Why The Modern Aggressive Hardtail Is So Good!! | Riding the Nukeproof Scout 29er

[@NukeProofBikes1]

Great video- glad you liked the Scout

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Yeah loved it 👍

[@onetonsoup9788]

I would die to have one lol

[@JDR71326]

@@onetonsoup9788 yeah love the geometry

[@stfc5138]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I live in Spain and trying to get a scout is a nightmare any suggestions thanx

[@Paulmtb]

Loads of views, Great video.. Prob inspired a few people to go out and buy a Scout... Oyyy Nukeproof, you gonna give her a sponsorship then ?

[@wingerdinger1]

Great vid Laura, I have a scout 29er which i love. Have had various full sussers over the years, enjoyed them all and may well head that way again, though i will never get rid of the hardtail, just something about it that is addictive. 62 this year and still hanging in there 👍

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Yeah can totally see why. I never appreciated what hardtails were like until now that I’ve tried one! Ridiculously fun! That’s good going! 👌

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

I have a vitus sentier 27 vrs hardtail, cousin to nukeproof. Awesome bike, I've been riding all sorts of bikes since childhood, I'm now 57, but this is my first real mountain bike. I like the skill of navigating not just gliding over roots, rocks etc. Yes I don't go that fast but, skill, concentration, anticipation and fun is my aim.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Great bike! You said it, that’s what I really enjoyed too. Adds another dimension to riding and it’s so much fun!

[@richardallen5488]

“I’m gunna take it easy” - 15 seconds later going so fast I had to close my eyes! Legend 🎉

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

haha yeah I got carried away - it was so fun to ride!

[@guillaumeschleret9800]

Nice to see you being stocked on hardtails ! If you want to see somebody really getting hammered on a Nukeproof Scout, I highly encourage you to watch Blake Samson taking on the Megavalanche on GMBN ;)

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yeah absolutely loved it! Ohh I’ll check that out thanks! 👌

[@nakitojimo2001]

Blake made me into hardtail LOL.

[@stephenmuir6291]

Modern HT's can pretty much handle anything now and are so much fun. I had a whyte 905 for 2 years and it was a beast of a bike. A friend of mine rides an upgraded ragley marley and has done and kept up with me on some mega trails including adrenalin uplift. Great fun 👍

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Absolutely, totally agree there. Now I’ve ridden this I can appreciate how they ride. Ridiculously fun and so capable. I felt it on some trails for sure but the bike can ride them all no bother!

[@legionbloodydan8427]

I started on hardtails they taught me so much only started on full squish this year gotta say as much as I love my new bike, hardtails will always be the ultimate fun factor and I honestly believe you can ride a hardtail anywhere looks like you had fun on the scout 🙂👍

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yup I totally agree. I felt like I could take this down most of not all of the enduro stuff I ride. Granted it wouldn’t be too comfortable on some but it would ride it no bother! Brilliant fun! 😁

[@dolphin-studio]

hardtails CAN ride anywhere that is fact that has been proven by my man from mtbnetwork channel. the question is can you ride anywhere ? full suspicious are overrated they are not necessary unless you want to race and get the best time.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

You can absolutely ride a hardtail anywhere Blake from gmbn prove that when he took his new proof scout down the megavalanche (spelling).

[@abshassan]

I'm 6 weeks into this mountain biking hobby, the first bike I've ever owned since I was a child, I'm 37 now.. And I got an XC style hardtail. Just an entry-level Trek Marlin 8 and I have learnt so much with the limited riding I've done. Nothing as hardcore as this but yeah, hoping to upgrade to full Sus one day :)

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice one! That's ideal to get started and hardtails definitely push you to learn good technique! I picked up a cheap second hand trail bike when I started about 7 years ago and it was great to learn on. I took chunks out of it with all my crashes 😆 then upgraded after a couple of years.

[@franksmith3744]

I’m 39 pushing 40 and went thru the same thing last weekend. Borrowed a hard tail and rode for the first time since being a kid. I’m debating on saving for full suspension but I really enjoyed the experience with a hard tail.

