Cheap Bike Vs Super Bike | Do You Really Need A Top Of The Range Mountain Bike?

It's not unheard of to spend £10,000/$10,000/€10,000 on an MTB these days. But do you need to spend such astronomical figures? To find out, Neil pitted his thoroughbred Pole Stamina 180, complete with SRAM AXS drivetrain and Trickstuff Direttissima brakes, against his bargain Facebook Marketplace find: the mighty Voodoo Hoodoo. How do the bikes compare? The results may surprise you!
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[@montypizzle5780]

This was so well edited and I wasn’t paying attention I didn’t realize they were the same person until the last second 🤣

[@rev_dude]

omg i've watched this video twice and i didnt notice until i read this comment

[@aftaabaskary]

yo wtf I literally didn't notice either until i saw this comment lmfao. kudos great editing!

[@Manny4uel]

😲

[@AdamzeK]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t notice for a while 😅😅

[@Simi1.SS06]

i thought they were twins XD

[@ChrisKim-eo9ku]

"Hardtails aren't up to downhill". Blake out here saying "hold my beer"

[@arifazhari7598]

Well he said the limit is redbull rampage.

[@user-nr6dh7li1g]

And his hardtail differs pretty much from this one, in price as well

[@0lioderso]

Hold my hardtail* lmao

[@rolux4853]

Arif Azhari well the Rampage is a Freeride event, so still no limit for DH I guess.

[@KandiKlover]

You can do it, if you ride realistically and not like a pro with a disposable bike over a trail that isn't really trail and no one would actually ever ride over on a real ride.

[@andrewince8824]

Things like this are great for encouraging newbies. It can be daunting running a £300 second-hand bike when everyone around you has a £3000+ brand new DH rig.

[@larryhouse8358]

DH rig for 3000? WHAT YEAR IS THIS!!??? lmao.

[@andrewince8824]

@@larryhouse8358 Chain Reaction has the Nukeproof Dissent (Al 29") for £3300 at this point in time and the Vitus Dominer DH is selling for £2800. There are some "budget" DH rigs out there and the Vitus is surprisingly specced out with Boxxer Selects, Guide REs and a GX 7spd groupset. Sunringle wheels and Maxxis DH tyres set it up to be a decent entry DH bike. But I get your point, £3000 is just about the cheapest end of the DH market but, at least where I am in Wiltshire (UK), the second-hand market is full of heartbreaking listings, I'm talking custom builds with top end specs going for under £1500. This corner of the world doesn't really warrant big rigs and Enduros are apidly becoming capable of competing with DHs but are easier to live with day to day. We're seeing that reflected in many local shops and online now, people are moving toward hard-core trail bikes and Enduros and it's causing some reasonable offers on the bigger bikes.

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

@@larryhouse8358 There are a few.

[@madtownangler]

My first races I rode my everyday bike to the race with a lock on the handlebars and a rear rack. Most of the other beginners had $1000+ hardtails (back in the 90's). Beginners my ass.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

Something over 10x the price just to save what 10 seconds on the downhill and have some random guy to ponder stealing the bike? Yeah we all know who won here.

[@sampovirmasalo9213]

Yup... the Stamina! 🤘

[@KandiKlover]

Yeah. Like I'm gonna spend 8,000 on a bike just for show. What a wanker.

[@sampovirmasalo9213]

@@KandiKlover hahahah hahahahah ha ha hahahahah

[@alexsavill486]

The one who stole the bike clearly

[@FlorinGG123]

The pole

[@meteturhan3505]

This is clearly one of the most well montage'd GMBN video ever.

[@theshockbro]

Is that the reason why tyres are overlapping? xD

[@randomdrifter]

Missing Angel/Devil Neil ala Angel Blake tho XD

[@hermanviray7136]

ikr

[@alemonje8461]

This video is pole advertising, that's it.

[@Iuripiotrowskidarosa]

You mean edited?

[@elainedunn1150]

you should do a high end hardtail vs a cheap full sus

[@tombobike]

That would be really cool

[@cornishcactus]

I'd add another thumbs up but it's at 69.

[@capekraken2672]

@@cornishcactus bruh

[@DilbertMuc]

They did already.

[@DilbertMuc]

@@elainedunn1150 They did, a Canyon Neuron vs. Grand Canyon SLX. These are cheap bikes.

