Best Value Trail Hardtail Mountain Bike (Under $1500) | 2021 MTB Buyers Guide

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Hey guys I missed a bike! Check out the Orbea Laufey too! The Canyon stoic would be in there too but this was filmed before the release.

[@71co0k]

This one looks soooooo good (cosmetically).

[@thetimtamman1517]

The new 2021 Norco torrent is also a great hardcore hardtail

[@adamblack7788]

Recently picked up a Laufey. It rips! Especially for the price.

[@gavinwilliams808]

We the people demand your expert opinion on Trail bikes... pleasee

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

@@gavinwilliams808 order coming up is Short travel trail, mid travel trail/all mountain, enduro and then ebike

[@amermeleitor]

Norco Torrent HT A2 Rocky Mountain Growler 20 Fuji BigHorn 29 1.3 Kona Honzo Jamis Komodo 29

[@bear5197]

Which would you go for?

[@amermeleitor]

@@bear5197 Fuji Bighorn

[@rap4514]

I'm buying a torrent HT a1 this year it's a amazing bike

[@George-je1fs]

@@rap4514only 7/10 on MBR 😔

[@sanzquerol]

I bought a 2021 vitus sentier vr 29" and I love it. way more premium than expected. Happy riding everyone !!

[@East0n13]

Where did you buy it? It's out of stock everywhere. I'm monitoring it already 2 months. Wanna VRS 29.

[@sanzquerol]

@@East0n13 I set up an email alert for when in stock at chain reaction cycles website, which I highly recommend. It took me a few tries to get it... But it is worth it. It came to Denver colorado from the UK and it took 8 days total to arrive. Go for it. It's an awesome bike, looks way more premium than expected. Good luck and happy ridding :)

[@East0n13]

@@sanzquerol Thanks man! I also set up an alert 2 months ago. For me it was love at first sight :D. I definately will go for it, just need to catch the moment when it's available.

[@notanengineer]

How are the brakes and fork?

[@laurencepocock5464]

I got mine through Wiggle (unsure if the ship to US). Had the chain reaction reminder email set up but when it came through, went straight to Wiggle to buy assuming they had a restocked at the same time, which they did.

[@carknat3214]

Getting the Canyon Stoic as soon as I can, for $1800, it can't be beat!

[@lewismcluskey9811]

Are you getting the stoic 3? and if you already have it is it any good?

[@fspeshalxo69]

why not getting a second hand better bike for that price ?

[@carknat3214]

@@fspeshalxo69 second hand is a hassle. I have a second hand full sus, but I’d like a new bike for once. Didn’t end up with this after they raised the price $200 for no reason lmao

[@sneedtw]

That Marin is nice looking bike, My Vitus bike has been amazing though five years old and probably somewhere about 7500 miles with no problems!

[@radagascar1]

As a Sentier owner, I think it's a perfect compliment to an all mountain full suspension given its more compact nature. It's a solid descender, but the seat angle is definitely a bit dated and I feel it on steep climbs. But besides that it's a true all around trail bike and not a little enduro hard tail.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Good to know!

[@felixmx3008]

Dartmoor Primal and Dartmoor Hornet are a really great value too

[@baldomiglecz2520]

I wanted to comment the same

[@davidh7414]

This is a simply excellent video. You have summed up in a few mins what took me months of research into geometry, spec, axles, tapered head tubes and parts. Every single bike you mentioned here was on my list! I finally pulled the trigger recently on a Fluid HT1 29er and will be upgrading the brakes and fork when it arrives in December... also exactly as you recommended 😀. I highly recommend checking out more of these Trail Talk MTB video's - this guy knows his stuff.

[@jaredroy5735]

Same! Except I found a fluid HT2 in stock last week! I will DEFINITELY be upgrading the fork...

