Best Value Hardtail Mountain Bikes 2022 | 5 Amazing Trail Hardtail MTBs from the UK

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Best value hardtail mountain bike 2022: Some of the best trail hardtail mountain bikes come the UK. In this video we look at 5 british MTBs that are well spec'd and highly capable.
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Intro 0:00
Vitus Sentier: 0:50
Nukeproof Scout: 3:30
On One Hello Dave: 6:23
Ragley Big AL: 10:02
Ragley Mmmbop: 12:42
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@uldi1s Год назад

I have a Ragley Big Al and it's the best bike I've ridden, including some full suspension ones. But it's been such an eye opener, enabling me to start riding steeper and more techy trails that my skills have developed in that sense, and now I want something even more extreme: the Titanium brother to the Hello Dave: The Wrekker. One day it shall me mine 😎

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

A good bike like the Bike AL will always help you progress. 🙌 I want a Hello Dave or a Wekker too.

@frosty64cb Год назад

Recently built up a Ragley Mmmbop, awesome hcht.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Great bike. Would love to build one myself. Enjoy!

@JohnC686 Год назад

I like that the UK manufacturer's go with external cable routing. I got a Trek Rosco 9 a couple months ago, the internal routing improves the looks a bit but I would rather have the easier access for service/upgrades.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I like that too. Much easier to work with..

@trevornugent9680 Год назад

I own the hello dave here in Australia, and it's incredible! It climbs like a goat and inspires so much confidence on steep runs and jumps. It's so damn compliant and controllable.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I've heard a lot of positive feedback on the bike. It looks super fun. Enjoy!

@davefreeman8244 Год назад

I’ve got an XL Hello Dave, its a BIG and heavy bike but it climbs very well. I can’t explain how but it cleans most steep hills in my area. Oh and downhill, jumping and through chunk, fantastic and composed. It’s also very comfortable. I run 2.6 Minnions and have 3/4 inch clearance through the stays. Amazing machine.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I love hearing feedback like that! It's a bike so crazy that it just works. Enjoy!

@winnguyen443 Год назад

Great video bro! Glad ya like my Mmmbop! It’s been a pile of fun for this old nut job.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

One of my personal favorites for so many reasons. Enjoy!

@MTBTrailSherpa Год назад

Soooooo much info! Well done.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Thanks Rico. I try. 😁

@MichaelWareFitnes 10 месяцев назад

I like it when I see my bikes in a video! These bikes are everywhere in Uk bike parks and for good reason! Good video and also it’s good to mention that all these bikes are on sale a lot of the time

@AdrenalineIsLife 10 месяцев назад

There is a high concentration of fantastic hardtails in the UK that are priced well. I love it!

@alexrivera3113 Год назад

These hard tail choices videos only reaffirm the quality of my steel 2017 Kona Explosif hard tail!!!!!!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

When you know you have the right bike, there's no better feeling. Enjoy!

@christopherallum329 Год назад

Keep calm and ride a hardtail 😎🤙🏾

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Yes! 🙌

@bikesense3867 Год назад

Great video. The only thing when it comes to HTs is compliance. Hard to cover without riding all these, but to me that’s like #2 on the list after proper geo.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙏 I agree 100%. Geo, sizing and compliance are definitely important but also very personal. One rider's compliant bike and another's harsh ride. The guides are there to help make people aware of what's out there from a good value perspective. Spreading the hardtail love 🙂

@alanbussell7894 Год назад

A brilliant concise review of some excellent British 🇬🇧 bikes. I think the majority of these now fall under the umbrella of Wiggle which means that you can pick up one hell of a bargain. 👍

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The UK has so many great hardtails, and they are so well designed.

@dorgonen6601 Год назад

Hello dave came from the British tv show "the league of gentlemen"

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I will have to look up that show now. Thanks!

