Nukeproof Scout/Bossnut Evo or 2nd hand Orange 5
starbuck
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I am looking for a new MTB as unfortunately my much loved and ridden Orange EVO2 developed a crack in the rear stay.
I have up to £1k to spend (or a little more if worth it) on a new bike. I had been deciding between a hardtail and full sus and I know at that pricepoint, a hardtail generally will be better specced, but have always liked the idea of a full sus (especially if I can lock it out if possible when I ride on road to and from the offroad riding).
My riding is mainly singletrack and x-country, but I'd also use it commuting as I love that mountain bikes can handle absolutely any weather/condition and I can go on and off road wherever I want to.
The choice I have is do I go for a new bike (being either a hardtail Nukeproof Scout (which seems to get great reviews) or the new bossnut (which also had good reviews for the older model) or do I go 2nd hand for something like the Orange 5 (which being a fan of orange bikes, I've always loved the Orange 5). I can get a fairly decent Orange 5 2nd hand for that price which should have a higher spec than the other 2 bikes, but obviously will be a bit older.
I have up to £1k to spend (or a little more if worth it) on a new bike. I had been deciding between a hardtail and full sus and I know at that pricepoint, a hardtail generally will be better specced, but have always liked the idea of a full sus (especially if I can lock it out if possible when I ride on road to and from the offroad riding).
My riding is mainly singletrack and x-country, but I'd also use it commuting as I love that mountain bikes can handle absolutely any weather/condition and I can go on and off road wherever I want to.
The choice I have is do I go for a new bike (being either a hardtail Nukeproof Scout (which seems to get great reviews) or the new bossnut (which also had good reviews for the older model) or do I go 2nd hand for something like the Orange 5 (which being a fan of orange bikes, I've always loved the Orange 5). I can get a fairly decent Orange 5 2nd hand for that price which should have a higher spec than the other 2 bikes, but obviously will be a bit older.
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I wouldn’t personally buy a secondhand Orange with no warranty given their reputation for cracking (as you have already experienced too).
Nukeproof Scout is a lot of fun for a hardtail - I think they do it in 29er or 27.5 - I’d be tempted to go 29er for an all round trip bike.
The Bossnut here good reviews and the new one has a hydroformed downtube and looks a lot nicer than previously models. It looks like it might have more standover room too - as long as you’re not bothered by the weight I’d be tempted to try one of those.0 -
Personally Id go for this Vitus if you can stretch it financially
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vit ... prod1731590 -
Have a look at Sonder Evol.. hell of a bike0
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I'm not sure the Vitus has a lockout?0
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It has. Rockshox Revelation fork.katoosh wrote:I'm not sure the Vitus has a lockout?“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 20090