[@natezab5598]

as an American, hearing "pounds per kilogram" made my tiny brain hurt

[@ghostly_cheese4929]

Lmao

[@deanwylie9893]

Rough translation, Benjamin's per cheeseburger.

[@andrewince8824]

Translated to simplified English, that's $1.34s per 2.2lbs. 😉

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Just like we Europeans hurt our miniature brains when you say the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit 🙂

[@BatkoBrat]

@@radiocontrolled9181 Ahh, Fahrenheit. I think i understand quantum mechanics quite a lot better than good ol' Fahrenheit

[@Mububban23]

So many people get hung up on pricing of bikes and yeah it can be crazy expensive, but just ride what you can afford and you’ll still have fun and get fitter. Even if you never stop dreaming about an upgrade 😄

[@nosey2239]

@Spencer Parkin yeah but crap on straights full suspension is awful no speed or nothing

[@tostadorafuriosa69]

i ride my dadls old decathlon full suspension bike that is 16 years old and i have a not of fun.

[@marcusphoenixish]

Exactly it's about having fun. We didn't have all this crazy MTB technology 20 years ago yet we took our bikes to the Cannock chase and still had a good time 🙂

[@bigmexicanchurro]

I like it. Keep riding, keep dreamin

[@Kyle-kc8cw]

@@nosey2239 I'd have to put the blame on the rider here. If you're lacking so much speed, until it is significantly slower than a hardtail. The rider is the problem. A hardtail and a full sus, on the same rider should only be seconds apart. I know this because I ride both a hardtail AND a full sus.

[@nilshiller3822]

Please compare two bikes from the same category. For example: Cheap Hardtail vs High End Hardtail Would be really interesting :)

[@rockypower5168]

Not really, I upgraded to another hardtail and noticed I could do a lot more than I could ever do on my old bike

[@rupedog]

The frame/geo is key...the rest between low and high end is componentry, which wears and can be upgraded

[@mazdarx-8rotary.97]

Rocky Power it would be an easy conclusion. What’s the point when the voodoo hoodoo is literally £400 and can basically do everything another hardtail suited for the same riding can do.

[@rockypower5168]

@@mazdarx-8rotary.97 a top end hardtail would have an air fork (makibg it lighter), better quality 1 by drivetrain making it more efficient and a dropper post. Blake made a video about a hardtail with a dropper post and it beat a full sus with the seat up.

[@mazdarx-8rotary.97]

Rocky Power you do realise the voodoo hoodoo has an air fork right?

[@gedrot2486]

Counter argument: The entry level bike here climbs faster and descends longer for each climb.

[@DD-sn4iz]

lol good point, more and longer to enjoy, why didn't I realize sooner

[@arifazhari7598]

Plus if you crash , you start to question your bike choice if you pick the 10.000 one compared to 1000 to 2000 one.

[@germanywho]

I anit paying no goddamn 10,000 for a fucking bike even if I was rich,

[@arifazhari7598]

@@germanywho you goddamn right. Me too

[@germanywho]

@@arifazhari7598 👍🏼 have a great one bro👍🏼

[@PookySharif]

I'm embarrassed about how funny I found that Deore/Dior joke. Well played.

[@red4life848]

Got a second hand voodoo hoodoo just like this today for 150 I'm delighted with it 😊

[@yorkshiremtber7884]

Loving neils acting 😂🤙🏻

[@simon__3919]

Video was made in Blake's type 😉

[@carternevill]

Which neil🤔

[@jeremie8730]

Next vid: Neil and Neil vs Blake and Blake. I highly anticipate this.

[@mstvir]

That's in fact most anticipated crossover of the century.

[@MagniGamer]

That could get complicated really quick lol

[@valesz4140]

Hahahahahahah

[@Coolchris158]

I started on a 100mm hard tail and I rode it for 3 years. It taught me a lot of skills that I could transfer to my new 160 full suspension bike. I think hard tails and full sus bikes are so amazing. It doesn't matter what you have. Just go out and ride.

[@marianosanchezpr]

So basically you can ride your whole life with "disposable bikes" and still not spend as much. Lol.