@ciartdsfa4899 Год назад

Your my wife now Dave🤣🤣

@edmundblackaddercoc8522 Год назад

@@ciartdsfa4899 lol

@frosty64cb Год назад

Hello Davvvvvveeeeee 😆

@guitarlessonsnow3431 Год назад

I’m looking for Dave…

@dkamish1258 Год назад

I’m happy with my 4 year old Orange Crush for the fall and winter riding here in the North East!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Very cool bike. Enjoy!

@Paul-py2lc 11 месяцев назад

The stock tyres on the Hello Dave are brilliant👌🏻 heavy but grip don’t knock them👍

@AdrenalineIsLife 11 месяцев назад

I can't argue with actual user experience. 🙂 Enjoy!

@Phlizz Год назад

Where is my lovely Cotic 😢Great channel! subscribed!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Thank you! Cotic bikes are nice and we'll have to cover them in another video.

@wk4max Год назад

Hello from Liverpool ,England 👽 I picked the Kona!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Welcome! Enjoy the new bike.

@1Life_Dee Год назад

Im on a marley. Very fun, playful and jumpy. Recommended.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I love my Marley! Fantastic all rounder. I've done quite a bit of content on the Marley. Enjoy!

@phillee9651 Год назад

i have 21 sentier vrs 29 , quick steering easy to change direction , good on twisty trails , mine has the shimano brakes 420/410 ,nice brakes ,

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Alot of newer bikes with long slack geo will not be as nimble as your Sentier. The right tool for the job. Enjoy!

@jamessher6956 Год назад

I live in SW Colorado and own a Cotic Solaris Max. Recently changed it to a rigid carbon fork and having lot’s of fun.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Very cool bike. How does it ride with the rigid fork?

@jamessher6956 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife I use it for everything from gravel roads to blue steep and rocky trails. I love the light feel and precise handling compared to the Fox 34 but the Fox was definitely faster descending. Tires are 2.4 Rekon running low PSI 18 fr 20 r and no problem with flats. I weigh 76k

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@@jamessher6956 That's awesome. A very unique setup. Enjoy!

@techjeeper8800 Год назад

I’ve got the $1100 27.5 base Sentier, and other than no dropper it’s a great bike. Other than contact points it’s completely stock and been running well for a year+ now.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

An excellent value. These days a dropper can be had for cheap if you choose to go down that path. Enjoy!

@techjeeper8800 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife just as soon as my daughter is big enough to pedal her self full time on the trail I’ll be getting one. I do ok without one for now but I definitely miss it on occasion.

@1xbikes Год назад

"Hello Dave" comes from the excellent, but very weird, League of Gentlemen TV show. The showman Papa Lazarou, would say it before kidnapping people.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Thanks. I just looked it up. I want to give it a watch now.

@johnster187 Год назад

WHYTE 905 and the 909 surely should be looked at too, also the Stif Squatch as well. ❤👍

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I think we need to take a look at both of those brands at some point. Cotic and Orange too.

@johnster187 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife so many brands in the UK that are selling Hardtails, its insane really.........Orange Clockwork/P7 and Crush are very good and the Cotic BFE and BFE max are beautiful bikes too. Maybe some of these go over budget tho. Also the DARTMOOR primal is worth a look at to as this is an awesome brand. If your after some premium HT in the UK then look no further than Stanton/ Starling/ BTR/ Curtis and possibly Ribble, Bird and Cotic. Thx for your content man, much appreciated. 👍👍

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@@johnster187 It's really mind blowing. So many great hardtails. Thanks for watching.

@troybrouillard5266 4 месяца назад

I've got a Ragley Blue Pig (27.5/4130 Mmbop) W It's a ripper!

@AdrenalineIsLife 4 месяца назад

I'm a fan of the Blue Pig. It's a beast! Enjoy.

@juluisreyes9094 Год назад

I go for on one scandal..hehe

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

The Scandal is definitely a more versatile bike. Enjoy!

