TOP 10 BEST HARDTAIL MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023 / 2022

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Welcome to my Best Trail Hardtail Buyer's Guide of 2022 / 2023. In this video, we go over what I consider to be the Top 10 Best Aggressive Trail Hardtail Mountain Bikes, along with one sneak peek into my 2023 list of bikes. These are my recommendations and hopefully after watching this, you can make an educated purchase decision and get the most value for your money.
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My criteria for the bikes:
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-Wheel size - 27.5 or 29
-130mm to 150mm of air sprung suspension
-Great Build Kit
-1X Drivetrain with good gear ratio
-Hydraulic Brakes (preferably 4 piston)
-Modern Geometry
-Slack Headtube Angle
-Steep Seat tube Angle
-Short Chainstays
Links to check out the bikes!
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GT Zaskar LT Expert
sovrn.co/1dx6gjl (Chain Reaction)
Nukeproof Scout Comp
sovrn.co/12fxu8l (Chain Reaction)
Specialized Fuse Expert
www.specialized.com/us/en/fus...
Ragley Big Al 1.0
sovrn.co/10ow3je (Chain Reaction)
Devinci Kobain Deore 12s
sovrn.co/16dqsug (Jenson USA)
Rocky Mountain Growler 50
sovrn.co/tyecptz (Jenson USA)
Vitus Sentier 29 VRX
sovrn.co/jthxlb8 (Chain Reaction)
Salsa Timberjack XT
www.salsacycles.com/bikes/202...
Marin San Quentin 3
bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/15Agzd
Commencal Meta HT Race 29
www.commencalusa.com/meta-ht-...
2023 Trek Roscoe 8
bit.ly/3QT61vH
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@TopToBottomMTB 9 месяцев назад

💥 Heads UP!! 💥 Massive SALE on NOW!👇🏻 bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/eKJVDX If you’re in the market for a new bike, NOW is the time!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Sorry about the end-screen homies!🥴 The TOP 10 budget full suspension list should be ready in the week or so. Pls watch the video RU-vid recommends in the meantime.🤘🏻

@XloMotion Год назад

Can't wait for that one since I'm on the market for a new bike and need an expert opinion. I enjoyed this video but I'm leaning towards the full suspension bike a bit more

@MartinAtanasu 8 месяцев назад

Been riding hardtails since 88, Oh rigid! Have the Nuke Proof Scout now. Love It. Switched to 27.5, XT, WBT wheel set up. Can crank uphill all day, downhill is a dream. Hardtails will never die

@dylanzuo1414 Год назад

I have a Giant Fathom 1. It comes with everything you would need for some aggressive biking except for the fact that the rear caliper is 2 piston. Swap out the grips and rear caliper and you're good to go for some serious riding. I personally swapped the factory Ardent Race tires out for an Assegai in the front and a MInion DHf in the rear because I live in Norcal where the trails are always wet and filled with leaves and debris. I strongly recommend it because it's cheaper than every other bike on this list at $1850 USD and comes with roughly the same components.

@weejub4 Год назад

As a heavier rider (pushing ~280, 6'2") went with the new Surly Krampus - mostly due to the frame flexibility for larger tires, the feel of steel on the road, and the updated specs vs older models. Its a beast and pretty heavy, but I can transition it to a Bikepacking bike if I get there and get a full sus as a second bike. My only negative is the super short dropper tube.

@mikk0 Год назад

I recently got the Marin San Quentin 3 from my local bike shop, my first REAL mountain bike that's not a department store cheapie. Already sprained my leg going down a horrible local double-black like an absolute imbecile haha! The problem is I just feel WAY too confident on this bike for my skill level, it performs amazing! Definitely going to have to learn some better technique on some milder trails before attempting that again!

@TheBarrettCompound Год назад

I have a Walmart hardtail I got for $300 it has disc brakes and rotors, all the gears and a pretty decent looking frame. I put some WTB double wall wheels on it, some Maxiss tires race face crank Easton bars and a azonc stem. Next is some hydraulic brakes, and I have a fox front shock I have to clean up an rebuild. Makes a good pump track bike

@---GOD--- Год назад

Absolutely love Commencal. I'm on my third. Started with a the old HT Trail, moved on to the HT AM, and now have a full sus AM.

