This has been something I’ve been hoping someone would do for awhile now. I don’t think it’s often that people really get to hear the true thoughts on a bike from a pro who isn’t sponsored by them. Looking forward to more

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hi Lewis. Enjoyed your video. I think anyone who can ride like you may also look outside of just products and look also at riding techniques, your lines are amazing. You made it really clear that you want to listen, I think your channel will do brilliantly! Thanks for posting.

Love this new form with multiple bikes! Much more valuable for the viewers than just a single bike.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stoked to hear it! Make sure ya around it around if you think other will enjoy that. Cheers

I will be tuning in. Congrats and bravo on the new bikes/studio setup!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

This is great Lew. Can't wait to see more. More of the unusual and outside the box experimental type stuff you're doing would be great. is really interesting and different from most other channels.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Like this new style of video, look forward to more reviews like this. Honest.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

This was engaging and well put together. Thanks LB.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

Huge step up in video quality, cool to see you riding from a different perspective too. Interested to see what bikes you've got coming

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Really like this style of video. When you've seen one rider riding his/hers bike video you've seen them all. This is a different take which i enjoy. Nice one.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Dig the direction your going with your channel. Hope to see some cool bike reviews and also some more racing from you. Cheers from Vancouver.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!!

Good job Lew, great to see impartial reviews

@LewisBuchanan

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

Great channel and congratulations on the studio upgrades. U need to change the white balance (its too blue, needs to warm up) and if possible, more room behind you and the back wall. Love the content !

Great video Always loved you’re content but you stepped up your game Nice earnest review and I like that you put a bigger fork on it

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Those Push Elevensix shocks are sensational! Nukeproof warranty is pretty good as well from my experience.

Like the new format, interesting hearing a pro’s thoughts on bikes when not sponsored by them

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Loving the 3rd person footage 🥰

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

A great look at the bike Mate. 👍 Interested to see what else you have lined up…

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Cool video Lewis. I'd love to see you try out a Vitus Sommet someday. I have both E version, and non E and absolutely love the sommet and how it feels. But would love to see how they compare to other enduro bikes on the market. 🤙🏻

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nice, maybe in the future yup

Love the fact you're now able to compare bikes without any brand partnership getting in the way.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun

Hey Lewis! Keep these videos coming. I just wanted to note that the 200mm fork would likely change the stock geo of the bike (assuming a longer axle to crown, potentially a different offset). It would be nice to hear a bit more analysis on what that would do to the ride (does the front wander at all with the longer front centre?).

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Correct! Thanks for that. Hope you enjoy the next ones!

love this, I own a giga, so have been interested to see what you thought of it with the dh forks on, keep it up :)

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome to hear

I would love to see you try an Evil, the Insurgent or Wreckoning should work well for your kind of riding. Evil does not field racing teams at the top level so it be great to see what riders like you can do with them and hear you review. PS: Those Valparaiso videos were incredible. You are a brave man!!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Note taken. Thanks

I ride a commencal meta sx, some good deals on them frames at minute. Would be interesting to see your take on them :). Good luck with your content this year.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks

Speed and Power.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

Yeah, nice one. Diversifying the channel. Great idea!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I would find it interesting if you would compare the Push Elevensix damper with the DVO damper, because the Push damper is specifically tuned for this bike and is one of the most expensive shocks on the market.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future

@ApostolosK06

Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that he is sponsored by dvo so its kind of hard to do a 100% honest review

@TheMTBRider96

Жыл бұрын

@@ApostolosK06 it is not hard, if dvo forces him to say stuff everybody will just know it's bs, there's nothing wrong on a boutique, custom nieche shock to ride better than a waaay cheaper one

@justind5262

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheMTBRider96 if you are sponsored by a suspension company it's likely that you get a similar level of custom tuning to someone who buys a push.

@TheMTBRider96

Жыл бұрын

@@justind5262 for sure Although Push have a way higher quality materials, tolerances, build, 2 separated compression circuits with HSC/LSC so it’s like having 2 shocks in once, HBO, so it’s not the same thing obviously

Interesting video. What would've needed to be different with the frame to improve it's score from 7.5 / 10 to 10 / 10?

