It has changed a lot over the last few years. New trails and improvements which is great to see. I need to visit again soon!

Trekk Vans 👍

Hi it is the quilted cab screen from Trekk Vans 👍

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Yes would have been better suited to the type of riding I do. The new druid looks really good!

Thanks and good luck with your Crafter conversion! 😁

Red 1-6 I think

Thanks, I'm 5'11. I would think the medium would work best for you

@@4KMTBRider Thanks for your help

Thanks for the info, the pulley was much better if you kept it clean as you said and greased often. I never really had many issues with it to be fair but I do like a quiet bike and the idler pulley/guide is another complication. There's no doubt about how capable the high pivot bikes are though!

I think it is the 2022 model year

I'm set on the mullet bikes now, it's the best of both for sure!

I think the sizing chart is pretty accurate. I have a Large and I'm 5ft11 which puts me in the middle. I wouldn't want to go any larger, in fact i'd like to shorten the reach at some point by getting a shorter stem. I would think maybe an XL would work for you?

@@4KMTBRider cheers buddy, no XL at chainreactions at the moment

@@lubo9094 might be worth trying the XXL then seeing as you are in between sizes and if the price is right. Worst case you could always swap the frame for an XL later down the line perhaps if it ends up being too big 👍

@@4KMTBRider just ordered scout comp alloy. Price is down to £599 today for xxl. It was £899 for last few weeks . Absolute steal

@@lubo9094 that is an incredible price! Enjoy it mate 😁

Fair enough, I'm too tight to pay for Trailforks so had to make do with the free app version which is hard to navigate 🤣

@@4KMTBRider i still get mixed up and i live 15 mins away 😁😁..nice riding pal as its steeper in real life

@@kevinhart1667 Nice trails to have as your local 👌 and thanks, Welsh trails are no joke!

Thanks mate! The Canyon Stoic looks like a good bike, hope you are enjoying it 👍

What size is your scout as I’m 5ft8 what size frame would I need? Great vid by the way

Yep the larger fender helps, which is why Forbidden offered them as a free upgrade but tbh I never had any issues which effected the suspension operation. Perhaps over time the bearings may have worn out faster but who knows..

@@4KMTBRider thanks man! Your review was probably the best out there for this bike. It is even more valuable because it is not by pro-biker or reviewer. I was very interested with this bike. However it looks like in size M chainstays are rather short and this will probably break the deal. All the best, ride well!

Awesome mate hope you enjoy it, it's a more capable bike than I expected straight out of the box and a bargain! 😁

Thanks for commenting and I hope you enjoy the new bike! I plan to switch out the tyres next year after the winter now. I can honestly say that I love riding this bike and I'm sure you will too. There are some great trails in the Surrey hills, lovely place to live and ride! 😁

Hello! The Nukeproof scout full bike builds come with a 150mm dropper post for size medium and 170mm for size large. I have a size large and put a 150mm dropper in, which works well for my height 5'11 and 33" inside leg. The seat post diameter you need is 31.6. 👍

Yes wrapped individually 👍

Yeah i bet it makes quite a bit of difference for a sound system. I'm hoping I've covered enough area but I guess i'll never really know haha

In combination with the coverage you have with the foil backed foam it should be pretty good.

I have now sold the bike but continued to use the air shock up until the sale. I just found the air shock was more suited to the type of riding that I do mostly. Sounds like you tried a few different options and I think that's the best way to find out what works best for you. I honestly think that one of the newer type coil shocks with the hydraulic bottom out would be ideal for this bike. I think the new rockshox coil has it and also the EXT coil shocks. Might be worth considering if you do have bottom out issues in the future.

My bike did not come with pedals and in most cases bikes are not supplied with pedals. Some times a pair of cheap plastic ones are included but not always and i'd recommend not using these as they don't offer the same grip as a quality set of pedals. I use Crankbrothers stamp 7 large pedals as they work really well for me.

Size Large and I'm 5'11. I feel the size is pretty perfect. I would like the front end to be higher which I'm hoping I can achieve by fitting a higher rise bar and possibly a longer travel fork. I did consider a shorter stem as it comes with a 50mm one, but think that would make the reach a bit short for my preference.

​@@4KMTBRiderhi bud, im 5'7, should I go with med or small you think? I want something playful & I'm in control of. Ty

@@mikeburgh3956 the Nukeproof size chart suggests a medium for you and I would think that would be ideal. You can always get a shorter stem to reduce the reach if required, dropping to maybe a 35 or 40mm one.

@@4KMTBRider ok ty! I do have a 40mm stem & 35mm rise bar.

I am 5'11 and it's a good fit. I personally think 6ft or 6ft 1" would probably be the max height for this size. Of course you can change the seating position and bar height as well as stem length to suit. The Nukeproof sizing chart seems to be pretty accurate.

