The HONEST Truth About Nukeproof Bikes…

[@jakowz7619]

This has been something I’ve been hoping someone would do for awhile now. I don’t think it’s often that people really get to hear the true thoughts on a bike from a pro who isn’t sponsored by them. Looking forward to more

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@edwardjamesduckett]

Hi Lewis. Enjoyed your video. I think anyone who can ride like you may also look outside of just products and look also at riding techniques, your lines are amazing. You made it really clear that you want to listen, I think your channel will do brilliantly! Thanks for posting.

[@woo_kash]

Love this new form with multiple bikes! Much more valuable for the viewers than just a single bike.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Stoked to hear it! Make sure ya around it around if you think other will enjoy that. Cheers

[@linus3350]

I would find it interesting if you would compare the Push Elevensix damper with the DVO damper, because the Push damper is specifically tuned for this bike and is one of the most expensive shocks on the market.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Maybe in the future

[@ApostolosK06]

Keep in mind that he is sponsored by dvo so its kind of hard to do a 100% honest review

[@TheMTBRider96]

@@ApostolosK06 it is not hard, if dvo forces him to say stuff everybody will just know it's bs, there's nothing wrong on a boutique, custom nieche shock to ride better than a waaay cheaper one

[@justind5262]

​@@TheMTBRider96 if you are sponsored by a suspension company it's likely that you get a similar level of custom tuning to someone who buys a push.

[@TheMTBRider96]

@@justind5262 for sure Although Push have a way higher quality materials, tolerances, build, 2 separated compression circuits with HSC/LSC so it’s like having 2 shocks in once, HBO, so it’s not the same thing obviously

[@jonathanhowson6420]

Those Push Elevensix shocks are sensational! Nukeproof warranty is pretty good as well from my experience.

[@peterk7662]

I will be tuning in. Congrats and bravo on the new bikes/studio setup!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks so much

[@garethwoods1562]

Cool video Lewis. I'd love to see you try out a Vitus Sommet someday. I have both E version, and non E and absolutely love the sommet and how it feels. But would love to see how they compare to other enduro bikes on the market. 🤙🏻

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Nice, maybe in the future yup

[@joshdonley2842]

Love the fact you're now able to compare bikes without any brand partnership getting in the way.

[@LewisBuchanan]

It’s fun

[@colingardiner5349]

Like this new style of video, look forward to more reviews like this. Honest.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@doonhilla]

Really like this style of video. When you've seen one rider riding his/hers bike video you've seen them all. This is a different take which i enjoy. Nice one.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks!!!

[@dexterrobson1414]

Hey Lewis! Keep these videos coming. I just wanted to note that the 200mm fork would likely change the stock geo of the bike (assuming a longer axle to crown, potentially a different offset). It would be nice to hear a bit more analysis on what that would do to the ride (does the front wander at all with the longer front centre?).

[@LewisBuchanan]

Correct! Thanks for that. Hope you enjoy the next ones!

[@josetoha6504]

I would love to see you try an Evil, the Insurgent or Wreckoning should work well for your kind of riding. Evil does not field racing teams at the top level so it be great to see what riders like you can do with them and hear you review. PS: Those Valparaiso videos were incredible. You are a brave man!!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Awesome! Note taken. Thanks

[@AJR-gg]

Huge step up in video quality, cool to see you riding from a different perspective too. Interested to see what bikes you've got coming

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks!!!

[@eddiegold1595]

Like the new format, interesting hearing a pro’s thoughts on bikes when not sponsored by them

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@buckeroonii]

Great channel and congratulations on the studio upgrades. U need to change the white balance (its too blue, needs to warm up) and if possible, more room behind you and the back wall. Love the content !

[@davygraham1088]

Good job Lew, great to see impartial reviews

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@Simon__T]

cant wait for the other reviewes. But one thing for the next videos, can you put the wheight also in kg for the europiens? Would be nice

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Yes next time I’ll be sure to do it

[@chrisanderson8578]

I ride a commencal meta sx, some good deals on them frames at minute. Would be interesting to see your take on them :). Good luck with your content this year.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Nice! Thanks

[@alexstudly]

Loving the 3rd person footage 🥰

[@LewisBuchanan]

Cheers

[@slipperyseal762]

This was engaging and well put together. Thanks LB.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks very much

[@ostankovalex1176]

It'd be very interesting to get some more info about the suspension, how it feels compared to Norco for example. I mean... you've got a great opportunity to do the things you love without being forced to hide details from your sponsors. I'd also recommend getting more into geo a bit, as I'm not sure there was an issue with 27.5 wheel but a big difference in chainstay length between the giga and the norco. Don't get me wrong, but if you just say - well... it feels not that stable at speed etc - is pretty much a general expression you hear on every bike review that tells pretty much nothing :) and I think you can give much more details regarding that. Also... you can give some more details about the frame itself - the finish, cable routing, some interesting stuff like bearings protection etc. We won't judge you for your opinion :) as finally we may get an honest one - not the one from MTB media

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Yes I will! Cheers

[@beauharvey8138]

The head angle would be slacker than 63.5 with a 200mm dh fork on there is would be like 62.5

[@5492sparky]

A great look at the bike Mate. 👍 Interested to see what else you have lined up…

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@dkone1746]

Dig the direction your going with your channel. Hope to see some cool bike reviews and also some more racing from you. Cheers from Vancouver.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Cheers!!

