Yesterday I bought a specialized Rock hopper comp for 950. The girl at the shop was kinda weird though. She asked what I was gonna use it for so I told her juts riding around the city and maybe some light trails eventually and she goes “yeah hardtails aren’t made for riding on trails, they’re really good for like riding bike paths and stuff” the shows me an 8,000 dollar full suspension 😂 I’m thinking to myself ok lady, that’s a weird way to get a sale especially when I watch people ride hardtails all the time on trails. I’m a beginner and I’m not planning on sending it down whistler or some gnarly mt trail 😂
I have a hardtail. Look up the PNW Coast dropper. It is the ONLY dropper post with 40mm of air suspension. This was made for a hardtail. It has saved my lower back. This is the #1 upgrade for a hardtail.
More love for the Roscoe, I ride mine everywhere over everything even though it's only the 7, the frame is really what it's about....anything that breaks or wears out will be replaced with better gear but it is a truly do it all bike, I used to ride dual sus a few years ago but was really missing that connected/direct hardtail feeling.
That’s where I’m at, I have a polygon Siskui full sus, but I miss my hard tail, it unfortunately was in our rv that burned down, sooo my good ol diamond back hard tail is a puddle of aluminum.
Was saving for possibly getting a full suspension bike. The guy at Bicycle Sport Shop (now corporately owned by Trek) in Austin said it wasn't necessary unless you're one of the guys dropping down mountains on TH-cam. Got the Roscoe 8 instead, and have been really happy with it. Have hit the trails pretty hard, and haven't regretted the decision for a second. The cost savings is nice, too. Saved a grand over the Slash 7 I was going to buy, and that money can go toward upgrading my son's bike (12 years old) when he's ready. Thank goodness for ethical salespeople.
@@99spokes dang, when did that happen? I was just looking up a Texas dealer via their website not that long ago. It's my next dream hardtail. My 2016 Jamis Dakota Sport has done me well but would love a bit more of an aggressive HT and the Scouts are specced pretty great at the Comp level.
It happened months ago when the parent company went into administration (basically bankruptcy). That doesn’t mean unsold new bikes might not still be around in the US but as of now existing stock appears to be the end of the road for Nukeproof.
I think the Salsa Timberjack XT is worth a mention. Super versatile and well spec'd with geometry probably most comparable to the Trek Roscoe and usually at $2,000 if not on sale for less.
I bought a San Quentin frameset for my wife and am waiting for it to come back from getting powdercoated in a GLORIOUS cherry red. Totally psyched to build it up for her as a lightweight mullet beastie.
Great overview video! In that Cannondale Habbit you said you’d love to see them find a way to fit an air fork. They are really teasing with the XCR, because you can affordably swap the coil spring for an air spring on that fork.
Got an older Jamis Komodo for a steal 150 bucks and its the best hard tail ive ridden. Feels so light and strong and the forks feel like riding on a cloud. I know the new ones are just under 2000 but one hell of a bike for what you get.
Loving my Ragley BluePigRace,Bought end of March this year for £1500, and what a spec for the price,Lyric select 160mm,SLX Drivetrain and 4 pot brakes with 'finned' pads,XT shifter and rear mech,Horizon V2 wheels with Maxxis rubber,175mm dropper..and a quality paint job..63.5 head angle .Ha!
I went with a Rockhopper for my first bike and I love it! It’s able to handle blues and blacks no problem. Tables , jumps and drops are good too with some leg work. And she’s fast af
I got a Trek Marlin 4 that I use to go to work and do some mountain biking with it! Love it! Cost me 800$ but planning to buy a e-mtb in about 2-3 years cause I dont have the money 😂
I just picked up a GT Avalanche expert 2022 secondhand and I love it maybe even more than my Orange P7 (although they are built for different things tbf) the GT is the first 29er I’ve ridden and I’m instantly converted, I know it’s perhaps not a “top of the range” hardtail but I think it might be the nicest frame geometry (for me) that I’ve ever ridden.
Love my 23’ Ragley Big Wig. I’ve specked it myself, with 34 Fox Factory at 140mm, Magura MT5 brakes, CB 170mm dropper and SRAM GX drivetrain. Spank 359/350 with Spank hubs, covered in Maxxis Agassi/ DHR2. The geo works great for aggressive riding and the 4130 frame soaks up a lot of chatter. Weights just at 31.5 lbs for a large. Swapping to a lighter tire, I could easily dip below 30 lbs.
Just got a killer deal on a Giant XTC SLR 2 - on Giant's website. Shipped to my local bike shop for setup. It was only $1100 and included a Saris hitch rack which is normally $580. It's got XC race geo, only 27lbs and spec'd really well.
Roscoe 8 is more than capable on Northern Wisconsin trails such as Mt. Ashwabay and Winman Trails. Recommend test riding the bike your interested in before buying.
I’ve had the privilege of riding some trails in your area and the UP and I agree, the Roscoe is a great bike for that kind of undulating, technical terrain!