@craigbishop2008 Год назад

Whyte is well worth a look also ..👌

@filmtabletta 10 месяцев назад

Good To see my hardtail here! I'm really proud! But some info was incorrect. For the Nukeproof Scout Comp 275 you have to pay only 18xxEUR on Bikester. The tires: Front MMary, back Hans Dampf. The machine came with full SRAM DB8 brake system( 4pistons, Front 203, back180mm rotors), Not full shimano Deore! only the chain and the derailleur was Deore, the crankarm Raceface, and the cassette SunRace. In terms of money, I wasn't a scam. But the idea was full deore, because of the easier upgrade. Now I need to buy a complete crankarm to be able to mount it on a 36T. I see, the final solution will be the SLX Crankarm XT 36T Chainblade SLX chain, SLX derailleur, and XT shift lever. Later an SLX cassette.

@AdrenalineIsLife 10 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, most bike brands reserve the right to change components on the bike depending on supply. It sounds like you got it for a good price. You can save some money by keeping the Raceface cranks and just buy a 36t Raceface chainring.

@filmtabletta 10 месяцев назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife Actually that's a good idea!

@Uersitz.lego78 8 месяцев назад

We do love our hard tails over here

@davidperry7266 Год назад

There is one more potential con with Ragley frames, and that is if you get metallic paint then the paint is really week and chips off alarmingly easily. Awesome bikes though, I wouldn't change my Marley for anything.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I know what what you mean. The framesets come with a little bottle of touchup paint lol. My Marley is metallic gloss black. It scratches easy. No major chips but I did add some frame protection.

@davidperry7266 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife Yeah I sadly added my frame protection after the first scratch. The annoying thing is that I rode it on the tarmac to make sure it worked and a stone flicked up and scratched the downtube.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@@davidperry7266 Murphys law. But the positive in that is that you no longer had to worry about scratches anymore. 😃

@bruhbruh3728 Год назад

I’ve got a hello Dave with a custom spec frame was 200 pounds on eBay Huuuuuge upgrade on my old ragley so capable downhill and on jumps

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Great price on the frame. This is a bike I'd love to spend some time on. Enjoy.

@josephfarrugia2350 Год назад

Nice round up on the specs; but specs & numbers on paper alone mean little. The big issue is how do they ride? Does the frame beat you up; in what situations does one excel over the other, etc etc

@xcpt Год назад

The Nukeproof Scout Comp Edition actually comes with a Nobby Nic and not with Hans Dampf in the back. I know it because I bought it. :) Also I got a Sunrace Cassette instead of the Deore, DB8 Brakes instead of Shimano and Sunrace Crankset instread of Deore. So not quite near to what they write on their Website, lol. Was a bit disappointed because I had to buy a whole new Bleeding Kit since I just had one for Shimano brakes. Anyway, the sickest Hardtail I've ever had and I wont miss it anymore!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

A lot of people are getting some different specs than what's listed, unfortunately. It's been happening with several brands in the last couple of years. It's a nice hardtail though. Enjoy!

@bora01vr6 Год назад

Nice list I just got the 2021 ragley mmmbop model on sale for 1199 with 117 shipping off wiggle . Can’t beat that price 1317 bucks for a Marzocchi fork , 170mm dropper Sram db8 brakes mine came with raceface cranks instead of the deore . But I’m fine with that .

@bora01vr6 Год назад

And mine came with the deore cassette thankfully

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

A fantastic deal! Some companies will charge you more than double that for an entry level spec. Enjoy!

@bora01vr6 Год назад

Yea so far it’s been awesome , a bit differnt riding style is needed . I feel like I have to ride the front end a little more/ ride the fork to get the most of it. And for those that haven’t used the DB8 brakes, they might be favorite brakes so far. I have an older set of guide rs brakes and shimano 6100 2 pistons on another bike. Hopefully they hold up reliability wise. Also it came with a 200mm front rotor and two extra Sram 180mm rotors in the box . Not sure why but hey I’ll take it .

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@Matthew .E It's a pretty slack bike and comes to life on steep downhills. They take a little adjustment. I was not a big fan of the Guides. The DB8s are based on the Codes which are much better IMO. Sounds like you made out like a bandit on this purchase. 😃

@briantrend7401 Год назад

When you say it cost 117 for shipping do you live in the states?

