I stopped at Wal-Mart today to pick up some ratchet straps and passed a woman who was working with an employee to pick out 4 bikes for a family she is sponsoring for Christmas. I helped her pick out the best bang for her buck for a 13 year old girl, 8 and 10 year old boys, and a 7 year old girl. I tested brakes, shifters, and overall setup for her, and helped her get the right size bikes for each kid. Ended up offering to buy the oldest kid's bike to allow her to get better models overall, and gave her $40 cash towards helmets. All of my own bikes are bike shop brands, but I remembered your tips and think those kids will have a great Christmas, and bikes that will work well for them. Thanks for posting this video.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
That’s great. Both of you are great human beings. Thanks for sharing.
@NJP765 жыл бұрын
Good on you! And very cool that you remembered the helmets. Most people never think of that part. Merry Christmas!
@ThatClassic70sGirl5 жыл бұрын
J Camp - Faith in humanity -- restored! :) Hope you and your family had a great holiday!
@TropaSoy_5 жыл бұрын
Plot twist:fake
@waxer38995 жыл бұрын
We need more people like you
@nommchompsky5 жыл бұрын
You're doing a public service Kev. Hopefully this video gets shared around a bit and isn't only watched by bike dorks like us
@Walmart5 жыл бұрын
We never tire of your videos! 🚲
@DFX2KX5 жыл бұрын
I just wish that Walmart did light bike work like it does car work. I have my local shop for big stuff, but it'd be nice to be able to roll the nighthawk or finiss (both are from Walmart) into the back for a cable change while I get groceries. That and the assembly... You have some decent stores (looking at you South Duff) that know what they're doing, but some really don't...
@thechosenone95895 жыл бұрын
Ed Jack pretty sure it’s s pun
@thechosenone95895 жыл бұрын
🥶 I’ve seen you before
@RustyX20104 жыл бұрын
so you guys can jack up the prices!!!!!
@enoll2184 жыл бұрын
Walmart can you guys actually try assembling your bikes right
@Pokemiki3035 жыл бұрын
Most stores raise their prices before holidays especially on black friday so when the holiday its here they bring it down to normal price and the can say they have it on "special"
@RustyX20104 жыл бұрын
I just saw that the prices on the bikes listed here have been raised!
@bobbyhempel15134 жыл бұрын
Yep
@antonioporras51615 жыл бұрын
You are SO right: Some people do choose bikes based on the color -- and "What Would Jimmy Buffet Do?" Classic stuff!! 😄 Don't get me started on people picking a car (!) based on the color, yikes!!
@mynameisray5 жыл бұрын
They assemble them wrong all the time. I've seen them with the forks turned the wrong way, and lots of crazy crap.
@surrealkitten96705 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they get paid five bucks a bike. I wouldn't trust safety worth $5 of effort.
@KillerRaptorr4 жыл бұрын
Assemblers don't assemble them any different then you do if you got it shipped to your house. Now why are they looking broken or not correctly formed in store? Their display bikes for one, Their not ment to be truly taken off the rack and ridden out the door. And another case would be for some places to assemble them wrong on propose or loosen such area's to detour thieves from stealing the bikes and riding off with them since most places don't lock them up and these aren't cheap for some. Another case can be these bikes are tested under alot of different people when they take off the rack and ride them for a moment, putting stress largely on different parts of the bikes, So sometimes their bent, broken or so forth. Key object here when buying a department store bike. is to ask for the product in the box, They normally keep quite a few in the back of their store that's still in the box. This is gonna be Brand new, and have no faults to it. Do not ask for them to assemble it, because it doesn't take a genius to do so when 90% of the bike is already built. Seat, Handlebar, front tire, pedals. Then just adjust the stem, brakes, and derailleur if needed and your good. and make sure to fill the tires. It's so simple you can do it just like putting on your clothes everyday.