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks David! Really appreciate it! You will love the new hardtail, glad were always on the same page hahaha

[@davidh7414]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 np. Its funny that I can't find any reviews on this 2020/2021 Fluid HT bike on youtube or google. Plenty of the Fluid FS and the superseded 2019 Fluid HT frame. It won't make any difference to me but if you get a chance to review it, yours would be the first one on the internet 😁

[@davidh7414]

@@jaredroy5735 Congrats on the purchase. It should be awesome. As far as I can tell, the 11 speed deore vs 12 speed has basically the identical derailleur, similar shifter, the 11 speed cassette shares the identical 8 biggest cogs as deore 12 speed cassette and thus probably supports hg+ shifting if you use a 12 speed chain. I hope you really enjoy it. I'm looking forward to mine.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

@@davidh7414 I noticed that too! Might have to see if I can find one to borrow!

[@luwakii]

oh yeah this it what i have been waiting to check out.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

2021 Buyers Guides! Budget Dual Suspension Trail Bikes $1500=2500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGOngJWImb2Uo5o Budget Hardtails Under $750 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZi0mISkeslrbas

[@courtneystevenson604]

Really like your videos, informative, links to the products and no time wasting. I wish more channels produced videos as good as yourself. Keep up the good work.

[@Itsfranklyfrank]

I can’t wait for the Marin San Quinten frame to come into stock. I’ll try and remember to use your link ...

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate! If you ever forget, click on it now, the cookie lasts 30 days ;). All good if you dont, just enjoy the bike for me!

[@Itsfranklyfrank]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 Done! Link clicked. Be prepared for many questions as this will be my first bike build. Thanks

[@jackn7013]

I have the 2020 sanquentin 2 with a few upgrades such as a dropper post and pedals and it’s such a sick bike

[@Itsfranklyfrank]

@@jackn7013 awesome mate what what dropper post and pedals did you go with?

[@jackn7013]

@@Itsfranklyfrank I got a brand X ascend dropper with 150mm of travel, and the pedals I have were some random ones I saw in the shop but for Christmas I'm going to ask for some burgtec mk5 pedals because apparently metal pedals will give a lot more grip

[@jacko3355]

Just got a new giant fathom 1 and it is hands down the best bike I’ve ever had it’s $2100 aud so a bit steep but handles the trails very well and over recommended this bike to anyone looking to upgrade

[@Bathykolpian]

How’s it handling after a couple months? Thinking about getting it just not sure if it’s worth the money?

[@jacko3355]

@@Bathykolpian yeah so after only having it 2 months I ride every day and it has held up awesomely I recommend getting one mate

[@Bathykolpian]

@@jacko3355 that settles it for me lmao, on sale for £1,300 so definitely gonna get it. Thanks a lot bro

[@filipnielsen9551]

Polygon syncline C5 (xc) costs 1599$ 1. carbon frame 2. Fox 32 rythm 120mm travel 3. rear derailleur, shimano slx RD-M7100 4. bottom bracket, shimano MT500 5. cassette shimano CS-M6100 10-51T 12 speed 6. Brakes shimano BR-MT410 hydraulic disc brakes 7. wheel set, entity XL2 32H

[@dadthedudethecacklingbiker8457]

Great job adding links to certain sections!! Love it.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Anytime!

[@Swainmtb1]

Hi guys got the specialised fuse and I have to say it’s really underrated the frame it’s absolutely delightful and soooooo playful! Such a great buy!

[@michaeltrindade7225]

I am thinking of getting one. Did you get the fuse 27.5 or 29. Have you had any problems with it?

[@Swainmtb1]

@@michaeltrindade7225 DON’T BUY IT! MINE SNAPPED!! IT’S AWFUL GO FOR ONE ON THIS LIST

[@michaeltrindade7225]

@@Swainmtb1 wow. We're did it break. Did you post about it on your channel yet

[@Swainmtb1]

@@michaeltrindade7225 at the rear triangle next to the welding points. Video will be out in a week been busy at recently, and working all weekend 😩

[@michaeltrindade7225]

@@Swainmtb1 ok thanks

[@jk1168]

Just got the 2021 Nukeproof Scout 290 last month and can confirm that it rips

[@VitaKet]

Picked up a Vitus Sentier 27.5, was originally looking at a San Quentin 2 but after waiting months and months for stock I went with the Vitus. This hardware really took me by surprise for this price point. So much fun, really went above my expectations.