@ChannelPWB Год назад

I've just picked up a Whyte 909 V4. Super light, fully loaded! Super impressed with performance, especially from the Pike Ultimate fork and SRAM GX Eagle drive train. It's not the best looker but it's definitely a great performer :)

@Marinos8419 19 дней назад

I ordered the Trek Roscoe 9 in Crimson Red (new€1800) last week before I saw this video. I will get it any moment. I'm so glad I made the right choice.

@bobbyjoesugar Год назад

Just bought the roscoe 8 at a discount for trek fest. I am very pleased with what I got! I had a roscoe 6 2020 before and this feels so much better than what the roscoe was before

@dross8580 Год назад

That's what I'm getting ready to pick up I'm excited

@falllinemaniac Год назад

I have 2 hardtails in the stable, the Big Al is just so good. I love it so much I splurged for the XO AXS drivetrain, I9 Enduro wheels and Code RSC brakes with a Diamond and One-Up bars & dropper she's a dream build. I have a Nimble9 setup singlespeed with Mercury wheels and a Sapphire fork. A Revive post and Spank cockpit makes for hard pedaling bliss. Yes I'm a total DVO fanboy.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks for sharing Julian! I appreciate your support!💪🏻 That Big AL build of yours sounds dreamy! I’ve never ridden DVO suspension… hopefully sometime soon!🤞🏻

@HomiesAdventures Год назад

I just picked up my first aggressive hardtail. 2022 Rocky Mountain Growler 20. It's got entry lvl parts but I figured I'm a beginner rider and it's a great platform to grow with and upgrade it to suit my needs.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Honestly, starting MTB with a hardtail is the best decision you could have made! It’ll give you a fantastic foundation of skills. And if/when you move up to a full suspension bike, you’ll be unstoppable!💪🏻 Thanks for sharing Matt! I appreciate your support!

4 месяца назад

Getting back into MTB this year, Picked up a Kobain a few weeks ago, they were all sold out for the season (!!!) but luckily my bike shop managed to get one for me in the specs I wanted (beige frame, shimano deore) I love it so far, can't wait for the season to begin!

@nissan72Z Год назад

My first hardtail was a 2013 Trek Wahoo 29er in a beautiful matte blue and white

@ksm12312 Год назад

I’ve got the big al 1.0 in purple absolutely love it , I installed magura mt5 brakes . Brand x 200mm dropper ergon grips , CB stamp 2 pedals . Nukeproof stem . Love it

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

YES!!! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and the comment! 🤘🏻

@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy 2 месяца назад

I just got a Marin San Quentin 3 for 1400 brand new this video proved I made a great purchase!

@horimaikuku1556 Год назад

Nice! I picked up a 2019 Marin san Quentin 3 for 1500 bucks in practically brand new condition!! Upgraded to xt 2 pistons brakes, deore 11 speed 11-51 deore drive train

@JB-1138 Год назад

I just commented on your budget hardtail video about Nukeproof bikes. Glad to see it here.

@SteveJanney Год назад

Received a RSD Sergeant V4 on April 27th and put almost 1,400 trail miles on it (it's one of 5 mountain bikes i own). This bike is a game changer.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

I’ll check them out! Thx!🤘🏻

@lonewanderer2287 Год назад

I have the same bike. It should be in someones top 10.

@hardtailharry6812 Год назад

I had a ragley marley for 3 years, was a great bike but as a taller rider 6ft3 I always felt like a bit of clown on it haha but it was very Sturdy! Just got myself a big Al, and still getting used to the 29er, but overall its a much better fit and feels more stable, and 4 pot brakes that I never knew that I needed, stops so well. Big ragley fan, and the fact they will replace your frame if its breaks is a testament to how much confidence they have in their build quality!.

@chadm528 11 месяцев назад

Definitely interested in a 1000-2000 dollar range video. It seems like the jump in better parts from a sub 1000 hardtail is pretty significant all while not breaking the 2000 mark

@yourelbyno Год назад

so happy that the marin san quentin is here I personally use the san quentin 1 (upgraded the handlebar and the seatpost to a dropper one) that's all and I just love the way it looks feels and shreds

@kingrat738 Год назад

Have a '17 Nukeproof Scout 290 in my quiver.... 140mm Lyrik Ultimate, 180mm Oneup dropper + Oneup under.bar remote, SLX 11-46, 11 Spd drivetrain, Kore 3.0 + DT Swiss 350 wheels, SRAM Guide R 4 pot brakes w/ 200/180mm rotors, Abs Black 30t Oval chainring, 2.5 Assegai & 2.4 Dissector rubber, Funn Fatboy 780mm bars w/ 50mm Kore stem, Chromag grips, bashguard, chainslap protection (OEM), Charge Cooker saddle... Absolute weapon 🤘

@etienneurbanmtb819 11 месяцев назад

Just bought myself a Devinci Kobain deore s12 yesterday love this bike!!