I’m got a trek marlin 5 I’m new to mountain biking but I got really into and since the fork is not the best but good for price I got a Marzouki bomber Z2 it’s pretty cheap for such a good fork
I owned a Roscoe 8 and then upgraded to a carbon chameleon by Santa Cruz I love the option that you can change the wheels size from 27.5 to 29er on the Santa Cruz the down fall is that it’s retired
I’d love to add a contender, the Poseidon Norton! Just finished building mine with a Fox34 Factory, Magura trail Sl, BOOST M1900 DT Swiss wheels + 54t upgrade and 11 speed diore drivetrain for about the same price as the Meta.
I love hardtails, and the best value are going to be aluminum. I have a preference for threaded bottom brackets, Shimano components and steeper head tube angles with 1x12 drivetrain. My top 5 would be: #1 Specialized Chisel #2 Orbea Alma H20 #3 BMC Twostroke AL Four #4 Scott Scale 965 #5 Trek Procaliber 6 Honorable Mentions for: Mondraker Chrono R Canyon Exceed CF 5 I was able to find the BMC Twostroke brand new for $750 and the Chisel & Alma brand new for just under $1000 within the last 3 months. I saw a barely used Scott on Craigslist for $450 (gone in 1 day) and there are plenty of deals for barely used bikes and sometimes they have premium upgrades to the forks, dropper posts, and more if you're ok with a used bike.
what do you think about the GT Zaskar elite? they are 56% off from 1800 down to 800 which is hard to beat. Haven't seen many reviews about it yet but i think it might be the best budget hardtail at the moment cause it's heavily discounted.
I recommend the British brand Whyte 900 and 800 series bikes , iv rode hardtails from entry level to high end and for the money they are well specked and as much fun and capable as anything iv ever ridden inc full sus. Around £1000 to £2000 sterling depending on model and well worth it
You’re right, Whyte makes some pretty awesome bikes! Sadly they’re a bit hard to get your hands on in the states, but I’d love to get one in to review!
I went for a Ragley Big Wig and replaced an Orbea Laufey frame with it. I lost some climbing capability but I working on my stamina to make up for that. Well I got a lot more special sauce for going downhill ❤ Where did you find the San Quentin in full 29? I had it on my short list, but I was dropped, because of the 27,5 wheels only and already had two 29 wheelsets ... Some moments later ... Dang it. It is brand new in 29"... Too bad 😅
I’d take a BMC Twostroke 01 five, over the Canyon Exceed-which is $300 more than the Canyon but it has much better and versatile geometry than the Canyon- I think BMC has nailed the sweet spot for modern XC geometry…..
Thanks for clip spokes,,, I'm a casual mtb trail rider. 90% grit,,, 10% mellows. No down hill. Dirt single track threw the rolly'es, drops, creek bank climbs. River valley side hills... I got a Giant slr on 29's. M/L . It's classed as a competition xc. Air fork up front. $1000 usd. 27 lbs. Fast rolling threw the whoops... 😂 any bike is a good bike.
Just purchased the Nukeproof scout 290 Elite, it’s not arrived yet but I cannot wait to get on them trails and burn 🔥 happy riding guys ! Everyone has a personal preference my mates got a Saracen that we had in high school and it looks brand new with the upgrades he’s done, nothing special but it gets him out having a laugh and some fun to escape life a little 😎👍🏻🔥
I think the high engagement hub on the Roscoe knocks it back up to a five based on the criteria presented. With as good as forks have gotten nowadays you’re going to spend quite a bit more before you actually feel a worthy difference there. And Quite frankly, the stock fork suits the bike. The Roscoe 8 is suuuuuuch a good deal it’s almost ridiculous.
What about the Roscoe 7? I wanted the Roscoe 6 since I'm a beginner, but that was sold out. So now I'm between the 7 and the 8. My initial budget was literally at 1.2 before
@@Javier-b8b sorry didn’t see this, Maybe the post below solves your issue. My budget was 1600. The Roscoe 7 had that standard base level meh’ness that is good enough but will leave you wondering if you made the right decision later on. I think I was preferring a Nukeproof Vs that guy if I remember right, But the 8 was so good the extra cash was a no brainer. If anyone was gonna buy the 7 with options I had at the time, I’d have told them to save their cash and get the 8.
Any thoughts on frame only offerings? I was out of mountain biking for a bit, so bought a mid-level aluminum framed bike, but missed the chromoly twang of my old GT. Bought a Sonder Signal ST because it was available as a full build. I loved how it rode, it but it lit up bright gold in the sun. Didn't think I had the skills or conditioning to warrant so much attention grabbing flash. So I bought the Pipedream ST5 frame I originally wanted, in classic green, and switched over all the parts. After some upgrades I could rebuild the Sonder. Now I have two cool bikes and two broken credit cards. Another example of trying to save money but ending up spending more?