[@fxxc777]

Vitus frame is real nice ive had a 2017 vrs sentier for years now

[@aldeux7086]

I love my new dartmoor hornet 2020. They finally make it boost spacing for the rear hub. Although my previous 2019 hornet was non boost it's still a beast.

[@borisserrano8361]

Thank you so for making these videos , I’m sure you help out so many people like myself who would like to have a nice bike but don’t have too much money to spare , God bless You!!

[@andrecadogan5671]

I've had the fathom 2 for about a month, the bike is perfect. The brakes at first are a little slippery but you just gotta wear them in then they're fine.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Such a great bike! Definitely not wrong with the brakes!

[@normannicolas1837]

I too, have this bike and love it. I have the 2021 Fathom 2 27.5. What are your thoughts on the Crest 34 fork? I have some play between the stanchions and lowers. I wonder if this is normal.

[@edzeppelin933]

Glad you liked the look of the Merida Big Trail 500. I've ordered one in XL. Hopefully arriving soon. Nice video, thanks mate.

[@chriscousens5974]

I’m waiting for a 400 xl. Hopefully they come in soon.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

i love seeing you use an affordable bike- the T8. your review helped me, however it was out of stock. Now i am the owner of a 2021 niner rip 9 SX eagle.

[@Bazzo384]

Was lucky enough to get my hands on the Vitus VRS 2020 (XT-SLX) combo within this price range. Awesome quality for the price they were, similar to the nukeproof scout.

[@TheAllEngineering]

The long travel slack hardtail is extremely under rated. These are bikes that really put a smile on your face. I ride a Bird Zero AM Boost, it runs 160mm MRP ribbon fork it has 64 deg HA and 27.5 + size rubber.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Love a good Bird!

[@TheAllEngineering]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 especially one that loves to be ridden hard!!

[@Lucas-vm3kt]

Just got the giant fathom 2. And Damm is it a beast

[@paulgeorge8986]

27.5 or 29? Can you please give me a bottom bracket hight?

[@Lucas-vm3kt]

@@paulgeorge8986 idk know it and cant measure it at the moment. But I have the 29er

[@sickmak90]

I am waiting on mine to come in. Any day now.

[@patrickbutterfield2261]

I like the Fathom 2 29, would you buy it again?

[@Lucas-vm3kt]

@@patrickbutterfield2261 I'm not sure what you mean, its an awesome bike though

[@combatunc]

man I needed this video like 2 weeks ago hahah, keep up the good work man!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Sorry mate! glad you enjoyed it!

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

What did you end up getting man ?

[@combatunc]

@@A.D.D.O.C.D.T got the norco one! my first bike so i didnt want to spend much, if i like MTB ill step up to dual suspension.

[@Klips005]

Should definitely mention frame martial next time, very important for specific riders shopping around 😎

[@jamesbowie1074]

I have the big trail 500. It is a really good bike for the price

[@joesweeney7865]

In the UK orange bikes too, clockwork, crush and p7

[@xx-----------xx873]

They don't quite make it into that price point. Still, an On-One Big Dog GX with a dropper post will eat these bikes for breakfast.

[@maximebigot2705]

Just discovered your channel. Very precise and clear informations! Thanks a lot for sharing all this. This will definitely help me choosing my next bike. Cheers from France

[@sirivia7208]

shame the nukeproof scouts are all out and don't seem to be coming back :( just ordered a marin san quentin 3 tho and that seems sick, although a bit less value

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Great bike tho! You will love it! Still great value

[@tommycooperfish]

There will be scouts again don't worry, just maybe not this year as its been pretty abnormal. Pretty pleased with my base jeffsy I got in jan this year as if bikes as popular as YT's are plain out of stock and not incoming in whatever date is kinda worrying. The san quentin is a great bike though you will love it I'm sure.

[@Eri94]

I know what you mean, I ended up having to buy a frame and build up from there.