@stephengogs8260 Год назад

Man thanks for making a video like this. I’ve rode BMX since I was a kid. I’m 33 now and transitioning into mtb. I got a gang of experience with the bmx world parts and frames done a gang of custom builds. But def been learning new aspects of the mtb world and Love to see all the different picks. Really for how much more components exist on a mtb the price ratio even for the top of the lines in this vid aren’t that bad, I’ve built kink bike frame based and S&M frame build outs for the same. Thanks again my friend. From FL SG the Earthsign

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Cheers!🍻

@SV_Photo531 Год назад

I own a 2021 Marin San Quentin 3. It’s an amazing all around bike. It’s a 27.5” with 130mm of travel. It rips at the bike park, can have fun at the pump track and DJ’s, and I can hit most enduro trails in Southern California. I went 27.5” because I’m 5’9” and wanted something playful. This bike is most happy at SkyPark bike park. Stock spec is full Deore for $2400.

@junboo8730 Год назад

Have a 2020 SanQuentin 2 and love it

@bill518mc Год назад

What size?

@arlanhowe91 Год назад

Glad to see the Salsa at number 3. I demand adjustable drops as I only ride single. Should do another video but with hard tails over 3k. That would give you numerous Ti bikes and unique frames.

@curtvaughan2836 Год назад

Mostly ride a Transition Sentinel FS, but purchased a Cannondale Trail SE 1 recently. It has all the characteristics you describe. Just getting familiar with the bike, but am impressed so far.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks for sharing Curt!👌🏻

@baszuidwijk5550 Год назад

The Orbea Laufey should definitely be on the list. I have been riding the H-LTD edition for a couple of months now and I love it!

@mbrad7674 Год назад

The Laufey is a badass bike. I have one and ride it pretty much anywhere.

@lucajuntke3251 Год назад

Best bike

@DB-sd3cw Год назад

Not with that fruity ridiculous name

@ivanmiau9280 4 месяца назад

@@DB-sd3cwYou're stupid

@ivand7915 Год назад

Dartmoor Primal (Polish brand) and Whyte Enduro Hadrtail (UK brand). I rode Dartmoor Primal once (and I own Dartmoor Hornet 4X for near 5 years now), and saw Whyte in a friend of mine. Judging by look and feel, both of them are sick.

@Nico-kt4st Год назад

Picked up my Roscoe 9 a couple of days ago, can't wait to get out on the trails!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Oh SNAP!!! Happy trails! Go rip it up!

@JAKESMITH-vt4ct Год назад

Good choice I just pick my roscoe9 up yesterday

@adamwilkinson4317 Год назад

Just picked that Trek Roscoe 8 up yesterday in blue 🔥🔥🔥 ... OMG what a bike .. I still have the full spec gun metal roscoe 7 27.5 .. but the new one is beautiful

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Oh SNAP!!! Congrats! Sick bike! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@jolandaotten7974 23 дня назад

I just bought a ORBEA laufey h10 2022. I recommend it to everyone it has got a really good looking frame and a 140mm marzochi fork and it has got shimano slx brakes. It is also one of the best looking hardtails in my opinion.

@johnmausteller Год назад

Hello. I have a 2020 fuse comp 29”. 3000 miles on it. Love it. Shreds

@benbouston577 Год назад

Just bought a Ragley Big Al 1.0 and couldnt be happier

@hardmtnbiker Год назад

Amazing list and your video is top notch! New sub here and looking forward to more content. I’m hoping for more content and details on medium to high end mountain bikes and components with more details such as tire clearance and fork offset, plus unique features such as adjustable drop out length or cable routing options. My two newer hardtail’s are Esker Hayduke that has both a 29er and 27.5 plus wheel options and a Japhy that is 29er and I built a SS with the adjustable drop out to tension my chain. Anyway keep the videos like this coming!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks! Will do!👊🏻

@johnwilkins3995 6 месяцев назад

I was wondering where the Roscoe was! Dang, number one! I got the 8 and I love it. It’s a beast.