[@dunnotck1]

I've had three cheap bikes from 4 to my now 27 years of life. Two of them I outgrew, the last one I still ride. I live in Mexico so it makes no sense to buy an expensive bike that will get stolen within a year. Affordable bikes are the way to go, they get the job done.

[@ojuarapaul]

dunnotck1 I’m from Brazil, which is as bad as Mexico in which regards to bike safety... now I live in Vancouver, where is just as bad as there... the thing is, in my opinion, you should buy the best bike you can afford, and it should be suitable for what you do. No point to get an expensive bike to commute, and it’s kinda silly to buy a HT when you ride very technical trails (regularly), if you can afford a FS, obviously. In the end, the important thing is having fun ;) Cheers!

[@droningporsantander9994]

Well i got a hardtail..during many yrs ..it took too much abuse on the mountains...so tht "disposable bikes" sounds like an expensive bike seller s argument...

[@seguntunde6741]

Disposable bike😆😆😆 you really downgrade my bike because it was cheap

[@rick4677]

your body isn’t disposable and sending a “disposable bike” down downhill tracks is putting your body at risk because the bike is as you say “disposable” and if you’re not doing that stuff than you’re missing out on those fun areas of mountain biking

[@FredoMarronero]

Sometimes I forget that they are the same person

[@henryroberts9734]

I didn’t even realise until I saw this comment

[@Unknown-we9is]

bruh

[@jimmysgameclips]

I'm not so convinced they are... **suspicion**

[@2nd3rd1st]

WAHT!

[@birdmann9197]

@@henryroberts9734 lmao

[@danbradley1537]

Yes! Thank you for showing that you don't need to break the band to get a good bike.

[@nicksynodinos8581]

Bank*

[@porkadobo813]

But you need to break your bones to be a better and better rider lol.

[@bbarker5766]

@@porkadobo813 no that's not a good way to get better but if you think so let us know how it works out for you...

[@willharrison1176]

Except Halfords

[@chairmanmeow8388]

@@bbarker5766 The best rider I know has broke most of the bones in his body. He's currently got a snapped collar bone. Don't think that's what made him a good rider, it's probably more because he's a lunatic.

[@BryanFeedlotstudios]

I've always believed its about the rider, upgrade when you are constantly out riding your bike. I bought a Specialized rock hopper two years ago to ride while I was away from home (I couldn't bring my bike with me) that cheap bike hold a few KOMs on the climbs around Sayulita Mexico. The only thing on that bike that i was annoyed with was the entry level Sun tour "suspension". So if you feel you can't afford to get in to riding.. think again. buy a bike you can afford and ignore those on carbon bikes because you could end up with better skills than them.

[@cesarabrego684]

Such a nice production and edition of the video! Well done, GMBN!

[@TheWebstaff]

The best bike is the one you use. The better bike is the one you buy from the person who bought top of the range bike for using on ride to work scheme and never used it as the rain put them off..

[@bonbonflippers4298]

Dave Webster omg this is what I have been thinking about. The best bike to get is the rare finds of someone selling near top of the line for cheap because he needs to get rid of it or is so rich it means little to him.

[@lNappa]

I paid 10 pounds for a cube 29er rid it for months then sold on for £350 🤣 yes 10 pounds! I think it was stolen but i weren't asking questions at this price

[@bonbonflippers4298]

@@lNappa hahaha yeah

[@liam110885]

I started on the voodoo hoodoo. Had it for 3 weeks during lockdown to get a feel for mtb, I loved it and now have a whyte T-130 not quite the pole but still a great bike. Been hitting the trails at rogate bike park since getting it. 🤙🏻

[@chrisstephens6194]

Hoodoo's are ok. Won many a budget mtb comparison

[@cornishcactus]

Did the same as you, dipped my toe in with a 400 quid hardtail, then got the 130. For nearly everything UK riding can throw at it you don't need anything more, half of whats left improvement in skill can make up.

[@ngenes1]

Now that’s how to do a bike review. Watched and listened to the end. Use this recipe in all your bike reviews. Informative, humor and perspective are spot on!

[@bazookabill3081]

Love how you had to turn the last 2 challenges into a combined time trial so the Pole would win.....

[@just4usmtbadventures762]

I think what matters most is go out, get a bike, and ride. Make sure the bike fits you and your riding style and just RIDE!