I am 6'1 180, my Nuke came with 29s, switched to 27.5 immediately. I prefer the quicker response on the tech. rocky terrain here in Colorado. Love this hard tail

I have indeed sold the bike. Although it was a great bike, I decided I wanted to just ride a regular bike. Swapping between the two was quite the change due to the weight and ride characteristics as well as none of the people I ride with having ebikes. I do plan to get another ebike in the near future though.

@@4KMTBRider thanks for the quick reply and good luck in the never ending search for THE bike 😁

I am saving for this one, because I wanted build bike over time. Was about just start with a frame, but after building just it just to expensive if just find every part supercheap. I think this one will service this perfectly. I get functioning bike 😊

I have a more crosscountry treeking bikepack mtb, so my idea was to have more dedicated mtb. Currently I run my my trekking bike. I am however fairly new. I just sometimes ride blue trails

My conditions are similar to yours here sweden

Also liked your video because I feel i could relate a bit more. The trails you ride is like most of mine =)

It is a very capable bike and I think you will enjoy it! It's a really good base to start with that you can build on over time if you wish. Hope you get one soon 👍

Thank you!

It's amazing how far bikes have come the last 10yrs or so. Hardtails are great aren't they, simple yet effective! Orange 5 looks a nice bike and British 💪

@@4KMTBRider Yes, I love the fact that the Orange is hand built in Britain & feels so good and such quality to ride! My reasons for having a cheap & cheerful hardtail are the same as yours - something to take out in the winter & when it's wet and muddy & for less maintenance. Also the same issue as you in having to avoid the temptation to put nice trinkets on it (making it more expensive) - like Hope parts!

@@I-Love-Taylor-Swift hardtails for winter make so much sense. Less is more! Hope tech parts are very nice. Hard to resist! I'm sure some will make there way onto my bike at some stage 😆

Minor cosmetic damage and no warranty but it's the same as buying a used bike. In fact the used ones at the time were more money 🤯

@@4KMTBRider bargain m8t all about 850/900 for one that's not bad condition i was hoping to pick one up for about £650ish you got some deal there m8t that's the cheapest iv herd of iv been watching them for a about a year now

@@Barry43 Yeah winter time is probably the best time to catch the bargains. I honestly didn't expect to win this one as i'm usually out bid by someone. Keep looking out and a good one will turn up before long 👍

Not sure if you’ve got yourself sorted now but I just bought one yesterday in the Chain Reaction Administration sale for £699. Pay by credit card and your purchase is protected, but I’ve ordered some other stuff from them too and they were delivered on time as promised. I’ve gone the Scout 290 Race, which is the same bike, slightly larger frame and 29 wheels. Might be worth a punt if you’re still looking.

It's pretty good. I would prefer the front end or stack height to be slightly higher but thats all.

@@4KMTBRider ohh nice planning to buy a chromag stylus because it's chromoly (steel) you know "steel is real" compliance ride since you replied maybe i'm going for scout 275 😅

@@baralidasan1487 Yeah i'd like to try out different frame materials, such as steel or carbon and see how they compare. 👍

I am 5'11 and have a size large. Do you think the bike to too small or too large for you? Bar roll, bar rise, stem length, saddle rail position, stem spacing are all things that can be slightly adjusted to help with fit and worth trying out to make things a bit more comfortable in terms of fit.

I am the same height as you and ride a medium scout, fits well!

Thanks 👍 If this was my only bike I would have probably gone for 29" but the 27.5" was the only one available at the price I payed so that influenced my choice the most. 29" wheels would make the bike even more capable so worth considering.

@@4KMTBRider I understand, it seems like you got a great deal anyway

Over here dude! I ride Patrol 094 hardtail 29er n I put WTB Vigilante 2.3 front n WTB Trail Boss 2.25 for faster rolling both on the trail n road.

@@nakitojimo2001 sounds like a good tyre combo. 👍 I've not used WTB tyres before but I rate there saddles!

I have a niner air 9 and before that a specialized rockhopper. It's safe to say I'm a hardtail fan!

@@brain.in.a.body. very nice! Yep hardtails are a lot of fun, more responsive to rider inputs and less maintenance too!

Always riding hardtails here!! I ride a Stanton Sherpa steel frame, custom build. And I'm actually building a Scout 290!

Using a sticky Gopro mount probably yes, although I've not done this myself

There might be a smaller option, this was all I could find at the time and it is a bit bigger than ideal. My current Nukeproof frame has small cable entry/exit ports so this method won't work as there just isn't enough clearance. Just something to be aware of and worth checking first.

5'11 and size s4/large was perfect for me

​@@4KMTBRider thanks mate I got a good deal on the S4 but I'm 6 ft 1ish I heard these are good reach and I do like a playful bike so I'm hoping it's not too small appreciate your reply

​@@MikeyParker-gz1lk given your height how did you find the S4?

Yes it is 👍