[@tahoeebikes]

Speed and Power.

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@cadegocal6227]

Because you don’t have a frame sponsor and are in the uk you should go spend a day with Mojo Rising on one of their g1 frames. Chris and his team have years of experience with suspension tuning and geometry. Could be a good learning experience!

[@LewisBuchanan]

That could be fun huh

[@45graham45]

Interesting video. What would've needed to be different with the frame to improve it's score from 7.5 / 10 to 10 / 10?

[@nextron_0017]

Hi Lewis, I would be keen to see you try a Rocky Mountain altitude. I have recently gotten one, and would love to see what you think of it. Not to mention that they have a ton of EWS podiums!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Maybe, we’ll see!

[@loamchasers]

Love this idea of trying different bikes and giving your honest opinions about the bike that’s not driven by sponsors. Look forward to seeing what other bikes you try On a side note. Between the giga and the forbidden dread naught what would you choose for north shore riding in bc? I’m a fairly good rider, at least by weekend warrior standards lol, I like to go on the fast side but like big jumps and rocky landings. Kinda like the gap at 50cent drop or 5th on cypress. What would you recommend?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Honestly the dreadnaught for me felt way to long and sluggish. Just my opinion, but the giga is more playful but can still do the gnar as it has decent travel!

[@loamchasers]

@@LewisBuchanan thanks for the info. That’s what I’ve seen on some reviews. I like popping off of things and jibbing around. Sounds like the giga is more what I want. Althought I love the look of the dreadnaught just probably more of a race bike I guess

[@andrewduncan3647]

Great value nice versatile frame. Was the chainstay actually cracked after the big off? I’d personally be on a Bronson or Nomad but they are quite a bit more expensive. Look forward to what’s next, a nice hardtail maybe? The Nukeproof scout is superb value and is great fun

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks. Unsure really. Just damaged badly

[@percypongoable]

Yeah, nice one. Diversifying the channel. Great idea!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@Vazquez12able]

9:47 Or you could get a 190mm rs zeb and have both, they are really nice forks.

[@Coolcmsc]

Few things:- Excellent bounce up in vid quality, thanks! How’s the frame after that bump? You were worried it might have a delam/crack on the left chainstay. And could you put the hurry up on Delium getting a distributor in the U.K.? They are cagey when I ask, even when I mention you 😉 Lastly, you’ll know Christo Gallagher has just joined the Orange Factory Team (Enduro): have you considered their new multi link activated single pivot Switch 7 as a frame? It’s quite long, but a mullet and a make or break frame for Orange - maybe it’s special?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Frame is ok. Got it looked after. Regarding orange; just personal opinion. It’s not a bike I’m really interested in or find a good looking bike. So I won’t be riding once this year. BUT…plenty of cool new bikes coming

[@harrie205]

Great video Always loved you’re content but you stepped up your game Nice earnest review and I like that you put a bigger fork on it

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@MarioXcore1]

The cerró abajo was won on a GHOST, it’s the rider not the ride

[@LewisBuchanan]

Did I say it was? 😂 no

[@alex_boot]

just wanted to say because you put a 200mm fork on it the head angle will be slacker than 63.5 anyway because your essentially slackening the whole bike👍

[@richiehill396]

I reckon you should give a commencal clash a go, I’ve got one and love it but really don’t see many of them out on the trails at all 🤙

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@juanmartincorrea9698]

NIce vid! You should buy a cannondale jekyll frame and test it!

[@jack_guin_mtb]

I would definitely look at the transition patrol.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Maybe maybe!

[@jack_guin_mtb]

@Lewis Buchanan try it with a 170 fork and up the shock stroke to 205×65 to have 170/170

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽

[@jrweames]

would be great to see a review of commencal's supreme dh V5! and nukeproof mega vs Giga comparison

[@LewisBuchanan]

That would be epic! Nice bike the commencal is

[@thom-eo1cw]

Maybe get a custom steel bike built by a frame builder, completely design it around the geometry you think you would want and after testing all the bikes you’ve bought see how it compares…?