Hey, love these unbiased reviews, can I pick your noodle? Would you say this with a dual crown replaces a downhill bike? I have a mega which I love and keeping but I’m either thinking of getting a dissent or Giga with duel crown as well? Starting to hit bigger nastier stuff and not as skilled as you so the off bad landing is likely lol

Interesting content . Let´s see how it goes in future races

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

😁

Yes great content Lewis im looking forward in seeing your next bikes.are you still with norco? ATB

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nope, we parted ways on great terms

NIce vid! You should buy a cannondale jekyll frame and test it!

cant wait for the other reviewes. But one thing for the next videos, can you put the wheight also in kg for the europiens? Would be nice

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes next time I’ll be sure to do it

Great value nice versatile frame. Was the chainstay actually cracked after the big off? I’d personally be on a Bronson or Nomad but they are quite a bit more expensive. Look forward to what’s next, a nice hardtail maybe? The Nukeproof scout is superb value and is great fun

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Unsure really. Just damaged badly

Love this idea of trying different bikes and giving your honest opinions about the bike that’s not driven by sponsors. Look forward to seeing what other bikes you try On a side note. Between the giga and the forbidden dread naught what would you choose for north shore riding in bc? I’m a fairly good rider, at least by weekend warrior standards lol, I like to go on the fast side but like big jumps and rocky landings. Kinda like the gap at 50cent drop or 5th on cypress. What would you recommend?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Honestly the dreadnaught for me felt way to long and sluggish. Just my opinion, but the giga is more playful but can still do the gnar as it has decent travel!

@loamchasers

Жыл бұрын

@@LewisBuchanan thanks for the info. That’s what I’ve seen on some reviews. I like popping off of things and jibbing around. Sounds like the giga is more what I want. Althought I love the look of the dreadnaught just probably more of a race bike I guess

Hi Lewis, I would be keen to see you try a Rocky Mountain altitude. I have recently gotten one, and would love to see what you think of it. Not to mention that they have a ton of EWS podiums!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Maybe, we’ll see!

Because you don’t have a frame sponsor and are in the uk you should go spend a day with Mojo Rising on one of their g1 frames. Chris and his team have years of experience with suspension tuning and geometry. Could be a good learning experience!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

That could be fun huh

I reckon you should give a commencal clash a go, I’ve got one and love it but really don’t see many of them out on the trails at all 🤙

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

It'd be very interesting to get some more info about the suspension, how it feels compared to Norco for example. I mean... you've got a great opportunity to do the things you love without being forced to hide details from your sponsors. I'd also recommend getting more into geo a bit, as I'm not sure there was an issue with 27.5 wheel but a big difference in chainstay length between the giga and the norco. Don't get me wrong, but if you just say - well... it feels not that stable at speed etc - is pretty much a general expression you hear on every bike review that tells pretty much nothing :) and I think you can give much more details regarding that. Also... you can give some more details about the frame itself - the finish, cable routing, some interesting stuff like bearings protection etc. We won't judge you for your opinion :) as finally we may get an honest one - not the one from MTB media

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I will! Cheers

How did it compare to the Range given you rode it at Hardline vs the Giga? Different venues but both very gnarly. Great video and looking forward to more.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Giga is a playful bike. Think it’s a good buy really All in all

i'd relly like to have your honest opinion on frames like the privateer 161, the raaw madonna v2 or even the zoceli naosm, i'm loving your content, keep up!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Do you think that you would consider riding the Commencal Supreme DH V5 in the future. I think that It would be a really fun and fast bike to race based of what I have heard, and considering the suspension layout with the 6-bar high pivot design and the rearward axle path I think that it would make a great downhill race bike. Personally I have never ridden one but I would like to see what your opinion would be on a bike like this (high pivot).

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

I would highly consider it yes! Looks epic

would be great to see a review of commencal's supreme dh V5! and nukeproof mega vs Giga comparison

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

That would be epic! Nice bike the commencal is

please review the spindrift!

