7 Hardtails Under $750 - Budget 2021 Mountain Bikes
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- 2021 bikes are out now and I have 7 Hardtails under $750 to look at. But before we even get into the bikes, I go over some important things to know if you are buying your first mountain bike:
Wheel size - 27.5 vs 29
Forks
Drivetrain
Brakes
Headtube
Geometry - head angle
All this info is aimed at a beginner mountain biker so you can make an educated purchase decision and get the most for your budget.
Spoiler alert, the bikes are:
Giant Talon 2
Diamondback Hook
Vitus Nucleus
Rock Mountain Soul / Fusion
GT Avalanche Comp
Marin Bobcat Trail
Kona Lava Dome / Fire Mountain
Want to buy a Bobcat Trail 4? Click the links below. As of 9/14/2022 they are on sale for $748!
29er version:
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27.5 version
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I love all of these guys reviewing bikes that aren't $2k+
Thanks yeah expensive bikes are nice but you don’t need to spend that much to still get out there and have fun.
Yes definitely good for the growing of the bike community 🤘
It's neat since tons more people are riding this year, myself included, and many people are learning the sport so companies are more interested in making the best budget rides too!
These are the guys that gets more people into biking, in this instance MTB'ing. They give new riders the basic knowledge in shopping for bikes.
I just got the schwinn moab 3. Was gonna go trek marlin 5 but local shops in ri are saying that their on back order until summer 2021. July for east prov and august for the other shop.
6:31 if you wanna jump in to the bikes
Not all heroes wear capes
@@videorowtv5198 it straight up said that in the vid tho lmao
1:09 Wheel size - 27.5 vs 29
2:01 Forks
3:04 Drivetrain
4:28 Headtube
4:59 Tire ( just a tip ask your local bike shop or local trails for what tires you should use)
5:56 Brakes
6:32 hardtail bikes
your Welcome
Saved me some time, thanks bro
Thanks bro
@@motorworksproductions153 No problem, Love to help the community out whenever I can👍
Please never stop doing this kind of videos, someday I will buy a entry bike and I for sure need all this information, thank you very much for what you doing !!
Thanks! Always glad to share some knowledge. Good luck with your purchase!
Thanks for this great video! You answered heaps of questions I had about what to look for in a bike and especially about the headtube angle and number of teeth on the cassette. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks! Exactly what I was hoping to do.
Thank you for making this video for youtube! I honestly learned a lot especially about the number of teeth on the rear cassettes, the biggest and the smallest ones, and how they decide how easily u climb and (i believe) how fast your bike can go on a flat road. And learning about suspension and all... altogether, thanks : )
Glad to help! It’s a whole new and confusing world when you’re just getting started.
Thanks for the video. Lots of useful info for us newbies!
Glad to help! Everyone was a newbie once.
i bought a 2021 trek marlin 6 in the spring and i love it!
I'm just starting to get into mountain biking and I bought a Talon 2 because of this video....Thank you.
Great choice, enjoy it!
Great video! Lots of info for an old rider looking to buy a mountain bike! Appreciate your clear way of putting over techie details!👍😎🇦🇺🤣Subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing! Glad it all made sense and was helpful!
Thanks man I enjoyed your video and there was some good info for a newbe.
Glad to spread the knowledge!
Two thumbs up! Very informative choices and a very good introduction.👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks!
Glad to see a good video with vital information and not trying to sell a bike, this is appreciated. More like real people,
Thanks! It’s all stuff I wish I knew when I was just getting started.
Thanks for explaining things in a way a newbie can understand!
Glad to do it!
Love that you mention some dishonorable mentions! Great overview
Gotta call them out!
Thank you so much for this video. Best entry mountain bike video out there.
Thanks!!!
This has restored my faith in my GTAvalanche! Haha though it’s the 2020 edition
Many thanks, great info for folk looking to get a bike without being robbed!
Glad to help and thanks for watching!
Thank you for explaining all the bike jargon. Other channels just expect you to know it all even tho their video is for new bike owners.
You’re welcome! Good luck with you bike purchase!
I have a 2020 RM fusion so far awesome bike. But I'm loving the new geo on the 2021. Great video
Thanks. Yeah that looks like a really fun bike.