[@LewisBuchanan]

That would be cool eh

[@glennbroad2543]

Hey, love these unbiased reviews, can I pick your noodle? Would you say this with a dual crown replaces a downhill bike? I have a mega which I love and keeping but I’m either thinking of getting a dissent or Giga with duel crown as well? Starting to hit bigger nastier stuff and not as skilled as you so the off bad landing is likely lol

[@edwardjamesduckett]

PS if you are passing Kirkcaldy please come and visit the brand new urban trails and give us a riding lesson! Cheers :)

[@carlthomas317]

Fair shout for going into something like this. Ideal to have honest feedback from someone who can actually ride and isn't being told what to say! Obviously, you're going to give feedback on what you feel is best, but it's still good to know. What I wouldn't mind seeing is short tutorials on how to go fast as feck on certain bits when riding. How to properly nail a bend type thing. What can influence it in bike set-up, etc. None of this stuff for beginners (as there is plenty of that), but next level stuff. Full whap. Be cool. We just need to learn to grow mahosive nuts like you, as well then 🤣

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Hahaha tutorial based stuff coming soon

[@alessiosolzi5790]

i'd relly like to have your honest opinion on frames like the privateer 161, the raaw madonna v2 or even the zoceli naosm, i'm loving your content, keep up!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks

[@andrespalacio5483]

Interesting content . Let´s see how it goes in future races

[@LewisBuchanan]

😁

[@jake730]

please review the spindrift!

[@oakzy3647]

Think I'm gonna pick up the deore spec 290 looks mint

[@LewisBuchanan]

👍🏽

[@crossingthebrook3868]

love this, I own a giga, so have been interested to see what you thought of it with the dh forks on, keep it up :)

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Awesome to hear

[@keyaanburgener1401]

Do you think that you would consider riding the Commencal Supreme DH V5 in the future. I think that It would be a really fun and fast bike to race based of what I have heard, and considering the suspension layout with the 6-bar high pivot design and the rearward axle path I think that it would make a great downhill race bike. Personally I have never ridden one but I would like to see what your opinion would be on a bike like this (high pivot).

[@LewisBuchanan]

I would highly consider it yes! Looks epic

[@roller9567]

You should try mondraker summum or superfoxy,the best bikes i tryed for sure!

[@LewisBuchanan]

Interesting

[@willycPOV]

These bikes ride sick, but when it does crack. Plssss call nukeproof out on here ✌🏼

[@LewisBuchanan]

Na all good 🙌🏽

[@huckleberrythinz4617]

Yes great content Lewis im looking forward in seeing your next bikes.are you still with norco? ATB

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Nope, we parted ways on great terms

[@niklasdr]

It's great you relate the wheelbase, 1255 compared to 1285 of a past bike! I'm used to relating reach between bikes but that opens up the can of worms to talk about everything from chainstay to head tube angle.. Then maybe it's just me, but I'm a little annoyed you don't relate your own height (and your wing span if it's short or long) to get an idea of the relative size of the bike. I first though front axle-to-crown be longer with a 200 mm travel fork but then realized double-crown forks have shorter axle-to-crown. I think it would be great if you confirmed the axle-to-crown is actually the same, or little or largely different. Thanks for the video!

[@francoislaplante-delagrave6221]

Did you get any problem with the swing arm ?

[@ValentinoJones4]

Shame you put the dual crown on it, would’ve given you a better idea of the bike with the single crown shorter fork

[@Kermit_Von_Henderson]

Interesting vid, although when you say you don't want anything slacker than 63.5 you realise that sticking a 200mm fork on slackened the bike by a degree? Thought that would be quite noticeable to a pro?

[@LewisBuchanan]

I mean maybe so but I’m just learning bit by bit hahan

[@dimimtb]

How did it compare to the Range given you rode it at Hardline vs the Giga? Different venues but both very gnarly. Great video and looking forward to more.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Giga is a playful bike. Think it’s a good buy really All in all

[@MrRCAddiction]

We are one arrival 170 when? :)

[@BrianB78]

Yeah I'd be interested in hearing his opinion and watching him ride the WAO. Perhaps a trip to Kamloops bike park next time he comes to North America.

