Buying and Testing a Department Store Bike

[@jaydentinsley7137]

It’s good to see Aussie department stores not Walmart

[@Smokey7186]

Big W is walmart here

[@louimcgee6146]

dorihako in big w defense some of their bikes are definitely better than walmart bikes

[@Itz_snxps]

ik right finally I hear big w instead of walmart

[@louimcgee6146]

i actually have the bike be tested after 5 months of riding the front shock is blown, the rear rim is kinda wonky and 7th gear is missing 2 teeth

[@louimcgee6146]

also the other day the left crank arm fell off and the pedals are fucked

[@joelblanch4831]

It’s nice to see an actual review of a cheap bike as opposed to a destructive “test” you see others doing.

[@zacgibb172]

Agreed. Most people use a floor model and jump it down gaps without setting the bike up at all

[@joeyderosa]

“Basic skills” * does 100 foot wheely *

[@BaldMancTwat]

Well yeah, that is basic as its the easiest trick to do on a bike other than a bunny hop. So if its not basic then you are saying that only the bunny hop is a basic trick and every other trick ever is not.

[@kob3178]

You mean 30 metre wheelie

[@kudosbudo]

@@BaldMancTwat No it isn't. Wheelies are balance tricks. A backflip is easier to learn and do with teh right equipment. A wheelie cna take months to learn.

[@benjaminlester9954]

This is actually a really comprehensive review and then you top it off and do all that rad shit on the cheap bike. 10/10

[@biggsyrides]

Hell yeah only youtuber on bike that has the thumbail as a real pic!

[@GregBarling]

Thanks! I screen shot them straight from the video!

[@FreeUpTheWeed]

Biggsy Rides ....Scotty Cranmer?

[@WaysOfTheJedis]

What about Sam pilgrim...

[@brodenmurray4047]

Sam pilgrim

[@davidly8059]

Damnnn you flew! That’s road gap was insane!

[@kwams2589]

Get a patreon so that people can support you and help you to continue to make videos.

[@jaywalker2012]

The department store bikes are fine for cruising around if set up by a good bike mechanic, but if they are ridden hard they tend to fall apart. Liked how you just did the video of just mostly riding chill on it and didn’t take it to a big bike park and try to see how fast it would brake and saving that for another video. Keep shredding 👍👍.

[@GregBarling]

Thanks! 👍

[@louimcgee6146]

lets just say i did the exact oppisite and after 5 months it is screwed

[@louimcgee6146]

7th month update i snapped the rear axle😑

[@sugarnads]

Bloodbrothers Production 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@tangimarurai415]

Good vibes hit me when I watch u man🙏🏽

[@waynemorris4059]

Top fella . Down to earth living his best life and loving it.

[@dancross5672]

Good to see a fellow Aussie makin great videos

[@User-nr7fk]

Hahaha I recognised the, “If you have a flybys card please scan it now.”

[@datner76]

I was looking at buying this bike yesterday to put a $130, 50cc bike engine on it. Great video, I was looking for a video on cheap bikes and you made the video I wanted to see! It was beyond my expectations as a bike demo video. 10 out of 10. Very cool and well done. Cannot fault it at all!

[@CommanderMouse72]

Great to see someone actually giving cheap bikes a good chance

[@Dangersdi]

IV had good brands and the cheap ones if you ride alot and are an experienced bike rider then get an expensive bike if your a new bike rider or only ride now and then get a cheap one expensive bikes are made of aluminium witch dents easy and new riders often just drop there bike or don't chain up properly or dont put the kick stand down new bike riders usually upgrade their bike pretty quickly once that have more experience if you get someone who now's how to put a bike together properly the cheap ones are fine new riders often crash and have accidents so cheap is good for new bike riders and people who don't ride often

[@-m0rgan-733]

Don’t u just love it when the forks work not too bad

[@coles4294]

I tryed to whip yesterday and crashed then ran into a tree 😐😑😑

[@VIPERS0003]

okay

[@GregBarling]

That sucks

[@dubrd4158]

Noice

[@arieakaarto]

go hard or go home right

[@Hjcoleman12]

arieakaarto definitely

[@hughragg7753]

Just goes to show it’s not the bike it’s the rider🤟keep it up bro. Your an incredible you tuber it’s crazy how you only have 58k subs you need more 😃

[@musam1026]

Good vid habib. You are the most honest and trustworthy bike tester on YT

[@DS-bg6yh]

Mate..... I'm not even into bikes but I'm an Aussie and I love your laid back attitude and your skills mate are amazing. I'm subscribing and watching more. Well done

[@GregBarling]

I appreciate that mate!

[@angusrobertson8293]

I like the ideas you have for the bike, also I would like to see the dual suspension bike too, awesome video👌🏼

[@grievingsage1899]

Wow. I wish I could ride half as good as you. Awesome video. Didn't see that outcome with a Kmart bike.