@gingfreeces4400 10 месяцев назад

Cannodale Trail SE2 I got it on sale for $1500, I’d change the Pedals, Grips but you possibly upgrade to NX derailuer & shifter or 4 piston brakes although it’s really not needed. With upgrades still less then $2000. It’s light, agile, stable I’ve ridden down double black diamond trails no problems.

@inbredjed07 Год назад

I picked mem up a sweet little Roscoe 7. Love it!!

@tvz_acid6185 3 месяца назад

In my opinion, the Dartmoor Hornet Pro is the most underrated hardtail ever both for the price and the parts. 12x deore drivetrain, 4 piston deore brakes, 180 and 200mm rotors, 27.5 dartmoor wheels with 102t hubs, Rockshox domain 150mm travel and the frame supports 190mm travel. It also comes with a dropper post and all that for 1800-1900€.

@sluggo5869 Год назад

I bought a San Quentin 3. I've had it for a few months now and love it.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Sick! Thx for sharing! A lot of people looking at that bike!

@andrewbrown8927 Год назад

When ragley had the purple paint colors they looked so good. I wish trek would do more bikes in the paint color from the ticket that color is also amazing.

@rsmithuk Год назад

I run a Ragley Bigwig which I'm really happy with, great machine but if I had to choose another off the shelf it would probably be a Cotic BFEMax or a Bird AM Zero

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll check them out!👊🏻

@danielmcmenamy1721 Год назад

I've just purchased an orbea laufey h10 2022 and love it 😀

@hampuspersson7855 Год назад

Thanks, awesome video - gave me a lot of more models to look at. However, perhaps not a bike available for you guys in US or Canada - but the Rose Bonero looks very interesting!

@stephanprince186 Год назад

I've got the trek Roscoe 7 2021 matt black but upgrading it was goin to get the whyte 901 but now I've seen this video think i will get the 8 now it looks sick. Thanx for the video

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

You’re in good hands either way… Thanks for the kind words! Cheers! 🍻

@roryhassett9581 Год назад

I got myself the Devinci Kobain, but unfortunately it is a couple years old so mine didn't come with a dropper post & came with Rockshox. Absolutely love the bike...slowly beginning to upgrade components on it, and she just keeps getting better!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Noice!👌🏻

@TakeMyChutney Год назад

Wicked bikes! I ride a Vitus Sentier and it is on the list, haha. Great video mate!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks! Working on more for this year… Cheers!🍻

@foofooblenda734 11 месяцев назад

easily the comparative and comprehensive vids i have seen well done

@TopToBottomMTB 11 месяцев назад

Thx homie! Glad you liked it!🤜🏼🤛🏼

@Nickwal1986 Год назад

Got a 2022 Orange Crush Pro, wicked bike having such fun on it,

@coonepaul Год назад

Best hardtail you can ride is the one you build yourself, to your own spec. I’m riding a 29er Ti hardtail, 485mm reach, 63.5 deg head angle, 75 deg seat angle, 435mm chain stays, full Renthal cockpit, 160mm Fox 36 Factory Grip2 fork, Fox Factory Transfer dropper post 170mm, SRAM GX AXS groupset, Magura MT7 brakes on 180/200 rotors, Hope 35mm rims on Hope Pro4 hubs, Specialized Hillbilly / Butchers 2.6 tyres. Cost me about the same as a top spec off-the-shelf alloy hardtail, but shreds harder than any of them.

@beau7530 10 месяцев назад

hey look at me loot at me

@terrybuccambuso7917 Год назад

Just discovered your channel…good job! Out of all of them, which one to ride as trail bike mostly, but bike packing if needed? I’d run 29er mostly , but 27.5+ for bike packing…

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Nice! and thanks! The salsa looks good for that…

@peterkovacs4539 Год назад

Hi! Awsome chanel, very educational!! Do you have thoughts on Canyon Grand Canyon 9? It fits into this price range and the components even better. Oh...and Fox forks! Your answer is appreciated!

@LITTLEDANCERSADHU993 10 месяцев назад

Been riding for 30 years, gone back to 26" wheels and a ten year old frame , so much more nimble,just got to put hydrulic brakes on itl

@joshuaanothereraseddad 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the vid. I just purchased a 22 Ragley Big Al 2.0. Seriously couldn't beat the price at CRC. Plus, I already have a fork, handlebars, stem and brakes to swap to it. I've heard many good things about Ragley, so I'm looking forward to it. Nonetheless, the move to 29er from 27.5 is gonna be so nice.

