Changed over to Hardtail two years ago, and I feel like I’m in a secret club of mountain bikers that are having more fun than everyone else. It’s over way too quickly with full-sus.
Dont know if you guys gives a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf these days xD
Hey mate, have a Giant ATX1 which is pretty basic but started taking it on blues and some blacks here in Melbourne. Never having ridden trails properly before ,I got a few decent injuries but loved the HT.I’ve just got a stumpjumper comp full sus, and it’s like driving a bus down the trails. The Giant is 27.5 and the stumpy is 29. Fair bit of fun has gone and I’m looking at the nukeproof now and think you’ve sold me on it. Cheers.
Awesome bike! I was lucky enough to get my Scout 290 Comp before the prices jumped (Nov 2020), love it. Totally agree, hardtails are all most people need for most trails, especially one as capable as the Scout. Would you say you like it more than the Mythique? (sorry to hear it was stolen)
Ive been riding her for a month or two now and i think i do prefer it, seem to be having alot more fun on her, easier to jump and so nimble. Going to be taking her to a bike park in a couple of months so shall see how it performs there.
Nice review mate. Ive a Vitus, great bikes, but looking at a new bike for a growing kid. Will probably take a plunge on the Nukeproof Scout 290 based on your video. I like the delivery, pity it wasnt a bit longer.
Great review thanks. I had a similar dilemma about upgrading from my entry level full susser to a 3k mid range reactor. As you said supply has dried up and I heard so many good reviews on the scout. My scout comp should arrive any day now and watching your review has convinced me I made the right choice. Ps, bike theft should carry an automatic 'hand in a vice' penalty!
What's this bike like for long xc days would it be comfortable? I'm not looking for an xc bike definitely a trail hardtail but somedays I do like an easy long xc ride, cheers
Getting mine today - was going to get race but for 500 more you get so much more for the ££, dropper, 4pot brakes, Z2 fork etc. Sold my full sus for this as well so can't wait. Ps great channel good to see your progress on this bike
I really want this bike but its sold out everywhere. Correct me if I am wrong but did the price go up on it from a couple years ago? I know this bike is over $1000, but are there any other hardtails for around $1000 or under that you could recommend for a beginner?
Hey pal, my Mrs rides a GT Zaskar LT Elite which she really likes. The San Quintin 2 would also be a really good choice or if thats abit steep in price then then quintin 1 as they all use the same frames.
@@BikeTalesOnTrails I actually was considering the San Quintin 2 before I came across the Nukeproof Scouts! You ever ride one of the San Quintins? If so how does it compare to the Nukeproof Scout?
@@NE_Pigeons i havent road one but when i was looking for a bike i had a list and if any on the list came available id buy it. Scout Ragley mmbop San quintin 3 Ragley big wig Ragley big al It was pretty much any aggressive hardtail.
@@zoomzoomgt ye They got some kind of partnership thing going with nukeproof I think Even both bikes share similar geometry And it's more bang for the buck tbh
I was looking at the Marley myself, but I've never been on one so hard for me to say. I have seen the Vitus Sentier on sale this week for £899 which has the Z2 and 11 speed cassette. At that price, I'd be tempted
Its hard to say, i wouldnt want bouncy so i turn the rebound down so it absorbs the bumps without bottoming out. Im sure if you up the rebound it would be bouncy
This is very true lol, ive had mine a few monthe now and have zero regreats..just counting down the hours so i can get out on her tonight and get a new video posted up 👊 Thanks for watching
Ordered the scout pro 275 last week. I ordered the scout comp 275 3 weeks ago, but got a cancellation from Chain Reaction, was gutted. Pro version came into stock this week and I nabbed one. Can’t wait for delivery!
Your going to love it, i feel lucky to of grabbed this one. I was refreshing the page every hour throughout the day waiting for a decent hardtail to drop.
Nice video! With the wheelie try leaning back more and if you fall you just put tour legs down. And try doing thid more until you find your balance point.