I hope you do some e-MTB's... they rock the rolly'es with no e-assist on the down hills... 60 lbs of glory... lol. Just like pushing a pig threw mud !!! 😂
I got the 2023 Trek Roscoe 7. I know it isn't the 8, but she's done well for me on the trails and I can always upgrade components on it as it has the same frame as the 8 and 9, and I suppose the 6 now. lol
I am in the market for a new bike as I crashed mine hard and bent my crank, cracked the rear hub, bent the front axle, broke a couple spokes and my derailleur bent 45°. It is cheaper to buy a new bike than fix my 2019 Specialized rockhopper comp. It is a shame because I like that frame, but upgrading everything that is broken will cost $1600+. Not even crazy upgrades, like slightly better than stock. The mtb industry is out to lunch with their pricing.
Hey. I love your video! At the end you said "bikes are for everyone". Well, I'm a big guy. a few years back I bought my first mountain bike to ride on paved trails cause I wanted to try and lose some weight. At that time I was around 365-370. I rode it , not everyday but maybe a couple days a week and then covid hit. I stopped riding. I gained more weight. Now over 400. I have Bad knees. I'm starting to go back to gym doing cardio but because of my knees I'm limited. Doc said, find a bike that will hold you and ride. The pounds will melt off. Okay. So I have this bike. Can you please tell me...the bike that I bought has a weight limit. It is a 2019 specialized comp 29er hardtail Rockhopper. It held my weight before I'm wondering if you had any big riders like me ride a hardtail like mine? And will it hold me at 400? I'm only riding flat paved trails. If you or any of your subs can help me out with any info or suggestions, it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks guys.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I sadly don't have much knowledge on that, but I'd imagine if you stick to riding paved or gravel paths until you get closer to the bike's weight limit you'd be fine. Bast of luck, stoked you're getting back into it!
I have Roscoe 7 .... brakes SLX 4 PISTON DISC BRAKES BRM7120 BLM7100 LX dual caliper and MT 8100 203 and 180 disc's excellent braking pover and rekon race 29 x 2.4 tires...SRAM handles Giant Flipside Commuter Pedal. Really good bike for XC and trail run.
I have now the Cube attention slx 2022 but i want something lighter and better for the hills in the woods. Trek procaliber 8 2024 or Trek roscoe 8? Good comfort and agility is a must.
Nice! The Roscoe will lean a bit. Ore towards comfort, whereas the Procaliber will be more agile. I’d say the Roscoe would be the better option for all-around trail riding
I got the Roscoe 7, not as loaded in componants as the 8. The 7 $1800 out the door. The 8 $2200 out the door. The 7 fork is just as good as the 8 fork, trust me. The shimano on the 7 is better than the nx on the 8. The 7 xl has mid tier hubs, the 8 has better hubs. The tires, rims are the same. The brakes on the 8 are better but you can upgrade the 7 brakes. The 7 colors are way better. A little bit more for your money in the 8 but the 7 is close and & $400 less. The 7 is a good platform to start. Tires are different for everybody but tires on all these Roscoe’s are slow rolling and draggy. I mead some Maxxis dissectors! 8 is done and just live with the fork for a year, the 7 just needs better brakes and live with the fork
@@romamoranto5348 I was in the market to get a new hardtail. A 29er. I have a couple mullet hardtails. To get the new roscoe frame and get quality parts and fork and build it from scratch it would cost me about $2700, good parts and wheels. I studied the parts of the 6,7 and 8 extensivly. The 7 cost me $1800 out the door. The 8 $2250 out the door. Theirs a lot to cover here so let me try and make it simple. Both forks are about the same, other reviews say the same. They say the 7 shimano drivetrain is better then the 8 sram nx, I have both, I agree. 7 brakes are not as good as 8 but they are good for now and you can up grade next year. You can change just the brake caliper part and transform them. The tires and rims are the same on the 7 and 8 and are top notch. Although I would go Maxxis dissectors in the future, faster rolling but still grippy. The 8 has top notch hubs and the 7 has pretty good hubs for the price. The colors of the 7 are the best. Almost forgot the 7 wheel hubs are shimano microspline meaning the drivetrain is 10 to 51 tooth and you can upgrade to the whole shimano line. The 8 is sram 11-51 tooth. You can go without the 10 tooth but, when you only have the 11 you really notice it. I would build one myself or buy the roscoe 7.
@@romamoranto5348 I just checked the new roscoe 6. It would be $1320 out the door. So $480 more for the roscoe 7. Better fork, hubs, brakes, drivetrain, tires, about a pound lighter. You could do the 6 and have to upgrade a lot, depending how hard you ride. But I think the roscoe 7 gives you a lot for the $1650 plus tax. The shimano brakes have interchangable, you can change certain parts and live with others.