@TopToBottomMTB 11 месяцев назад

Congrats!🤜🏼🤛🏼

@HatchBackLove27 Год назад

Awesome list! Shocked to not see the Trek Roscoe 7/8 on here. Great video!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

The 2023 was already out… it’ll definitely be in the 2023 video coming soon!🤘🏻

@andrewpipitone1572 Год назад

You have done a extraordinary job educating us with these bikes. I would need to whatch the video again. I love how you day perfect on a few bikes when it came to geometry. My son is 15 but hes 6'2 and growing he is taking to riding at a younger age. I dont known what size bike to get him as a large may handle better being smaller. What do you think? Your in put is invaluable.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks so much! If he likes dirt jumps and trials, go smaller… if he’s into riding steep trails, go with a longer reach. Cheers!🍻

@edward1591 Год назад

I'm in the UK and you can buy Commencal through Chain Reaction as well (i bought my FS Meta Trail Origin that way) but have subsequently dealt with them direct, and they are excellent.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Wow good to know! Thanks!👊🏻

@jaypopsti Год назад

Picked up an Esker Japhy and built it up from hello Dave GX group set

@themuslimmountainbiker Год назад

I have a Rocky Mountwin Fusion 40...had it 3 years and had a lot of fun in it. Less aggressive than the Growler but I just got Maxxis Minion DHF tubeless tires for it which should be neat....already have a Canyon Spectral 29 too but hard tails are fun too!

@joseantonio-tv2ky Год назад

Hello, I´m 5´4" or 163cm tall, so I prefer 27.5" wheels option of this bikes you present. I´ll check other brands and models like Canyon Stoic, Ragley Marley and the Dartmoor Hornet, planning to setup as a mullet.

@jessevassallo Год назад

Awesome list! I would include the Canyon Stoic. Great specs for the money!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Yep but its out of stock till the winter and by then the 2023 will be out. stay tuned for the 2023 list incoming soon!

@AndersonPagani Год назад

I just gor my first agressive HT, the brazilian Sense Hardcore Comp R, and the bike matches with the best specs of this list! 65º head tube angle 74,5º seat tube angle 430mm chain stay lenght 150mm rock shox 35 silver Full deore 12s 4 piston shimano breaks 29X2.40 michelin tyres but, sadly, just 125MM of dropper seatpost, in every sizes :-( this will be little for bigger people, which is not my case lol

@richarde1355 Год назад

My Nukeproof Scout Comp, but with 27.5 instead of 29, gets the job done.

@RVsbladesnthangs Год назад

I didn't want a hardtail so I went with the Giant Trance X 29 2 in Amber Glow... it's only a week old and I love it so much. I've been on a Walmart bike for 2 years so this has changed my life for the better... much better!!!

@yengsabio5315 Год назад

If it's not too much to ask, what made you did not want a hardtail, Sir? Thanks in advance!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Yeah buddy! I had a trance before my Commencal and it was a great entry into climbing and trail riding!💪🏻

@RVsbladesnthangs Год назад

@@yengsabio5315 I rode every bike I could find, did as much research as possible and I felt that it was widely recommended that full suspension is a better option for me, my size and my riding needs. I'm not a small man and the full suspension really is a much better ride for me. But you can do more stuff on a full squish bike than you can on a hardtail... in my opinion of course.

@yengsabio5315 Год назад

@@RVsbladesnthangs Thank you for responding, Sir!

@justinturner4067 Год назад

Great vid Fella 👍🏻 . What are everybody's thoughts on a whyte 901 v4/v5 ? Any advive would be greatly appreciated ✌🏻

@madcapper6 Год назад

What do you think of the Ragley Marley? Was checking some current prices on CRC and saw the Marley 1.0, which looks to be identically spec'd to the Big Al you featured in the vid, currently going for $1230. The Big Al has gone down a bit as well, to around 1500. It usually seems like some pretty sweet bang for the buck going on with Ragleys but even more so right now.