@SeaCowsBeatLobsters4 жыл бұрын
@@KillerRaptorr -1st point is valid -If you're trying to deter thieves you would lock the bikes or take the pedals off. Leaving the stem bolts loose is just gonna cause injury to the unlucky customer who buys it. -Bolts don't just loosen because of repeated test rides if they were properly torqued in the first place -If a bike gets bent from someone sitting on it funny its a piece of trash -The average person would not find derailleur/brake adjustment easy. Are you insane? -Your grammar and spelling are atrocious. Proof read your comments
@KillerRaptorr4 жыл бұрын
@@SeaCowsBeatLobsters Locks aren't something alot of shops want to do. Maybe you don't understand the general view of 'Display'. Go look it up. But in simple. Display bikes are mainly to get a general idea of the bike. Sit on maybe, give abit of a push. But not really fully drive them. So some bolts and what not would likely be loosen to forward costumers to buy from the box. REALLY?! Oh man so if my bike is threaded on, my bolts will NEVER come loose from riding it. DANG! i haven't seen that happen abunch of times. If a 300pound person sat on your wooden chair only built to handle a kid, what you think is gonna happen? It takes a few seconds for a goof now adays to whip out their phone and look 'How to adjust derailleur' on youtube. Parktool has one. Doesn't take a genis now adays to adjust them. Next time, use some common sense.
@SeaCowsBeatLobsters4 жыл бұрын
@@KillerRaptorr You're kinda right about carbon being fragile, but there are torque specs for almost every bolt on any bike, regardless of frame material
@cup_and_cone5 жыл бұрын
Your videos have convinced me to start gifting cheaper price bikes to people [who do not ride in hopes they'll start].
@atherahmed63975 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Kent KZR on Friday. It's 120, currently on rollback for 99 dollars. Front only disc break, shimano twist shifters (looking to upgrade to trigger later) , Shimano rear derailer (not tourney, but the cheaper one), kazano (sp?) front derailer, pogo-like suspension fork on the front. For that price range, I'm happy. I wasnt expecting the moon for a starter bike, but it's got enough good features to my liking. It also looks cool too. I credit this channel 100% for educating me on bike parts. I made an informed decision, and I'm very pleased. Thanks kev!
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new bike!
@normadicn57005 жыл бұрын
I have twist shifters and want to upgrade but not sure if I should just get a new bike
@sdy01085 жыл бұрын
Last year I bought a 250 dollar mongoose Dolomite fat tire bike...great big box bicycle for the price
@leadmanski5 жыл бұрын
yeah, I got a mongoose malus a silver version of the dolomite been having a good time on it put on DURO Fleetwood slicks and it does alot better on the pavement
@mikemillie38265 жыл бұрын
How it is for mountain bike
@bobbyhempel15134 жыл бұрын
Not really.
@zom77243 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhh they got ya MONGOOSE suci sorry from walmart ofc
@scootergeorge95765 жыл бұрын
There is more to consider than simply hills or the lack of them. I live on the coast. Level ground. But riding into a 10 or 15 mph wind is much easier with lower gears. And with the wind, shift into high and fly!
@t_williamson5 жыл бұрын
I purchased a Genesis RCT 27.5 and I've been beating the hell out of it for about 2 months and everything still works flawlessly! The only thing is that "the brakes sound like a dying seal" 😂
@bobbyhempel15134 жыл бұрын
You haven't been riding as hard as you think then.
@CaptainTaco20235 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Will probably buy my kids a Walmart bike or a Target bike when they’re in grade school. Right now they are only 5, (twins). So they’re rocking the training wheel bikes. Want to get them decent mountain bikes when they’re old enough or upgrade a store bike. Great job with your informative videos. 👍
@RustyX20104 жыл бұрын
Target still sell bikes? I remember when they had an auto parts and garden sections! Now they are trying to make their stores look like Macy's!
@bobbyhempel15134 жыл бұрын
Go with a real bike if you don't want to buy a new one every year.
@trapse51652 жыл бұрын
It depends if it’s just a bike they want to ride around a little bit then Walmart bike is fine but if it’s a bike like a mountain bike or a BMX bike they want to use for mountain biking or BMX tricks and I would not recommend Walmart bike because it will break
@osufan19955 жыл бұрын
The insight and reviews no one else does! Been waiting for a video on this. Great content and quality as always 👍🏻
@Wannaridebikes5 жыл бұрын
Kev. Joe when telling people about the difference on geared cruisers. Make sure you let them know there is no coaster break. It at the handle. Most people who have cruisers don’t use rim break. So let them know the difference. I do not know if you state that already but I do think you do great on the bike budget.
