What do you think of our choice of fork! Let us know below 👇Don't forget! Once we have fully upgraded this Nukeproof scout, we're giving YOU the chance to win it! Make sure to check out the link in the description for your chance to win!
I used to be a die-hard RockShox fan. I've used anything from the Reba to the SID World Cup. And then I bought a MTB that came equipped with a Fox 34 fork.... Instant love.
Can't go wrong with the Pike, its reliable and just works perfectly. But personally I would've gone for MRP Ribbon, feels a bit more agile and responsive than the rest.
Sam's rides good forks.. MARZOCCHI and FOX ... after growing up in a bike shop fixing so many blown up leaking , cracked, bent steerer tubes, rock shox... I would feel bad selling anyone a rockshox. So hearing this guy talk up a rockshox is really hard to listen too. When I buy new bikes. It's always got FOX and MARZOCCHI or I don't even look at it.
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins had something from all 3. had fox 32 factory kashima, when it worked it felt like nothing ever before but after one season it was buggered, no resistance, no adjustments work anymore, just bouncing up and down, had a singlecrown version of rockshox domain, did two seasons and even rode in the winter, things an absolute unit, takes any beating and didn't fail at all, not much to adjust but feels alright, from marzocchi i had the 55 not for long so cant tell much about reliability but the feeling was so far the least favorite, it was heavy, bulky, not precise, slow, made that whoosh whoosh open oil bath sound, does the job but that's about it, if I was willing to put up with expensive and frequent service I would get a fox, but in real life a rockshox treated me better
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins never had a problem with rockshox and yes i work in a shop and see many rockshox forks. You can break any fork if you push it too hard
I totally get where you're coming from, and I don't have data to back this up, but I suspect the problem is that anything of quality just isn't being manufactured anymore. You want a 26 wheel 1 1/8 fork, I'm sorry but you're headed to Wal-Mart.
get a manitou theyre one of the few brands that still creates old school fork , that are feasable to ride on trails these day , these days. there are some on ebay n i think crc stocks them too
Hey man , gotta do it like me and just join as many 26” mtb groups on Facebook and across the web to see what people are selling. People in my group are always seeking 1 1/8 26 forks for a pretty penny lol. It sucks because the aesthetics of manitou forks is astounding.
The closest thing I can think of is dirt jump forks. I'm not too sure but I think some companies make them with straight steerers, but you're limited to 100mm travel
Great info video! I was eyeing on a Scout 27.5 comp model and thinking of upgrading Reve fork with damper2 rct3. I think I will also add 150mm air spring to slacken head angle a little more. That will make exactly same spec as on video. Stocked!
I have a GT Avalanche Comp 29 from 2018. It has a tapered frame. I would like to upgrade the Suntour forks to RockShox. My current Suntour forks are straight. My question is can I replace my straight Suntour forks with Tapered RockShox forks on my bike that has a tapered frame and if so what do I require to do this?
My 2019 Diamondback Syncr came with a 140mm rockshox recon fork on it but when its upgrade time im thinking of putting a 150mm Bomber Z2. Not sure if thats overkill or not thoughts?
Hello would it be possible to put a 150mm fork on a trek session frame because I can get one for 1500 euro,or would i be messing with geometry to much?
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
hello i bought a cube reaction tm pro 27.5 with rockshox 29er fork 130mm travel and 51mm offset. I bought a new fork fox 34 performance 29/27.5+ 140mm travel, 44mm offset.ans installed on it... my question is..Do you think its ok for me to increase travel to 140mm?or shoud i stick to 130mm?by the way i also have fov rhythym 34 27.5 130mm travel..which would be the best option for my bike..thanks in advance
The "Best," upgrade, is the one upgrade you can afford. Sometimes it is necessary to purchase a complete bike model that is slightly more expensive & has better components. You'll be satisfied. I use Suntour Aion 35 boost & Axon 32. Ignore the rich & shameless that ignore any component below a $Grand. I've been biking the Adirondacks & Canada, for over twenty years. Only use 8 & 9 speed components. And Suntour forks, always cushions the impacts. What you are basically paying for in anything is the "Name & Logo." Not quality. Remember that.
