How To Make Your Hardtail Hardcore | Setting Up For Gnar!

[@gmbn]

Did someone say Hardcore!?

[@davetbassbos]

Actually, the background music was more Power Metal than Hardcore, just saying!

[@METEORA_47]

Blake,me need more video about hardcore hardtail please...jyeeaaahhh makan budak makan budak!!🤘🔥

[@anonymeente594]

HARDCORE

[@johnchristopher5075]

To the (broken) bone! 😈

[@quickreviewchannel6931]

🤘

[@shreddyfans]

I wish I find a partner that looks at me the way Blake looks at the Nukeproof Scout.

[@tommyschaefer82]

You mean changing you and your features til you are hardcore enough for him?

[@toganlompkins8886]

Definitely. 😁

[@agrsk8r]

My wife feels the same about me and my bike 👀🚵

[@mrfrogg46able]

Right

[@Wetdream1380]

You quick witted mo fo…. And I’m supposed to be the funny one🤣🤣

[@mtbmadman187]

Man if everyone had a friend like Blake there would be world peace

[@RaifRaif85]

Blake you should have mentioned a 1x set up with a clutched derailleur because when I had a conventional chain ring set up it used to vibrate off all the time on the HARDCORE

[@matsherwood6277]

This for sure!

[@mattleonard5268]

Clutch derailleur, chainguide, narrow wide chainring, and bash guard is an awesome setup.

[@DriveVibeAuto]

Riser bars are a game changer. I'll never run flats again. Changed the entire feel of my bike.

[@nickcsuki8123]

Yes agree, single best upgrade to any MTB...

[@vindeta360]

Absolutely loved my Ragley hardtail. My favorite bike I've ever owned.

[@hanslidlwagen4115]

All Hardtail related videos should always include Blake

[@Synysterjmz]

Dropper post is the best upgrade to do. I set my Vitus Nucleus up for XC and the dropper completely transforms the bike. Only downside is once the seat is out the way, I start riding the bike like I ride my full-sus enduro rig, which gets a bit sketch 😅

[@Serby665]

What was preventing you from stopping before the rough downhill part, putting it down, then getting it back up once you are done and back to normal?

[@Synysterjmz]

@@Serby665 the fact that I can adjust the seat to the ideal hight during the ride, without having to stop, get off and lose all momentum/ get in the way of other riders/ ruin section time. You're missing the point of a dropper post if you think it's just a lazy way of adjusting the seat from a fixed position.

[@MaxBlockk]

i got a vitus too 😀

[@Synysterjmz]

@@MaxBlockk they're great bikes! I initially got the nucleus as a stop gap whilst I waited for the Sommet to be in stock but loved it so much I've kept it!

[@glaabaglooba]

I know man! I was at a bike park on a rented Slayer. After 5 hours, rode my own bike back to the house. Decided to detour a bit via a path. Rock garden coming up. 1/2 second before dropping in my brain tells me "dude youre not on that full sus bike anymore just so you know" 😂

[@petererbse6253]

I have a 26er hardtail and I put a dropper, a good fork, shorter stem, wider bars, bigger rotors and more aggressive tires on there

[@wonderwatch2239]

Steel frame hardtail, then it’s heavy metal hardcore 🤘

[@lindsayben100]

This was by far the greatest mountain biking upgrade video of all time.

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Almost the same setup I run on my Pole Taival. These SLX 4-pot brakes are really good value for money.

[@RaifRaif85]

Instant like for anything hardtail

[@jeffgil4669]

Anything Blake

[@420Schmat]

I love my hardtail. Although it's mainly due to budget. I'm running an older 2017 Nukeproof scout frame I build from frame up with second hand or slightly more affordable Deore level components. It still works great for the trails I do and saved a lot of money too.

[@flemming_j_]

Hardtails are the bomb, riding an Airdrop Bitmap my self. 30mm rims, 27.5x2.6" Michelin´s, 150mm Fork, Dropper 150mm, Saint brakes w.200/180mm disc´s :D

[@brendonnoble5227]

If you want to widen your bars a bit, put on some lock on grips with the clamp on the inside. Then slide them out so that you have 2cm overhang on each side, 40mm wider bars for no extra cost. Also you can spray builders foam into your bars for extra damping and warranty voiding.