@carlsamson70835 жыл бұрын
Around 9 months ago, i bought a schwinn aluminum comp 27.5+ on sale for about 160 ish dollars. Best purchase every at the time for commuting and getting around. Put around 1500 miles on it and spent an additional 50 dollars total on repairs and such. Now i have a better bike but would highly recommend the schwinn aluminum comp 27.5+ bike Edit: i forgot to mention i got it at walmart
@MichaelRei995 жыл бұрын
Carl Samson good for you!
@DFX2KX5 жыл бұрын
It pains me that I can't fit on anything bigger than a 26 from Walmart.
@chattfiremike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the help and recommendations. I’m trying to make up grades to a Walmart bike I was given. Your channel is a huge help, thank you
@kadenpie2195 жыл бұрын
Hi kev I just bought the schwinn al comp the same silver one shown in the video. I have went on many trail rides around my house and it's held up great. It also has front and rear disc brakes and trigger shifters. Looking forward to seeing your review on the bike.
@majhoolmaroof20653 жыл бұрын
Yo! Man. Than you. Your video opened my eyes on great ideas. You should be doing all items reviews. You got great way of pointing consumers towards the ride directions.. again, thank you!
@triggeredcat1203 жыл бұрын
I do have the “mismatched” braking system on my bike lol. I will be retiring my bike, a Raleigh Maverick, that I bought at Wally Martinez for $250 CAD. My next bike will not be from Walmart but I plan on purchasing an entry level GT bike from Sportchek. Thank you for your informative video.
@jimratzlaff31125 жыл бұрын
That was fun. I just went bike shopping and didn't have to fight the crowds.
@vsmit.h5705 жыл бұрын
You see, I wish I was into biking then like I was now. I thought that when the suspension didn't move AT ALL it was ok. I also thought brake rubbing was ok. But now, I know that my bike WAS NOT worth $200.
@Wheelsanstuff5 жыл бұрын
Bought my dad a decent Walmart bike for Father’s Day. Saw one bike at the store with the fork on backwards, despite the “back” label on it.
@markrigorjavier1655 жыл бұрын
It' confirmed!. You're the best salesman now. Hahaha you know what you're saying. great content
@richardturietta94554 жыл бұрын
You have helped me tremendously in picking out my new bike. Not there yet, but when I get it, I will let you know. Thanks, Kev.
@duncanburnside13995 жыл бұрын
Talking of new bikes at Christmas, I'm excited to be getting a commencal meta am V3 so next year I'm definitely racing
@Dennis45235 жыл бұрын
That mongoose in the back of the thumbnail was my first bike to start my cycling career
@skydive70543 жыл бұрын
nice, mine was the Mongoose Alert, and to this day, even tho im 5,14 i still ride it. sure, its 3 years old and theres a little rust here and there, tires go flat alot, but i still keep it because (1) it was discontinued, and (2) it was a birthday gift.
@YourFavoriteCyclist5 жыл бұрын
Good tips for those on a budget! I thought your story of your buddy at Wal-Mart being told to leave the bars loose was pretty funny!
@AndyHill5 жыл бұрын
Think if I got another bike... any bike... the wife would remove some of my body parts.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Depending on the parts it may be worth it.
@ThatClassic70sGirl5 жыл бұрын
@@KevCentral :D :D :D
@tuckera18795 жыл бұрын
Better than removing your bike parts I guess
@jesusdehoyos20385 жыл бұрын
Just in time for the holidays Thanks KevCentral
@snipertf22295 жыл бұрын
I have two friends: one bought a $250 Genesis and the other a $154 Mongoose (Ledge 2.1 I think), both from Walmart. The Mongoose is still around to this day and the Genesis broke on the first day (chain flies out whenever you try to change gears) The tip I have is cheaper sometimes means better
@th_js5 жыл бұрын
Step 1: Don't.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Ha!
@th_js5 жыл бұрын
Great video though
@chalocolina35545 жыл бұрын
Step 2: No, really-- Don't.
@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal29215 жыл бұрын
Walmart is offering deals that are simply unheard of IF you know bikes. The XR PRO AND HYPER HYDRO are unbeatable as framesets. Its more than funny that people cannot see it. The Hyper and XR PRO are way more than just cheap framesets and whoever designed them knew that also. The deals are simply unbeatable IF you know bikes.