Yesterday I bought a specialized Rock hopper comp for 950. The girl at the shop was kinda weird though. She asked what I was gonna use it for so I told her juts riding around the city and maybe some light trails eventually and she goes “yeah hardtails aren’t made for riding on trails, they’re really good for like riding bike paths and stuff” the shows me an 8,000 dollar full suspension 😂 I’m thinking to myself ok lady, that’s a weird way to get a sale especially when I watch people ride hardtails all the time on trails. I’m a beginner and I’m not planning on sending it down whistler or some gnarly mt trail 😂
Ah man, sorry to hear that! Elitist cyclists are the worst!
I have a hardtail. Look up the PNW Coast dropper. It is the ONLY dropper post with 40mm of air suspension. This was made for a hardtail. It has saved my lower back. This is the #1 upgrade for a hardtail.
I also own a Rockhopper and I’m ripping with it ! It’s so much fun specially after a couple minor upgrades
It’s crazy how I’m reading this the day after I get that same bike
@@DeclanEwing-ev9xg hell yeah!!! Get some good pedals on it and get to ripping!!! I’m doing my first 15 mile XC race on the Rockhopper in a few weeks.
More love for the Roscoe, I ride mine everywhere over everything even though it's only the 7, the frame is really what it's about....anything that breaks or wears out will be replaced with better gear but it is a truly do it all bike, I used to ride dual sus a few years ago but was really missing that connected/direct hardtail feeling.
That’s a great way to do it, just upgrade what you need as you need it!
Replace my 7 fox seat post ang orange factory
That’s where I’m at, I have a polygon Siskui full sus, but I miss my hard tail, it unfortunately was in our rv that burned down, sooo my good ol diamond back hard tail is a puddle of aluminum.
Was saving for possibly getting a full suspension bike. The guy at Bicycle Sport Shop (now corporately owned by Trek) in Austin said it wasn't necessary unless you're one of the guys dropping down mountains on TH-cam. Got the Roscoe 8 instead, and have been really happy with it. Have hit the trails pretty hard, and haven't regretted the decision for a second. The cost savings is nice, too. Saved a grand over the Slash 7 I was going to buy, and that money can go toward upgrading my son's bike (12 years old) when he's ready. Thank goodness for ethical salespeople.
That's awesome, glad they were able to get you set up on something that sounds like it will work really well for you!
I have the Trek Rascoe 7 2023. Love it 140mm of front fork travel and a dropper post. I can still hit 3’ jumps no problem on this, I got it for $1650
Nice!!
Found a traveler in my area selling a 3 month old specialized rockhopper comp 29” for $400. This is my first bike since I had a single speed as a kid.
Just bought a Scott scale 970 and it's been a blast!
The elephant in the room that was left out of this review is the giant fathom 2 29.
Definitely an awesome bike as well!
what about the norco revolver ht3... just put a deposit on 1
Super stoked on my Nukeproof Scout 290. Definitely a great all mountain bike. Flows and corners beautifully. Can’t get enough of riding it.
Scouts are awesome!! Such a shame Nukeproof isn’t sold in the States anymore 😭😭
@@99spokes totally! I got really lucky to find one near my area before they were totally gone.
@@99spokes dang, when did that happen? I was just looking up a Texas dealer via their website not that long ago. It's my next dream hardtail. My 2016 Jamis Dakota Sport has done me well but would love a bit more of an aggressive HT and the Scouts are specced pretty great at the Comp level.
It happened months ago when the parent company went into administration (basically bankruptcy). That doesn’t mean unsold new bikes might not still be around in the US but as of now existing stock appears to be the end of the road for Nukeproof.
I think the Salsa Timberjack XT is worth a mention. Super versatile and well spec'd with geometry probably most comparable to the Trek Roscoe and usually at $2,000 if not on sale for less.
I bought a San Quentin frameset for my wife and am waiting for it to come back from getting powdercoated in a GLORIOUS cherry red. Totally psyched to build it up for her as a lightweight mullet beastie.
Oh that sounds rad!!
Your website is in a different league to anything else out there. You deserve more success
I appreciate it, we’re working on it!
Great overview video! In that Cannondale Habbit you said you’d love to see them find a way to fit an air fork. They are really teasing with the XCR, because you can affordably swap the coil spring for an air spring on that fork.
That cool, I didn’t know that!
Got an older Jamis Komodo for a steal 150 bucks and its the best hard tail ive ridden.
Feels so light and strong and the forks feel like riding on a cloud.
I know the new ones are just under 2000 but one hell of a bike for what you get.
Loving my Ragley BluePigRace,Bought end of March this year for £1500, and what a spec for the price,Lyric select 160mm,SLX Drivetrain and 4 pot brakes with 'finned' pads,XT shifter and rear mech,Horizon V2 wheels with Maxxis rubber,175mm dropper..and a quality paint job..63.5 head angle .Ha!
Nice, that sounds like a really solid build, I bet it rips!
Love my trek roscoe 9. Perfectly capable.
Super sick bike!!
