The Tick's TOP 5 Favorite HARDTAILS!!!

The Tick gives his top five favorite hardtails to ride

0:00 Opener
1:07 On This Episode
2:25 Number 5
5:20 Number 4
8:32 Number 3
11:34 Number 2
15:36 Honorable Mention
18:30 Number 1

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AXUM DP

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3-1-22

[matthewgoulamanian]

when someone asks me where to start fir an entry level, i tell them to watch your channel

[V-Hemi]

You mean the Boundary didn't win!?!? This is a conspiracy! 😂🤣 Can't wait to get my hands on an Ardor! Love to see you two gentlemen still growing in subscribers and awesome content!

[chickensendies]

The Ardor (even though I do not own one) seems like such a great platform. The bones and geo are so spot on with newer styled bikes. It is definitely impressive at the price!

[allanridesbikes]

Ardor #1 for sure. It's a budget gem. Especially the way you guys set it up.

[shawng]

WHAT???? GT is the Holy Grail of bikes and there is nothing worthy of being mentioned in the same video!!! Lol. I am almost finished building mine and plan to buy you guys some coffee and submitting photos once it’s complete. Teaser- has a Luna Off-road 1500 Bafang mid drive. Keep up the great work guys..

[LebronPhoto]

Revisiting this video, you mentioned the small cockpit on the AL Comp. With the 27.5 wheels and short length, I find that bike very maneuverable, which makes my Axum DP feel like a station wagon on the turns compared to a sports car. I'm thinking of upgrading it and using it more since my son never took to it.

[mtbbenchrider]

Can't argue with the list, but owning a GT and upgrading it as I went was the choice for me. Got it for $299 to start and now close to 1k with all the updates. I'll have to do a bike check to see what everyone thinks. Great job wolftick

[mmbb]

I bought my GT almost a year ago. I like the bike but after upgrading it and learning so much more about bikes and how to upgrade them I think a better purchase for me would have been the Axum or Ardor. I like the GT brand and have full confidence in the strength of the frame but the 34mm straight headtube really kills me. Had I known anything about headtubes and choosing forks I would have gone with a different bike. And honestly with the amount of money I put into the bike I could have just bought something nicer all together like a Roscoe, polygon, etc. Not to mention every time I ride the GT I see more and more how it's really meant for XC, which is what it is advertised as. That being said, I definitely learned a lot about building bikes to fit the type of riding I do from tinkering with the GT. I just wish I looked into some other options before I purchased the GT. But hey, you don't know what you don't know.

[dustingilbert]

So awesome the ascension made one of your favorite. I love mine! The memories I had to get it was awesome the wife and kids went and I had seen mine like the week before but didn’t get it that day and when I went back to get it a week later it was still there waiting for me 😂 keep up the awesome videos guys!!

[captaincouldverc]

New sub here.
Also just got an Ardor myself a couple months ago. Ain't been on a bike in over a decade, but for a wally-world bike, it was very impressive for what it is.
Now that I've seen this channel and what ya'll done with it, I'm even more satisfied with my purchase.
Already changed out seat, grips, pedals and xtech cable/hydro brakes.
Next is either a wheelset or hubs. Not sure what will be the best bang for the buck yet.

[BerserkerNick]

I like all of them, except maybe the axum dp, damn thing looks like Spiderman's underwear. Everyone already knows which one I'm partial to. I'm really looking forward to seeing how that tennis ball does bouncing down the trail. Keep shredding that shxt😎🤙

[chrishorbatt]

I enjoyed your video, but i just wish you had tryed the Polygon Cascade. I paid $525 with hydrolic brakes, cassette, 27.5, Suntour fork. If I wasn't so far away I would try and talk you into riding mine! My friend bought a Aggressor pro and I am really impressed with it(other than the 35mm headset)

[Biking_with_Akiva]

Greatest opening ever!!! Grandma we love you 💯💪🏾 another awesome video guys. I for sure thought it would have been 1 GT Aggressor 2 berserker comp 3 Ardor and so on, man I was WRONG on that. Looking forward to the next one 🤙🏾

[travisknott]

I snagged my aggressor for $330 when DSG had them on clearance back in 2019 that bike led me to your channel. It hurts to not be first but I understand why. I'm surprised yall didn't mention the straight steerer as a negative on it haha. It's a great bike and I still love the blue color. Wish it was tapered and thru axle. Then it'd be perfect (wish I could get my hands on a modern Zaskar frame in the future if I build another hardtail. Also! Planet cyclery has this sweet deal on some WTB thin lock on grips ($5) snagged 3 pairs.

[tork]

I’m not surprised on your number 1 but I really thought the GT would be your number 2 😢 lol…. I’m partial to the GT because that’s what I ride. Another great video guys!

[tomward]

What about the Boundary! 🤣
Just kidding. Love y'alls videos! Keep em coming. Oh, and love the new off my hand" 🤣

[kevinhodgins]

Well hands down it had to be Mr Burgundy! As a GT owner I think we was robbed for the 2nd spot but I’ve never ridden the Aggressor. I would love to see Tick on a small 27.5 Avalanche! Maybe a good used purchase? Growing up as a kid in BMX era I have a bigger affinity and loyalty to the GT and Mongoose brands. I have never connected with the Schwinn brand and wouldn’t buy one but I have to admit they have done a lot to advance the out of the box technology showing up in big box brands. Cheers you two for another great vid!

[realjighead]

Ayyye! Working a hula popper getting some top water action in! I dig the little fishing clip thrown in, good stuff. Great video as always, Thanks guys

[zulufoxphoto]

Hardtails is where it's at! Finally starting to warm up around here. Gotta get back on the bike soon!

[EBikeBuilder_]

I love that honorable mention!! i have a 1000w mid drive on my dolomite and Its the most fun I’ve had since i was a kid. The fat tires sound like a tie fighter going 35mph 😂