[@mattiacosta4444]

I've got a custom Nukeproof Scout 2021 and love it! Now you felt the raw untamed power that lies behind hardtails 🤯☢

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh nice! Cracking bike. Feel like it can take on anything! I know haha I could never appreciate the hardtail until now that I’ve ridden one! Addictive!

[@Fever1984]

What fork did you put on it?

[@mattiacosta4444]

@@Fever1984 Fox 34 Rythm

[@oldmandiscoversmtb]

Crackin video! I've just rediscovered riding and am loving my Nukeproof Scout. Your video was one of a few which convinced me to remain loyal to the hardtail.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! That’s great to hear. Hardtails are brilliant. Definitely an attraction with the full sus but these bring so much fun!

[@rochelleanna4386]

Loved watching this. Glad your video showed up in my feed! I can totally relate with the bumps lol. My only mtb is a Scott Contessa 26 hardtail and I love climbing with it.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! I’m glad someone can relate 😅 it was very bumpy, especially on that first trail! That sounds great 👍

[@VentoRdrummeR]

Yeah, awesome video! For some reason, I am addicted to hardtails and I ride a Stif Squatch as my do it all bike. It’s incredible what this bike is capable of - even though I am not

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! They are great fun and as you say capable of so much. That looks like an amazing bike! Love the aggressive hardtails 👌

[@titoton]

It's just something addictive on a hardtail. - I agree 101%!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Absolutely! I need one of my own now! 😁

I've been riding XC for all my life, currently saving up for a Banshee Paradox

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh nice! They sound like really cool bikes 👊

[@TheAllEngineering]

Great to see you enjoyed the Hardtail. Modern long travel slack hardtails are very capable and are seriously underrated. They are more of a workout to ride fast than a full suspension, but if you rise to the challenge and lift your fitness to the level required they are very rewarding. I ride a Bird Zero AM with 160mm fork, 64 deg HA and ride everything my friends ride on their full suspension bikes and match their pace. It is very fast on trails where there are pump sections and of course efficient to pedal up hill.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Totally agree. For a first go on one I quickly realised it would be much more work than I anticipated 😅. After a couple of rides got used to it more and was such good fun! Shame I had to give it back to my mate 😂. The Bird looks great 👌

[@crazyoldmaninthewoods]

Great report Laura. My hardtail is an old Orange MsIsle 4X bike 26 inch wheels. Use it mostly for morning xc rides. Limited gearing so great training bike. Thanks for filming, Andy

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Sounds ideal for training. Probably quite fun on the 26inch wheels too. My gravel bike has quite hard gearing so I use it a lot for training too. Keeps the legs stronger!

[@TheMariothedog]

Nice bike, pretty aggressive hardtail you have. Enjoy your bike, have fun, safe trails 😉✊✌️

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yeah it’s a great bike, borrowed from a friend. He enjoys it for sure 🤘 thanks you too!

[@JustSnowglow]

good looking bike! Love the dark green + orange

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yeah it works well as a combo! Can’t take credit for it but friend built it up nicely👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm hoping to have a hardtail for the summer. This vid has got me really excited 😁

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh that’s exciting! I can totally see myself getting one in the next year or so. Ridiculous fun!

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

You took the words right of my mouth there!.Seeing someone actually ride these trails on a H/T makes all the difference to my confidence in taking the plunge. 🤘😎

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@RicardoPetrazzi good luck bud 👍

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

@@streetpigeonmtb Thanks Man, subbed to your channel now as well....

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

@@RicardoPetrazzi that's great! Glad it's helped with the hardtail decision. It's honestly so good and capable. I couldn't believe how well it handled. A lot of fun to be had on these!! :D

[@rhettetherington1351]

Just bought a Stanton Switch9er. Loving the hardtail life. Great video👍

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice! I really like the look of steel bikes in general. The Stanton sounds amazing. Thanks!