Think I'm gonna pick up the deore spec 290 looks mint

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

Few things:- Excellent bounce up in vid quality, thanks! How’s the frame after that bump? You were worried it might have a delam/crack on the left chainstay. And could you put the hurry up on Delium getting a distributor in the U.K.? They are cagey when I ask, even when I mention you 😉 Lastly, you’ll know Christo Gallagher has just joined the Orange Factory Team (Enduro): have you considered their new multi link activated single pivot Switch 7 as a frame? It’s quite long, but a mullet and a make or break frame for Orange - maybe it’s special?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Frame is ok. Got it looked after. Regarding orange; just personal opinion. It’s not a bike I’m really interested in or find a good looking bike. So I won’t be riding once this year. BUT…plenty of cool new bikes coming

Fair shout for going into something like this. Ideal to have honest feedback from someone who can actually ride and isn't being told what to say! Obviously, you're going to give feedback on what you feel is best, but it's still good to know. What I wouldn't mind seeing is short tutorials on how to go fast as feck on certain bits when riding. How to properly nail a bend type thing. What can influence it in bike set-up, etc. None of this stuff for beginners (as there is plenty of that), but next level stuff. Full whap. Be cool. We just need to learn to grow mahosive nuts like you, as well then 🤣

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hahaha tutorial based stuff coming soon

I would definitely look at the transition patrol.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Maybe maybe!

@jack_guin_mtb

Жыл бұрын

@Lewis Buchanan try it with a 170 fork and up the shock stroke to 205×65 to have 170/170

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

You should try mondraker summum or superfoxy,the best bikes i tryed for sure!

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Interesting

The cerró abajo was won on a GHOST, it’s the rider not the ride

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Did I say it was? 😂 no

Can you please give your opinioun on the specilised status 160 vs other more expensive mid travel mullet bikes that would be awsome !

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

I can try! I have bought a load of bikes already! Cheers

9:47 Or you could get a 190mm rs zeb and have both, they are really nice forks.

just wanted to say because you put a 200mm fork on it the head angle will be slacker than 63.5 anyway because your essentially slackening the whole bike👍

These bikes ride sick, but when it does crack. Plssss call nukeproof out on here ✌🏼

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Na all good 🙌🏽

The head angle would be slacker than 63.5 with a 200mm dh fork on there is would be like 62.5

REally sick bike did you get a new backend for it after that sketchy ass race? not you the track

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

I got it repaired! Thanks

Was the frame ok after the big crash? I assume it's all good as you're riding it again.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Yup all good

Braw vid m8 wats ur setting on The push shock i hav 1 on my bike just wondering too try urs too see how i get on im not The Best at setups m8 cheers

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I’ll get back to ya on that once I check it out

Maybe get a custom steel bike built by a frame builder, completely design it around the geometry you think you would want and after testing all the bikes you’ve bought see how it compares…?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

That would be cool eh

Did you get any problem with the swing arm ?

PS if you are passing Kirkcaldy please come and visit the brand new urban trails and give us a riding lesson! Cheers :)

Interesting vid, although when you say you don't want anything slacker than 63.5 you realise that sticking a 200mm fork on slackened the bike by a degree? Thought that would be quite noticeable to a pro?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

I mean maybe so but I’m just learning bit by bit hahan

It's great you relate the wheelbase, 1255 compared to 1285 of a past bike! I'm used to relating reach between bikes but that opens up the can of worms to talk about everything from chainstay to head tube angle.. Then maybe it's just me, but I'm a little annoyed you don't relate your own height (and your wing span if it's short or long) to get an idea of the relative size of the bike. I first though front axle-to-crown be longer with a 200 mm travel fork but then realized double-crown forks have shorter axle-to-crown. I think it would be great if you confirmed the axle-to-crown is actually the same, or little or largely different. Thanks for the video!