[@jameshoney2506]

Thanks for the video. Informative. I was surprised that it held up as well as it did.... but then again the spokes were coming loose. Did you check them and the rims trueness out before riding? I was curious if the loose ones were the result or the cause of the 'warped' rim. Please keep up the good work.

[@GregBarling]

Thanks James, the wheels were actually true and the spokes were tight at first

[@Rango231]

Sick. Big ups from a New Zealand downhill rider

[@lachiescholten5975]

Awesome vid mate really great

[@ccsnoah1339]

Holy crap! We've got a goat. Who saw that bunny hop??? Or that manual it was dialed. Take it off those dirt jumps at the end😂

[@GregBarling]

haha 😂

[@falcongang5280]

I’m loving where your heading with these videos mate

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

you're a brave man!!

[@ryandavies5239]

I love your channel bro, I honestly thing u deserve more subs

[@mr.unitato7955]

You should do some tricks with a kid bike with training wheels :P

[@lucasg2504]

How did you fix the wiggle on the front wheel?

[@_D3VOE_]

This is a truly brave man

[@brodeestill3859]

I got that exact same bike for Christmas and now I’m saving for a bike store bike. Hopefully a dirt jumper

[@GregBarling]

Oh nice man

[@100reality2]

Good video mate,for $150 seems good with a bit of adjustment this is perfect for people on a budget that want a bike.

[@S14AA]

Looks like a good service and she's right to send again

[@HDCairnsAviation]

I bugared a Kmart full suspension in the shop doping a stoppie, popped the back spring off

[@cazzyconttommito7525]

how do you fix 'play 'in front hub??

[@canadianbacon4812]

Whats it like in mildura?

[@Want_beef1]

Greg love your videos I just wish I had big jumps like you:)

[@cornishalps9870]

Those bikes have no chance

[@moonbeammoonbeam6167]

Keep up the good work!!!! Love yrs vids.!!!

[@zedkoch8648]

Nice vid 👍 keep them up

[@albertadelrio4148]

Can you please test BIgW's Axle vs Diamondback BmX ? Considering these 2 for a beginner bikes for tall teen. Thanks

[@RyanCranage]

That was a beautiful AU wagon m8 haha! Keep up the videos they're entertaining :)

[@GregBarling]

Thanks mate! :)

[@finnkukas6208]

I love your vids bro❤️❤️❤️

[@yashduggal918]

Watching during the freaking COVID pandemic looking for a cheap bike! Thanks for the review mate!

[@kyfisher3662]

could you do reviews on the kmart bikes, not just mountain but urban and road as well?

[@airtimecounts1280]

Could you pls make a series on how to shape jumps

[@GregBarling]

Yes

[@rasikame]

Well-done thanks for the review

[@stormchoir77gaming49]

Do these bikes come with the tools for assembly?

[@MaxSendz]

I remember having this repco bike from big w but now I have a giant talon 2

[@ryanperry4645]

Have you ever been to cessnock skatepark cause i think ive seen you there before

[@GregBarling]

Nope

[@disciplinefreedom5380]

Thanks mate. Helpful review.

[@tpg1361]

Hows the Kmart bike holding up after 7 years?

[@emmanuelibe7979]

Thanks Bro, you made my day . Am getting a Crest right away.

[@karmawangchuk1830]

Thanks mate. The bike on its product details does say no stunt riding but it does well with you. You are a good rider

[@buzzlight5401]

I have a second hand wallmart dual suspention that i converted to single speed rigid. The bike is rock solid and sturdier than my scott.

[@louis7881]

Awesome vid once again

[@jacal4333]

Bit of an expensive series but this is sick !

[@rajaandrathi1645]

Me got a fly buys card machine

[@grahambate3384]

I was just look the other day and target had nothing but kids bikes. I was thinking the one for $109 from Kmart and it got a rear shock. But I one I really like was the orange one from bigW, price over $300 putting me off. Cheers Graham

[@wadeW6]

Did u do a bolt check on the bike before you rode it

[@gregorylord8362]

What the hell it has disc brakes on a $150 bike?!?!

[@CycleMan2200]

715ms They’re probably very cheap, generic disc brakes that probably don’t even work very well.

[@louimcgee6146]

Doug Reynolds i have the bike and yes they are cheap generic disc brakes the same as everything else on the bike

[@kieranmurphy5101]

Disk brake , singular

[@mitchellluxton7471]

And it’s in Australia I am Australian and find it surprisingly difficult to find bikes with disc brakes under 200 bucks. And also $150 in Australia is the equivalent to about $120 America. If any of you are from america

[@koldsouth]

Exactly my thoughts.lol

[@cameronrichards4366]

Loved it🙌

[@combatchrome300]

If you buy a department store bike do they give u tools to assemble it or do u have to provide your own tools?