@timothyj982 10 месяцев назад

Bird Zero AM 27.5 is a British HT that rides like a bmx bike. Fun bike, great spec for $$ and top notch customer service. Only downside if purchasing online from USA is the shipping and import duty fees.

@AdrenalineIsLife 10 месяцев назад

Sadly there are a lot of UK brands like Bird that don't have the distribution on the US that I would love to try.

@timothyj982 10 месяцев назад

@AdrenalineIsLife yeah definitely. Still, cool video to spotlight the fact that brits make some really good hardtails. Thanks for putting it together!

@AdrenalineIsLife 10 месяцев назад

@@timothyj982 glad you enjoyed it!

@jeremyatkinson4976 7 месяцев назад

A friend of mine destroyed a designed in USA Schwinn suspension bike's pivot in 7 hours... It is wet in Britain.

@AdrenalineIsLife 7 месяцев назад

Love those British hardtails!

@buggs9950 4 месяца назад

Hey our winters aren't _that_ long. They only last from October to May!

@AdrenalineIsLife 4 месяца назад

😃

@horacioevelazquez3250 Год назад

I love HTs. There is still nothing that convinces me that a FS is better for me. I've tried them and I don't like them. HT are fast, simple, minimalist and really more enjoyable.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I agree. I think a lot of people would enjoy a hardtail more if they gave it a chance.

@stevebennett3587 Год назад

Got my eye on the sentier, but im wondering if vitus will tweak the geometry for the 2023 models, im 6ft and my ideal reach is 457, may be i could make the 446mm more comfortable🤔

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

It's definitely due for a refresh. Still a great bike in it current form. Proper reach is important though. Big difference between 446 and 457. Some of that can be fixed with stem length but you can only take that so far.

@gregwatts1159 Год назад

After considering all the bikes in this video, I went with a 27.5 Sentier due to availability and value for money and my preference for the smaller wheels. I was a bit concerned about this short reach comment I see a lot of, but I just don't find it a problem. I also ride a Rocky Mountain Altitude and my previous bike was a Mondraker, well known for being long. I suspect the geo will get updated, but I'm riding steep technical terrain in the alps and not lacking any confidence on the bike. It's not an enduro slayer like the slacker bikes, but for me is proving more versatile. It's fun on XC and tight singletrack, where a Commencal Meta HT I rode just felt dead. But that bike was a faster descending sled. If I hadn't got this I would have gone with a Scout or Marley, and I'm sure I would have loved those too.

@eisenschmeisser3959 Год назад

can someone explain to me, why Whyte bikes do realy often not appear in those lists? I think, the 901, 905, 909 line are pretty aggressive, good looking and in the end awesome bikes....

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I think it's mainly due to the brand's limited distribution globally.

@SteveJobsLoh 5 месяцев назад

hah i live in sibiria and long long winter is here. Unfortunally rear absorber dosn't work when teprature below 0. And now i'm looking for hardtail. what do u think about nukeproof scout for winter riding ?

@AdrenalineIsLife 5 месяцев назад

I just bought a Scout for myself. I think it's a great bike. Its a very versatile bike. You may already know this, but I would suggest setting up the fork with a thinner oil for the extreme cold. Another option is to change to a coil spring fork. I hear Sibiria is beautiful. I've always wanted to visit.

@devinbyrnes8058 Год назад

This video made me a little annoyed tbh. So many frames I would love have no dealers in Canada and the shipping and duties are wild. I am a 27.5 plus guy for my hardtails. The Ragley Marley really turns my crank. Vitus looks amazing as well. I have a full sus for smashing; I like my hardtails to be more agile, so I can more easily hop and throw them around on the small tech. I think you like aggressive hardtails more than I do (and reflected that in your list), but this was a fantastic resource. Cheers.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I can appreciate your frustration. There were a few that can't be had here in the States that I exlcuded. So many great Canadian bikes Chromag, Knolly, Devinci, Norco. Dang, maybe I should do a Canadian bike vid. I love my Marley btw I had put it up for sale but I'm having a hard time letting it go 🙃

@devinbyrnes8058 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife If you wanted to, you definitely could. Rocky Mountain, RSD, Banshee, etc. Those UK brands carry a lot more 27.5's though. The only Canadian brands with 27.5 hardtails are in the boutique price range.