[@vornamenachname7618]

Just got an Rockrider AM100 HT and I fall in love with this trail hardtail… so much fun to do the things I’ve done with my all mountain full suspension bike

[@joellewis759]

Hardtails forever! 🔥🔥🔥👊🏼👊🏼

[@benbiker9381]

i ride a commencal meta ht 2020 in a mullet setup with shimano saint brakes 203/180, spank 350 wheels , maxxis minion dhr 2 2.4" rear and assegai 2.5" front, rock shox lyrik select 150 mm, crankbrothers mallet dh clipless pedals, e thirteen 180 mm dropper, revers 35mm stem and one up components bar, sram nx 12speed drivetrain it costs about 3000$ and in my opinion it rips much better then a full supension bike for 3k and everyone who rides it love this thing. I ride it most of the time in the bikepark and enduro parks and never wished to be on a differnt bike. And yes i ride from time to time some double black diamond trails and it is perfekt. I think a hardcore hardtail is also a great teacher because you learn to read the ground if you wanna go fast with one of these. By the way it is Blake's fault that i ride, love, breathe and life Hardtails.

[@paulmca9731]

Just got my scout delivered today. Can’t wait to try it.

[@maurizioc3515]

Nice to witness such pure passion. Great going Blake!

[@mattleonard5268]

Brake arch braces are a good upgrade for rim brakes/v brakes, if you don’t happen to have disc brakes or a disc ready frame. Quality cables/housings and good levers are also important.

[@lewisjacksonv]

Best video ever. Blake is the best. My Orange Clockwork is going to get some hardcore treatment

[@johnchristopher5075]

Love dis man! I’ve just finished transforming my entry level Giant Fathom E+3 29er commuter hardtail into a semi hardcore ht and (even if I say it myself) I just love the finished product. I just wish I had the money to go FULL HARDCORE but hey ho, you cut your cloth. Can’t believe you didn’t mention the drivetrain. I went from a 9speed no clutch Deore to a 10sp XT clutch deraileur and a front crank with a narrow wide profile and the difference in performance was night and day. PS : I’m now seriously thinking of running a Tannus Armour insert on the front as well as the rear. These I run with self sealing tubes because I’m ole Skool hardcore and that’s how we rolled back in the day. Hardcore hardtail till I die! 😈🙏😈

[@olivierroy4834]

This is the best mtb " tech " video I'v ever watch! And I'v been trough a lot. I laugh trough the hole thing!!!😂. Blake you are a genius!! Now I want to make my bike MOOAAARRRR HAARRDDDKKOOOORRRRR

[@gorankrznar89]

I’ve got me a Rocky Mountain Growler 50. It’s in stock pretty much what Blake is asking you to do to be more HARDCORE. The dropper really makes the difference and the geometry is, dare I say HARDCORE?!

[@ameraldas3641]

I find that cushcore or equivalent tire insert + downhill tires, allows for the hardtail to take the punishment. A heavy duty bashguard also helps

[@nathanielbrice8725]

That video was way hardcore!!! Love the nukeproof! Blake is hilarious!

[@gunny6517]

HARDCORENESS…. I have a 2021 Trek Roscoe 6 and LOVE it .. Hardtail HARDCORE.. Great Hardtail Video Blake…. 🇺🇸

[@gabedirmeyer692]

Blakes helmet is hardcore! Great vid.

[@tjittestorm6371]

Haha Bllake is definitely a Hardtail Boss....love it!💪😎

[@Luke_B1980]

Makes me want to get my scout out. I bought my scout pro because of Blake. Love it !!!!!

[@dolphin-studio]

how those things are barely stock on the planet.

[@armando6470]

What a riot! Enjoyed that very much… there really is so much that you can do with your hardtail .

[@yengsabio5315]

Laughing hard while learnin'! 😂 HT XC MTB beginner rider, chimin' in! But I'm savin' to build a trail HT MTB with the Marin San Quentin 3 frame. Following Blake's suggestions, I'm gonna make it hardcore but with a peacefully silent hub as I can't stand noisy hubs for good measure! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@snbsmtb]

Great video Blake!! And Blake is a total different animal with a HARDTAIL!!!!!

[@卡臣-c2f]

Love this hardcore passion.

[@renzlawmtb8305]

Long live Blake king of hardtail!🙌Made the exact mods on my rig, plus angle headset which made it more capable. I just need to figure out how to upgrade my knees and wrist, always sore after rough ride.

[@williamdurant5070]

i’ve just bought that jersey and i’ve now got it for my birthday, it’s amazing so thanks 👍👍👍

[@stevencole7331]

I stiffened my budget fork with higher pressure to keep that front end not diving as much . Especially over those downward steps or the very steep. This has saved me from otb on occasion .