[@borgquistn7059]

The orbea laufey has 140mm travel 65,5* head angle droper and it comes in a 1200$ ,1500$ and a even higer model, the chepest model has rock shox recon ,shimano slx ,oc2 droper ,29” wheels and maxxis tyres and mt401 shimano brakes. I curently own one so i can say that it climbs great and shreds even better downhill. And u can change parts on their webbsite so if you want a better fork u can get the marzzoci bomber z2 or change almost all bigger parts. ( great video )

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate! You got my there, dropped the ball missing that one! I'll put it in the pinned comment!

[@davidh7414]

The SLX model is 3200 AUD according to their website?

[@borgquistn7059]

@@davidh7414 i dont know austrailian curency so idk what that is:(

[@davidh7414]

@@borgquistn7059 No problem. it looks like a good bike but may be in a higher same price range that the other bikes here

[@simonsaldana9024]

2018 trek marlin 4, remove all the parts but the front wheel. sell em and make like $75. sram nx, shimano mt501s with 180 rotors, new rear wheel, nice bars and stem, new tires, external dropper, 120mm rockshox judy and I can now hit double blacks.

[@adrianszabelski8105]

Geometry will be bad tho and open dropouts and not tapered best off selling the bike saving for a better hardtail

[@simonsaldana9024]

@@adrianszabelski8105 I just bought a cane creek adapter that allows for the use of tapered forks. And the geometry is great.

[@mountaincruiser817]

Fine list but nothing is available for the next months and when they do there all gone in days with the extreme demand right now.

[@DerEchteAndrej]

Ordered the San Quentin 2 last week, no clue when it arrives with all the shipping problems these times. So, some more time to watch comparison vids :)

[@TechEndeavor]

i bought the roscoe 7 as my first bike and I love it. i dont have any comparison though so take that for what its worth. one thing i didnt realize until after having it for a while is it has a quick release on the back wheel, but other than that its a dope bike

[@nobono1715]

you should have bought a ragley or any other british or canadian brand.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Ragley had one the best bang for your buck bikes, and even the cheaper variant of the Marley should be mentioned. It came without a dropper but a round 999 bucks, and getting & installing a cheap dropper post should not be a big issue and is still cheaper than the models with a dropper (and slightly better spec, although most went into the 12 speed drive trains, which are not strictly necessary). I think Nukeproof got really expensive, even more so with their 2021 range, but they seem to have upped their prices quite a bit compared to when I first looked into the 2020 models a year ago or so.

[@phabeondominguez5971]

Thoughts on the 2021 Big Al 2.0? Yes, the purple one...Y'all recommend this bike for a 1st time mtn biker? Looking to do trails, stairs and manuals, and some downhill..?

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@phabeondominguez5971 Yes, very much so. Check out the Big Al review over at hardtail party. Bike prices generally went up this year though.

[@mtblunatic8829]

The fuse 27.5 had to be there it’s an amazing bike

[@eloigagnon5145]

here is my brand new bike (rocky mountain growler) thank you man!

[@blakesoutdoors1121]

Thanks to you I’m now getting a giant fathom

[@OdedYinon]

I wasnt happy that when my T8 arrived (around 5/01/21) the cool lil cardboard box inside that had all the paperwork and tools etc had been opened and pretty much dumped out inside the big box and the big box had a hole in the bottom from shipping so who knows what was missing. More importantly- they had Vee tire co tires on the bike instead of the Schwalbes that they listed. - Those are worth about half as much by the way. -also a paint chip by the emblem on the headtube. So I emailed them -only about the tires- asking them to take the vee's back and send me the Schwalbes... The bikes online guys try to distance themselves from polygon like it was a different company and took zero responsibility for the manufacturer swap. (polygon is the only bike online bikes sells) They said there was a shortage (obviously you can buy as many Schwalbes as you want on Amazon). They said I should be glad i didnt have to wait longer for the right tires ( I did wait about 4-5 months). Im ok with taking a chance to save money adjusting the bike myself etc, Im not ok with this company not sending me what they advertised and what I paid for.