[@DanDaviesMTB]

I have a 2019 Ragley Marley as well as my full sus. She’s an incredible bit of kit. Seen me down some proper steep and sketchy trails! Great fun to ride, keeps you on your toes for sure! 🤘🏼😄

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great! Yeah I felt like it could handle loads once I got used to it. Granted some trails may not be so comfortable but I don’t think it would have any trouble on them. Super stable and fun but yep no relaxing on them 😅

[@DanDaviesMTB]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Yeah they can definitely handle a lot more than people give them credit for. Most of my vids on here, I’m riding a hardtail as I’ve only recently picked up a full sus. Great video, does this mean you’ll be trading the full sus in for a hardtail full time…? 😉😂

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Absolutely. It does make you appreciate the full sus tho and how comfortable it is 😂. Haha I can’t see myself ever giving up the full squish but I would def have a hardtail on the side!!

[@ky5Clash]

Great work... I just done Golspie wildcat last weekend on my bfe max. Wow that was some rowdy fun ..

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh nice! Can imagine, some good rocky sections on that 👍

[@Deebo1985]

I've not had the hardtail out in a couple of months, think I'll be dusting it off and taking it for a spin tomorrow after watching this.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Ah awesome! Yeah I just couldn’t stop grinning on this thing!!

[@brettsmith4497]

I've just got a Pipedream Moxie. Can't wait to get it built. Hardtails will never die. 😃

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice one! I know lots of people on them that love them! They look amazing 👌👍

[@eisenschmeisser3959]

After 6 years on a cube stereo 120 i am now with a whyte 901. 27,5+...I love it !!!!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice! Must have been a big change after 6 years. Sounds great!

[@joshlawson8358]

Have a Kona Lanai which I’ve only had a year and I absolutely love it, brilliant bike for less than £700 and has got me down dumyat in 1 piece and even though I’ve just invested in a Bird Aeris AM9 I’ll never ever dispose of the kona and will just keep upgrading and repairing it till it gives up the ghost. Love the videos and you both seem to love the MTB 👌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great. It’s good having one you can upgrade over time and that’s fun to ride. Good choice with the Bird too. They sound like amazing bikes from the friends that ride them 👌. Thanks, glad you enjoy the vids! We’re both very much addicted to biking! 😅

[@paolovarca5939]

Sweet video! Looks fun! I love my Nukeproof scout 29er as well. I use it as much as I use the full squish. It gives me grins going down the trails.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Cheers! It was brilliant. Really capable bikes aren't they! Having fun - that's what it's all about :D

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

still rockin my 2014 giant talon it has givin me many years of fun. last month put a new chain on it and minor Maintenace, first time since I bought it in 2014.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

nice, sounds great!

[@philippebenard1075]

Great video That was some proper hardtail shredding !!!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks!! Had a great time on it!

[@brush_popper]

The beauty ( the rider ) and the beast ( nukeproof scout ).

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Building my first proper bike since august of last year, a Ragley mmmbop, which has a 63.75 degree headtube angle (27.5 wheels though).

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great. That’s a nice proper slack one! Can imagine it’ll be loads of fun to ride!

[@emtbwulf9215]

Finished my frame up build Mmmbop about a month ago. Made it a Mullet with a 140mm RS Pike. Its a weapon! Luv it!! And you will to. My other bike is a Turbo Levo for those long epic rides. 😎

[@dolphin-studio]

tell me how it goes. Why don't you make it a mullet 29x2.6 front and 27.5x2.5 rear.

[@WhaleRidesMTB]

Great stuff! Ive been toying with the idea of a hardtail for a while, winter might be the time I pull the trigger! Keep up the good work guys 🤘🏿

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Same here! I bought a gravel bike a year ago which I like but can see it maybe getting replaced with a hardtail at some point! Cheers will do! 👊

[@WhaleRidesMTB]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB A gravel bike did cross my mind at one point but I think I'd still like to have that downhill capability along with being able to put in some good mileage in the saddle 👍🏿 can keep my Ariel 80 pristine for big park days then!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yeah the hardtail is much more versatile! I’ve taken the gravel bike on some sketchy stuff and it was 50/50 whether I’d make it 😂. Ah ideal!