I went with a Rockhopper for my first bike and I love it! It’s able to handle blues and blacks no problem. Tables , jumps and drops are good too with some leg work. And she’s fast af
Love my Giant Fathom 1 in 27.5. Best bang for your buck.
Super rad bike, glad you’re stoked on it!
I had fathom 2 and it was great as well.
Haven't heard of the Voodoo Bizango Pro from Halfords in the UK then. That's an unbelievable bargain for the spec you get.
I just ordered a roscoe 8 for 1600 to hit the trails. Excited af
Heck yeah!!
Commencal meta HT am used with a lovely 38 fox 170mm...that's all you need low budget and extremely fun
That’s a big ol fork on there!!
I got a Trek Marlin 4 that I use to go to work and do some mountain biking with it! Love it! Cost me 800$ but planning to buy a e-mtb in about 2-3 years cause I dont have the money 😂
Giant fathom line is very nice!
I just picked up a GT Avalanche expert 2022 secondhand and I love it maybe even more than my Orange P7 (although they are built for different things tbf) the GT is the first 29er I’ve ridden and I’m instantly converted, I know it’s perhaps not a “top of the range” hardtail but I think it might be the nicest frame geometry (for me) that I’ve ever ridden.
Love my Marin San Quentin-2 (upgraded to my dream build) 🤩 so crazy superbike
Love my 23’ Ragley Big Wig. I’ve specked it myself, with 34 Fox Factory at 140mm, Magura MT5 brakes, CB 170mm dropper and SRAM GX drivetrain. Spank 359/350 with Spank hubs, covered in Maxxis Agassi/ DHR2. The geo works great for aggressive riding and the 4130 frame soaks up a lot of chatter. Weights just at 31.5 lbs for a large. Swapping to a lighter tire, I could easily dip below 30 lbs.
I'm a huge Ragley fan, and your build sounds awesome!! Way to go!
Love my San Quentin..jewelled in some pricey trinkets 👌🏻
Marin Bobcat Trail 5 2023 is another bang for the buck HD
The best purchase I did was 4 years ago, when I bought the specialized Rockhopper comp 29”. It is simply The best bike.
Nice, glad you’re stoked on it 🤙🤙
Poseidon Norton would be something to consider.
Just got a killer deal on a Giant XTC SLR 2 - on Giant's website. Shipped to my local bike shop for setup. It was only $1100 and included a Saris hitch rack which is normally $580. It's got XC race geo, only 27lbs and spec'd really well.
Nice!!
Roscoe 8 is more than capable on Northern Wisconsin trails such as Mt. Ashwabay and Winman Trails. Recommend test riding the bike your interested in before buying.
I’ve had the privilege of riding some trails in your area and the UP and I agree, the Roscoe is a great bike for that kind of undulating, technical terrain!
I ride an eastern alpaca. It was $400. It’s awesome.
That’s awesome, I didn’t even know eastern was still around! I had an Easter Trail Digger BMX frame back in the day!
I’m got a trek marlin 5 I’m new to mountain biking but I got really into and since the fork is not the best but good for price I got a Marzouki bomber Z2 it’s pretty cheap for such a good fork
Nice!!
I owned a Roscoe 8 and then upgraded to a carbon chameleon by Santa Cruz I love the option that you can change the wheels size from 27.5 to 29er on the Santa Cruz the down fall is that it’s retired
Nice, glad you got one while you were able!
All Hardtails are great in my opinion. Still have my canyon stoic 3, and it can still do everything what I want to do.
Couldn’t agree more!! I have an RSD Middlechild and I love it!
Salsa Timberjack baby!! Let it fly!!🤟🏽☄️🔥
Waiting for my Marin El Roy! Specs were similar to the San Quentin on paper, but with a Bomber Z1 and a steel frame.
Nice!! Never got a chance to ride that bike but always wanted to, enjoy!
Giant fathom 2 is great too
Absolutely!!
I’d love to add a contender, the Poseidon Norton! Just finished building mine with a Fox34 Factory, Magura trail Sl, BOOST M1900 DT Swiss wheels + 54t upgrade and 11 speed diore drivetrain for about the same price as the Meta.
I love hardtails, and the best value are going to be aluminum. I have a preference for threaded bottom brackets, Shimano components and steeper head tube angles with 1x12 drivetrain.
My top 5 would be:
#1 Specialized Chisel
#2 Orbea Alma H20
#3 BMC Twostroke AL Four
#4 Scott Scale 965
#5 Trek Procaliber 6
Honorable Mentions for:
Mondraker Chrono R
Canyon Exceed CF 5
I was able to find the BMC Twostroke brand new for $750 and the Chisel & Alma brand new for just under $1000 within the last 3 months. I saw a barely used Scott on Craigslist for $450 (gone in 1 day) and there are plenty of deals for barely used bikes and sometimes they have premium upgrades to the forks, dropper posts, and more if you're ok with a used bike.