@72bangsat5 жыл бұрын
Agreed.....
@robertmoore1192 жыл бұрын
I agree with the reviewer, he makes excellent points about the best ways to shop for a bike at Walmart. The thing about Walmart bikes is that most people who shop for bikes from Walmart are looking for a low cost solution. Most people can't afford, or don't wish to pay at least $500 dollars for an entry level Mt Bike, or $350 for a bmx. So these consumers choose Walmart. I think Walmart is a great place to get a low cost, or first bike as a gift. I second how to choose bikes like the reviewer. A good step is to be sure to read the instructions, and warranty material that is supplied with the bycicle. You will know what type of damage, or possibly improperly manufactured component is covered under the walmart warranty. Walmart bikes have gone a long way to improve their line, and the quality of their products has also improved. Another good idea, if you don't have the tools to follow the instructions, is to take the bike to a local bike store if someone at Walmart cannot help after an inspection with the intended rider. The local bike store can help in properly adjusting the bike to fit the rider, they can also inspect the hardware for proper torque and adjust brakes among other things. Something to be aware of with any bike, even if it costs 10k dollars, is that it has an initial break in period, after which the bike will require adjustments to continue to provide a quality ride. After the initial adjustment, the bike may need additional periodic adjustment, but the first is the most important. More expensive bikes will hold their adjustments better, but the first one after the break in period is the most critical. This initial break in period is probably the reason why some people think these lower cost bikes are so bad, they are not high end, but after the break in, they will feel loose, possibly make extra noise, and basically feel less than confidence inspiring. Overall, Walmart provides excellent beginner bikes, and even some bikes that are worth upgrading, or growing with the riders abilities. I am now a 41 year old male. One bike in particular that I think was a very popular BMX is the Ambush. I actually purchased one of these for myself. I made changes to the bike by removing excess components such as the chain guard and the foot pegs. I even upgraded the tires some better quality ones after the originals were worn out. Very fun bike. But the bike is meant for a young kid, maybe 8-12. So obviously, the bike did not withstand the abuse that I put it through, after a few drops to flat ground, the part that holds the handlebars on bent. But the drops were about 3.5-4 foot down, and 6-7 feet across. The bent component was to be expected, the bike is meant for a kid. Still a good bike, and kids that stay in the BMX genre, can bend and break components. In my opinion, all the bike needed was a chromoly stem, rather than mild steel. Adult review of the Ambush BMX, awesome low cost starter for the 8-12 year old, with some upgrades or repairs, it will grow a bit with the riders abilities. An expert might say they cannot repair the bike, but the stem is an older standard, best to check online to find a replacement, as these components in the local bike shop will be of the newest standard. The Ambush uses 1", the newer standard is 1 1/8 inch. The 1 1/8 inch part will not fit. Some local bike shops are more helpful than others, so something to be mindful of in that situation. Walmart bikes, 👏😀
@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal29215 жыл бұрын
This channel is really turning into a consumers dream. Excellent advice with regards to their website. Could you please include both 29 and 27.5 wheelsets in your next Hyper hydro installment, because you have both sets and it would be cool to see the bike transform from a mid size trail bike to XC 29er. It would also be cool if you could set the XR PRO up as a 27.5 bike as well.
@schlass2653 жыл бұрын
consumer dream... nightmare
@tired_brickmason345 жыл бұрын
Walmart bikes are perfect for kids who are simply looking for a new hobby; a throw-away bike to take down to the grocery store and not worry about it getting stolen; or for old people looking for a light cruise in the park. So, they're not THAT bad... Just the other day, I saw an old geezer riding what appeared to be an electric bicycle, so not all old people are dumb.... or broke.
@rame60385 жыл бұрын
Informative video. I’m also looking forward to the e-bike video and I definitely think you should do more videos with e-bikes and gas bikes.
@BruceChastain5 жыл бұрын
not from walmart right? That would be something.
@rame60385 жыл бұрын
Bruce Chastain - cycling stuff mostly I mean putting an electric wheel on a Walmart bike wouldn’t be bad but a Walmart bike probably won’t survive an 80cc 2 strike engine on it.