[@nicktodoroff7836]

What an awesome video - the acting, editing, splicing, all superb. Best one yet GMBN!!!

[@Latchfpv]

Amazing how well Neil plays off of Neil, some real good editing there all told (apart from the wheel overlap at the beginning, but hell, that's the most minor thing). This was a delightful video. That cheap ole hardtail is pretty capable.

[@Ghost-em4st]

2:33 best part of the whole video (Finland)

[@cloroxbleach9222]

:DDDD

[@chad.haggerty]

Appreciate the content and have to give a big thanks to the cameramen. The shots you lot put into a fun little video are amazing.

[@istillhavetenfingers8150]

This is easily my favorite video of Neil, he seems to be doing a similar video style to Blake but at the same time making it unique to him. Really hope I get to meet you soon, Neil!!

[@englishmtbinfrance3572]

Loved this and we never get to see Neil acting like this. Such good fun ! Spot on with what was said too, if it wasnt for my hard tail I wouldnt be where I am now thanks to this channel and my hard tail in obsessed with the world of MTB. Hoping by next year I'll have a Canyon strive

[@shamoy1000]

Great video. Great advice. Really love the end summary.

[@robinfuchs2263]

The only real conclusion for me is: you need more than one bike 😆

[@Cryton1]

n+1

[@HypnoToad248]

So youre telling me... I should buy more bikes?

[@chilljlt]

and maybe few Neils

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

You don't need any of that.

[@INTEL965GAMES]

I HAVE 2 BIKES LOL........ONE MOONGOOSE XR-PRO AND A CHEAP TREK 3X7 SPEED............................................................BUT IN THE END THE TREK IS MOST LIGHTWEIGHT THAN THE FCK MOONGOOSE 3X8 SPEED....................LOL...............................XC BIKES WON...................................................But in the descend and brakes i feel more good on the moongose.................

[@jackhobson4391]

One of the best videos GMBN have ever made in my opinion

[@JuicyFruityify]

I have a '99 Specialized FSR XC, silver, completely stock. The lines are so clean, it's an amazing looking bike. It never leaves my side when I'm out and has always been kept inside my room. I raced it in a Duathlon 3 years ago. I had tons of people ask me what it was and if it was new. It was almost 20 years old at that point but it's in mint condition. The aesthetics, the beauty of the design along with fitness for purpose shouldn't be underestimated when you are purchasing a bike.✨

[@AlexPTwigg-ql3ci]

I think this is the most well performed video I have seen Neil do. Loved it.

[@hazmanification]

One of your best videos Neil, loved the acting 😄

[@sultanabran1]

i'm not saying i wouldn't go for the pole, but £10k for 12 seconds faster over a £375. which means, it's 100% rider and 0% bike

[@connors3807]

12 second is a lot when it comes to racing

[@ulukai_555]

@@connors3807 It'd be interesting a run with two hardtails or two full sus

[@darnokregrer3575]

@sultanabran1 It's exactly the opposite - same rider for both runs, so 100% bike. Especially in racing it's all about pushing the limits of your capability and of the gear, which is totally different for these two bikes. But I agree, for anything other than racing, the Pole is probably overkill. ;-)

[@reboundrides8132]

Darnok Regrer I have a $500 gt aggressor and I outride everyone I know. My roomate can’t keep up with his Santa Cruz so having a good bike doesn’t translate into being a good rider.

[@reboundrides8132]

bananas stuff damn dawg ur butt hurt as hell

[@murkysubstance3929]

It's nice to see this channel championing cheap mtb riding for a change. Usually they just put out videos trying to relate to all skill levels whilst wearing and riding high end kit as if everyone should have it.

[@tommoritz6659]

Kudos to the production team on this one. Very creative and informative. I'm still a believer that hardtails require more technical skill that can be transferred to full sus. I don't think there's much skill transfer the other way around.

[@runerides8762]

I went from a super high end bulls duro hardtail (around €3400 all including) to a entry leveled specialized fuse (paid €825 for it) and it was the best choice I ever made!! Soo much more fun on the fuse.

[@Silviu.]

Love the video, the script and the editing on this one. Keeping it pretty funny, not too serios, because mtb-ing in general is about fun.