Pull your fork off and measure at the stem clamping area. Then look at where the lower bearing race sits above the crown... is it a whole bunch bigger or 1 1/8th inch diameter like the stem area. If its 1 1/8th all the way it's not tapered. Or look st the frame. The lower part of the head tube will be bulged bigger at the bottom to fit the larger diameter bearings on tapered head tube.
@@ctay1071 tyre size limitations, mud clearance, offset change, crown to axle length change... Was a legit question, I was after more than a smartass answer.
To get More travel. I have scout too with 27,5x2,8 tires 140mm travel, going for more travel just makes bike handle bad uphill. So if putting 29r fork. max travel would be 120mm for me.
Its overwehlmng to watch looks easy to replace but nahh i'm still goin to a pro. Replacing my rigid fork to full suspension.. Hope it works.. But wait forgot am broke rightnow its pandemic time time to do first things first😡👎👎
Can a Xc bike became a Trail bike ? (Hardtail) Im new and ik want to buy my first MTB but the XC are Cheaper zo i want to Upgrade it later on Sorry for the bad english Im from th Dutch
What do you think of our choice of fork! Let us know below 👇Don't forget! Once we have fully upgraded this Nukeproof scout, we're giving YOU the chance to win it! Make sure to check out the link in the description for your chance to win!
whats the pedal?
Brilliant choice of shock. I have a wilier 503x pro with manitou marvel comp forks and I'm thinking of moving to rockshox to see the difference.
Shox are for soy boys.
great selection, I have a 150mm yari and i love it so the Pike RC3 must be even better!
Rockshox pike...
I used to be a die-hard RockShox fan. I've used anything from the Reba to the SID World Cup.
And then I bought a MTB that came equipped with a Fox 34 fork.... Instant love.
34mm perfection 🤟🤠
Can't go wrong with the Pike, its reliable and just works perfectly.
But personally I would've gone for MRP Ribbon, feels a bit more agile and responsive than the rest.
Overforking is the new black!
Sam Pilgrim says 200mm travel dual crown on an old XC frame, can't argue with a guy who can do bacflips
Sam's rides good forks.. MARZOCCHI and FOX ... after growing up in a bike shop fixing so many blown up leaking , cracked, bent steerer tubes, rock shox... I would feel bad selling anyone a rockshox. So hearing this guy talk up a rockshox is really hard to listen too. When I buy new bikes. It's always got FOX and MARZOCCHI or I don't even look at it.
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins had something from all 3. had fox 32 factory kashima, when it worked it felt like nothing ever before but after one season it was buggered, no resistance, no adjustments work anymore, just bouncing up and down, had a singlecrown version of rockshox domain, did two seasons and even rode in the winter, things an absolute unit, takes any beating and didn't fail at all, not much to adjust but feels alright, from marzocchi i had the 55 not for long so cant tell much about reliability but the feeling was so far the least favorite, it was heavy, bulky, not precise, slow, made that whoosh whoosh open oil bath sound, does the job but that's about it, if I was willing to put up with expensive and frequent service I would get a fox, but in real life a rockshox treated me better
You're so right, every single RockShox fork sucks, and every single Marzocchi and Fox fork is perfect.
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins never had a problem with rockshox and yes i work in a shop and see many rockshox forks. You can break any fork if you push it too hard
@@jgillylikesbudsalot7436 I am just hoping Boni is being sarcastic.
I want my 4 minutes of my life back
Same
Same
Why
Wow you're right lol. I mean they briefly touched on it, but this was a bit of a nothing-burger...
Same
I love my Pike! It’s smooth and handles huge hits as well. I’ve been looking at that Scout.
Rockshox is the staple 😎 but fox 36 would have been pretty cool. Love the fully blacked out look! Sick 💪
Great upgrade for a "budget" priced bike. Maybe toss on a dropper post, too?😉
Great Idea Dean, leave it with us!
The Pike is more iconic than the Judy? Crap, I'm getting old.
Just waiting for the Ragley Marley 2.0 to come into stock. Hopefully, I will be able to something similar to that bike.
The fork looks sweet! Couldn't ask for anything better than that.