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽

[@jeddartjusticemtb6676]

If your going to review frames / bikes I would most definitely value your opinion more than others if as you've paid for the bike /frame . My suggestion is to Buy different frames and or bikes with your own £££ then real world test them and review and rate them . Then raffle the bikes afterwards to get you £££ back to purchase the next one. I don't know if you follow Matt Armstrong's car channel? The raffle is working well for him. Its a win win situation as you would get lots of views from folks watching your reviews and the punters get to own a amazing bike set up by a pro for a small amount of £££

[@LewisBuchanan]

Nice one! I’ll take that into consideration

[@johnwatt1040]

Braw vid m8 wats ur setting on The push shock i hav 1 on my bike just wondering too try urs too see how i get on im not The Best at setups m8 cheers

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks dude! I’ll get back to ya on that once I check it out

[@pt.mtb2389]

I'm not sure whether anyone else has said anything, but I know there are cheap mics you can buy! I mention this because it's somewhat difficult to hear your thoughts

[@LewisBuchanan]

I now have bought wireless mics! Thanks

[@niklasdr]

I didn't get any idea what you would like to be different for a bike to be a 10 as this one you gave a 7.5. What is it?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Sizing, weight and also just this felt a bit twitchy! And it’s not really the brand of bike I’d buy if I was to choose one bike

[@fastmatt81]

Been looking at this bike. Torn between medium and large. How tall are you?

[@LewisBuchanan]

This is a large and I’m 5’11

[@andyj8814]

Hi , I was going to ask the exact same question, am in-between sizes ,not sure to go for a medium or large,I ride a YT Capra Al medium from back in 2016 been told it's just a little bit small for me now ,and the giga medium has a slightly longer reach than my Capra , and longer wheel base , I am 5,10 . And looking at different geometrys on bikes is baking my head 😂

[@dasanoneia4730]

REally sick bike did you get a new backend for it after that sketchy ass race? not you the track

[@LewisBuchanan]

I got it repaired! Thanks

[@marlonhayley5089]

Hi Lewis notice you have a race face atlas saddle does it have rails and can you tell me where if in the uk I can get one ??

[@LewisBuchanan]

This is an sdg saddle

[@kingdeano2540]

Was the frame ok after the big crash? I assume it's all good as you're riding it again.

[@LewisBuchanan]

Yup all good

[@paulwhitlock8881]

Good frames for the price, quality lacking in a few areas, paint as you said, mine at shock mount and pivots, also the pivot bolts have one check on them before looking mashed, anodising is poor quality, suspect quality bolt.

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽

[@rokbukejlovic]

I had x wing spec enduro and i bought commencal meta and rear end feels almost like i ride a hardtail is that bike spicific or do i have wrong suspension setup what do you think

[@LewisBuchanan]

Maybe it’s less travel than the SPEc?

[@rokbukejlovic]

@@LewisBuchanan same travel

[@jackcollettMTB_]

Is the 200mm in the giga safe for the frame?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Sorry it’s sold

[@aledgriffiths3969]

what trouser and top are they please? thank you

[@LewisBuchanan]

Troylee skyline I think

[@picard120]

do you sell the bikes you tested?

[@andreasmok1267]

Test the Kavenz VHP 18

[@LewisBuchanan]

Never heard of it

[@calebryland5354]

How does it compare to the norco, forbidden etc

[@LewisBuchanan]

So far, all good. Stacks up well

[@ValentinoJones4]

You got the prices about £1000 out but yeh😂

[@arnaudmackenzie4591]

You have to get a zerode

[@michaelpycock2655]

Nice one. You need a backdrop my man... hit me up if you need help sorting (Graphic Designer).

[@LewisBuchanan]

What do you mean? What could you help with man? Cheers

[@michaelpycock2655]

@@LewisBuchanan You tell me what you need on it (images, sponsors logo, text etc) I can then design and produce one! I'll ping you an email if you like?

[@cliffordrichardc]

is that good

[@LewisBuchanan]

💪🏽

[@Quedz9]

Vitus sommet vrx

[@LewisBuchanan]

🙌🏽

[@stevenbattersby9776]

Did it crack?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Nope

[@stevenbattersby9776]

@@LewisBuchanan just cosmetic?

[@LewisBuchanan]

Think so

[@chadsugden411]

How tall are you?

[@LewisBuchanan]

5,11”

[@chadsugden411]

@@LewisBuchanan yeah same height as me. I tend to enjoy that 470-480 ish reach. My current bike is a norco sight and it’s 485 and I feel a tad stretched out. Even with a short 35mm stem. Next bike I’m going to be aiming for the 470-475 range

[@wavedave9503]

I love it! Get a TR11

[@LewisBuchanan]

Thanks! Tr11 👀👀

[@Xianne_Rhianne]

If u can, race every bikes u bought then give us ur honest review...

[@LewisBuchanan]

Trying’ haha

[@shanelka8304]

What does yoyr mum say about your scary bikingL She must be the bravest woman in the world!

[@dogmanlol6998]

i don't see you very well on that bike... looks unbalanced because of the short chainstay

[@LewisBuchanan]

👍🏽😂

[@LuisDittmann]

Would like to see you buying a raaw yalla🤌🏼

[@LewisBuchanan]

👀👀👀