@adammiller8096 Жыл бұрын
Oh heck yea, the video helped me for my next mountain bike I’m going to look for something with dual disc brakes.
@johngreen35407 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. I just got 200 bucks in cash for Christmas and now I can buy a bike to ride to school so I don't have to deal with my brother swerving when hey drives
@Handler40715 жыл бұрын
It's also better to buy the one with threadless headsets. They mostly comes with 1 & 1/8 inch headtube which is much stiffer and easier to upgrade compared to 1inch headtube on threaded ones.
@p1gq6065 жыл бұрын
I brought the Hyper Shocker back in March of 2017. It got a Shimano RevoShift.
@mightfight5 жыл бұрын
Ebike seen it nice! Looks like a rear hub drive! Possible factory made? They are fun to make too! You could get a BBS02 mid drive if your not about speed and have amazing climbing ability!
@baleanueduard48725 жыл бұрын
I had a huffy when i was a kid, so when i hear the name “huffy” nowadays, i get so giggly 😂
@damien54425 жыл бұрын
In case of squeaky brakes I have found that the best solution is replacing the brake pads themselves. You can also try cleaning the rim surface with disc brake cleaner or angling the pads, but most of the time this only reduces the amount of noise coming from the brakes.
@damien54425 жыл бұрын
The things I would look out for when searching for a decent bike would be for a proper sealed bottom bracket, as they are better made and last a lot longer. Also look for a rear derailleur that is fitted to a gear hanger and not onto the frame, as the gear hanger is designed to break so that your frame doesn't. You also want to try and find a bike with a threadless stem, as they are just a lot better.
@sp33dy19795 жыл бұрын
You finally got an ancheer to review. I've seen a few people riding them around.
@Alex-og3ev5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add one more thing to look at, coming from personal experience. Make sure there aren't any plastic details in the transmission. My Mongoose Tyax Comp '13 had a plastic shoulder in its front derailleur parallelogram, a part that is always under stress. It snapped a few months later when I was simply riding home down a flat road and almost managed to send me under a car. And that was $600 Mongoose bike, not the dirt cheap one yet they still managed to do it wrong.
@thehigherflyerlilsebastian77957 ай бұрын
Great video. I love coming across this type of content
@hudsonball47024 жыл бұрын
I checked my local Wal-Mart today to see what they had. 90% of all the bikes on their racks were gone. The only Mountain Bikes they had were 3 of the sub $150 ones. The REALLY crappy ones. Looks like I'll have to go with an online purchase (If i ever get the money). But it's not surprising since almost all of Wal-Mart bikes come from China and that nothing is being imported from there.
@aestheticcruise88075 жыл бұрын
Walmart bikes are definitely not full trail machines, however the right bike can become an easy and exciting modification platform. Here in Canada, one bike I bought had components only seen on high end brand name bikes from professional bike shops, sealed cartridge bottom bracket, 1x8 drivetrain, Altus derailleurs and shifters and for the first time I saw press fitted sealed headset bearings in a department store bike. It was a CCM shadow that was released last year. It was the very first department store bike ever with being such a step up and hopefully they push more of their bikes to have those components, but like Walmart, Canadian Tire dictates the components installed on the bikes. The CCM shadow I highly recommend for ANYONE on a strict budget but want a mountain bike that you can truly take to the trails with confidence despite being a department store bike. give it a good tune up just to be safe. I ride a Giant Trance 3 now but that CCM shadow is a huge step up from a typical department store bike and I hope to see more of them on the trails. Happy riding boys and girls!
@kameronyu26262 жыл бұрын
why am i watching this i have a several thousand dollar bike yet it’s so entertaining
@thebikehippie65625 жыл бұрын
liked before video started, always great videos:) do you guys have Canadian tire down there? their bikes don't seem as bad as other big box store bikes..
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and no Canadian tire
@thebikehippie65625 жыл бұрын
that was great advice, if i could hit like button again i would.
@jeremyellmer39253 жыл бұрын
I love how the review videos for my walmart's bikes are your videos LOL
@willardbuchanan91225 жыл бұрын
Yes the hyper Cruiser is a great bike frame is beefy the rims are okay the bike weighs 45 lb 45 lb I motorized mine
@BruceChastain5 жыл бұрын
I think the cruisers are maybe the only walmart bike I'd really want.