Fox 36 for me 👊🏼
Awesome bike, great choice of fork, you can’t go wrong with pike. Fingers crossed 🤞🙏
How about CRC stocking 26 inch, 1 1/8 straight steerer, suspension forks, so people with great old school bikes can upgrade?
I totally get where you're coming from, and I don't have data to back this up, but I suspect the problem is that anything of quality just isn't being manufactured anymore. You want a 26 wheel 1 1/8 fork, I'm sorry but you're headed to Wal-Mart.
get a manitou theyre one of the few brands that still creates old school fork , that are feasable to ride on trails these day , these days.
there are some on ebay n i think crc stocks them too
Hey man , gotta do it like me and just join as many 26” mtb groups on Facebook and across the web to see what people are selling. People in my group are always seeking 1 1/8 26 forks for a pretty penny lol. It sucks because the aesthetics of manitou forks is astounding.
Worldwide cyclery does
The closest thing I can think of is dirt jump forks. I'm not too sure but I think some companies make them with straight steerers, but you're limited to 100mm travel
Great info video! I was eyeing on a Scout 27.5 comp model and thinking of upgrading Reve fork with damper2 rct3. I think I will also add 150mm air spring to slacken head angle a little more. That will make exactly same spec as on video. Stocked!
A DVO Sapphire 34 for me..... but a Pike is not a bad choice either ;)
Yep I'd pick that fork to!
How much better will a Rockshox Pike handle than a Rockshox Judy?
I have a GT Avalanche Comp 29 from 2018. It has a tapered frame. I would like to upgrade the Suntour forks to RockShox. My current Suntour forks are straight. My question is can I replace my straight Suntour forks with Tapered RockShox forks on my bike that has a tapered frame and if so what do I require to do this?
I would have chosen the pike you nailed it
I would have left the revelation.
George Clark I was a recon
150mm travel for a trail fork??
Yes. For rocky trails. Not the smooth fairy trails you might frequent.
@@powskier He rides the kiddie park, let him alone!
Yes
BIGGEST upgrades actually starts with the wheels:)
Would have chosen FOX 36 P. Elite GRIP 2 :).
Yes rockshox
My 2019 Diamondback Syncr came with a 140mm rockshox recon fork on it but when its upgrade time im thinking of putting a 150mm Bomber Z2. Not sure if thats overkill or not thoughts?
I'll put a fox 34 150mm travel, on my scott scale 760 2015, enjoy, your bike will see niceeee
Should be fine adding 10mm increase 👍
Hello would it be possible to put a 150mm fork on a trek session frame because I can get one for 1500 euro,or would i be messing with geometry to much?
All though I have no money whatsoever, if I did I'd buy a fox 34 fit4
I'd love to put that fork on my Virus Nucleus. Only one problem. It costs more than my whole bike. 😂
Looks amazing can't wait to find out if I've won
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
Great choice
I like fox but on hardtail i likr more rockshox
Great channel, great prize. I'm in to win
yes, rockshock
goodbye sr suntour..hello shox :)
It was a rockshox on it before
RS Yari is the best that I would go for, for a hardtail.
Hope pro 4 wheels hope breaks and pedals is my choice.
Sick video guys, just entered the giveaway !
anything fox
I love hardtrail
As do we!! Are you riding a hardtail at the minute?
@@chainreactioncycles yes!! Even though it's still an ugly bike, I still use it
TRY DVO...✌✌✌
best fork
Rockshock pike is ❤️
Can I upgrade suntour to Rock shod??
What's up bud , seen your comment passing through ; Yes u can .. ✌
Thanks man
Manitou anyone?
Mattoc 160 fitted to my hardtail last week... ....let's roll.
Hi can you recommend what fork can i upgrade to my silverback stride 275hd?.
What if I put 160mm fork on scout 290 ? Is it going to be too much ?
Pike all the way
Just entered. Really hope I win because I love a good hardtail!
You lose.. YOU STOLE FIZZY LIFTING DRINKS!