[@jameslines9794]

I've made a move back to hardtail after 4 years on a full sus.its definitely great fun and my bike is mega slack at 63.5 degrees, granted its harder work to ride on the really rough stuff but it's so rewarding

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great, nice one! 👌

[@michaelbennett8509]

Don't you find that head angle too slack for a hardtail? I've been building up my hard tail to suit me. I extended the forks to 160mm travel which put the head angle to around 63.5°, but i found that it was too much as it shifted to much of my weight to the rear wheel and also made any slight ascension feel like it was dragging. Dropped the forks back down to 150mm travel which put the head angle to about 64° and it feels perfect now for any environment. Curious of your thoughts

[@neocrashburn]

Love the video...keep ride hardtail and keep having fun

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Will always have fun if there’s a bike there 😁👊

[@neocrashburn]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Will you be making more videos riding hardtail? Would love to see more hardtail riding. Everyone ride full suspension when hardtail is the most sold bike, globally.

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

I've got the Trek Roscoe 7 quite a bit I've upgraded when I got it, new bars stem and headset plus seat clamp , now looking at GX Eagle Axs plus Hope boost wheel set .. I love mine as I have 27.5 with 2.8 tubeless and it's been brilliant on some gnarly trails and it's a breeze to ride because of the 2.8 tyres... love it... Great vid nice to see you enjoying it Laura 😀 👍 I'm of to Wales tomorrow morning doing my pre-route check of the Tour of Snowdon when I hope to take a group out end of September... so arrive at Capel Curig tomorrow morning then Saturday ride my route and see if I can change some of it where possible to stay of the roads 🙂👍 remember speed is your friend 😉🤟

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice! I can imagine the 2.8 is super on that. I tried 2.8 once on a friends hardtail and it absorbed loads! Yeah had a blast on this bike, shame I had to give it back to my friend 😂. Oh great, I’ve literally just left capel curig this morning! Spent some time fishing at llyn idwal and riding Antur. Beautiful place! Enjoy your route recce!

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB wow awesome 👌... and thanks 😊

[@richrider5884]

I have both HT and FS Specialized Rockhoppers that were made into Mullets. HT has a 27/29 with a RS Judy fork and the FS is a 26/27 also with a RS Judy up front and a FOX Float rear. I tend to ride on goat trails with both here in Colorado. Each have their own personalities, which makes them fun to ride.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great. Always fancied a mullet setup. Seems the best of both. Nice one 👌

[@NoobMTB]

Absolutely brilliant, varied video as usual 👍🏽 Finally getting up to Scotland to ride the Golfie next week so great to see some of the trails and the conditions 🤙🏼

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Ah nice one. The rain did sweep in the last couple of days so it’s turned to thick mud quickly but I think next week looks drier! I was actually down south this weekend. Had a day at wharncliffe then was going to check out ladybower after seeing some of your vids. Didn’t manage to ladybower in the end but another time! Enjoy Golfie!

[@NoobMTB]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB awwww, you'd love Ladybower. Hopefully can get some good footage of the Golfie 👍🏽🤙🏼

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yeah it looked ideal for what we enjoy. Next time! I’m sure you will :) every trail is just brilliant!

[@ThatPNWlyfe]

I raced hard tails in the mid 90’s with a Mag 21 shock (look it up, it’s not much). Recently picked up a Rocky Mountain Growler 50 and love the modern hardtails for PNW trails.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice one! It’s fascinating seeing how bikes evolve each year 👊 sounds great!

[@mickhurley7305]

Great video, love the comments you made on your experience. .. you got a sub. For a beginner especially a younger rider 27.5 and hardtail good budget bike is plenty good enough for many different reasons .

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Appreciate it 🤘. Absolutely, there are lots of amazing hardtails out there to ride. Lots of bike for the money 👌

[@darrenjohn3382]

Menacing looking hardtail, love it

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

it's a beast, my friend built it real nice!