@roddinandracin11533 жыл бұрын
I've learned to nut and bolt walmart bikes, the currents bikes we got aren't bad quality and ride good for the price
@j8872762 жыл бұрын
Even with 2022 inflation and being July nowhere near Christmas season, wife and I picked up men's and women's Huffy Rock Creek 26" bikes for $98 each. Great bikes 😁
@13Sala135 жыл бұрын
It took only 2 weeks of craigslist searching for me to find a new condition Made in USA Cannondale F800 with Shimano XT components, hydraulic discs and a Cannondale Lefty air fork for the price of $300! It's several years old but that bike was $1500 new. It's leagues better than anything you can buy at Walmart for almost Walmart low prices. Not knocking KevCentral, he makes great videos. But I just can't see buying a new bike from Walmart when there are so many really great quality used bikes out there.
@Not_Sure_5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you.
@willardbuchanan91225 жыл бұрын
Yes some of their hyper beach cruisers are aluminum and some are steel you just have to you have to read the label to to see which one is what material
@ultramaxnoobgamer25075 жыл бұрын
I have a Kent Bayside 7spd. It's fairly comfortable but slow and moderately heavy (35-37 lbs). $99 at walmart, but most of them don't carry it in store. If you're not heavy (over 250lbs) its a decent choice. Painted wheels (blue tires) and crummy Caliper Brakes that you see on older BMXs
@DavidHBurkart2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your insights. They are very helpful.
@cdavid1195 жыл бұрын
I just got a colorado comp for 290 out of the store. And you were right, the setup was terrible on mine, everything seemed to be hand tight and the brakes were not setup well at all. I guess my Dicks was just way ahead of the rest while I worked there.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new bike
@bryankennedy44085 жыл бұрын
That's a good bike.
@skydive70543 жыл бұрын
my first mountain bike was the Mongoose Alert, and to this day, even tho im 5,14 i still ride it. sure, its 3 years old and theres a little rust here and there, tires go flat a lot, and its worn out, but i still keep it because (1) it was discontinued, and (2) it was a birthday gift.
@ridingwiththereids5 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Kev!! Your videos have definitely came a long way since day 1 😁 Now, if only WalMart & Dick's sporting goods would ship to Alaska... Even though we have a WalMart here in town, I can't order things from their website 👎👎
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Wow. So Wally World excludes Alaska for shipping?
@ridingwiththereids5 жыл бұрын
@@KevCentral yessir. They won't even allow you to order it online and ship it it their store. Pretty dumb if you ask me. Probably why I don't ever shop there. I hate the atmosphere/people that are in that place lol.
@dearbulls5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. I was that close to get a Genesis v2100 or incline before watching your videos. I'd have spend 168 plus tax and missed the 199 deal for a Schwinn santis. I'm also interested in finding out the potential of me and the bike. I rode a bike from elementary school to high school in China. I've always had a 26", and during high school I have to raise seat all the way up to stretch my legs. Now I'm looking to get back to biking for fun and for exercises.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new bike
@andrewrife62533 жыл бұрын
One big tip I recommend if you buy any bike is to learn how to tune and maintain it AND go through the bike. While you won't go wrong spending good money on a good bike (especially if you rely on it for commuting or plan on hitting more difficult mountain bike trails) but the biggest issue with walmart bikes is that they are built by people who aren't trained bike mechanics and get paid the same as the people stocking shelves of canned soup. Im not bashing walmart or their employees, im just stating the fact that people who are passionate about something typically find themselves more in the environment of that passion..... 5 star Quality chefs dont typically work at steak n' shake. If you do plan on commuting or doing more hard-core mountain biking then pay for the engineering and quality of a good bike. A $600 commuter bike will be a better buy than a $600 car if you live in an area where thats an option and an $800 mountain bike will hold up to a lot of abuse and be less likely to acquaint your face with a hill due to a part snapping. But for starting out or for recreational rides of little consequence a walmart bike can be ok. Just remember, never ride a bike farther than you trust it to carry you back
@jimmybrugos8105 жыл бұрын
With the nishiki I think if you do but a new fork on it you should put something like a fox 32 on it you can get a cane creek ec44 and it replaces the bottom cup on your headset and makes it a taper if your head tube is 44mm in inner diameter
@BicMichuM3 жыл бұрын
Schwinn got some decent bikes for the budget people
@aidansworld83055 жыл бұрын
2:00 those mountain bikes look like they will fall apart once you first ride them on a trail. But great video
@bobbyhempel15134 жыл бұрын
They will.