Any idea what would fit a 2014 Kona Lanai 26”?
hello i bought a cube reaction tm pro 27.5 with rockshox 29er fork 130mm travel and 51mm offset. I bought a new fork fox 34 performance 29/27.5+ 140mm travel, 44mm offset.ans installed on it...
my question is..Do you think its ok for me to increase travel to 140mm?or shoud i stick to 130mm?by the way i also have fov rhythym 34 27.5 130mm travel..which would be the best option for my bike..thanks in advance
Should be fine
u should have picked the FOX 36
Or 34, even
The "Best," upgrade, is the one upgrade you can afford. Sometimes it is necessary to purchase a complete bike model that is slightly more expensive & has better components. You'll be satisfied. I use Suntour Aion 35 boost & Axon 32. Ignore the rich & shameless that ignore any component below a $Grand.
I've been biking the Adirondacks & Canada, for over twenty years. Only use 8 & 9 speed components. And Suntour forks, always cushions the impacts. What you are basically paying for in anything is the "Name & Logo." Not quality. Remember that.
Watching here from the philippines,hope i am the lucky winner,hahahahhahah
Hope i could have that kind of bike he he he...
Hey chain reaction cycles would the Boardman mht 8.9 be the best all use includes trails be good for £1000 range ?
Take a look at the Sentier - awesome bike: www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=sentier&catdimid=2229&sort=new
Nice upgrade, can we easily buy nukeproof bike online I'm working here in bahrain
Hey i locked me in the contest but then i see that i need to be 16 but i‘m 15 , so what schould i do
Looks sweet hope I win 😁, sure beats my talon3.
That was my first mtb I still recommend it to my friends who want to try mtb'ing.
What size is the frame of the bike give away?
DirtyBoots100 I need to know this cos it ain’t gonna be XL so there’s no point ticking the box I really need.
Great
Nice
Fox 36 grip 2
i have a judy sl can i change to a zeb
What shock did it replace?
Only £550 quid at that price I'll put a set on the back too.
Does this work good on a 29er ?
fit 4 150 36 on my cotic, I hate pikes
Trust Message.
I would chosd a rockshox lirik
how can you tell if your frame is tapered or not just by looking at it
is the bottom of the head tube wider than the top? it's tapered then
@@darius2640 is tapered the new standard or is straight still widely used
Pull your fork off and measure at the stem clamping area. Then look at where the lower bearing race sits above the crown... is it a whole bunch bigger or 1 1/8th inch diameter like the stem area. If its 1 1/8th all the way it's not tapered. Or look st the frame. The lower part of the head tube will be bulged bigger at the bottom to fit the larger diameter bearings on tapered head tube.
@@lizziemcdonald1748 it's a standard
whats the pedal?
500$+? Nah thanks that's 2 months of wage here.
Fox 36
IJST SUBCRIBE AND YOUR VIDS MAKE ME A BETTER MTB RIDER
Looks like you put the 27.5 version on there. Why?
Why not?
@@ctay1071 tyre size limitations, mud clearance, offset change, crown to axle length change...
Was a legit question, I was after more than a smartass answer.
Sorry but I guess a smartass answer is all I have to offer sir
To get More travel. I have scout too with 27,5x2,8 tires 140mm travel, going for more travel just makes bike handle bad uphill. So if putting 29r fork. max travel would be 120mm for me.
Lyrics
Yewwwwww
Did I win?!?!?!?
Its overwehlmng to watch looks easy to replace but nahh i'm still goin to a pro. Replacing my rigid fork to full suspension.. Hope it works.. But wait forgot am broke rightnow its pandemic time time to do first things first😡👎👎
I’m a nice guy with 2 kids. So that means I can’t afford nice bike I will love to take that mtb from you lol.
Can I have ur old forks
Can a Xc bike became a Trail bike ? (Hardtail)
Im new and ik want to buy my first MTB but the XC are Cheaper zo i want to Upgrade it later on
Sorry for the bad english
Im from th Dutch
Hans Reuvers No, trail bikes are generally full suspension so.
@@cookiemonster15781 Yes i know😅 but i see many trail bikes that are Hardtail on youtube
YES! Just choose a hardtail with an aggressive geometry, not every hardtail is an XC bike.
150mm of travel
What in the hell was this? Change the title to "We play music while replacing a fork".