[@stmanmoments4538]

Great video..nice to see about this beast

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@danieltearle4140]

Cracking video laura jane, good effort, i hope my 6 year old daughter can shred it like u, when it comes to it. I ride a whyte 905, with 2.8 tyres, which make a bit of difference. Took it down one of the EWS trails at glentress, it was hard going, but fun.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Aww 6 years old is a good time to start! I wish I had got into the sport young. That sounds great, I’ve tried 2.8 tyres once and it was like having some extra suspension. Really enjoyed it so I can imagine!

[@steveharry9891]

I ride a hardtail in the winter ...27.5 ,and enjoyed it so much ...I sold my full sus,for. A 62 degree head angle 1296mm wheelbase 29er ....and I blooming love it ! It's a downhill slayer ......or if would be in the hands of someone who could ride proper !

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh wow that is mega long and slack! Sounds like a beast! I can imagine that’s ridiculously fun to ride and loves to descend!

[@gordonhenderson1287]

I've got a Norco 26" hardtail. Really good for stopping you getting lazy! 👌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Haha I bet! That must be a really playful bike with the 26 inch wheels!

[@gordonhenderson1287]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB makes you really appreciate 160 travel 29er

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I can imagine!

[@DrewJ79]

That's a sweet HT, I wish there were more videos like this on the Canyon Stoic 4 its a sweet slack HT as well.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I did enjoy it. Sounds great. So many good slack aggressive hardtails nowadays 👌

[@ab_mtb]

29r wheels.make such a difference on hardtails. My mate has a 29r hardtail with a 62 head angle. It flipping shreds. I love my P7 but think my body has had enough or black trails on a hardtail lol. Time to look for a full sus. Great vid as always

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Wow 62! Proper slack, I can imagine! Even for the full sus I'm definitely converted to the big wheels. They roll over stuff so nicely and make short work of it! Haha yeah it's definitely a physical ride on a hardtail so don't blame you! Cheers!

[@azman.s]

Hi rider! Good info. I'm still keep all my hardtail MTB (5 sets). No doubt, superb bike in any decent on trail. Regards XC rider from Malaysia.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Hey thanks! Sounds great, that’s lots of hardtails🤘perfect for xc👌

[@azman.s]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Most welcone. Happy cranking & keep fit, safety. Btw, where is this track?!

[@seantracey2486]

Awesome riding !!!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! 🙌

[@MrRony721]

Love and Respect from UK 🇬🇧

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

🙌

[@eaglehunter1802]

Nicely done...I ride the same bike and it's a beast for sure ✌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Cheers and nice one 👌. It certainly is!

[@angeloco5111]

Love my Chromag Wideangle! Wouldn’t mind the comfort of a full suspension one day but until then it handles everything like a champ 🤙

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

nice, yeah the full suspension soaks everything up but hardtails are so much fun! 👌

[@angeloco5111]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB agreed!

[@alanhaigh9682]

I do love ny simple 29er hardtail...sometimes it doesn't cut it and my intense carbine 29er is a weapon

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

great to have the option of both 👌

[@gr1809]

You didn’t sell the hardtail on the golfie (bit of a shock) but bang on at Glentress, how is such physical and metal torture so much fun 🤯.. Good stuff, enjoyed your commentary!! When your on a budget (like me) they’re the way forward 😉

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

It was definitely a shock 😂. Got to know it a little better by Glentress and it was a bit smoother! Had a blast on it. Yeah and less maintenance too without the rear shock and pivots👌

[@dannytaylor6861]

Hey respect for giving it a good go. I have an Hardtail that I keep moding but mixed emotions to get an ebike as boys I ride with have them. They do wait for me up the hills but normally I can't speak once I get there. Down hill I'm right there if not faster haha

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

cheers, it was mega fun. I've got a few friends who got ebikes for a similar reason especially as their local has a ridiculously steep climb. Means more trails in the time you have without having to try and be crazy fit! All for them :)

[@TheRhodes76]

Great video, I soo need a nukeproof scout in my life 😎

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! It’s a beast of a bike 💪

[@canadianbacon5474]

Buying a project hardtail as a back up bike. Overall it will make the trails that are now too easy fun for me again

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

sounds great. I do like that about hardtails - makes the easier stuff more of a challenge!

