so much effort and details in this 12min review. You had The right amount of scenery for each bike to let the viewer understand and see exactly how each bike would perform under each circumstances is just amazing... Great job I appreciate the content!!
The Nukeproof looks awesome, glad to see it come with a Grip 2 damper, I would have to bin the drivetrain and the brake and put better stuff on it, and maybe ride the X2 till it blew up then put a coil on it.
I often think reviewers focus on the wrong language when talking about bikes. I ride for fun and enjoyment. Yes, having a bike that covers for my lack of talent occasionally is important, but it seems to be the main focus.
Yes it seems to me that the three bikes selected are more park bikes than Enduro bikes. I don't know about White Brothers but I know that the riders that ride for Canyon and Nukeproof Enduro teams most of rider don't use the Torque or the Giga.
and you are right. every Torque review has told us that its miserable at climbs and that its amazing for the bike park. a lot of people are crowning Trek Slash as the best allrounder enduro of the year. coming from specialized Xwing enduro and having my slash for 2 months i can say for sure that its the best bike ive ever had
@@SoulBlazeNightmare You are absolutely right for proffesional riders, but if you take price in account, cheapest Slash is about 1000 more then cheapest torque which has much better components. Its still a heavy as cow to ride uphill but it has it pros.
Was thinking the same. And don’t most nukeproof riders race the mega not the giga? At least sam hill was racing the mega but haven’t seen him this year. These are definitely more bike park/shuttle trails bikes
All these bikes does a good job, my favourite would be the torque in this sick looking green color! Thanks for this nice video, you made a great job, very helpfull!
From the review of all 3 in this video, the Whyte works best for me. Sadly the paint job appears dull as hell 😕 It has to look the part as well as perform like a winner.
Yeah I love the Giga. The price is more inline with a bike shop bike now but it is still one of my favorite bikes and worth every penny. CRC has some cool in house brands.
@@DavidFoundCo I am in the 2022 Vitus Sommet CRX 29 custom build. My brother has the Giga Factory and it rides nice. Does it all. Me personally I prefer Vitus
You say that the Torque shock has more adjustment because its the Factory version, but isn't the Float X2 Performance on the Giga essentially the same as a Float X2 Factory but without the Kashima coating? (therefore having LSC, HSC, LSR and HSR adjustments)
I don’t think that’s the case. I believe that it’s a performance not a performance elite, meaning that it should only have compression and rebound w/ lockout
My choice would be....... any of the above! If only I could afford the wearables you guys use lol Bike prices have gone insane, specially for people living in lower income countries, like me in Portugal. Would probably (and some luck) take me 5 years putting money aside to get one, and by then, they would cost 2x more 😞 Cheers from Portugal ps - great video and content/information!
if i may advice (with no offense) if you want to get a bike you should try a consumer direct brand (Canyon, YT, Commencal...) they are easy to put together nowadays even without much knowledge and any decent bike shop will take any bike to do a service. You simply get more bike for your money and often have decent "entry" level bikes that got about the same specs as a midrange bike of manufactures like trek, scott and so on. Customer support might be diffrent for your country and getting replacement parts might take a bit longer but at least for me (canyon) i got my bike and any replacementparts so far in less then a week after they got available
@@Ceriva09 yeah, the issue is really the price. I've looked at commençal (meta am) and propain (Tyre or Hugene) (last brand is less expensive) for mid range trail/enduro range and it's still sooooooo xpensive 🤷🏻🤷🏻 any of those options is 1/4 of my car (when new lol)..... and in the end, they're "just" bikes 🥺
@@supersoul666 so the 297 has a smaller wheel in the rear and a shorter chainstay than the 290, so it has a much better handling, while the 290 is faster and better for racing and fast trails, but id choose the 297 because having a better handling is way more fun and whith the 27.5 in the rear and the short chainstay you can manual it for days
It's like riding a magic carpet. The suspension is smooth as Butter. Real-time continuous shock adjustments fork and rear. Worth every penny of the +2K cost.
I enjoy these tests but I think the name "bike of the year" is very misleading. Sure they are good bikes but let's be honest these are the best bikes that you could get hold of which is not the same thing.
