Built Not Bought | Is A DIY MTB A TERRIBLE Idea!?

Built Vs Bought is the age-old question but can you really build a hardcore hardtail at home? Blake Samson did just that and the Crab was born. Join him out in the Forest of Dean as he compares a brand spanking new Hardcore Nukeproof Scout hardtail to his very own DIY Mountain Bike build to see which one he prefers!

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