[@maximme]

which mic are you using? in spite of the strong wind, your audio is VERY good. Well done

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks this is just the go pro built in mic here. I use a foam cover for the go pro which is really good at blocking out the wind noise 👍

[@bigrambo1314]

What graphics is it that you’ve got on the bike? Class video as always 👌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks not too sure as it was borrowed off a friend. Will try find out!

[@kevinwood8021]

Ho Chi Min on a hardtail, fillins needing put back in! Well done for showing us why we allhave full suspension bikes. The HT has its place, but XC or bike adventures🤙

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Haha yeah it was pretty rough that one!! 😂 I definitely like the full sus as the main bike for what I ride but that said I really do see myself buying a hardtail too at some point. This thing is a send machine and mega fun!

[@1esk192]

You miss out on a lot of fun. Enduro hardtails are trail smashers and especially amazing on rough terrain. I own one and a full sus and while I love the full sus, it's never as exciting as riding the Enduro hardtail

[@Mel1175]

Hi Laura tam . Yeah I’ve got a ht bought ragley blue pig race . And I absolutely love it lol but down side is when you try a full suss you feels like it’s jus been sorta nursing you over the rough stuff but found ht faster and more fun , jus have to choose your lines better lol ( truth be told .. bet you can’t wait to get your bike back lol ?)

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh nice! Haha I think I did it a good way around riding the full sus for years then trying the hardtail. I am definitely happy to have my full sus as the main bike! I really do think I will be buying a hardtail at some point though - you’re right they are just so fun! Definitely not as forgiving though 😂

[@edwardelric2786]

Could you put a estimated price for the bike your using on future videos. I saw a Fox front fork so understod it was out of my price range, but nice to know ;)

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Hey this is a nukeproof scout 👍. You’ll be able to see the prices etc on their site

[@gavinclarke2123]

Love my nukeproof scout 290 👌

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice! Nukeproof make such fantastic bikes 👌

[@goodeggnogg7038]

People look at a hardtail and think...well yes the front has suspension and the back is just rigid...but..it's the way a hardtail frame starts to pivot and dance over the fork when up to speed, that makes it so entertaining and addictive!... i think anyway!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nicely said! Makes sense, there’s definitely lots going on there to make it ride so well! 👌👍

[@Mrtom40]

Was the shocks upgrade you did

[@kevinrice4909]

My old surlly instagator no slouch Angel baby.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

🤘

[@06kickflip]

What mm travel are the forks? I've got a nukeproof scout Pro 29er coming in June which comes 140mm travel, think I'll upgrade when I get the chance. Any advice on fork travel with hardtail?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

These are 150mm I believe. Found them ideal for enduro stuff around tweed valley where i ride. I think 140-150 is great for this bike but that’s just me :). It depends what sort of trails you ride whether you think it’s worth changing them 👍

[@frank8278]

Hello. The Scout Pro 290 2021 model can only take up to a 140mm travel fork. Anything above that, voids the warranty.

[@frank8278]

Hello. The Scout Pro 290 2021 model takes up to a 140mm travel fork. Anything above that voids the warranty. I have the same bike and it is a shredder. Does everything you throw at it. Let me know how you like the bike.

[@mtbboy1993]

well done, lovely place.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks, yeah great scenery and trails!

[@stuartwilkes4434]

Ha, You're awesome, Great vid.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

😆 thanks!

[@benshirley45]

Great Video, I have the same bike! What is the from mudguard/fender that you are using there?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Thanks! Ah it’s a great bike isn’t it! It’s an RRP Proguard. Got it on my full sus too. Big difference vs the smaller one I used to have for reducing the mud on the goggles!

[@dannyturner7967]

Whats the difference between the scout 275 and 290?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I believe just the wheel size. 290 is a 29er vs 27.5 on the 275

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

hard tail homie cant lose!