Cheers pal... i'm close to getting that ballance point, I could do with just going out on the street and just practicing this one thing until I get it, i only ever seem to try it every couple of months with a few attempts which doesnt help. Thanks for watching bro 👍
@@EireFirst2024 😂😂 C19 led to an epidemic in all walks of life. Shortage in stock for everything, leading to a spike in pricing 😡😡 I sold my Giant trance 2 a couple months back. Now i'm itching for a mountain bike. This time though back to a hardtail, don't need a full sus anymore. And i feel like no one really needs a full sus enduro, unless your trails are nothing but steep declines!
@@BikeTalesOnTrails I have a 2018 Specialized Enduro but I just bought a 2021 Giant Fathom HT 27.5 ... Love it !! I've been riding my hardtail way more ... So fun
Hey pal, im 6ft 2 and have a large. I was right inbetween xl and L but just had to grab what was available. I should of probably gone xl. If you like my videos please consider subscribing to me channel 👊
Changed over to Hardtail two years ago, and I feel like I’m in a secret club of mountain bikers that are having more fun than everyone else.
It’s over way too quickly with full-sus.
I love this, 100 percent agree. 👊
Dont know if you guys gives a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf these days xD
@Kane Henry Yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :)
Hey mate, have a Giant ATX1 which is pretty basic but started taking it on blues and some blacks here in Melbourne. Never having ridden trails properly before ,I got a few decent injuries but loved the HT.I’ve just got a stumpjumper comp full sus, and it’s like driving a bus down the trails. The Giant is 27.5 and the stumpy is 29. Fair bit of fun has gone and I’m looking at the nukeproof now and think you’ve sold me on it. Cheers.
Awesome bike! I was lucky enough to get my Scout 290 Comp before the prices jumped (Nov 2020), love it. Totally agree, hardtails are all most people need for most trails, especially one as capable as the Scout. Would you say you like it more than the Mythique? (sorry to hear it was stolen)
Ive been riding her for a month or two now and i think i do prefer it, seem to be having alot more fun on her, easier to jump and so nimble. Going to be taking her to a bike park in a couple of months so shall see how it performs there.
Nice review mate. Ive a Vitus, great bikes, but looking at a new bike for a growing kid. Will probably take a plunge on the Nukeproof Scout 290 based on your video.
I like the delivery, pity it wasnt a bit longer.
Cool video. Do you know if it is possible to use dropper with drop more than 150mm on this bike?
Great review thanks. I had a similar dilemma about upgrading from my entry level full susser to a 3k mid range reactor. As you said supply has dried up and I heard so many good reviews on the scout. My scout comp should arrive any day now and watching your review has convinced me I made the right choice. Ps, bike theft should carry an automatic 'hand in a vice' penalty!
Great thoughts mate 🤙🏻🤙🏻Happy rides whit the new beast.
What's this bike like for long xc days would it be comfortable?
I'm not looking for an xc bike definitely a trail hardtail but somedays I do like an easy long xc ride, cheers
Totally agree! Fun, agile and do it all bike!
Getting mine today - was going to get race but for 500 more you get so much more for the ££, dropper, 4pot brakes, Z2 fork etc. Sold my full sus for this as well so can't wait. Ps great channel good to see your progress on this bike
Yh im very happy with the comp, its a dream to ride. Thanks for watching pal
Is the bike bouncy enough?
Hardtails are a blast. Good forks (sound, not necessarily complex) and tyre choice & pressures make it even better. No need for full suspension.
I really want this bike but its sold out everywhere. Correct me if I am wrong but did the price go up on it from a couple years ago? I know this bike is over $1000, but are there any other hardtails for around $1000 or under that you could recommend for a beginner?
Hey pal, my Mrs rides a GT Zaskar LT Elite which she really likes. The San Quintin 2 would also be a really good choice or if thats abit steep in price then then quintin 1 as they all use the same frames.
@@BikeTalesOnTrails I actually was considering the San Quintin 2 before I came across the Nukeproof Scouts! You ever ride one of the San Quintins? If so how does it compare to the Nukeproof Scout?
@@NE_Pigeons i havent road one but when i was looking for a bike i had a list and if any on the list came available id buy it.
Scout
Ragley mmbop
San quintin 3
Ragley big wig
Ragley big al
It was pretty much any aggressive hardtail.