I’m building up a used ns eccentric with 140 rockshox can’t wait till summer to ride it .
Dope, that’ll be a fun bike for sure! Enjoy 🤙🤙
My 2019 Cube reaction TM Pro.. Love it!
Bought it new for 1050€.
Never see any reviews anywhere of the Reaction TM, but it's sold out everywhere.
That's rad, glad you like! It's sadly hard to get Cubes here in the US but I'd love to try one out!
Just ordered the 2024 Rocky Mountain Growler 50. Grabbed a bargain with it half price!
Heck yeah!! Enjoy!
always hardtail
My Scott aspect 760 (2021) is🧡🔥
Nice!!
what do you think about the GT Zaskar elite? they are 56% off from 1800 down to 800 which is hard to beat. Haven't seen many reviews about it yet but i think it might be the best budget hardtail at the moment cause it's heavily discounted.
That sounds like a killer deal!
Great job at covering all the details
Thank you!! Glad you liked it!
I recommend the British brand Whyte 900 and 800 series bikes , iv rode hardtails from entry level to high end and for the money they are well specked and as much fun and capable as anything iv ever ridden inc full sus. Around £1000 to £2000 sterling depending on model and well worth it
You’re right, Whyte makes some pretty awesome bikes! Sadly they’re a bit hard to get your hands on in the states, but I’d love to get one in to review!
I love my GT Zaskar LT 29 expert!
Nice, that’s an awesome bike with a huge legacy 👌
Poseidon Norton was going for $700 on Black Friday. Hard to beat as a platform to build on
Sweet bike designed by a rad guy!
I went for a Ragley Big Wig and replaced an Orbea Laufey frame with it. I lost some climbing capability but I working on my stamina to make up for that. Well I got a lot more special sauce for going downhill ❤
Where did you find the San Quentin in full 29? I had it on my short list, but I was dropped, because of the 27,5 wheels only and already had two 29 wheelsets
... Some moments later ...
Dang it. It is brand new in 29"... Too bad 😅
Haha yep, just came out this summer. The Big Wig is a rad bike though, enjoy it!!
REI Co Op 1.3
'nuff said
Alright I’m sold. Ima go get a huffy now
What was that clip you used on the Roscoe segment with the rider showing it off? I want to watch the rest of it 😂
I’d take a BMC Twostroke 01 five, over the Canyon Exceed-which is $300 more than the Canyon but it has much better and versatile geometry than the Canyon- I think BMC has nailed the sweet spot for modern XC geometry…..
Yeah it definitely gets tricky, but we wanted to keep a hard cutoff of $2K. I agree though, the Twostroke is a pretty rad bike!
Thanks for clip spokes,,, I'm a casual mtb trail rider. 90% grit,,, 10% mellows. No down hill. Dirt single track threw the rolly'es, drops, creek bank climbs. River valley side hills... I got a Giant slr on 29's. M/L . It's classed as a competition xc. Air fork up front. $1000 usd. 27 lbs. Fast rolling threw the whoops... 😂 any bike is a good bike.
Nukeproof Scout v3 one of the best hardtails out there too
Super sick bike, but sadly not sold in the U.S. anymore 😭😭
Just purchased the Nukeproof scout 290 Elite, it’s not arrived yet but I cannot wait to get on them trails and burn 🔥 happy riding guys ! Everyone has a personal preference my mates got a Saracen that we had in high school and it looks brand new with the upgrades he’s done, nothing special but it gets him out having a laugh and some fun to escape life a little 😎👍🏻🔥
They are powerful bikes they don't look like it but they are
Merida big trail 700 such a weapon 4 pot all round and fox 34s
I think the high engagement hub on the Roscoe knocks it back up to a five based on the criteria presented.
With as good as forks have gotten nowadays you’re going to spend quite a bit more before you actually feel a worthy difference there.
And
Quite frankly,
the stock fork suits the bike.
The Roscoe 8 is suuuuuuch a good deal it’s almost ridiculous.
What about the Roscoe 7? I wanted the Roscoe 6 since I'm a beginner, but that was sold out. So now I'm between the 7 and the 8. My initial budget was literally at 1.2 before
The 8 is on sale for 1599 right now
@@Javier-b8b sorry didn’t see this,
Maybe the post below solves your issue.
My budget was 1600.
The Roscoe 7 had that standard base level meh’ness that is good enough but will leave you wondering if you made the right decision later on.
I think I was preferring a Nukeproof
Vs that guy if I remember right,
But the 8 was so good the extra cash was a no brainer.
If anyone was gonna buy the 7 with options I had at the time,
I’d have told them to save their cash and get the 8.