@21Trainman5 жыл бұрын
I hope that ebike satisfies. I know that particular one is about the cheapest of the cheap that still actually run from the factory.
@AK-oz4ew Жыл бұрын
Those walmart off-brand disk brakes with warped rotors usually work much worse than their cheap rim brakes and a nightmare to adjust. The main reason they introduce those is to deal with wheels that are not true.
@brorow76604 жыл бұрын
I bought a Hyper mountain bike for One hundred dollars at Walmart and it fell apart in two months I end up buying a used older model mountain bike and I still have it today and I only paid thirty dollars for it
@Max-ek6nn5 жыл бұрын
Just for future reference, the shimano "flat face derailleur" is the shimano tourney tz-31 rear derailleur.
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks
@rchydrozz7514 жыл бұрын
If you get a Big Box Store bike. Have some one set it up and go through it. Like a local bike shop. Its not that expensive. They are thrown together by inexperienced people and can be dangerous.
@randyeller81395 жыл бұрын
Bought the black and orange Mongoose with the mag wheels a couple of years ago. Thing weighs as much as a soviet tank and had to tune the brakes, shifter etc. when I first got it ( including replacing the crappy plastic brake levers for metal ones ) but for what I use it for, a 15 mile long gradual downhill grade at a nearby trail you can't beat it. A lot of fun for cheap and if it gets stolen I can replace it quickly and cheaply.
@andyryan46794 жыл бұрын
I would never buy a Walmart bike or anything like that spec as they’re too cheap quality but I watch Kev’s vids because he is really entertaining and chill nonlike others who prance about like disabled prawns. Well done :)
@Iheartdgd5 жыл бұрын
Dude... I went to Walmart this morning and they had a Hyper with the stem on BACKWARDS. You gotta put in some effort to make a mistake like that lmao
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
😳
@Iheartdgd5 жыл бұрын
And the wheel was not just backwards.. I checked it, the stem was literally installed backwards LOL
@tomcatt9983 жыл бұрын
i occasionally get a bicycle from Walmart,, when i do i completely strip it down to the last bearing and service (add grease) most everyone i have gotten was lacking grease, then reassemble & adjust it correctly
@bushcraftinthegarden95255 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@sargil1005 жыл бұрын
And now I’m done eating lunch. Thanks kev
@ricardoortizjr.27155 жыл бұрын
I shared this video with my friend because we went out for the first time as a group on the local trail this past Saturday. My one friend right away wanted to upgrade from the old bike he had and he bought a GT aggressor Pro from Dick's Sporting Goods. My other friend had an old Giant mountain bike sitting in his basement and we just need to give it a quick tune-up. But my last friend has a budget of around $200 and it's most likely going to get something from a big box store so I sent him this video and I've sent him some of your other videos and I think it will help him a lot.
@osheathedj5 жыл бұрын
For $200 I would recommend something used if you are riding actual trails. $200 new will get you a jalopy that will cause more grief than smiles
@ricardoortizjr.27155 жыл бұрын
@@osheathedj very light trails. Nothing serious
@Kevin-ls8ud5 жыл бұрын
I bought a Montrose Mack from Wal-Mart aside from having a almost non-existent front suspension and the shifters being complete deal this fine
@shadowxxe5 жыл бұрын
the first upgrade i would do (if possible) on a big box bike is new fork those i don't trust those generic brand thin fork and would be much more comfortable with some entry-level Suntour ones
@justrihannaa_4 жыл бұрын
I'm a kid and I want to get the royce union mountain bike. All I want is the type of bike to go through any surface and very fast
@justsonya81963 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful bikes.
@bobbyharper52655 жыл бұрын
Saw a Hyper Hydro-form on the rack today, but too high up to bother with, entangled with another bike's business, and someone had stolen the front QR skewer.