Vitus Nucleus or Sentier, both starts at under a 1000 and is more bike for the money
Hoping to get one from Chain Reaction as soon as they are in stock. A Fox 34 and a dropper and bam!!!!!!
Me to but its roughly $800 cdn more than the big al ........very similar bike
Nice mate
Am getting a Vitus sentier cause the scout out of stock
@@johnnysilverhandisliterallyme victus also a euro company?
@@zoomzoomgt ye
They got some kind of partnership thing going with nukeproof I think
Even both bikes share similar geometry
And it's more bang for the buck tbh
@@johnnysilverhandisliterallyme I am surprised the XL bikes sold out so fast. More shipments coming according to Chain Reaction.
I do like the look of this bike , but why doesn’t it have internal cabling ?
What is your opinion between this bike and a ragley marley 1.0? Trying to choose between those two.
I was looking at the Marley myself, but I've never been on one so hard for me to say.
I have seen the Vitus Sentier on sale this week for £899 which has the Z2 and 11 speed cassette. At that price, I'd be tempted
It looks beautiful would love to see one in dark gray tho
Hardtail for the win
Thanks for the video. What size have you gone for and how tall are you ? Cheers !
Hey,
Im 6ft2 and on a large, i was inbetween normally id size up but stock was very limited. Still love the bike though
@@BikeTalesOnTrails thanks, I'm 5'10 so wasn't sure whether to go for the medium or large !
@@richardllewellyn7198 if you're in the middle of sizes id go large.
Do the forks make the bike bouncy?
Edit: if so then great that’s what I’m looking for
Its hard to say, i wouldnt want bouncy so i turn the rebound down so it absorbs the bumps without bottoming out. Im sure if you up the rebound it would be bouncy
@@BikeTalesOnTrails k thanks 😊
Love mine to. Smashes bike parks but can do xc too. If you don’t have fun on the scout you’re dead inside lol
This is very true lol, ive had mine a few monthe now and have zero regreats..just counting down the hours so i can get out on her tonight and get a new video posted up 👊 Thanks for watching
Cool vid, thinking on buying one...
Ordered the scout pro 275 last week.
I ordered the scout comp 275 3 weeks ago, but got a cancellation from Chain Reaction, was gutted.
Pro version came into stock this week and I nabbed one. Can’t wait for delivery!
Your going to love it, i feel lucky to of grabbed this one. I was refreshing the page every hour throughout the day waiting for a decent hardtail to drop.
Nice video! With the wheelie try leaning back more and if you fall you just put tour legs down. And try doing thid more until you find your balance point.
Cheers pal... i'm close to getting that ballance point, I could do with just going out on the street and just practicing this one thing until I get it, i only ever seem to try it every couple of months with a few attempts which doesnt help.
Thanks for watching bro 👍
We're too old for wheelies 😂 great bike, wish I could source 1,but c19 has led to a bike epidemic ☹️
@@EireFirst2024 😂😂
C19 led to an epidemic in all walks of life. Shortage in stock for everything, leading to a spike in pricing 😡😡
I sold my Giant trance 2 a couple months back. Now i'm itching for a mountain bike. This time though back to a hardtail, don't need a full sus anymore. And i feel like no one really needs a full sus enduro, unless your trails are nothing but steep declines!
Someday these will be in stock again..
just got obrea laufey hardtail, fucking love it!!!!
( Hell ya !!!) ... Great expression ! I have an Enduro bike and just picked up a hardtail bike .. I love the hardtail !
Thanks for watching pal 👊. Which HT have you purchased
@@BikeTalesOnTrails I have a 2018 Specialized Enduro but I just bought a
2021 Giant Fathom HT 27.5 ... Love it !! I've been riding my hardtail way more ... So fun
I'm really torn between this and a commencal full sus. Meta/ clash
How would u rate the Dropper post ?
The dropper is decent, it seems to be the go to dropper brand from what ive seen. Lots of people buy brand X
whats your height and frame size
Hey pal, im 6ft 2 and have a large.
I was right inbetween xl and L but just had to grab what was available. I should of probably gone xl.
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