@Mark_Graven Год назад

Bought a Growler 50, ordered it 18 months ago just picked it up. Interestingly it had Maxxis minion dhf and dhr tires and not the trail boss/vigilante that it says in the specs. Can't wait for the summer!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Congrats! You’re gonna have a blast on that!🤘🏻

@pauloealcaraz3936 Год назад

Hey, nice video, I have only done mountain biking once, and plan on doing it more often, as I have a couple of friends that I want to join on mountain biking...I want to get a bike that can help commute to work often to work (3 days a week), take my kid on a ride, but also take it to the trail or mountain, I am planning on getting the Specialized Trevor 3.0 hardtail. what do suggest? is that good option? thanks!!

@juluisreyes9094 Год назад

My cuatom hardtail trailbike comes close to the marin san quentine 3 but only cost 1400$.. mainly bcoz i bought the parts before the pandemic..i got a good find with an all xt geoupset except for the hubs..nice video man

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks! Yeah the pandemic was not good for parts prices and availability🥵

@normwolves Год назад

Just found your channel very informative 👍🏻 I just picked up a Orange clockwork evo 29 comp 2023 £1,900.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Sick! Welcome!

@richynsaunders 11 месяцев назад

Whyte 905 for me next week, i was going to get a Cube Reaction but gonna leave Electric for 12-18month

@davomccranko Год назад

I'm looking for a steel bike like the Kona Unit X. But I'd like a bike with taller stack height. Gotta have 29" wheels. Any recommendations? Thanks

@mattlyone3147 Год назад

Glad to see the marin sanquentin 3 getting some love.

@marclayman8799 Год назад

Looking for advice for my wife to upgrade. She rides a 2021 Liv Tempt 1 on 29's. She is 5'5. She rides green and blues in Cincinnati, OH. Very hill and lots of roots. I ride a 2021 Commencal Meta HT AM w/ 150mm, 29x2.6 Lyrik Ulitmate, Hope Brakes and Shimao XT 12spd groupset. She does not want to do anything crazy but I want to get her a more capable/safer bike. with more travel and slacker headtube angle. Any recommendations? Should I just build her a Meta HT?

@RamenBoyTV Год назад

I got my Giant talon 2 knight and i love it the gear is 2x9

@Zaaxun 5 месяцев назад

I just got my first hardtail for my 59th birthday, the odds of celebrating 60 just went down considerably. 😂 I got an emtb fat tire few months ago because bad knees, its really fun but it weighs 66lbs. I can't learn to jump on that, my goal is to do a jump and whip and land without crashing before im 60.

@itsGutii Год назад

Never mountain biked before. Brother in law did bmx growing up and he talked me into getting a bike. Looking at the trek marlin 8 gen 3. Good choice?

@thehardtailguy1867 Год назад

Kool list! would love to try a meta! As for a other brands i think a chromag doctahawk would be a fun review as for my build its a older chromag Stylus with a 150mm argyle in 26" great trail and everything bike with that 66 degree headtube angle. would love to try something in the 64, slack is fun!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I’d love to get a Chromag in for review… I live close to them too, maybe in the near future…

@paolocarlos80 6 месяцев назад

got a Meta HT a month ago, I can't stop riding hahaha tested in Finale Ligure (Italy) in some of the most challenging trail like DH man and Madonna della Guardia, no issue at all... its a fuxxing machine

@samjacksondesign Год назад

Got a Scott Aspect 930 2022 being delivered tomorrow. Moving from a 26" wheel to a 29" so be good to hopefully not be riding in such an aggresive position anymore as have back problems.

@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 Год назад

2022 Santa Cruz Chameleon pretty solid rig. I would recommend it.

@renemeza6058 Год назад

Question: Any thoughts or reviews on the RSD MIDDLECHILD and components builds?

@chrisinmontreal Год назад

I'M picking up a Growler 50 2022 with the tubless conversion for 1665$ rhis morning, So stocked

@jaybriault Год назад

salsa timberjack 👍love the bike great for bikepacking

@saddleweary5760 Год назад

Man, you sure do a great job with your videos !

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Ah man!!!! Thank you so much!! That means a lot! Thanks for the support!💪🏻

@jameswilson2815 Год назад

Riding a hardtail helps to keep more MONEY in my pocket and still give me the rush. Currently Riding a Nukeproof Scout. Let's go! Aloha!

@3crowsfarm16 Год назад

I built a Banshee Paradox w Pike, Horizon wheels and xt 11spd w slx 4pot brakes Dhr tires, unstoppable

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Love the custom builds!💪🏻

@timfreeman2603 Год назад

Good wrap up. I recently got a Marin SQ2 with a few upgrades.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Sick bike! Well done! How’s it treating you? Change anything on it?