@singletona0825 жыл бұрын
Given I amazingly have SOME money rattling around and no bike. I've been considering buying a bike as a neighborhood beater to try getting in shape and go through the local greenway. Nothing particularly demanding but still.
@kbanghart4 жыл бұрын
What did you end up buying? I need to get one and have no clue, lol I haven't ridden in years. Just to get around my local streets mainly.
@singletona0822 жыл бұрын
@@kbanghart I got a huffy parkview. Has a nice relaxed seating style. I've done a bit of this and that to it. Right now it's a single speed, but I do plan on putting a megarange on it at some point. Went in for something with a minimal of features and a solid frame.
@TheReal_Pim_Tool5 жыл бұрын
In my experience it never pays to buy a big box bike. I used to have them forever and every time I would ride my bike for more that half an hour I would just be like I need to get off this effen thing. Then one day I came across a hybrid specialized that someone had abandoned at the co-op I was living at and realized that it was amazingly better than all the crappy bikes I had been riding my whole life. Since then I have been buying used mid level name brands such as Trek and Giant and will probably never go back to buying crappy big box bikes.
@alfa71084 жыл бұрын
The Walmarts here are out of bikes they're just about all out. What's the deal with Walmart and a shortage of bicycles ?
@yeezywesty36515 жыл бұрын
mongoose still making mags. so good. :D
@willardbuchanan91225 жыл бұрын
The bike is a great bike and I don't care for the rims are a little thin the bike is really heavy duty I've never had any problems with the frame it all the wheels are just kinda cheap they need to be upgraded till like 12 or 14 gauge spoke wheel I would definitely recommend if you purchase one to change it with Rams up to 36 volt 12 or rims and14 g a spokes
@jh53255 жыл бұрын
YO KEV ! 2 VIDEOS THIS WEEK! its a good day when kev uploads
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
😁
@MichaelRei995 жыл бұрын
That will be $5
@jh53255 жыл бұрын
Mike R are you talking about yt sponsorship? Or else
@KevCentral5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@anthonysciabarrasi26115 жыл бұрын
i underrates walmart bikes so bad till i found this channel
@bluearl44555 жыл бұрын
In my country the big box bike is freakin good... There is even a bike with maxxis rockshox even carbon freakin bike
@JoeCnNd5 жыл бұрын
just got me a nishiki Colorado for 350. Awesome deal.
@oooppiikkk5 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what you will think on that mag wheel mongoose
@johndoes24344 жыл бұрын
I travel a lot and I've gone from Arizona to Coeur d'Alene Idaho a majority of the Walmarts have no bikes at all are very few it's time for Americans to step up start building some bikes it's huge opportunity you couldn't ask for a better Market Walmarts looking for bikes to sell if you can get a bike Factory going cuz in the end of the year you can be making millions of dollars from Walmart
@willardbuchanan91225 жыл бұрын
The bottom crank as a one-piece tube with a solid plate for the kickstand or perfecteverybody's I know his purchase them there's never had any problems with a frame motorized the rider body weight for the bike is 275 pounds
@jonienglish32315 жыл бұрын
if possible review the VIATHON BIKE !!!!!!!!
@Mikidy3035 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks.
@realitycheck47975 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video as always. Looking forward to the e bike review. I was looking at the same e bike online. It was on clearance for $286 yeah really good price. Is it worth it tho?
@kbanghart4 жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting an e-bike? If so, how much? I would love one of those expensive ones but Ughhh I can't justify it right now, so I'll probably settle for a regular bike.
@thashoeboy2 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@ryanwakebradtelle86825 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to hear, you can't go wrong with xyz, if your heavy or want to go on a trail do this.
@Spanky84025 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the ancheer review. I have been looking at that bike for a while now. I have been debating whether to build my own or get this ancheer or a small ebike like the swagtron. I have been wanting a fatbike and if I build my own, I have been looking at the mongoose fatbikes. I have a huffy cruiser already and it seems to be a dependable pedal bike but I am debating if I really need a ebike. My legs have gotten really strong and I ride my huffy nel lusso up hills and I no longer need to take a break and on flat ground, I can push up to 18mph on a single speed nel lusso with stock gearing and I am thinking about putting a smaller rear cog on it to give me a challenge and I can get up to 20mph on a flat.