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@@memphis_sean8169 right though?!

something like a carerra then

more like trash level

@@michaellee8226 ha yeah definitely Suntour pogo stick! for real tho 2k trail bike is what I ride now and I'm an advanced rider but it took a long time save for since I'm 14 and before I rode a REAL entry-level bike with all the stuff everyone dispises and it really got me hooked on the sport

hardtail party its a Hardtail party

@@ShoneDaddy it wasn't a hardtail party at Outerbike. ;)

Yeah super hard to try these bikes out.

Thanks for riding... there's a party in my pants, and you're invited.

@@PewterC5FRC Wow, that went to 100 real quick.

Me too!

It could shred like heck dude I got mine just a month ago pretty much the same time as you. it’s an animal on descents, it doesn’t feel like a hardtail.

I didn't know people still ride those. I thought I was the only one. ;)

Bro what. Why would you sell the rocky altitude and downgrade lol

@@matthew5172 because Its more fun riding a hard tail and it actually not a downgrade if you look at the specs on the bike. Just because the Altitude is full suspension doesn't mean its better , its just a choice and style. Ive been riding along time and wanted to go back to riding a hard til. Simple. Enjoy the ride and don't get stuck in the details of upgrade downgrade in your head.

userbosco Yeah maaan🔥🔥🔥

Stache for life! I'm on my 2nd one. I love them! Best all around bike

Me too

Been looking at hardtails. Stache is on my short list fersure.

Tin Man I’d highly recommend it with tubeless tires and the grips wear out pretty fast

TRUE

Upvoting you a million times for that Ivan. Really limited. The Spesh just got its ass kicked in the MBUK hardtail test.

Nah it’s a really good bike but these ones are a liiitle bit more aggressive, also more expensive

A for AWESOME The San Quentin seems very similar to the Commencal, but I would argue that the Fuse isn't quite as aggressive as the Commencal. I really enjoy my Meta HT, it's a ripping bike

It sure is!

Unicorn Bikes its this new guy

Your having a bad day

Agreed, he literally just listed over the components and Geo. No emphasis whatsoever on ride quality, speed, feel.

First time seeing this channel and meh. Agree. I could read what he said anywhere.

I feel exactly the same

Just curious, what do you like about it? Compared to other hardtails in this mid 1000 to 2000 price range. I'm torn between brands as each choose different grupos and forks?

@@xavier8351 it's been 3 months you find a bike yet? Looking for a first bike under $2k, so far 2021 Specialized FUSE is the one to beat, I think it's $1300..

@@phabeondominguez5971 I did. I found a Jamis Dragonslayer S1. Super sick bike. Steel is real. I was thinking about the Fuse, but really liked the steel frame and components on the Jamis plus the price was right for a used bike that was bought as a gift but too big for them. My gain.

@@xavier8351 NOICE, never heard of that one, but sounds like ya got a deal, where ya find, Craigslist or...?

@@phabeondominguez5971 I found it on Facebook marketplace. I was ready to pull the trigger on Surly and some other custom one offs but was beaten out by other buyers. The timing was right on this one. Then, a week later saw another one pop up for $100 less. Haven't seen anything pop up for a while. This market is tough right now.

$1500 isn’t that different from his “under $2k”

This comment didnt age well....

2K for a reliable used car???

It’s a shame it’s sold out everywhere, and I’ve been waiting for months for restocks but nothing 😭

@@JJH-jc1fg thats literally every bike lol. 2021's should be coming out in a couple months

@@JJH-jc1fg same bruh

It's ok. I had the Nukeproof scout 275 comp, but man! Fork took a dump after about a month and the frame started cracking after riding it 5 times only. Heavily disappointed, but even worse, it was a nightmare dealing with their "warranty", especially since they're located in Ireland 🤦🏾‍♂️. Finally sent me a new frame after almost 4 months of back and forth between them and Chain Reaction and the paint had scuffs 🙄. I will never deal with Chain reaction bikes or bike companies from outside the US. Not worth the headaches. Sold the Nukeproof and got me a Marin San Quentin 2 and wow! Feels so much better and stouter while riding it. Also was more affordable with great components. Will upgrade the fork when this one wears out, upgraded the tires and went tubeless, but after 4 months, this bike is the best bike I've ever owned, can't imagine how good the San Quentin 3 is. Either way, enjoy whatever you get, happy trails yo!

Blake Watson yeah they are amazing

Really?.?

RAGLEY's are AWESOME!

Im glad to read that! I am also looking forward to buy the Fuse Comp as my first MTB :)

@@MrNat916777 it's a good investment! Let me know how you like it!

Check out the Kona Honzo.. It's a great bike

@@thebikehippie6562 will do thanis!

