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well i dont know how to start this so ill try. ive been looking to replace my old diamondback hard tail for a while (front shock is crap,brakes are none existent etc.) i ride mostly trail but i do ride really aggressively, im 6ft 1in and these are both in my price range, which should i buy?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/nukeproof-scout-275-sport-bike…
http://nukeproof.com/products/scout-275-sport/
or
https://www.the-house.com/qfrmasx516rbw16zz-framed-bikes.html
thanks and if you have a recommendations let me know
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/nukeproof-scout-275-sport-bike…
http://nukeproof.com/products/scout-275-sport/
or
https://www.the-house.com/qfrmasx516rbw16zz-framed-bikes.html
thanks and if you have a recommendations let me know
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2294699/
Or if new is really your thing:
https://www.canyon.com/en-pt/mtb/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-al-6-0.html
The Canyon seems to have a better build to me. I'd stay clear of the Suntour XCR fork and Tektro brakes on the Nuke Proof, The Marquette (which I never heard of) has a better spec than the Nukeproof, but lower than the Canyon.
The used Kona, on the other hand, trumps them all.
Love it. It's a great do it all bike.
I've got 150mm forks on it and it can handle heaps.
Great geometry. Long, low and slack.
A really good hardtail. I'm a fan.
If you ride aggressive then you should give it a whirl. I'm 6'3" and went the XL frame but they are long in the front end.
I have no experience with fatbikes or plus tyres so can't compare them but feel pretty confident that you'll get some good times out of the Scout.
also i did some research on framed and there factory is 20 miles from my house so i dont have to pay shipping
so im probably going for the crapper one because its $100 cheaper. thanks everyone but im going for my financial choice. anyway its still going to be better than my diamondback (hopefully)
ill also do a update on how it goes
I'd only buy a Plus hardtail. Hardtails are harsh garbage with zero rear grip so the more compliant the tires the better. Plus on a HT makes a load of sense.
I would buy a used Specualized Fuse or something.
Plus-size tires are a good stepping stone for novice to intermediate riders, but odd rebound characteristics, floppy sidewalls in the turns/jumps, and poor flat protection make them a poor choice for a "really aggressive" rider, imo. The Scout has 2.6-inch Maxxis Minions on a 29mm inner width rim, a far better option for those really putting a hardtail to good use.
2.8" Butcher Grids are just fine on a hardtail. The increase in small bump grip is night and day over 2.3/2.5".
Watch this test. The bigger the tires get the better the hardtail.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LoGGfOAO09k
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Which would you choose? That's the OP's question.
What is up with the neck on the Framed? Honestly looks like a bike you would find at a Dicks Sporting Goods or Walmart.
Nukeproof has a proven track record, that $100 difference will be eaten up in upgrading parts if you get the Framed.
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