Bikeradar MTB coverage gone downhill ever since Seb Stott left. All bikes featured aren't even raced at the Enduro World Series. These bikes are all freeride/bike park bikes...
@@NukeProofBikes1 I stand corrected. So best case scenario then they're comparing 1 bike that has been used at the EWS against 2 freeride/park bikes. Makes the test even more nonsensical. It'd be like doing XC race bike shootout with the Nukeproof Reactor against a Scott Spark and a Specialized Epic and negging the Reactor because wasn't as good for XC racing. Love Nukeproof bikes BTW, more a comment on the poor testing parameters.
This is how you know you can’t trust these reviews, they’re always won by the likes of Nukeproof, Canyon et al, when everyone knows the current Pivot firebird is hands down the best Enduro bike in recent history. But hey you can see who spends their marketing dollars on UA-cam reviewers
They also ignore the big name bikes like Santa cruz, yeti, specialize, and ibis acting like they are bad value when they are about the same value and have actually good warranty
Well, I am currently a owner of Nukeproof GIGA 290 (Black), and let me tell you, the main pivot flip chip is totally a joke, you can never rotate it by hand.
so much effort and details in this 12min review.
You had The right amount of scenery for each bike to let the viewer understand and see exactly how each bike would perform under each circumstances is just amazing...
Great job I appreciate the content!!
I love my giga 290 it’s so much fun on all trails but at the bike park it makes you feel immortal !
8:27 Pedalling in mid air. How cool.
4600 for a bike with an SLX group set!
They are not even using lube these days when they screw you.
Lol so true
Tbh the slx is a great drive train, not much point going higher end as the only real difference is weight.
4600 is still a hell of a lot tho.
Theres more to a bike than just drivetrain .
Better than a GX
A SLX group has the longest life.
The Nukeproof looks awesome, glad to see it come with a Grip 2 damper, I would have to bin the drivetrain and the brake and put better stuff on it, and maybe ride the X2 till it blew up then put a coil on it.
Thats exactly what happened to me (blewed X2, broken body) and I switched to Ohlins coil.
Would probably be broken by the time you receive your bike. 😆
I often think reviewers focus on the wrong language when talking about bikes. I ride for fun and enjoyment.
Yes, having a bike that covers for my lack of talent occasionally is important, but it seems to be the main focus.
Yes it seems to me that the three bikes selected are more park bikes than Enduro bikes. I don't know about White Brothers but I know that the riders that ride for Canyon and Nukeproof Enduro teams most of rider don't use the Torque or the Giga.
and you are right. every Torque review has told us that its miserable at climbs and that its amazing for the bike park. a lot of people are crowning Trek Slash as the best allrounder enduro of the year. coming from specialized Xwing enduro and having my slash for 2 months i can say for sure that its the best bike ive ever had
Kelan Grant and Elliot Heap ride the nukeproof Giga 290. Only Sam Hill is currently riding the Mega 297
@@SoulBlazeNightmare You are absolutely right for proffesional riders, but if you take price in account, cheapest Slash is about 1000 more then cheapest torque which has much better components. Its still a heavy as cow to ride uphill but it has it pros.
Canyon has Strive which is their enduro bike. Torque is more for a bike park.
This is more of a super enduro test, as u se the other bikes has more travel to.
Same with the Nukeproof mega.
What is an enduro bike?
Was thinking the same. And don’t most nukeproof riders race the mega not the giga? At least sam hill was racing the mega but haven’t seen him this year.
These are definitely more bike park/shuttle trails bikes
@@henry06x Last year Sam rides 2 or 3 rounds of EWS on Giga
Great vid!
in your opinion, how would the Cannondale Jekyll compare to the nukeproof giga?
im so close to pull the trigger for a new bike -.-'
I wish you made a video with all bikes on the test and giving pros and cons for each
All these bikes does a good job, my favourite would be the torque in this sick looking green color!
Thanks for this nice video, you made a great job, very helpfull!
Excellent bike. Happy with my purchase
From the review of all 3 in this video, the Whyte works best for me. Sadly the paint job appears dull as hell 😕 It has to look the part as well as perform like a winner.