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

"ride it like I stole it" 🤣 - yeah man, get back here with my bike ! 😜

[@HajrhJsjcjus-oe5ek]

I'm setting mine up hardcore over the winter with a RockShox Yari (will be maybe turned info a Lyrik Ultimate soon), with other wheels and stronger brakes

[@claytonjessup6163]

Just upgraded my 29in Chameleon to a 150mm RockShox Domain ! Super excited for it .

[@tabetabada5824]

Hardtail is life 🧬

[@alidabirnia2882]

The nukeproofs look incredible, wish the cables were internally routed through

[@simonguard5087]

I’m a 54 year old not very hardcore kinda guy but and it’s a but I’ve just bought a Scout so I guess I am going to become hardcore - rock n roll.

[@sepang87]

I have been enjoying my Merida hardtail for 12 years/20,000 km. and counting! Dropper post is the next upgrade :D

[@elrictdb]

Best intro ever.

[@ms.karihart2983]

I love your enthusiasm! HARDCORE!!!!!

[@safesclart]

I love me Orange Crush 29er.. Hardcore Hardtail4eva!!!

[@CS-ir9mo]

I love my hardtails. I run 150 steel frame -160 mm aluminum. Love videos keep them up 👍

[@theozeblack]

Every time I see a new video which has Blake and a hardtail on the thumbnail I feel like it's Christmas

[@spencerjackson935]

Loving my Ragley Marley Hardcore Hartail. It’s fully capable on trails, pump track and street. Just need some skills now to be even more Hardcore.

[@dolphin-studio]

nice im planning on buying the big al I want an all-rounder and that bike seem to be perfect for that. just swapping out that front z2 fork for a more versatile pike 140mm for those climbs.

[@MarinTESSIER]

I switch my Aluminium Meta for a steel Sobre Upgrade frame, I have waaaaaaay more confort with it ! Actually with 130 mm but tuning it to 140 soon :) It's my do it all bike ! I carry my son on it, I plan to go on trip with it, I go to work with it ... A trusty one for sure :)

[@MarinTESSIER]

Also, i had a dual position fork, switching from 130 to 160 mm on the trail :)

[@dolphin-studio]

ir ecently bought the meta esential ht 2021 but i feel like the tres are to big for some of the trails here its mostly XC and also I find the size was a lil too short for me perhaps.

[@DB-sd3cw]

So you made your bike heavier just for a little comfort? British moment

[@MarinTESSIER]

not a little confort, a huge confort :) @@DB-sd3cw

[@willburn1741]

LMAO! Great 👍 video! I like the energy. What's funny is, I have a Vitus Santier VRX set up HARDCORE and I never knew it. Lol

[@tomalleeson4573]

Got two hardtails. Always nice to add some upgrades.

[@matthes8314]

What I like most is the part in the video when he says "hardcore".

[@PmatWolf]

Blake awesome video mate, i have the Voodoo Hoodoo and i know you guys have one there at GMBN towers ..... please please guys do an epic budget upgrade and your Hoodoo "Hardcore" that would be an epic episode

[@roythearcher]

looks like the Hardcore counter had trouble keeping up there for a while!....🤘

[@jamiewall2536]

Great things mentioned here loved how hard core this video was. Maybe other GMBN presenters could take us over their rigs with names of the parts they use Etc

[@rsfonne]

Funniest mtb video ever? You rock man!

[@eh_enduro9963]

I ride a ns bikes eccentric 2020 in 29 now and got all that fancy stuff, Stand flow ex3 wheels, maxxis tire with inserts and good casing, 12 speed oval chaining on hope cranks, hope tech3 v4 with the double discs in 200mm, 790mm raceface atlas bars 35mm e13 stem 170mm dropper and an upside down 150mm rst rebel fork love that build and it rides the nargliest bikeparks around town. Love that video

[@paul-sm3wh]

I got myself a Raceface atlas stem and atlas handlebars during Black Friday. I put them on then realised my dam gear cables are to short because the bars are so long. School boy error 💪🏻✊🏻👍🏻

[@C1Rob1990]

Blake would fit right in in one of the BTR fabrications shred videos haha Man I love those

[@HaywardFamilybuilding]

🤘hardCore Hard Tail all the way!!! Stoked on the Hard tail Content!

[@Lorbo_Turbo]

i recommend PNW Coast Suspension dropper seat post for longer rides

[@K9Manhunters]

That was not only interesting but also very funny! thanks!