Great Video! Opened My Eyes To Some Great Option. Subscribed
Excellent! Thanks for subscribing!
That Soul MTB looking really nice
Nice video Very detailed and good selection
Thanks!
I bought a rock hopper for my wife this spring for 600... companies are definitely capitalizing.
Edit: another great video Brian! Solid research and well thought out comparisons!
Yeah it’s tough to say if they’re doing it out of greed or necessity. All these bikes are basically a proprietary frame and then a big combination of components from other companies. So they could just be getting charged more by those companies and those companies may have higher production costs causing that. Who knows but either was if you had a bike you were saving for it would be a bummer for that price to mysteriously go up. Anyway thanks for watching!
I mean… who cares? What’s wrong with a company selling something for the most they can sell it for? I don’t understand the issue with that…
Thank you for all the great information. Seems like the Vitus is a great bike for the $$.
The Vitus is great. I had one and only got rid of it to go full suspension.
Lots of useful info here. Thank you.
Right on, thanks for watching!
This was really informative, thank you
Glad to help!
Glad I saw this video! I'll watch this now. The only mtb hardtail I know is Vitus Nucleus. You have 7 in the video. I'll watch now! :)
Just finished watching everything. Thank you so much! For an mtb beginner like me who used to ride bmx with some tricks, can you please suggest me 3 from your list that I should continue researching?
I subscribed too. 😊
Thanks for subscribing! The Vitus nucleus and the rock mountain bikes are my favorites. Curveball for the third one, check out polygon bikes from bikesonline.com. But really in these times you just kind of have to get what’s in stock.
Good video, I was keen on the Marlin 7 and now I’m totally disinterested in it!!
Ha! Keep in mind this is all one persons perspective on things. They wouldn’t sell boatloads of them if they were bad bikes.
Thanks for the review! I'm waiting for the Vitus Nucleus VRS to become available. It was in stock for a few hours and i should have pulled the trigger on it then!
Yeah you gotta be quick. Good luck! It’s worth it!
I’ve been waiting so long. I need to reup my email alerts.
@@aslmx1918 I wake up every morning checking both Wiggle and ChainReaction. I was able to get an order in with Wiggle. Good Luck!
Matt George I’ll start watching Wiggle
Thank you so much for the intro section. Especially dishonorable list. Def. Got lots of useful info.
Glad to help!
Super helpful! I've been eyeing the Talon 2 for awhile, and can't really find another bike that beats it in it's price range!
It’s a good one, especially when compared to other local bike shop bikes. Some online shops have bikes that may be better on paper but they’ll never beat the local bike shop service.
@@downtoridemtb what’s the alternatives you speak of?
Vitus nucleus and some of the Polygon hardtails.
@Down to Ride MTB i haven’t seen any polygon 1x’s cheaper than the talon 2. the cheapest polygon 1x was like 800. maybe more. i’m not sure though. i’ll look again. also, i’m pretty sure that the nucleus is not cheaper than the talon 2. if you can find a nucleus cheaper than a talon 2 i’d like a link.
any other bikes that are cheaper than the talon 2 with similar or better specs?
still waiting for a link from anyone for a 1x that’s not a junior bike that’s also cheaper than the talon2.
the 1x storm is coming. it’s really a shame and a scam that the bike makers are only just now starting to put 1x configs on cheaper bikes. talon 2 is setting the tone. i know the expensive ones are just now getting them too, and the “fad” has basically just started, but there really is no reason other than greed not to have the 1x options on all the cheaper bikes. the talon 2 did it right.
@@0verfiend I think the polygon cascade series are cheaper then the talon 2. Not sure what the spec are but just below its price range.
Vitus wheels are amazing. Super wide rims 30mm internal. Light as well.
Nice added bonus!
I picked up a 2021 Talon 2 in XL 29 after watching your video...I am extremely happy with it.
It's a tank. 👍
Enjoy it. One of my favorite bike shop bikes.
Cannondale did raise the price to their bike line up! Last week I purchased a Trail 7 for $580, now it has gone up to $675. I am no bike expert and really liked your explanation and 7 bike choices.