[@cronos_78none47]

a very nice frame color :)

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

They’ve got some good colour schemes 👌

[@cronos_78none47]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB ja nice colour schemes :)

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

what travel forks ?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

these are 150mm. Think the newer 2021 model is geared up for 140mm

[@Paulmtb]

I have just built up a Ragley Mmmbop hardtail (mullet build) 63% headangle.. Just need a few more little bits and its ready to shred.. Coming from a full sus. its gonna be great fun

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

ah that'll be great! I should be trying a mullet this year and looking forward to it. That will definitely be a fun bike, nice and slack!

[@frankcastle3827]

You should try the gt Pantera 27.5

[@stefromfortworth]

Grab yourself a steel frame like a Cotic or a stanton. Makes a world of difference on the bumps over alloy

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

So I’ve heard! Always wanted to switch someone for a trail but no one rides a small 😂

[@davewatt8840]

Do love my hardtail so much so, order a new one 😃😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Oh nice one! What did you go for?

[@davewatt8840]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB had a look and Merida Big Trail 600 gets great reviews so went for one of them 👍😀

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Ah sounds great. I’m sure that’ll be a cracking bike. Enjoy when it comes!

[@mojorider2463]

Yep, I love it when the bottom of my feet are slappin off my pedals. It’s a “crackin” good time!😊

[@noviceinvestoruk2955]

Can't beat a good hardtail for climbs and crazy descents 😂

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Absolutely! Haha 😂 ridiculous fun on these!

[@noviceinvestoruk2955]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I bought a Marin San Quentin last year... thinking of selling it and upgrading to a very top of the range hardtail- full sus is cool but hardtails are for the purists 😂😂

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Hahah dedication! Yeah why not if you enjoy it, the top spec hard tails can take a lot!

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Damn that hard tail looks like so much fun to ride. It has been so long since I have ridden a hard tail. Did you find that you was much slower ?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

It was! Grinning all day on it! It depends on the trail I’d say. The first trail definitely a fair bit slower as the enduro bike just floats over everything but the 2nd trail was a smoother one and had some flat sections where this thing just went! It was effortlessly fast where my full sus would take a bit of work to carry the speed. Around Glentress etc I think It would be pretty close but golfie and rougher stuff definitely much faster on the full sus 👍

[@Jessetheoutdoorman]

Definitely slower, the friction of your tire not being able to absorb the bumps like on a full-sus is massive.

[@davidm2843]

I got an On One Hello Dave built up in Feb. Plan was to try out a modern 29er hardtail as a winter bike. I haven't looked at the full sus since and am probably going to sell it. The Hello Dave has no right to be as good as it is.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Sounds great. If it’s anything like this I can imagine. Just ridiculously fun and capable. I’ve handed this back to my friend now and missing it 😂. Definitely can see why hard tails are so popular. Addictive!

[@trailpimp6369]

This bike is great as well as the Vitus Sentier. I actually prefer the Vitus.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Bet it is. Keen to try the Sentier sometime!

[@dev_IL666]

This bike is only available in aluminum right?? Been wanting one but always sold out lol !

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I'm not 100% sure, i've certainly not seen any carbon ones around. Ah that's annoying! Seems to be like that with every bike part we need this year too 😅

[@budycelyn]

i tend to ride my hardtail most rides, my full suss is in my garage feeling left out.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

They are fun!

[@BradTVB]

yooooo! your the best 🤘💪

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Cheers 😄

[@vcomis]

Great video! I wish my wife could ride like you ;-)

[@Ross_BikeWrap]

Knew I recognised Brenny's Nukeproof!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

aha good spot! yeah he gave me a lend of it! Some bike!

[@PlacidoYT]

What travel for the fox 36?

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

the one i ride here is 150mm. Someone mentioned that the new 29er model this year is 140mm only though if staying in warranty 👍

[@PlacidoYT]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB yeah 140mm even on 27.5. I'm expecting my frame in two weeks. Thanks for sharing this video! What a ride.

[@kimkrisa2621]

hi i am a hardtail rider but more on xc and never have tried something like this trails how i wish.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

That’s great. Hardtails are perfect for xc. We’re lucky in Scotland with lots of amazing trails and builders

[@kimkrisa2621]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB yeah so much lucky keep shredding subscribed

[@tigerbalm666]

San Quentin 2 HT here! From BMX daze....