Cant find any literature comparing the Range to the Giga strengths vs weaknesses. I own the Range but considering downsizing to a size large giga

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

Hi Lewis notice you have a race face atlas saddle does it have rails and can you tell me where if in the uk I can get one ??

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

This is an sdg saddle

I had x wing spec enduro and i bought commencal meta and rear end feels almost like i ride a hardtail is that bike spicific or do i have wrong suspension setup what do you think

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s less travel than the SPEc?

@rokbukejlovic

Жыл бұрын

@@LewisBuchanan same travel

I'm not sure whether anyone else has said anything, but I know there are cheap mics you can buy! I mention this because it's somewhat difficult to hear your thoughts

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

I now have bought wireless mics! Thanks

I didn't get any idea what you would like to be different for a bike to be a 10 as this one you gave a 7.5. What is it?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Sizing, weight and also just this felt a bit twitchy! And it’s not really the brand of bike I’d buy if I was to choose one bike

Been looking at this bike. Torn between medium and large. How tall are you?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

This is a large and I’m 5’11

@andyj8814

10 ай бұрын

Hi , I was going to ask the exact same question, am in-between sizes ,not sure to go for a medium or large,I ride a YT Capra Al medium from back in 2016 been told it's just a little bit small for me now ,and the giga medium has a slightly longer reach than my Capra , and longer wheel base , I am 5,10 . And looking at different geometrys on bikes is baking my head 😂

If your going to review frames / bikes I would most definitely value your opinion more than others if as you've paid for the bike /frame . My suggestion is to Buy different frames and or bikes with your own £££ then real world test them and review and rate them . Then raffle the bikes afterwards to get you £££ back to purchase the next one. I don't know if you follow Matt Armstrong's car channel? The raffle is working well for him. Its a win win situation as you would get lots of views from folks watching your reviews and the punters get to own a amazing bike set up by a pro for a small amount of £££

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Nice one! I’ll take that into consideration

We are one arrival 170 when? :)

@BrianB78

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd be interested in hearing his opinion and watching him ride the WAO. Perhaps a trip to Kamloops bike park next time he comes to North America.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

Shame you put the dual crown on it, would’ve given you a better idea of the bike with the single crown shorter fork

Is the 200mm in the giga safe for the frame?

@LewisBuchanan

11 ай бұрын

Sorry it’s sold

How does it compare to the norco, forbidden etc

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

So far, all good. Stacks up well

Test the Kavenz VHP 18

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of it

what trouser and top are they please? thank you

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Troylee skyline I think

You have to get a zerode

Good frames for the price, quality lacking in a few areas, paint as you said, mine at shock mount and pivots, also the pivot bolts have one check on them before looking mashed, anodising is poor quality, suspect quality bolt.

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

You got the prices about £1000 out but yeh😂

I love it! Get a TR11

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Tr11 👀👀

Nice one. You need a backdrop my man... hit me up if you need help sorting (Graphic Designer).

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean? What could you help with man? Cheers

@michaelpycock2655

Жыл бұрын

@@LewisBuchanan You tell me what you need on it (images, sponsors logo, text etc) I can then design and produce one! I'll ping you an email if you like?

is that good

@LewisBuchanan

11 ай бұрын

💪🏽

Did it crack?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Nope

@stevenbattersby9776

Жыл бұрын

@@LewisBuchanan just cosmetic?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Think so

How tall are you?

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

5,11”

@chadsugden411

Жыл бұрын

@@LewisBuchanan yeah same height as me. I tend to enjoy that 470-480 ish reach. My current bike is a norco sight and it’s 485 and I feel a tad stretched out. Even with a short 35mm stem. Next bike I’m going to be aiming for the 470-475 range

Vitus sommet vrx

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

If u can, race every bikes u bought then give us ur honest review...

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

Trying’ haha

What does yoyr mum say about your scary bikingL She must be the bravest woman in the world!

i don't see you very well on that bike... looks unbalanced because of the short chainstay

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

👍🏽😂

Would like to see you buying a raaw yalla🤌🏼

@LewisBuchanan

Жыл бұрын

👀👀👀