Thanks for confirming that. I thought I was going crazy! Anyway glad you got yours before the price hike.
Yep just got my buddy set up on a trail 4 se for 1100. Decent rig tho. Air fork w/ lockout,1x deore, hydraulic discs,plus tires. NO DROPPER...
I like the GT AVALANCHE
Great video mate👍
Thanks!
Great introduction!!
Thanks!
Nice comparison. I noticed for the GT you had HTA of 68.5, when actually 67.5, so a little better. One thing I feel more people should go into is the rear dropout size. If 141 QR it could be a deal breaker due to the difficulty to find wheels. Not many people talk about it? If through axle rear...even better.
The Kenda Amrak did not do great in our tests, but they are light and fast-ish. This list had some interesting bikes. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with those tires!
Great explaination 👍🏻
Thanks!
Thanks for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Very informative
Glad to spread the knowledge!
Amazing video. Best for novice. Highly recommend it.
Thanks!!!
Good stuff! Thank you!
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
Bike's are definitely going up fast. I bought(ordered) a Rockhopper Comp in early July I paid $849.99 +tax. When I picked it up mid August the price was at $1000.
It’s insane! At least you got a good one before the prices went up.
I've watched 10 videos and this is the first guy that's acknowledged that $750 isn't pocket change lmao
I’m a man of the people!
Have a look at Polygon Xtrada 6 and Merida Matt 7.70 if you can. They are in thr same price category I think.
Thumbs up for the video! One point that all 'newcomers' and first time bike buyers should know is that ANY bike you get delivered direct to you SHOULD be setup/reviewed by a bike mechanic (optimally located at a bike shop) BEFORE you ride it. It can be VERY dangerous to ride a bike 'right out of the box' when we are unfamiliar with bike mechanics. The handlebars, forks, pedals, or seat, etc., could be slightly loose; any little screw or adjustment could be slightly off. Have the bike checked out by a pro. What this also means is that you may need to add $50.00 or so to the price if you don't get the bike from a bike shop (the bike shop typically does all of the setup and makes sure the bike is ready to ride, for free). Lastly, and just as a side note - Diamondback Hook - mechanical brakes, 32 tooth lowest gear - buyers won't be too happy with this bike once they ride it and learn more about bikes. :) All opinions are valid, with all of the points I mentioned... agree, disagree?
Very valid point on the bike building. Either do like you said or have someone who knows what they’re doing help you and teach you as you do it. I do agree on the Hook, probably the least desirable bike in this video.
you make it sound like its a rocket science setting up a bike.Anyone with basic mechanical skill and common sense can do it.
Thanks for the vid! Looking to get into mtb and get a good entry level bike. Looking at the Cannondale and in the Uzk the price appears to have stayed the same.
Any tips for bike buying beyond this video you would recommend?
I’d say get the best bike you can afford. Whatever you get will hold it’s value pretty well so if you don’t stick with it you can recoup a lot of money. $1000 to $1200 will get you a really really good bike. One that will mean more confidence and reliability to keep you riding. Or get the best you can at a lower price point and look at getting a dropper post.
Super great video.. I'm 44 and getting back into mtb riding. I've budgeted the giver end of your reviewed units in this video! Which would you recommend? Great video!
Congrats on getting back into it! I like the Vitus and the Rocky Mountain(s) most.
I think i am going for the bobcat trail 5, it looks sooo good.
It is indeed a good one and they have made some improvement for the 2022 model. Stay tuned to the channel because I’m going to get a hands on review of one in the next couple weeks.
Great video, I was,already familiar with 2/3rds of the bikes, but found some new ones, and got to see all the specs together again! Thanks, next time could you possibly leave some links to the bikes in the description so us lazier people can click on them? 🤣🤣
I recommend checking out some of Polygon’s hard tails, Polygon used to primarily be a popular, direct to consumer brand (no “middle man”, just like Vitus) that made bikes with components higher than their price in Europe and Asia, now they have moved to the US, but have carried over all those good traits! Anyway, there’s one bike I want to highlight in particular, the Xtrada 6.
