another fantastic all around hardtail you should consider the canyon stoic line
Someone just recommended that and I checked it out again, didn't realize it had 140mm travel. That one might make the cut over the SC Chameleon!
This is interesting, I consider my Silverback Slade Trail to be pretty close to the Scout and better than the Roscoe, so seeing this take was great.
It’s always interesting to watch other people review certain bikes. Only one person had a Nukeproof Scout in our group of Hardtails and he couldn’t sell it quick enough. Terrible on steep climbs with the slack seat angle and in real “Chunk” it bounces all over being so short and springy.
Haha I'm not watching any other reviewers so I don't create a bias. I just rode that Trek Roscoe today seen at the end of the video and went through some chunk and felt like i got punched in the face, it was that stiff.
@@EvansMTBSaga your review seems very honest. We ride much steeper and rockier trails.
Marin San Quentin one or two! I rode the 1 and absolutely had a blast.
i'm not sure what your intentions were exactly, but stack is measured from the bottom bracket, not the floor. i dont see why you couldnt measure from the floor and subtract out the BB height if you were comparing bikes
I talked about Stack earlier. I just used that rough measurement for setting up the bar height with spacers.
same thing tho - if bikes have different BB height, the same bar height measured from floor will feel different to the rider with feet on cranks, not floor. the feel is the thing, but let's understand the manufacturer geo charts before throwing them out
It would be nice to see a chromag or a RSD in the lineup.
Or a Stanton
Sour Crumble would also be cool to review.
Hope you test the marin san quentin that matt jones seems to like so much
Did you make the hardtail quest intro!? It looks good!
It was a template that I altered
I love this frame and color!
I am also currently looking for a hardtail - beside my Enduro bike. RSD Middlechild would be my goto right now 😋
try the ragley Mmbop2.0 I have one and is by fare my favourite aggressive hard tail.
Give the GT Zaskar hardtail a try. Legendery hardtail in the MTB world.
I have an aggressive hardtail frame suggestion, the RUROK KANLAON FRAME, which has a adjustable dropout for more aggressive or playful type of ride, you should get one of those frame.
Just sent them an email. Thanks for letting me know about it. Looks awesome!
Try a norco torrent or knolly tyauguan, they have steel frames with aggressive geos. PLUS the knolly has a titanium version of the tyauguan.
You should retest the Ragley with the Ti crankset
The only thing that would possibly change would be compliance. That frame had geometry that's been pushed to extremes. They definitely pushed the envelope with the geo changes creating a bike that's good in some areas and sacrifices in other areas, and I'm glad they're still progressing
Waiting for the steel series. Thats when you find tbe truly special bikes. My Nehaus Metalworks Hummingbird and Ritchey Ultra are awesome.
Have you thought about trying the giant step hard tail I haven't been Abel to get the new frame so I ride an 2008 model but they got new frame out only in American
If I had a budget of $10k I'd still buy a Scout.... But, my budget is more Extrada 6 ish....
I love this series
does anyone know the nukeproof paint code? i have one,need touch up paint. bought G-paint but its not good,colour looks off
Dont choose a bike after the normal sizing. Thats not a fair comparison. Look at the numbers instead. A large Scout would be a better comparison to the medium Big al.
We’ve got to see a Rocky Mountain growler. Amazing enduro hardtail
It will be tested!
Canfield NImble 9 ? I know its steel but its likely the best hardtail on the market that isnt 2k for TI frame.
I would standardize your scoring system to only .5 and whole numbers. I think that’s a bit more fair and consistent. So 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 etc. my 2 cents. Great vid.
Haha I changed it to crazy number per request from the first video
HTA will impact bar height?
also, why not buy bikes in as close of reach as possible instead of going based off arbitrary "sizes" like s/m/l?
I'd like to do it like a lay person would and I'm glad I did cuz I would've thought the Ragleys 455 reach was optimal but the Scouts 440 was great
@@EvansMTBSaga but then you're reviewing more what bike company makes an arbitrary size that fits you better than buying the bike that fits you and comparing it to other bikes that fit you.
Love this series, hopefully a Kona Big Honzo appears
Been waiting for this.
Honestly i love my kona honzo. It works for me and makes me happy!
I have very little experience working on bikes. Would it be a bad idea to order one of these Scouts online and assemble it myself? Are there virtually no instructions? Will it need tuned after assembly?
Ordering a complete bike online comes almost completely assembled and very easy to put together. Most bikes are tuned before packaged but sometimes you'll have to adjust the shifting. If you're into DIY stuff I'd say give it a go. If there's an issue you can always TH-cam how to fix it
Thanks for the prompt and helpful reply!
I was thinking about picking up a nukeproof 290 frame, as I upgrade my stump jumper I can use the parts to build up a buddy bike. I have a rockshox 35 and front wheel sitting on the shelf
Try a sonder transmitter. I am building one up myself at the moment so I would like to here your thoughts
I've never heard of that. Looks like their alloy hardtails are 27.5, but I'll keep them in mind for the Steel Season 2
Wha size bike did you get and how tall are you? I’m looking at this bike and it recommends a size large. I’m like 5’11 and 3/4
You can use loctite or grease to prevent galvanic corrosion without buying a specialty product.
you should try the Canyon Stoic 2, great value for the money
I think I'm going to rather than the SC Chameleon
I run a 140mm fork on my Axum, I find that fork really soaks up the bumps.
Why not try a 27.5 scout? It's really playful on trail rides!
How much was the build?
What happens with geo numbers is that some brands don't really show the “real world” numbers, that I lesrned from hardtail party and he has something he made to measure real world geometry and nukeproof was really precise with that so maybe that is
Yellow looks awesome!
You should also test the Santa Cruz chameleon! You'll like it better I promise!
Try Poseidon Norton and the NS Eccentric frames!
Hi good afternoon.could you make a review for the latest model of ragley mmmbop or a kona esd. Thank you
Downcountry hardtails are just better at everything compared to a true XC and Hardcore HT.
I’m on a Cannondale Scalpel HT and it’s the perfect compromise for me. XC weight and climbing ability with very progressive geo so it’s a weapon on descents.
I think you should totally try a Specialized Fuse!!!
I hope there is a pre determined way to set the scores and it’s not just some numbers he is pulling out of the sky so these comparisons will actually mean something.