[@ojuarapaul]

Very interesting and unbiased comparison (and conclusions). Every bike has its purposes and there’s no point in getting a very expensive full suspension bike when you mostly commute or XC. On the other hand, if you enjoy freeride, big jumps or a technical downhill, that’s the way to go. One of the best videos I’ve ever seen about cheap vs expensive bikes! Well done!

[@Mrhadatte]

That camera work on the descending?! Top notch.

[@devincook3278]

“Take that posh-boy” 🤣😂

[@jimbobikes966]

i have taken my entry level hard tail down a lift access downhill park and i love my bike

[@harryrichards4654]

I took a btwin rockrider wich cost £100 new to the alps

[@davidbronstein2040]

I've been riding an old hardtail in the bush near my house, it's been amazing to stop sometimes to watch Kangaroos and Black Cockatoos in their homes. You don't need an expensive bike to experience the beauty of the outdoors.

[@joewas2225]

I've taken my hardtail many places. Love it & only was $750. Hardtail for the win.

[@vonderalm628]

having an awesome time watching this.love this guy

[@d0gbackwards1]

The visuals at the start.... just 👌🏼

[@BMEEyeCoach]

I love my hard tail Specialized. I am a climber more than a downhiller on my bike. I’m leaving my downhill speed for my skis! Great video because you talked me out of a up grade! Maybe a dropper post will be my upgrade? Thank you

[@ytcdgwave7297]

I actually won my school's mtb event on a Voodoo Maji 2018. I was against a lot of £3000+ bikes so it was tough, but wasn't impossible.

[@leevi_ml1520]

What the heck. A school mtb event!

[@ytcdgwave7297]

Yeah whats wrong with that?

[@leevi_ml1520]

@@ytcdgwave7297 nothing. That's just pretty cool

[@ytcdgwave7297]

Thanks! Sorry i thought you were being toxic, my bad.

[@Eagle_data]

@@ytcdgwave7297 where do you live here in Albania the first and last mountain bike event was 4 years ago.Ridiculous!😂

[@gabogalaiz]

Finally some truthful video, no more rushing for a high expensive bike

[@FifthOfNovember_Original]

I really, really appreciate the directing & editing quality of this video.

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davehodgkiss5375]

I ride a Voodoo Bizango and can keep up with my mate on pretty much most stuff while he's on his 3k Cannondale! 😁Great video!

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

Says more about the rider and less about the bike

[@kierondurrant6320]

Voodoo bizango is a bloody brilliant bike mate

[@davehodgkiss5375]

@@OxBlitzkriegxO maybe but we are in our late 40s 🤣🤣

[@themussile3335]

Love my bizango with the exception of the bottom bracket which lasted no time at all

[@redbrickpie5064]

I have a bizango and bloody love it! Took it to the bike park recently and left all the guys on there expensive bikes behind 😜

[@U012]

That was a great video, Neil!

[@aidancleveland2022]

What’s the other guy’s name?

[@aidancleveland2022]

Is Neil the one on the super or hardtail

[@night1ish]

Great video. Funny to see that side of Neil. Plus that downhill footage of the Pole was unreal

[@curtisf.r6233]

Awesome video Neil, thanks dude! Makes up for the lack of "Haaacks n Bodges" singing 💯👊😎 also, I feel much better now about my brand new swanky bike! a £400 HT☺

[@TheSlowworms]

This is great! 🤣 I really like my Voodoo Hoodoo, it can be a little bit embarrassing at times but it’s better than not having a bike

[@gmbn]

No need to be embarrassed!

[@ianmangham4570]

They are a fantastic bike, way way better than any old clunker, you can't go wrong with hydraulic brakes 👍

[@reddieseled]

Nothing wrong with having top spec at a much lower price. Saves having to pay 750-800

[@enjoylife756]

@@gmbn But then again u guys dont really use those cheap bike ever.. so it is easy to say that because u cant get any bike that u want...like on Pole or another 9k bike every day for riding. You dont have to pay anything

[@FatBoy0409]

At no point did I think Neil was going to let the cheap bike win over his personal 9k bike 😂

[@rupedog]

Pole supply the channel...so I am assuming 'personal'...if he leaves gmbn I expect they will want the bikes back!!! Could be wrong, maybe he got it on bike to work scheme 😁

[@liam321995]

Pretty sure he owns the voodoo as well? Did a video where he bought it off pinkbike?