I’ll let you look at all the specs yourself, but right now it’s on sale for only $720, normally it’s $900, and still a decent value at $900! It has an 1x11 speed Shimano Deore 11-51 tooth drivetrain, yes, you read that right for $720! Now, if that wasn’t good enough, how about some Shimano hydro disks, and a 120mm SR Suntour XCR 32 LO-R (120mm coil travel, but the highest end of Suntour’s coil forks, and it has a hydro lock out, rebound adjustment, and preload adjustment!).
It’s frame isn’t one to scoff at either. You can get it in 27.5 or 29, and in a 1x11 or 2x11. Wait are you waiting for?! This bike is my top pick right now for my next bike. BTW check out the pice inflations on some bikes, the GT Avalanche Comp is now a whopping $1050,00 up from $700, seriously, one is gonna buy the Avalanche Comp for that price! The Vitus Nucleus is also, sadly, up from about $700 to $950, I chatted with Vitus, and they said that’s because of the new Euro/UK trade deal, increased labor and raw material cost, as well as shipping. If the sale on the Xtrada 6 ends, check out the 5, it’s a little cheaper, with slightly lower components.
Yeah the Xtrada is probably the best value hardtail at the current time. When I do an updated 2022 version of this video it will for sure be in it.
@@downtoridemtb Awesome! Looking forward to it!
The axum definitely should have been right in the middle of the list, 400$ dropper post ready 500$ with dropper post, tapered head tube, 1x 8 speed 11to 40t. Decent cheap front suspension(definitely will upgrade myself) mechanical disc brakes that are decent(will be changing pads and or get cheap hydrolic setup) Awesome frame and paintjob. Good head tube angle from what I've researched for my type of riding(better then some on the this list) 29×2.60 tires, Q-Release front and back ..The bike is newer, theres a 2020 and 2021 model. I got mine last week, all that said I am still shopping for new and used mtn bikes like this and am debating on returning this one just because i have that thought of finding and wanting somthing better lol, we all know how that goes😁 but in all honesty the Schwinn Axum should not be overlooked, you cant beat the price. Any other bike with this exact setup from a shop in town would be priced at 650-700$ in this day and time. Theres other vids about the bike on UA-cam if anyone wants to check it out. Just thought I'd bring it up, because I know how it is to wana ride or get back into riding and not have 1000+$ to spend on a bike at the moment.
Yeah I think I included it in my 6 under $600 video. Definitely impressive for the price.
Very good video mate congrats i am about to shop a hardtail mtb and i dont know which of these bikes would be the one. if you have to select one of these bikes which do you pick? i trust your opinion.
I like the Vitus and the two Rocky Mountains.
Good stuff, been looking for a 1x hardtail for my son to get into the sport. Too bad you can’t hardly get any of these bikes right now but all good info!
Thanks. Yeah the supply is still lacking but a lot of online sellers have stock notifications that you can sign up for.
@@downtoridemtb True, already have an alert request for the Vitus. But not expecting anything before Christmas unfortunately.
yeah using the Giant website to find which shop had my size and color in stock i had to drive 244 miles roundtrip to pick it up.
@@TheWorldisaLIE2 there and back by lunch.
I might have to look into that Vitus nucleus
Good luck they are always out of stock
They are in stock right now.
@@pasogent not on chain reaction for U.S. or 29” only 27
@@jessesmith2906 Yeah your right about the 29. I bought the 27.5 and that appears in stock. What helped me was putting in my email address on chain reaction so that you get email alerts right away. Also iam in the U.S.
@@jessesmith2906 In stock right now
Thank you for this
Welcome!
The vitus nucleus just seems like such a no brainer choice to me
It’s a good one!
theyre so hard to find
@@Jaysee2164 responding a month later to your comment and they are still just as hard if not harder smh, its sad as I would love to get one
@@klayroach4097 Bought one today, they are still in stock on wiggle
Its the best bike from this list for sure, the only negative thing is a 8 speed 42T drive train.
One of the best
Nice vid. That Rocky Mountain Soul gets my vote - closer to a more modern build IMO
Thanks. Yeah that and the Vitus are my favorites.