@@shadowcodr that’s just sick
Any thoughts on frame only offerings? I was out of mountain biking for a bit, so bought a mid-level aluminum framed bike, but missed the chromoly twang of my old GT. Bought a Sonder Signal ST because it was available as a full build. I loved how it rode, it but it lit up bright gold in the sun. Didn't think I had the skills or conditioning to warrant so much attention grabbing flash. So I bought the Pipedream ST5 frame I originally wanted, in classic green, and switched over all the parts. After some upgrades I could rebuild the Sonder. Now I have two cool bikes and two broken credit cards. Another example of trying to save money but ending up spending more?
Tons of great options!! Just make sure you find the geo you like!
I hope you do some e-MTB's... they rock the rolly'es with no e-assist on the down hills... 60 lbs of glory... lol. Just like pushing a pig threw mud !!! 😂
Gt avalanche user here,great bike!...😊
Nice!! Glad you’re stoked on it 🤙
I just picked up a secondhand avalanche expert yesterday and it’s blowing my mind how good it is 👊
I do have dartmoor hornet pro.. great bike for aggrisive bikers
Nice! I wish it was easier to get your hands on one in the US, I’ve always wanted to try one!
Roscoe 8 on sale now for $1,599
Great time to get one!
@@99spokes it's still $1,599 more than I want to spend, lol.
I wonder how unbiased and objective this review was since they have affiliate links....
Those are actually just links to learn more about the bikes on our website, 99spokes.com, not affiliate links 🤙
I got the 2023 Trek Roscoe 7. I know it isn't the 8, but she's done well for me on the trails and I can always upgrade components on it as it has the same frame as the 8 and 9, and I suppose the 6 now. lol
Definitely a super rad bike to upgrade over time, and going that option will allow you to build it up based on your specific needs. Stoked for you 🤙
What exactly is better about the 8 than the 7? I originally looked at the 6, but it's sold out
can you do a review for the Merida BIG TRAIL 300 2025 please guys lots for the top range one but none for basic model
I'd love to, but sadly they're pretty hard to get here in the U.S.
I ride à Mondraker chrono 29 and it’s à funy bike ! 🤩
Nice!!
They were mad jumps🎉😂
What about the commencal meta am? better than the cannondale?
Depends on what you're riding, for more technical terrain than yeah, probably!
I am in the market for a new bike as I crashed mine hard and bent my crank, cracked the rear hub, bent the front axle, broke a couple spokes and my derailleur bent 45°. It is cheaper to buy a new bike than fix my 2019 Specialized rockhopper comp. It is a shame because I like that frame, but upgrading everything that is broken will cost $1600+. Not even crazy upgrades, like slightly better than stock.
The mtb industry is out to lunch with their pricing.
Hey. I love your video! At the end you said "bikes are for everyone". Well, I'm a big guy. a few years back I bought my first mountain bike to ride on paved trails cause I wanted to try and lose some weight. At that time I was around 365-370. I rode it , not everyday but maybe a couple days a week and then covid hit. I stopped riding. I gained more weight. Now over 400. I have Bad knees. I'm starting to go back to gym doing cardio but because of my knees I'm limited. Doc said, find a bike that will hold you and ride. The pounds will melt off. Okay. So I have this bike. Can you please tell me...the bike that I bought has a weight limit. It is a 2019 specialized comp 29er hardtail Rockhopper. It held my weight before I'm wondering if you had any big riders like me ride a hardtail like mine? And will it hold me at 400? I'm only riding flat paved trails. If you or any of your subs can help me out with any info or suggestions, it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks guys.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I sadly don't have much knowledge on that, but I'd imagine if you stick to riding paved or gravel paths until you get closer to the bike's weight limit you'd be fine. Bast of luck, stoked you're getting back into it!
Why is the Cannondale Habit in this list? You use to mock it in your previous video.
Hmm, what video did we mock the Habit HT?
im getting anorco storm 1 se + a dropper post
Specialized rockhopper expert. Air fork with Sram components for sub $1100.
Facts buddy, love my 2023 rockhopper expert lagoon blue. With deity deathtrap pedals and deity handlebar
@@jayou1987 mines silver 🤙
I have Roscoe 7 .... brakes SLX 4 PISTON DISC BRAKES BRM7120 BLM7100 LX dual caliper and MT 8100 203 and 180 disc's excellent braking pover and rekon race 29 x 2.4 tires...SRAM handles Giant Flipside Commuter Pedal. Really good bike for XC and trail run.
Hi! What about Orbea Alma H30 as a hardtail?
Great XC bike! The Laufey is sick too, bet for more aggressive trail riding
Dude your bike looks badass, where do I get that lol?
Thanks! That’s the RSD Middlechild, and you can get one from rsdbikes.com!
I have now the Cube attention slx 2022 but i want something lighter and better for the hills in the woods. Trek procaliber 8 2024 or Trek roscoe 8? Good comfort and agility is a must.
Nice! The Roscoe will lean a bit. Ore towards comfort, whereas the Procaliber will be more agile. I’d say the Roscoe would be the better option for all-around trail riding
What about the Ghost Lector SF LC essential? Is this one better?