[@enjoylife756]

@@liam321995 What? Are u serious? Did he said that he really owns that Pole...not. I dont mean that he could not buy one and cheao woodoo too but what is the point? He does tons of videos and in every video is mostly high spec bike and each time different bran....,hardtail/FS/e- FS or whatever. Nobody normal person dont have money to put like 100k or more bikes/year and if so it would be really pointless. Thruth is that these all are demo bikes,no need to own them or buy them!

[@pchittum]

I love my Hoodoo. I still have it after I upgraded to a full sus bike. They’re both fun, for each their own reasons. Great video.

[@Jester626]

Nice to know i just bought a voodoo hoodoo and love it, glad its capable of the harder downhill stuff

[@mamAmojj]

Brilliant stuff Neil :D:D

[@kieranrae]

brilliant stuff, really encouraging for beginners to the sport seeing the cheap hardtail do so well! Neil is one of the best presenters on here, love his vids.

[@AlejandroGarciaIglesias]

Funniest video I see by Neil. Really enjoyed it!

[@MrBillDaBear]

Love Neil's enthusiasm in this LOL

[@woozertoo]

See how quick Cheap Neil released his seat post for that descent? Dropper posts be damned.

[@MawoDuffer]

The problem I run in to is that my local trails go up and down several times so if I drop my regular seat post I can’t get it back up without stopping

[@MisoElEven]

I think the problem is getting it back up not getting it down in the first place though..

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

@@MisoElEven Getting it up is often a problem.

[@dadventuretv2538]

😂😂😂 get a dropper, discover the difference.

[@MrDutto]

@@wibblywobblyidiotvision viagra

[@anthonywalters7434]

I could find a difference right a way when I rode an AM/Enduro the first time, I was able to go faster than I can on my hardtail. Maybe it was the 2.4 in tires, or the slacker geo, or the fact that it isn’t a two year old clapped out Rockhopper, but I was significantly faster on my easy home trails.

[@ronaldhennig5445]

Brilliant, love the effects and editing

[@tam7933]

The amount of effort I can imagine was put into this video is kind of incredible

[@ajack6521]

Never thought i'd see a straight tube fork

[@twinnedsuns]

I ride a 2017 Voodoo Bizango, albeit a heavily modified version running a 140mm fork up front, and it will handle literally anything I will throw at it. I love this bike, and I can’t see myself ever getting rid of it, even when the next bike inevitably comes along!

[@danmccabe2004]

What fork have you put on it?

[@mazdarx-8rotary.97]

Yeah I got a hoodoo and my next mods gonna be the forks. Nothing wrong with the ones on it just want more travel.

[@JamezDragon]

@@mazdarx-8rotary.97 same

[@twinnedsuns]

@Daniel McCabe, it’s a new model Suntour Raidon. 34mm stanchions, 140mm travel- way stiffer than the standard Raidon. Allows me to run a boost front wheel, too. Currently building up a pair of Hope Pro 4 hubs laced to Hope Tech Enduro rims. Love this bike!

[@danmccabe2004]

@@twinnedsuns nice I have the latest bizango is a good bike for an entry level hardtail

[@jodyharrell2316]

That was super cool. I needed that video. Neals are super cool.

[@Murray_23]

This is a cracking video, great job gmbn 🤟😎

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lewissmith9761]

If you ride a lot though it’s kind of nice to have a good bike

[@philldavies7940]

That's the motto of the bike thief. "Who wants to pinch a cheap bike when with the same effort and risk, you can pinch an expensive beauty".

[@greengonzonz]

I can't pick. The Pole is so beautiful (wouldn't mind one in my garage) but, I have eternal love for the hardtail.

[@mazdarx-8rotary.97]

Pick whichever one you can afford

[@Polebicycles]

Good news to you! We also have a hardtail called Taival, which shares some of the characteristics found in Stamina 180. And it's made from steel.

[@gordonaudley4097]

Great editing on this video! Nice one!

[@willbmtb8937]

I started on the same Voodoo, I loved it. Put correct amount of Air in my fork and put on a dropper and it was great.

[@karldeveza6436]

You know, the best bike you have is the one you have now. Happy rides everyone!!