[@MrAnderson545]

Bought a 2020 Sentier, it's a beast!!

[@Giga1337]

Just wanted to help your channel by dropping a comment and a like. About to buy a Vitus Sentier as soon as it comes in stock! :) Thanks!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate it!

[@laurenceturner9346]

I love my new Sonder transmitter.. 150mm pike rockshox, sram Gx Eagle built below budget.

[@bubbagump5002]

I have a polygon entiat TR6. 27.5x2.8 tubeless maxxis minions DHF front and back. $1200 new in 2018. Have upgraded a couple of bits ,pedals , hand grips, tyres. The big tryes are super grippy at any speed. Brakes need an upgrade. On the trail its the most playful bike i have ever riden. Would not swap my bike for any full sus or ht. 29in on a hardtail does plough trails, but found my old bike not as much fun as my current fav the tr6.

[@DJH3891]

Very nice picks there!

[@p0t4toePotato]

All of them available on pre order, you can get them next november if you are lucky and patient, damn i want my new nukeproof now! I need it!

[@MC39333]

If you live in Europe, check out the Radon Cragger... Best value for the money

[@toastedpanini1702]

Super nice list, i found a few more bikes to add to my shortlist for my new bike I'm saving up for, I would like to see your thoughts about the new Canyon stoic which is about to come out, it looks good for the price point

[@wolfranger1682]

Hard tails are just sic even if you don’t own one.

[@Rizzal-Trend]

IKR

[@jasonlewis6914]

I love hardtails man. That's all I owned now. After selling my full suspension bike. I ride my hardtail way way more. To me it's just a matter all around mountain bike.

[@davidh7414]

Same here. I recently sold my short travel dually and went back to my very old 26er hardtail while I was working out what to buy next. After I while I realised that I was enjoying the HT so much that I didn't really want another dually so I ended up ordering the Fluid HT 1 29er. Can't wait to get it 😀

[@jasonlewis6914]

@@davidh7414 right on man. Mine is very well built. Everything Shimano xtr. Titanium handlebar. Titanium bolts titanium seatpost

[@sandstorm31]

Great video, love these. Can you please detail the Commencal HT's? They look great and seem to be good value.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

The entry level model which is in budget here is missing a dropper post and the geo is not quite as good as most bikes here.

[@davedavid2277]

Orbea Alma M50 carbon hardtail and Cube Reaction carbon hardtail. Both under £1500 and both superb, swift cross country mile eaters. Top, top hardtails.

[@slycoe8280]

I heard the carbon was a bit cheap quality, do you know anything on this?

[@davedavid2277]

@@slycoe8280 No problems with the carbon on either bike so far. I have a Canyon carbon road bike and can't distinguish the quality of the carbon on any of them. All seems good but I'm no carbon expert!

[@slycoe8280]

@@davedavid2277 thanks for that 🤙

[@pan8322]

I bought my 27 5 bike for only 300 dollars and it has shimano tourney groupset with hydraulic brakes

[@kevinpaul6436]

is it good

[@pan8322]

@@kevinpaul6436 im using the bike for about 2 years now and yeah its good

[@sanejugal]

2nd hand or a brand new?

[@pan8322]

@@sanejugal brand new

[@5wisher5weet]

Exactly what I'm looking for! Flirting with possibly upgrade of talon 3 with something tubeless

[@justinturner4067]

Hi great review! What is cheaper to upgrade....suspension or brakes ? Also, which is the better bike, straight off...whyte 901 v5 or the Merida big trail 600 ? Any info or advice will be much appreciated! ✌🏻

[@damianpiotrowski7944]

I have 2 full suspension... idk why I’m watching this 😂 probably cause your vids are just awesome

[@ruvimtrofimovich]

Sounds like you need a hardtail in your life

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate hahaha

[@longle3412]

Great info bro keep it up!

[@slopez2246]

Great reviews!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@opjonph2189]

Any bike from ragley is good in my opinion. I own a 2020 mmmbop and it's sick. I feel like they're more about quality then profits

[@holliedekraai4137]

Are you familiar with the marley 1.0, any good?