Wait for next years… 🤫
Save your money. Get a minty custom re-spray.😎
Yeah I love the Giga. The price is more inline with a bike shop bike now but it is still one of my favorite bikes and worth every penny. CRC has some cool in house brands.
I always see you comment in MTB videos. Are you on the giga at the moment? If so how do you like it so far?
@@DavidFoundCo I am in the 2022 Vitus Sommet CRX 29 custom build. My brother has the Giga Factory and it rides nice. Does it all. Me personally I prefer Vitus
Dear Bike Radar,
We haven't raced 27.5 since 2019.
Sincerely,
Mtb Community
Is the giga better them last years slash 8?
I'd love to know how the Nukeproof’s Giga 297 stacks up against the Trek Slash? I do prefer the look of the yellow Nukeproof.
Having ridden both, I personally prefer the nukeproof. Both are super fantastic high end enduro bikes at the end of the day.
@@colemitchmtb Sweet thanks for the feedback! Anything particular about the Nukeproof that was better?
@@garrettsmith8286 I really like the mullet setup in general, and the bike is just plusher and more stable
@@colemitchmtb I have always read that the mega was plusher ..giga not that plush!?
Top stuff as always Weaves! Gotta say I thought the Nukeproof had it before I got even halfway through the vid. Plus, I've got a soft spot for SLX ;-)
Price ?
You say that the Torque shock has more adjustment because its the Factory version, but isn't the Float X2 Performance on the Giga essentially the same as a Float X2 Factory but without the Kashima coating? (therefore having LSC, HSC, LSR and HSR adjustments)
I don’t think that’s the case. I believe that it’s a performance not a performance elite, meaning that it should only have compression and rebound w/ lockout
No, not the same as factory.
Great video! I'm not sure about the sizing tho, I'm 182 cm tall or just below 6ft. I can't decide between M or L. Anyone have the same experience?
I am 181cm and the giga L size fits perfectly. Sry if i am to late with the reply,
What about trek slash 8?
Hi I just got the Nukeproof giga 290 Elite 2022 from start fitness marking improvements on it when it comes to me
Nukeproof GIGA FOR ME dude!
🤩🤩🤩😅😅😉😉😊😊😊
nice review, but wouldnt you choose the strive over the torque? torque is more freeride
Finding webstores outside UK which could ship Nukeproofs is hard. Any recommendations for EU stores?
On their homepage you can find stores everywhere in Europe. I am waiting for my one in Germany.
As we all know ... "fashion over function" .... Antidote CarbonJack wins hands down 😁
Bike from my city ☺️
where is the Norco Range in this test?
Tossing up between the giga, torque and mega. Australian prices hurt though!
My choice would be....... any of the above! If only I could afford the wearables you guys use lol
Bike prices have gone insane, specially for people living in lower income countries, like me in Portugal. Would probably (and some luck) take me 5 years putting money aside to get one, and by then, they would cost 2x more 😞
Cheers from Portugal
ps - great video and content/information!
if i may advice (with no offense) if you want to get a bike you should try a consumer direct brand (Canyon, YT, Commencal...) they are easy to put together nowadays even without much knowledge and any decent bike shop will take any bike to do a service. You simply get more bike for your money and often have decent "entry" level bikes that got about the same specs as a midrange bike of manufactures like trek, scott and so on. Customer support might be diffrent for your country and getting replacement parts might take a bit longer but at least for me (canyon) i got my bike and any replacementparts so far in less then a week after they got available
@@Ceriva09 yeah, the issue is really the price. I've looked at commençal (meta am) and propain (Tyre or Hugene) (last brand is less expensive) for mid range trail/enduro range and it's still sooooooo xpensive 🤷🏻🤷🏻 any of those options is 1/4 of my car (when new lol)..... and in the end, they're "just" bikes 🥺
Any thoughts on Giga 290? Is there big difference between 290 and 297?
290 is a 29er, the 297 is a mullet bike. That's all
@@geiar7079 I was asking about how longer bigger bike performs on the trail vs. shorter one.