@michaelsturgeon5210 Год назад

I've gone from a dave to a big al , the daves a lot of fun but the weight and rear chain stay length makes it a not very playful bike that's impossible to lift the front wheel on drops unlike the big al which is incredibly playful and light .

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Hello Dave is certainly a tank and I imagine it excels in certain conditions. I am very much a fan of short chainstays for the reasons you described. The Big AL is a great replacement. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@Chris Gardner is it a good tank or a bad tank?

@winnguyen443 Год назад

The Mmmbop is a lot of fun. I’ve had it for about 6 months.

@vitoonto Год назад

I really want that nukeproof, but the value is a little lacking considering extra $ for shipping to the US.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

The shipping cost on bikes from the UK has gone up a good amount sadly.

@michaelsturgeon5210 Год назад

The exchange rate for £ is in fee fall right now against the $ , maybe worth keeping an eye online prices from chainreaction or wiggle in the UK

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@@michaelsturgeon5210 This is a good point. I noticed after I recorded the voiceover and finished the edit that prices on some of the Ragley bikes have come down.

@YavorM-Yash Год назад

On the Nukeproof's site there's a list of US stores. Maybe you could find some near you.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@Явор Марков They just returned to full distribution in the US. There should be more US dealers added or at least more reasonable shipping cost on direct sales.

@yengsabio5315 Год назад

Does Nukeproof export their bikes? Thanks in advance!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

They are distributed through Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles but there is also a dealer locator on their website nukeproof.com/pages/find-a-nukeproof-store

@Andy-co6pn Год назад

Didn't include Pace, steel framed 27.5 and 29 options.. one of the original UK mtb manufacturers

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Ok. I'm embarrassed to say that I've never heard of Pace but I just looked up their bikes. 😯 Wow! Thank you for sharing.

@martingregory369 Год назад

Yeah, Pace, Stanton, Pipedream Cotic, Stiff - the UK really does have a gnarly list of superb hard tail manufacturers.

@marcstolk6682 Год назад

It really is a shame the Merida Big Trail doesn't get to the USA - instead you're stuck with the Specialised Fuse with a low stack height so its pretending to be a HCHT (Specialized is the reason Merida isn't over there) - You guys are missing out on a ripper bike. I know.. I have one!

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

I'm sad about that. I hear great things. I've been biting my tongue on the Specialized Fuse.

@marcstolk6682 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife LOL..I said it for you... and its bloody pricey for what you get.. at least in Australia it is.

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

@@marcstolk6682 Same here in the US!

@stablesttoast4033 Год назад

What are you opinions on the big wig race

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Great spec and solid frame. Aggressive geo but not so aggressive that's it's a one trick pony. Highly recommended if you're looking for a hardcore hardtail.

@stablesttoast4033 Год назад

@@AdrenalineIsLife awesome thank you just waiting for the restock now at chain reaction cycles

@sepkorn Год назад

one one hello dave or Marin El Roy iam 184cm tall 6ft

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Tough call. Both meant for extreme gnarly terrain. The Marin has shorter chainstays and will be easier to manuever. The Hello dave is slacker and the long chainstay requires a little more muscle to move it around. Depends on your riding style.

@pdoggtheog Год назад

so sad to see how expensive bikes have gotten. got my full suspension enduro vitus for $1900. Not all you get a is a hardtail. :(

@AdrenalineIsLife Год назад

Prices have definitely gone up a bit. But I'm referencing the suggested retail price. Street prices will frequently be less. With Covid madness over you can expect to see more discounting.