[@thomas_welfare_mtb581]

great vid!

[@enriquebautista5402]

the new commencal meta ht am should be in here

[@stevenclaudeyoung4188]

Great video bro 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate!

[@bretirwin2420]

Can you please inform me on the 2021-22 Trek Marlin 8. Thoughts on it and why it didn’t make your list. Thx for the great content!!

[@NELSONG12]

I want that Giant Fathom 2 w/27.5

[@Lunawhitecat]

Check out this hardtail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbUhGOpqc6CbdE Top price and top components!

[@rikleferink]

Great vid!! Appreciate the time you put in it, I'm going for a Nukeproof as starter :)

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Anytime! Glad I could help!

[@dbtweaver2673]

Check out a Vitus. Basically same bike for less money.

[@jakubcaprnda5907]

When u live in central europe check the Rock Machine blizz trl which cost 1470 € nice trail hardtail

[@jackfeltham8966]

Hey Phil, great video. As someone who’s ridden a lot of different bikes and seems to live/ride around where I do, I’d like to ask you what you think of a trail hardtail as an only bike as opposed to a trail or enduro full suspension. I’ve currently got a polygon xtrada which I quite like but I’d like to upgrade to something more high end and and aggressive in a few months. I’d classify myself as a fairly intermediate skill level, definitely prefer the descents to the climbs and usually ride at places like old man’s valley, ourimbah and manly dam, as well as some local jumps and street riding but would like to try some bike park riding in the future. Thanks

[@jackfeltham8966]

Ps I’ve got a budget of about 2-3k so I’d be looking a something like San Quentin or Nukeproof scout or a second hand full suspension (Reign, sight, remedy etc)

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks mate! Personally I wouldn't go a trail hardtail for Sydeny. It's a bit too rocky to have it as one bike (I know there are hardtail lovers out there but I would feel a bit too beat up after every ride). I think a trail bike would be the go for old mans valley, ourimbah and manly dam. Something with 130-140 would be perfect. The Siskiu T and Giant Trance X come to mind as great bike for the Greater Sydney area

[@jackfeltham8966]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 Sweet, thanks for the advice

[@ibby81ae]

@@jackfeltham8966hi mate, what bike did you go with?

[@pepeanza6187]

I just buy a fathom 29 1 comes whit rock shox 35 a huge improvement from the giant crest fork I still don have the bike what do you think of the bike?

[@rubensbaena5724]

Great video mate, really appreciate it! Which represents better value between Norco Fluid 1 HT and Merida Big Trail 500? Seems to be quite similar in specs and price... Was looking into getting the Vitus Nucleus, but the Norco and Merida already come with dropper seat post and seem to have better suspension. Not to mention that Vitus have an added $200 shipping to Australia, putting its investment very close to these other 2... Any thoughts?

[@krelakuma]

I'm saving up for a new hardtail, set on either the whyte 909 or the nukeproof scout pro

[@abnerbernard8381]

What was the purple bike in the thumbnail?

[@TheDumsy]

That's a great video. Thanks for sharing this with us. I was jsut wondering if the GT Zaskar expert, the cannondale trail SE 1 and the Grand Canyon 8 are worthy of making your top 10 as well?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

I would definitely include the canyon stoic which was released after this vid and the GT looks like a good deal. The Grand Canyon is a bit too XC

[@nobono1715]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 what about ragle gotta love those British marvels

[@kaedeschulz5422]

An Enduro Hardtail frame with boost spacing for 200bucks? So you are basically telling me that i wasted 150bucks 2months ago on a QR frame? WOOOW! REALLY looking forward to the new Ragley frames 😍

[@holliedekraai4137]

Which Ragley would you suggest for a beginner? Also, would stoic 2 be a good beginner? Debating between a ragley model and a stoic 2? Any help would be appreciated.