[@richburmond6761]

Picked up a giant fathom 2 for 800 euros and it is fine

[@reg171reg]

Not sure why this came up on my feed but I enjoyed it. Great camera work!

[@gmbn]

Hey, thanks Shane!

[@themeparktom98]

Loved this video and really well edited together

[@sduoqsoq7478]

when the cheap bike is expensive for you Edit: how did i get so much likes damn pretty cool lol also its funny how they buy hardtrails for 3000 euros and sometimes call it a cheap hardtail

[@DinnerForkTongue]

For me a £600 bike is a big commitment.

[@alundavies8402]

Me too

[@arifazhari7598]

Especially in my country. 600 Euro is pretty much the bike in store that sell far better than 1000 to 2000 Euro bike.

[@arifazhari7598]

@deadend yes of course. But in my country some of employees on bike store actually got their "company bike" to use in event. Pretty much the perk orlf working on bike industry. This bike was a few years old trail bike.

[@lazar1239]

300 euros is a month salary in my country ...

[@luffynelblogs7914]

Im 16😁...1×8 32t oval 11-40t sunrace cogs is pretty good

[@djsonfire0001]

I ride a cheaper hard tail. Just upgraded all components... If I do get a crazy expensive bike I'll know what I like setup and measurement wise. Great video! Thanks

[@LuluBejot]

❤️🔥 That’s a great mtb video to watch! I just subscribed to your channel. Keep it up 🥰🤟🏼

[@mtbguy8365]

I starting to mtb a bike from 700€ i drive it for almost 5 years with that money that i save now i have a mtb from 1,200€ and evry year i dont lost any money with that money i can upgrade my mtb

[@st.vicious]

Its not how expensive or cheap the bike is.. Its about passion and love for what you are doing..

[@allanj4740]

The manual dropping of seat was so relatable 🤣

[@xcnewb7313]

You really see Neil's personality come out here, great work guys!

[@jasonw7053]

The voodoo hoodoo is great, fun bike fun name whats not to like!

[@hueygreenwood9581]

the fact it’s shite

[@jasonw7053]

@@hueygreenwood9581 for the price not really

[@stuarttierney6678]

There not great quality long term Bought a bizango for my eldest son and have replaced every bearing on it and the free hub in just under 2 years

[@mikethomson6864]

I find the sweet spot is about $1500-$2000 for a hardtail or $2500-$3000 for a full suspension. Spend more if you have money to burn, spend less if you're just starting out and plan to upgrade as you progress.

[@wasimakeel8394]

one of the best videos GMBN made

[@gmbn]

Thanks!

[@BrentonChan]

Love the Zoolander / Hansel reference! Ready for the catwalk.

[@limaturskiainen]

IM from Finland and they do really sterdy bikes

[@vladmarcu225]

Great location ! Where was this filmed ?

[@Linkgu4rd]

Looks like the Forest of Dean in the UK.

[@OktaFierce]

Up there among the best GMBN vids.

[@d.j.5872]

I love my cheap hardtail because I can “ride it like I stole it” and not be stressed out about dinging it up.

[@roland4507]

This confirmed to me as the average Joe I that am, that I do not need to spend this much money on a bike. I bought two bikes this year. A gravel bike for 1400€ and a XC fully for 2000€ . And I love them both very much. They are really good bikes and fit my purpose. I first was thinking about spending all that hard saved money on just one bike. I am really glad I did not. But then I also would never spend to much money on a car. I am happy with a small car. I do not need a Ferrari.

[@Jimbob-eu4gd]

Me reading this age 15 with a €3000 bike

[@petaisajoke]

Bloody hell you must have mowed the lawn a few times

[@seanglysing6913]

Damn the editor deserves a 🏆

[@joeshmoe7967]

Let's not forget the camera guy/DP . Look at the the motion shots. Combined with great editing made a very pro looking production. Also props to the sound crew.

[@zachdawson2744]

Love the video guys! Just one thing I was thinking of... alot of people (including myself) just ride for fun and could care less about ride times. Would you recommend maybe a mid tier bike rather then a cheap hardtail that requires lots of maintenance?

[@Mattventuring]

There is also the pleasure in getting the most out of yours skills. I rode those trails on a full dh bike and it was faster but too easy in a way so less adrenaline and fun