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice one 👊

[@WalterWhite-ne7if]

I live your accent!

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

the Scottish accent :D

[@llove-electrical]

Hyper smooth us that good these days you couldn't even tell you were on a hardtail

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Isn’t it. The stabilisation is incredible and that’s not it even on the highest one. The chin mount does a good job keeping it steady too 👍

[@seanbartlett6148]

Love my scout I’ve just finished up a day at the golfie on it for my first visit here and loved it ! Had a four day ridding sesh In Scotland on it starting at fort william for a day down to Arran for some natural off piste stuff and onto golfie today 🤘🏻I’m battered but I just love that bike 🤟🏻

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Wow sounds like a super few days. Covered all sorts of riding! Fort William must have been pretty rough on it! Good going. Haha I can understand just how much fun it is now I've had the chance to have a good ride on one! Such a great bike!

[@seanbartlett6148]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB yep it was tough at fort william for sure .. I got my eye in on lines and the trail and it started to piece together ok 👌🏻.. but the impact was tough for sure .. All though by the 4th day of riding I found the golfie the toughest technically and I enjoyed that place the most ... can’t wait to get back up there .. I managed to clean run , New York, 3G, repeat offender, flat White, community service, and another two trails that linked together with minty cake .. then I collapsed lol 😆 ... knackered out !

[@OwenL2020]

I love hardtails. I have a full suspension and never ride it. Hardtails are so much more visceral.

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

My legs say yes, my back says no.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I can get that. They are rough!

[@charlenemccullough2293]

I've been riding this bike for 7 years now! kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L It was a great bike the day I got it, put it together, and went on my first ride; more importantly it's an even better bike today. I've ridden trails, street, and skatepark all on this bike. I have replaced almost every part on the bike. Some stuff has broken: derailleurs, wheels, shifter. Everything else were upgrades. The only ramaing original parts are the frame, bottom bracket, and crank set. BB and cranks will be upgraded soon. The geometry isn't great but that is really the only draw back to how good a value this bike is. Even after all the money I've spent upgrading it's still a more affordable bike than I'd have bought from a proper bike shop, especially with full suspension. I've also learned a lot about bikes working on it over the years. It really is one of the best perchases I've ever made and hopefully it'll still be around for another 7 years.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Yes it can take a dropper post in the frame :) don’t know if it comes stock on the bike or not in 2023 but you can fit it 👍

[@mackellarboy7]

I’m loving the trek Roscoe 8

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Nice! That looks like a really fun bike! 👍

[@LOST_55]

🤙Hardtail life

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

All the way! Now I finally can understand how good it is!

[@LOST_55]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB just done shredo at Aberfeldy on a hardtail that is a forearm workout great trail

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

I’ve still to get up there. Looks a cracking place👌. Haha no rest on these on rough trails!

[@siriosstar4789]

Hard tails forever . i've ridden hardtails before hardtails even existed , like back in the 1950s. i still ride a hard tail today at 75. however , wait for it ,,,, with a motor . yeah i said it , i ride an e bike . why ? because i'm over 70 and people over seventy can do and say what ever they please with zero consequence . 😂🤣😆😳😆 Seriously , that bike in the video is awesome . i would get one if my legs and back weren't so messed up . nice video.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

That’s brilliant seeing biking evolve over the years! Love it! Haha 😂 Honestly I’d have an e bike at any age! So many trails in a short space of time. As you say though it means nothing stops you doing what you love as you get older. I do hope I will still be riding at 75 too. That’s an inspiration!! Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌

[@oscarzettwoch1786]

Love your accent

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Haha thanks

[@oscarzettwoch1786]

@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I've never heard that accent before, where are you from?

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

Turn that bike around and ride it against gravity, you will like it way better than your full sussy. I really enjoyed watching this.

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Haha I’m not sure if I would on the rough stuff all the time 😅 but I would definitely have it as a second bike! Had such a good time on it! It did well on the steeps and very supportive! Rode a few during the week i had it 👌 cheers glad you enjoyed it!