[@paveldobrev9485]

Budy, great videos, with great content, thumbs up! But there is a bike which no one reviews and I am really qurious if you can give it a look, it's the Grand Ganyon 8? It has an amazing spec for around 1300 gbp? What's your opinion?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Hi mate, It's more of an XC hardtail, that's the main reason. So if you like XC its a great option

[@paveldobrev9485]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 Thanks for the oppinion !

[@forzer456]

Would love to hear more about the big.trail lineup

[@1ofyouforme]

What's the purple bike in the thumbnail?

[@danielcodreanu3390]

Thank for the video helpful

[@brianandbarikelly5349]

Great list and reviews! It's too bad that there are no bikes to buy at the moment. I guess we will wait for the restock. What are your thoughts on the 2021 Polygon Xtrada 7? Looks like decent components and geometry... and on sale now for $950. Anyone have any experience with this bike?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks Brian! Yeah the lack of stock is annoying! It should be back to normal around April to June. The Xtrada 7 is a great option, there's also routing for a dropper too, wish it was a 30.9 or 31.6 diameter instead of the 27.2 but there's still dropper options out there

[@phabeondominguez5971]

Thoughts on the 2021 Big Al 2.0? Yes, the purple one...Y'all recommend this bike for a 1st time mtn biker? Looking to do trails, stairs and manuals, and some downhill..?

[@phabeondominguez5971]

@James Collingridge new to mtn biking but have spent last 20+ years on a bmx.. I ended up buying it, jus have to make time to put together and get out there.

[@pickledgrandpa7104]

On future videos, could you please mention CAD as well? I think us Canadians would appreciate that

[@chindibindi]

Hey mate great vids, keep them coming! Torn between a Norco HT 1 or Torrent A2 ? Which one would be better as a do it all bike?

[@schildster]

Mullet Cycles Honeymaker dedicated mixed wheel geometry coming soon in Aluminum

[@jacoe33333]

Hi. The virus sentier VR. I like as it comes with a wide range of gears and also all Shimano. I just want to know what is up with the geometry. I am really just getting into mtb. Had a bike years ago. I want something that is comfortable. Don’t want to go down crazy hills. Would this geometry be ok for me?

[@PinkEyeToh]

What’s the best out of all of these?

[@nobono1715]

depends on what you want, there is no best bike, all of these are really good again what are you looking for?

[@diegomedel7779]

Hello there, nice vid, I'm just getting started in XC, and I just bought a polygon Xtrada 7, I can't find any reviews on english but It seems to be a really nice bike for the price, what are your thoughts?

[@scottgoodwin9462]

Wondering if you have tried a Ragley mmmbop? Heard a lot of good things about the Ragley bikes, trying to decide which one. Have heard the really slack head angle doesn’t feel as drastic since hardtail sags into the fork and steepens.

[@Zara_edits12]

Hi mate. Great vids. Hey what brakes would you upgrade too on the Norco Fluid?? Cheers

[@robosergTV]

I am a clueless beginner. Are Roscoe 7 or 8 not worth mentioning at all? Other reviews praise the Roscoe models.

[@nobono1715]

no, I would avoid the commercial brands. you only get bang when you spend great amount of buck.

[@NoahPARK82]

Norco Fluid HT for the win

[@scrubzy1431]

do you think the trek roscoe 7 would've made the list if it had a threw axle?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Hmmm most likely not, the geometry isnt quite as good as these options. Still a great bike tho

[@eb1888.]

Trek hasn't done anything with trail geo in a hardtail since the Stache.

[@adminjustbrilliant]

What bike is on the cover of the video? Looks sick

[@khairulbakhtiar3971]

I was thinking on buying a Trek Marlin 6 or 7.What are your recommendations?

[@yashshah5397]

Meta should be on the list

[@karlkran3074]

How would a trek roscoe 7 compare to these bikes? Im a beginner looking for something that will be good all around but mainly track and some ”downhill”

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

I think these options will be a bit better. The Roscoe is a bit more XC and has a QR rear axle.

[@machinperrononon]

I would like to hear something about Canyon Stoic

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Always miss the livestreams ,fell asleep in the NQ heat. Caught up over tea ,love your work mate. The intro is legit 🤙🙏🔥👑