@timfreeman2603 Год назад

@@TopToBottomMTB It’s great. New dropper lever, 203 rotors, Deore crank, oval chainring & pedals. ~AUD$2000. The Air fork is fine as are the 2 piston brakes.

@taxiarhisk.4915 Год назад

Heyy fam, thank you for the wonderful video!!!! I was wondering if Orbea's MX 40 is a good deal OR could you check out the Merida Big Trail 200? Also would love to see your opinion on a few european based brands... No pressure of course!!! Thanks in advance! P.S.: The edits in all your videos are phenomenal! Keep up the good work man

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Thanks brother! I’ll check them out and get back to you!

@devinbyrnes8058 Год назад

My short list is: Marin San Quentin, Ragley Marley, Dartmoor Primal, NS Eccentric, Giant Fathom 27.5, Specialized Fuse 27.5. Just starting shopping and making a list. I think you have a a Marin San Quentin 1 or 2 and... I have no idea what else. (Commercial of course.) I really like your videos, I think I just have different desires from a hardtail. Where you take that Meta AM, I bet I use my Full Sus. I don't think I like a "hardcore" hardtail. Something like the San Quentin slackened a degree or two for quicker, less body English handling would be perfect. Props for including Vitus. Never heard of them. I was stoked until I saw how long that chainstay was.

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Cheers!🤘🏻

@jacob_1866 Год назад

Absolutely love my meta HT AM Ride.

@gauravchaudhary3232 Год назад

Which one will you choose? Trek X Caliber 9 vs Trek ProCaliber 9.5 vs Scott Scale 940 vs Specialized Chisel vc Giant Stance vs Giant Fathom

@Roberto-M. Год назад

Cool bikes and video! Does the Roscoe 8 come with tubeless or Tubeless Ready tyres? Thanks

@h1u2h3n Год назад

I just got the orbea laufey H10 and I am super happy with this one

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Noice!👌🏻

@mr.d7429 Год назад

Noice! I got me self a 2023 Miami green/trek black roscoe 7 , will try to learn some trials moves, I’m putting an XT m8120 caliper on the rear and bash guard on this baby! I love it so far!

@TopToBottomMTB Год назад

Siiiiick!🤘🏻

@mr.d7429 Год назад

🤘🏾🤘🏾

@letsgo_inc Год назад

I rock a heavily upgraded Fuse and can vouch for it's capability and versatility. I built mine into a strong 140mm trail hardtail that chases down FS bikes on my local trails while still being capable of park and enduro riding. You can set it up single speed because of the sliding dropouts. You could build it up short travel for a "downcountry" hardtail. It is priced steep for sure, and there are more progressive hardtail but unlike other frames...the Fuse can kind of do it all.

@buckroger6456 Год назад

Yo the Fuse is great! I'm still building mine up but so far what little I've done to it has made it just epic..

@SbeckMTB Год назад

I started with the 27.5 base model and even then it was a ass kicker I could do just about anything in the pnw

@buckroger6456 Год назад

@@SbeckMTB I'm guessing you finished your bike. Did you stick with the 27.5? I went with the 27.5 sport model. So far I've upgraded the fork to a pike ultimate and a i9 360 back country wheel set. Got the bike down to 29 1/2lbs

@letsgo_inc Год назад

@@buckroger6456my 29er came in just under 30 as well. Going from powerspline to a dub BB and cranks took a ton of weight out. Cassette upgrade also helped a lot

@buckroger6456 Год назад

@@letsgo_inc I got the 27.5 sport and it was 31.09lbs. I swapped out the fork for a pike ultimate, the wheels for a i9 360 back country wheel set with the hydra hub, and the cassette for the one hug and a kiss sram 12 speed. All that dropped the weight to 29.10lbs. My next upgrade and final upgrades are the cranks, bottom bracket, brakes, rotors, rear derailleur and dropper post.

@9adrda Год назад

I'm looking at a Scott Scale 900 Comp. What do you think about this bike?

@andrewbrown8927 Год назад

I got a 2023 trek roscoe 8 for 2,000. Good bike for price and a nice build to start with. Gotta get some roost titanium bars and some berd wheels. Every hardtail needs berd wheels it is the best thing anyone could upgrade on a hardtail.