What are your thoughts on the Poseidon Norton?
Seems like a pretty cool bike! Great, all-around geometry, through axles, and tubeless ready for under $1k is impressive!
You missed out on the polygon syncline c5 😢
Great bike!!
GT Avalanche Elite is also a great hardtail, I own one
Nice! Glad you’re stoked on it!
@@99spokesthank you😊
Carrera Hellcat XL Frame is a low end dream mountain bike, and it's as cheap as chips 🎉
Nice! Glad you’re stoked on it!!
What about spec chisel?
Great bike!! It would definitely be a contender for this list as well 🤙
Why no one talks about dartmoor
Man I'd love to ger my hands on a Hornet! Sadly they're pretty hard to come by in the US.
How good is the SR Suntour XCM 32 comoared to the Rockshox Recon Silver RL, for a trek Roscoe, or any hardtail with a more aggressive angle 📐
I’d say they’re relatively comparable. Just try and get something with an air spring and adjustable compression adjustment if possible 👌
Specialized Fuse is going for $1699 right now. Anyone think that’s worth it and getting for a hard tail? 130mm, 1x12, dropper post. All you need.
Which Fuse? They have a few different models with different components
@@99spokes fuse sport 27.5.
What do you think of the cube analog 2023 29'
Looks pretty solid for an XC bike, but the geometry won't be super well suited for more aggressive trail riding
Regarding the Commencal, I’m 6’1” with long arms. Do you recommend the XL? Thanks.
Yeah, I think the XL would be perfect, especially given the slightly shorter reach numbers on that bike
I would add Fezzari !
The Solitude? Definitely a dope XC option, good call 👌
Dude in the vid on the Roscoe 8 was ripping... I wish mine could do that, lol.
That's pro downhiller Kade Edwards, absolute madman on any bike!
Norco fluid HT2 👍🏻
I got the Roscoe 7, not as loaded in componants as the 8. The 7 $1800 out the door. The 8 $2200 out the door. The 7 fork is just as good as the 8 fork, trust me. The shimano on the 7 is better than the nx on the 8. The 7 xl has mid tier hubs, the 8 has better hubs. The tires, rims are the same. The brakes on the 8 are better but you can upgrade the 7 brakes. The 7 colors are way better. A little bit more for your money in the 8 but the 7 is close and & $400 less. The 7 is a good platform to start. Tires are different for everybody but tires on all these Roscoe’s are slow rolling and draggy. I mead some Maxxis dissectors! 8 is done and just live with the fork for a year, the 7 just needs better brakes and live with the fork
Glad you’re stoked on your 7! Definitely a rad bike 🤙
Should I get the 7 instead of the new roscoe 6?
@@romamoranto5348 I was in the market to get a new hardtail. A 29er. I have a couple mullet hardtails. To get the new roscoe frame and get quality parts and fork and build it from scratch it would cost me about $2700, good parts and wheels. I studied the parts of the 6,7 and 8 extensivly. The 7 cost me $1800 out the door. The 8 $2250 out the door.
Theirs a lot to cover here so let me try and make it simple. Both forks are about the same, other reviews say the same. They say the 7 shimano drivetrain is better then the 8 sram nx, I have both, I agree. 7 brakes are not as good as 8 but they are good for now and you can up grade next year. You can change just the brake caliper part and transform them. The tires and rims are the same on the 7 and 8 and are top notch. Although I would go Maxxis dissectors in the future, faster rolling but still grippy.
The 8 has top notch hubs and the 7 has pretty good hubs for the price. The colors of the 7 are the best. Almost forgot the 7 wheel hubs are shimano microspline meaning the drivetrain is 10 to 51 tooth and you can upgrade to the whole shimano line. The 8 is sram 11-51 tooth. You can go without the 10 tooth but, when you only have the 11 you really notice it. I would build one myself or buy the roscoe 7.
@@romamoranto5348 I just checked the new roscoe 6. It would be $1320 out the door. So $480 more for the roscoe 7. Better fork, hubs, brakes, drivetrain, tires, about a pound lighter. You could do the 6 and have to upgrade a lot, depending how hard you ride. But I think the roscoe 7 gives you a lot for the $1650 plus tax. The shimano brakes have interchangable, you can change certain parts and live with others.
My Roscoe 8 was $1999
Trek marlin 5
Knolly tyaughton!!!!!
Sick bike!! Do you have one?
I can get a roscoe 8 for like 800 bucke or the san quentin for 1000 damnit hard choice
Both super rad bikes!!
Now am using Trek Emonda
I searching one MTB
I like Trek Marlin 8
What is your opinion?
Marlin 8 is a great bike! Try and get your hands on a 3rd gen model if you can
what is ur opinion about orbea laufey h10 ? i want to buy this bike
Haven't had the chance to ride it, but it looks great! Love the downtube storage compartment too
I was wondering why Josh’s channel stopped posting new videos 😂
Haha yep, over here now!