G'day from Australia, enjoyed your videos, I have a 2022 Scott Aspect 29 XL. Other than its Suntour xcr 32 coil fork 100mm, however has remote lock out, has Shimano Deore brakes, 2 x 10 Deore crank and Deore drive train and remaining bits Scott's in-house Syncros components. Cost Aus $1500 which is probably a bit over US $750 , I love it and if available in US may be something else to consider. Cheers
Thanks. Yeah Scott is available here. Looks like a pretty good one. I’d like it a lot more if it was a wide range 1x10 though. Nice to get deore brakes, a lot of bikes that are double that price don’t even come with those.
thank you for the video
Welcome!
I just got my Talon 2, I like it but I haven’t gone off of gravel paths yet, mine came with Maxxis Ardent tires
I ran Ardents front and rear for about a year. Fast tires but they can lose grip if you push them too hard in loose or wet situations.
My kid (teen) is in competitive Mtb. The Arsenal of 29ers: Canyon Exceed CF 7 to race & a Specialised Rockhopper Sport for training. All other money spent: His Education.
Nice couple of bikes there!
vitus hands down !
I tend to agree!
Great video, but bottom line, which of the recommended bikes would YOU spend your money on?
Well a lot has changed with 2022 models including prices going up. So in the current market I’d be between the Polygon Xtrada 6 for a direct to consumer bike or the Marin Bobcat Trail 4 for a local bike shop bike.
Course, my 29er with SRAM XX1 highlights a pretty good gear range for a 1-by system.
2021 is definitely the year for budget bikes.
I picked up a Vitus Nucleus VR. Nice bike for the money.
Awesome that you got one. They’re hard to find in stock. Enjoy it!
The Kona LD the Best
Speaking of bike manufacturers switching away from 3 gears up front, it’s not just the budget hardtails...I just bought a 3400$ ibis ripmo af and it has a 1X12 drive train with 51 teeth....
I’m coming from a 2000$ canondale trail SL1 and it has a 3x10 and wae worried my new ride wouldn’t have the same gear range but the guy at the shop assured me that the new 1X systems have all the gear range that the older 3X systems do.
Oh yeah, it started with the higher end trail bikes and it’s just now trickling down to the budget bikes, just not at the range of the premium stuff. You’ll love it, all the range you had before with much more simplicity!
Thanks for this video. Vitus is always out of stock. Does Giant Talon 2 and GT Avalanche have a tapered headtube too?
Talon 2, no. Avalanche, not sure but I don’t think so.
Excellent video. I appreciate the work you put into it. As I was watching the video the Schwinn Axum DP came to mind. $500 but it really seems comparable to these bikes minus hydraulic brakes but has dropper post. How do you feel it fits against some $250 more?
I really like it and really want to buy one honestly. But... I do worry about some of the hidden components (bottom bracket, hub bearings, etc) that companies can often cheap out on. If you don’t mind tinkering with things and replacing parts as they wear out, then it is probably a good one. Otherwise, stick to a bike shop bike.
@@downtoridemtb Thanks. I appreciate your input. I don’t mind tinkering and think it has a reasonable skeleton to start with. Now it’s just a matter of finding parts 😉.
Good luck. Lots of you tubers out there modifying them so you’ll have plenty of inspiration.
@@matthewgrossman4032 So, did you buy it? I picked up a Axum standard for $400 and returned it. EVERTHING needs to be replaced and endued up buying a used Trail 8 for $240. That will need everything also, but better starting platform and I don't NEED to replace things right away.
@@bindingcurve I did buy the DP medium. It was a great starter bike . Probably put 2-300$ into it and over time sold it as it only whetted my appetite. Good bike to start with imho if you are willing to upgrade.
Great content. I ride my bike both for street and trail. 2 x ___ for me.
Definitely good to have that extra range in the road.
I really enjoyed the video and there is a lot of good info on it especially for someone newer to the MTB world.
But I was wondering in your opinion which of these is best.. I'm honestly slightly more inclined towards the Vitus because of the air form but the avalanche and the soul seem really good as well.
Thanks. I’d had a Nucleus and really liked it. Only sold it to go full suspension because I have some back issues. The Rocky Mountain and GT both look good too though. They are probably my top 3.