@@supersoul666 so the 297 has a smaller wheel in the rear and a shorter chainstay than the 290, so it has a much better handling, while the 290 is faster and better for racing and fast trails, but id choose the 297 because having a better handling is way more fun and whith the 27.5 in the rear and the short chainstay you can manual it for days
Why are all British bikes only single pivot designs?
im still in love with the g180, but i cant afford it
Best bike in 2022 is of course the hard tail 👌🏻🔥💪🏻✅
I still don't understand why whyte doesn't offer the option of a carbon frame
The 2022 Specialized S-WORKS Enduro LTD.
I know... I bought one.
The most amazing bike... EVER!!!
No buyers remorse here!💪🚴♂️
🤜🇺🇸🤛
So the one with flight attendant right? If so, how ya liking that?
It's like riding a magic carpet. The suspension is smooth as Butter. Real-time continuous shock adjustments fork and rear. Worth every penny of the +2K cost.
Love love
I love alluminium 29er size small a mullet set up like a dirt bike
Trek slash 8 for low pricing i would say overall
Megatower?
So cool 💪🤘👍❤
so many nice bikes...DANG! :O
The most common frase in Utube now days : "the best"....I we all know how relative is this.
I like the yellow one the nukefroff
No Santa Cruz? No NOMAD? No Megatower?
Canyon strive cfr
Only one winner. Come on we need at least two winners. 😉
Giga is the best))
I enjoy these tests but I think the name "bike of the year" is very misleading. Sure they are good bikes but let's be honest these are the best bikes that you could get hold of which is not the same thing.
Nukeproof copied Santacruz but without VPP.
😂
GIGA FTW
Orbea Rallon, more of a quiver killer.
Pivot firebird
Bikeradar MTB coverage gone downhill ever since Seb Stott left. All bikes featured aren't even raced at the Enduro World Series. These bikes are all freeride/bike park bikes...
It’s all change, have a look at EWS Tweed Valley, 3 Giga’s in the top 10 🤘
@@NukeProofBikes1 I stand corrected. So best case scenario then they're comparing 1 bike that has been used at the EWS against 2 freeride/park bikes. Makes the test even more nonsensical.
It'd be like doing XC race bike shootout with the Nukeproof Reactor against a Scott Spark and a Specialized Epic and negging the Reactor because wasn't as good for XC racing.
Love Nukeproof bikes BTW, more a comment on the poor testing parameters.
I so want a enduro bike but I can’t afford one as a kid, it sucks😂
This is how you know you can’t trust these reviews, they’re always won by the likes of Nukeproof, Canyon et al, when everyone knows the current Pivot firebird is hands down the best Enduro bike in recent history. But hey you can see who spends their marketing dollars on UA-cam reviewers
They also ignore the big name bikes like Santa cruz, yeti, specialize, and ibis acting like they are bad value when they are about the same value and have actually good warranty
Read the review from website. They had total of 8 bikes in the test.
@@Pienimusta I have, I was talking about the bikes that always seem to win
Every review of the firebird iv seen says it sucks and is only good on flow trails lol.
@@323johnnybravo the old Firebird was trash, the 2023 version is the best bike on the market
I don't know who to believe anymore.
I am only 5'7 height
PLS, recomend me a 5,500 USD XC machine!
Well that’s a relief. Nobody likes indecision.
Wow how i wish to have any of that he he can not afford poverty i strive hard for our daughter send to med skol to be doctor someday..
No Evil's tested. I am disappointed.
they all broke again
Well, I am currently a owner of Nukeproof GIGA 290 (Black), and let me tell you, the main pivot flip chip is totally a joke, you can never rotate it by hand.
Canyon torque and nukeproof giga aren't enduro bikes.
Bikeradar = Nukeproof, ever 🤣
Lol, how Nukeproof hasn’t been sued by Santa Cruz yet is beyond me.
Sue for what?
apart from the fact its yellow like a Bronson, its nothing like a Santa Cruz.
how? they are hugely different.
@@MrSupermugen completely different rear suspension systems
@@alstuart8801 ""duh""
This seems like a ridiculous top three.
Sorry but they are not enduro bikes, they are an option.
The MOST $$$$ is the best, everyone knows that 🙄
not always true
@@reversed9757 it's called " sarcasm" 😉
@@CatDaddySteve k