@@rjahn3000 Your welcome🖒

@@rjahn3000 Click my thumbnail.. I did a review on mine

for you good sir we can offer you a fresh tech deck bmx

It makes up with the frame quality and being able to ride it before buying.

alfyboy01 how does it ride? 27.5 only right? All the Whyte bikes look rad

What width you riding?

I've got and XL at 6'3" and put on 40mm chromag riser on it and it feels good

@@selder03 I ride a few different wheelsets on my hardtail. 27.5x2.8, 27.5x3.0, and 29x2.4.

What size would you suggest I'm 5'9 for San Quentin. Without the riser n with it

@@shaileshbodh8253 the medium would fit you nicely

Jeff Barnard wouldn’t have these bikes without the honzo🤟

They much better than both of them but also all sold out so you won't find any around

DGSX $2000 “not bad”

This is due to the extreme sudden income disparity, sudden inflation bump, or other subtle reason.

It's cringy when they say that. As if anything less than those $6000 downhill rigs is "budget".

$2k is not budget. nope Start with a budget bike around $500 and then as you progress move up. Even after 20 years of riding, I think $2k is more than I want to spend on a bike.

@@StrayPoet Depends on what riding you want to do and how hard you ride

Cube are always awesome value for money

Do you have the fuse comp 29 ???

Shailesh Bodh no, 27.5+

The same one in the review but with 27.5+ wheels ? @Rob Mullins

Shailesh Bodh yes

Did it come with stock 27.5 wheels or the 29 wheels . I'm a bit confused coz i want the same fuse which is shown in the review but with 27.5 wheels , but when i check specialized web page it shows its a 29 er ( the one dats in the review ) plz help .😅😅

it is one of the best mtbs that specialized manufactured after along time of the bike failing before 2019

With the handjob cable stops?

Yep. Ibis mojo. With a handjob. When v bakes took over, guys would still order the frame with a handjob... just because. Ibis Ripley was an aluminum 1.5" travel softtail. I have brand new, never built, red 2001 Ripley frame hanging in my buddies garage.

bikes online pushed it up to 2200 over Christmas i think. :(

Go for it, it's a rad bike!

The fuse is 1800 tho

Thats. great bike Ive heard but gets out of stock quick . Frame price around $900

Well you can get quite a lot with 2500 when it comes to hardtails. Rocky mountain growler is great along with the honzo esd. Full suspension bikes for 2500 are good if you are willing to upgrade but can't get quite as good components as a hardtail. Really depends on what you ride. I have a 2021 fuse comp and its great. Paid 1850 for it and has great value. I love the frame and since your budget is 2500 I would suggest the fuse expert. Although with COVID and the bike shortage, it may be harder to find these bikes. I also recommend trying the bike before you buy it. Thats the downside of the online bikes like Canyon and YT is you can't try them. So although they have great components for price, you can't justify how it rides or quality of frames. Hope this helps.

29

Yeah bro you'll be fine. Those 29'ers roll.

Some people buy them for bikepacking

Nah more of a thrill rig than an adventure or bike pack.

@@mtblunatic8829 but it is a good bike for bikepacking although the roscoe is better for bikepacking

i know the fuse is not sure about sq

Will be more agressive with a bigger fork... so pissed but at least I got a 140 fork and do 50 and 60 ft jumps on it if u got a roscoe I recommend upgrading it

@@RyanDavid-gu8et I ended up doing just that. Put a 140mm 2021 Pike Ultimate on it. Completely changed the bike

@@thetoyota86perspective54 yah that sounds sick really would be an upgrade slacker and more agressive but if u wanted you could sell that for 3k rn on pinkbiks

That's a killer ride.

Depends on what terrain you ride.

whistler

2020

Such a hard choice, include the nukeproof scout 275 in that list too ! Right now I'm torn between the SQ3, commencal and scout ... all in large size, frame only though

skatecm1 they’ve had their ups and downs. Overall, they make some really nice bikes. I have one of their 2011 Attack Trails 6.9 and I love it.

San Quentin 2 is a blast, I've people done backflips, running 150mm forks,....

drop your seat.

I'm more of a bmx/dirt jump guy so I tend to ride with my seat to low, but it think that's the answer I have been changing the bar angle too, seem to help, every once in awhile I rip my p3 that I love, but it throws me off when I get back on the fuse

Most 1x bikes with boost rear spacing can't fit a chainring that big due to space being used up for tire clearance. If you are lucky you can fit a 34t

hardtails aren't inferior, they're just different. So you can find cheaper full suspensions, and they might be the better bike for some people. But for those who chose to ride hardtails, there's definitely a place for $2k+ hardtails.

That bike is ugly as f***!!