Vitus is probably the best value for money for bikes up to like 3k range this year... The only problem is they are always out of stock
@@Flaminturkey1 true I was looking for it on the posted website and all colors and all frame sizes (including the different wheel size for each) is out of stock. It's incredible. Just hope the prices dont skyrocked because of it
@@franciscoferreira6 Yeah im waiting for one of their higher end bikes to come back in stock, its kind of ridiculous.
Watch out for the inventory status of any bike right now, almost all manufacturers are going through a surge in bike sales and have no inventory. Also watch out for price increases across the board. Shipping companies are increasing shipping costs for larger items, bike companies who offer “free shipping” has to put the cost somewhere, that applies to bike companies that offer “reduced shipping”.
I recently bought a bike and got a “warning” email shortly after that I should make my decision fast because shipping was going to increase from $35 to over $100. “Free shipping” cost gets paid by someone (the buyer).
This as very true. Many bike manufacturers have been raising prices lately.
Norco storm 2. Just over the 750 budget but definitely worth looking at.
They went up in price they want 900.00 for them up here in Maine I believe they were 800 think I'll wait
Norco storm 2 900.00
Super présentation . Merci 👍👍
Thanks!
I'm not a huge GT fan, but I eneded up buying a GT Avalanche 1x10 from Dick's Sporting Goods, It's actually a pretty decent hardtail, I like it better than my Buddies Diamondback which I am a fan of that brand more than GT, but the GT just feels better to me, I like it so much I just may keep it in my Lineup, do some minor mods to it... Just my opinion, and i'm sure there are better bikes than this
The 2021 GT Avalanche is coming with a Microshift. At least here in Canada. I have a 2017 Avalanche and it comes with a Shimano Alivio. Oh and they went on sale one summer for like 300 CAD.
Imagine that $300 price nowadays. That would be crazy!
Over here in England we have a chain of stores called Halfords , they have their own brand called Carrera , the Carrera fury 2021 is £600 and has sr suntour air fork , 1×11 Shimano deore , Shimano hydraulic brakes , wtb trial king tyres and a dropper post . You should check them out
Dude that thing looks awesome especially at that price! They need to start selling to the US. That and the Voodoo Bizango.
Are Carreras decent bikes then? I nearly bought one but saw reviews online saying they can be heavy and not as good, but others saying they're good value. All of the jargon got confusing. It turned out they didn't have many in stock anyway so I bought the last Raleigh Strada X bike from a local bike shop instead which had good reviews online and felt v comfortable.
@@katec9893 yeah they have come a long way recently, their range is very good and well worth the money , the old bikes were heavy that's true but the new bikes are a lot lighter and much more rider friendly and more comfortable, I'm not a salesman for Halfords or Carrera by the way , just a enthusiastic mountain biker
Thank you so mush for the great information, I just have a question about vitus nucleus, do you think it's worth upgrading from Nucleus VR to Nucleus VRS.
One more thing, on the Nucleus VR the cassette is 11-40t 8 speed .
The VRS gives you a drivetrain with more range complete with a name brand crank and name brand bottom bracket which is an important and often overlooked item. Plus you get a thru axle on the fork which means added strength and future upgradability for the fork and front wheel. I think it’s worth it.
My 2021 Talon 2 came with Maxxis Advent tires and an XCM fork for $720 so I think they upgraded it slightly mid cycle.
Yeah I think a lot of manufacturers have had to swap components just from an availability standpoint.
I've got mine for only $170. A pawnshop-bought 2014 Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29er.
It's already got a Rockshox fork (Tora). All upgrades I've done is changed the handlebars grip, the pedals, with Raceface pedals, and put some neo green bottle water holder, I guess I just got lucky finding a "good buy" from a pawnshop...:)
I’d say that was a good find! I’ve never even really thought about checking pawn shops for bikes.
@@downtoridemtb Yes, Sir, you heard that right. I'm over here in Jacksonville, FL.
And there's a bunch of pawnshops around here.
They always sells bikes, too, either road or MTB bikes.
I bought one before in pawnshop, also. It's a made in US Trek, 26er, though. And it's old as well, I think it's like the early 2000s...:))
I gotta check some pawn shops around here on a rainy day!
Would you recommend paying a little more to get a Talon 1 vs the Vitus?
I guess it depends which Vitus Nucleus model you are talking about. Hard to beat the spec and geo of the VRS.