[@alecs616]

I bet there is a kid somewhere in this world who just watched this video and borrowing a friend's 160+mm fork to install it on his 10+ years old 26er xc bike. I haven't heard anything about frame geometry and build, for it to cope with a big fork and the abuse which comes with it. I mean yes, the wheel size does not matter that much, but I would not have the courage to install a 160mm fork on my 2008 Merida xc race frame. It is a 1500g aluminum frame designed for 80-100mm travel upfront. I can hear the headtube separating from the rest of the bike just by thinking of it.

[@jesusmckraken]

I'm going to ride my hardtail like Blake stole it👍

[@pedaltothemetalfitness5081]

Blake’s Zimbabwean accent is similar to the New England accent in the way he says HAAADCORE HAAADTAIL. It’s enough to make a Chowdahead like myself weep!

[@jameswarren9989]

We love hardtail videos

[@gmbn]

We do too! 🤗

[@simon__3919]

Easy to make Scout a HC bike. Blake should take Neil's Voodoo and make it hard-core. He is the only one I think who did not have a video with it. 😉

[@Mt.herzberg99]

I love his contents and voice

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

I was actually hiking at that parts of the woods and i saw this maniac headbanging by himself with his bike screaming ....i cant believe i actually see this video here !

[@BryanMoreno_]

I just ordered a scout290 frame over the weekend

[@mikeblackshaw3031]

Man you make me laugh out loud-keep going Blake,!!!

[@kaltonian]

& there was Richard the other day saying do you really need upgrades & then within the same week here's Blake suggesting upgrades, oh i don't know anymore....apart from upgrade upgrade upgrade

[@antstechstuff1784]

Got my scout last week yet to ride it on a trail been so long

[@mrjamieholloway]

I wish I could find the Nuke proof frame in stock at a reasonable price. I ended up going for a more affordable option, NS Bikes. Building the ultimate bike.

[@dis_hucker]

Hardcore Hardtail hucking is the best 🤣🤘

[@rewind9536]

I hear those tires are unnecessarily heavy. RI am running Rekon front and Rekon Race rear on my Banshee Paradox V3 Raw XL. Not the most stable but gets me up in record time, compared to tractor tires like DHF/DHR.

[@franciscobamboo6566]

Fully updated

[@PlacidoYT]

Hardtail Hero!

[@richnz18]

Blake! Go full hardcore and make that nukeproof fully ridgid!

[@METEORA_47]

video what im waiting for...yeeaaahhh hardcore hardtail 🤘🤩🤘

[@jacob.rausch]

i mean sure but you would want to do these on a full suspension as well

[@parkercrum5432]

I have a giant talon and all my friends say I should get a full sus but I keep saying no hard tail all the way the canyon stoic and upgrade the fork to longer travel and a carbon bar and just shred

[@addywachol3292]

I like to make a small frame buff!

[@AdamAllaker]

Save yourself all the hassle and just buy a Whyte 905. Hardcore hardtail straight out of the box. 👍🏻

[@stuartspilling6509]

Love my hard tail, it's so much fun.

[@LorenzoC1980]

Funny cause that's pretty much how I built my hardtail last year. But I only have 140 mm travel. Still very capable, fast and FUN

[@sutusmihaly]

..blake hilarious 🙂 I love HCHT

[@sheen675]

What about hardcorly light XC HT?:)

[@Darkridgefilms]

Rocky Mountain Growler 40 with 27.5x2.8 is VERY hardcore 🤘💀🤘

[@Arrow352]

Like just for the background music 🤘

[@thecycopathic1068]

Thanks for the info. Ride safe!

[@Rob_Fe]

I used this as a drinking game, I'm on the way to the hospital to get my stomach pumped

[@delukze]

That's a hardcore pink helmet🔥🔥🔥

[@robertsexton4518]

It's lightish red!

[@tengkuhakim5268]

Love the energy🔥😂

[@gmbn]

Can always count on Blake for that! 🤣

[@risingawareness13]

It's my goal to keep my tires not just the first, but THE ONLY point of contact in the dirt! 😅 (Except occasionally a foot)

[@gmbn]

Haha! Sometimes it's fun to get moto style by having a foot hanging out! 🤘

[@alfonshasel1995]

Got myself a 2014 specialized stumpy (before they called the ht variant epic) as 2x seem to be out of favor at the moment and i want one bike for all, trail and road. One bike to rule them all ;) already did the cheap upgrades, dropper and fork will be upgraded next year