Just wanted to let you guys know that the Vitus Nucleus bike comes with 100+ dollar shipping. The Vitus Nucleus is an amazing bike for the price but with added shipping is out of my budget.
Work harder
What's your take on Polygon Xtrada 5? Seems to be very well equipped for right around $750.
Yep it’s a good one. Polygon has competitive bikes at just about every price range.
Although you can’t change the head tube angle do you think if you ran a 29 wheel on the front and a 27.5 on the rear luge a staggered setup would that make the head tube angle more raked out ? Also would the smaller wheel convert more pedal force in relation to rolling speed while pedalling
That’s called a mullet bike and it is somewhat common. If you’re saying, add 29 to the front of a 27.5 bike, yes it will have that effect but it will also change all other parts of the bike geo which may not be good. Doing the opposite, putting a 27.5 rear wheel on a 29er will lower the bottom bracket too much and you’ll get pedal strikes.
When you mention something "technical", please show it with your hands to the bike parts. It will really helps for the newbie. My 2 cents.
How much do chainreactioncycle charge for shipping here in the US?do we have any store that sells vitus?
I have the 2020 Giant talon 2 it's way better than that 2021 one but I did spend $800 as opposed to $650 I'm going to upgrade to a one by system on it soon but it's not going to cost me very much money because I'm going to go with a micro shift which is a very inexpensive yet high quality drivetrain. I bet you could get last year's model for the same process this year's model
Have you taken a look at the Polygon Xtrada 6? It's within the same price range and I believe it's compatible with many of the bikes on your list.
You are correct. Polygon makes some good value bikes and they definitely should have been in this video.
The Kona has the perfect mix geometry wise for my size,torso and arm reach and personal desires. yet my personal desire on that would be a 26 rear and 26 front or maybe,just maybe a 27.5 for a goof.
I always always curious about making a 26/27.5 mullet bike from and old 26" wheel bike.
@@downtoridemtb I have a front disc, but cheap, 27.5 that I will try for fun.I can plop that on a 26'er fork with a 1.95 tire and all will fit
Have you covered the Giant STP? Would love to know what you think.
Interesting, I had never seen that before. 26” wheels were the standard for a long time but have pretty much been phased out for mountain biking. If you like a more playful bike of something that is more flickable on jumps, then you’ll like it. But if you want to plow through rock gardens and downhill tech, then you’ll be better off with 27.5” or 29” wheels. It seems to have some quality parts on it given the price point.
which 1 would you recommend as the best out of all ?
Vitus Nucleus or the two Rocky Mountain bikes
I can’t find the link to the bike that is $650 with the air forks and all that rn I only have a mongoose mountain bike and it doesn’t even shift and the front forks are blown out and I am looking for a good bike to get but I don’t have that much money to spend I am still saving but I want to know a good hardtail trail bike to start saving for
Hi, I have a friend in Malaysia who is looking at the 2021 Polygon Premier 5. To my untrained eye the specs look close to my Marin Bobcat Trail 3, but she could buy it for the equivalent of 445 US dollars in her currency and Polygon's site says it is 649$ here. Are there any major disadvantages to the specs of the Premier 5 that we're missing compared to a Bobcat Trail 3 or maybe an Xtrada 5? Neither are in stock there, but she could try to wait if there is a significant gap in specs.
They are actually quite similar and there is a vey high possibility that both brands come from the same factory. I think the Xtrada is worth the extra money for the 2x10 drivetrain.
I think you should review the Merida big nine 20 it's cheap a good bike from the specs I think, it cost 800 AUD but would be cheaper depending where u live
It’s about time to do the 2022 version of this video so I will definitely keep that one in mind.
any advice on good mountain bike for traveling from state to state through trailers parks, rocky roads, hard to ride places, with trailer attach to it... looking to buy soon for long journey trip any advice Dear brethrens under $600
I’m really not sure $600 is going to do it. Sounds like you need something ultra reliable so that is usually more cost. A 1x drivetrain is easier to keep working properly. A coil spring fork might actually be better because they are easier to maintain. Marin Bobcat Trail, Polygon Xtrada and Giant Talon are all with considering.