[@GregBarling]

Usually yes

[@hunterm4188]

Wow Kmart down under!? We have those in Texas 😎

[@billybunsen]

Haha I would’ve died, nice vid 👌

[@ericmcclelland7151]

Did you ever end up trying the Diamonback I want more than the kmart bike but don't know if diamondback is worth it for $330 or just jump to a Giant for $500/$580

[@grahamrogerson2842]

Great review well done 👍👍

[@kadengilliland5092]

Once your done with the bike You should take it apart and try to return it.

[@GregBarling]

haha nah I will probably put a motor on it or give it to my mum

[@alecstanton4254]

Super love your videos man

[@GregBarling]

Thanks!

[@andrefernandez7415]

If only you had an aldi to test their bike that featured in flow mountain bike

[@GregBarling]

Yeah no ALDI around here

[@Sam123QU29]

How do you get rid of the noise when you brake

[@annasam9754]

So after that long time of use it do you advice us to have same

[@simonbosman5742]

I'm surprised at how it held up

[@natej6967]

Is Kmart the Australian Costco

[@corzanation]

Nah more like Target

[@pythonix144]

We have target and Kmart. Kmart is multi-purpose. From stationery to books and you guessed it. Bikes

[@garytucker969]

What is the difference between a hard tail vs dual suspension?

[@donnovicki4918]

Not sure what anyone would expect any more from a 150.00 dollar bike. Good video, I subscribed.

[@EorAmbient]

You sound stoned out of your mind.

[@sugarnads]

Seth The bro lol nah he does sound like hes been pullin cones mate. 😂😂😂😂 And Im Australian so.

[@ewenkossyvas4978]

Seth The bro it’s not the fucking Aussie accent DICKHEAD!

[@waynepayne9875]

A lot of Aussies sound like this. that's what happens when you leave white people out in the sun too long maybe.

[@seedlessgrapes2605]

awesome video nevertheless I love that manual on the street really long like you said once you got used to it you can handle the bike cuz you're a professional Rider and it was awesome to see that thing jump

[@vincentsmith1627]

Great video keep 'em coming!!

[@hamish2202]

On a cheap push bike I did a jump and the foot peg like bent off but didn't completely snap,off then another bike I landed and the handle bars bent down

[@trogwhisperer]

Can I pat your dog. It looks so happy

[@GregBarling]

haha :)

[@lucashaymaker5927]

No way the Cyclops bike at 0:30 is the bike I am riding today lol. Besides being to small for me and very heavy, the bike is holding up. Great video!

[@ME-ic2wq]

Is the Hyper Bikes Dual Suspension Bike 66cm - Black from bug w good ???

[@ME-ic2wq]

Big w*

[@bigmedie]

Good review mate cheers well done

[@TeknaTronik]

Is it hot and cold? what is the sweater about? :)

[@Chazhudd10]

I wanna see what it’s like once you’ve fixed it and tightended everything up

[@bradenhebert5299]

I got a mtb from a bike store near my house for about $500 (it was a great deal) about a month ago I got hit by a golf cart beriberi guy back rim so then I had to widen the back brakes so the don't work now. Anybody know how to fix the bent rim without buying a new one?

[@nickmyguy8232]

Braden Hebert take it to a bike store and get the rim trued. It'll cost about 20$ and you won't have to buy a new rim.

[@bradenhebert5299]

Nick My Guy... Thanks I'll try it I ride it all the time so that'll help

[@Wishitwasnttrue.]

Great review mate 👍🏽

[@callmediaz4105]

do another series where you buy that green dual suspension

[@lachlanbrazelmtb9812]

I had one of these when They first came out then with the first ride the rear wheel bent up and then I broke my collarbone because it fully flipped me of the bike

[@Bobbyblack6]

What are you gonna do with the bike now?

[@GregBarling]

Keep riding it and using it for vids

[@jakobm883]

Hey mate, been watching all ur vids back. And defs do a dualy version

[@GregBarling]

Good idea man

[@jakobm883]

Greg Barling YEWWWW

[@sigm4874]

I have this bike and there’s a problem with the gears, it’ll say gear 4 but it’s on the 5th chain. When it says gear 5 it’s gear 6 but when it says gear 6 it goes down to gear 5 so you can never go on the 7th chain

[@Edgerunner197]

diamondback actually do very good bikes- that diamond back would have been fine

[@TeaPartyLP]

Super nice

[@jonathancadena8098]

Sick video 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@GregBarling]

Thanks 🤘

[@ridinginryde]

Great video, thanks Greg. I like the result of your test considering its a department store bike. Mine's one too, and mine has a sticker saying not meant for off road or stunt use...just wondering if the test bike had the same sticker?

[@Cr7_Goattt7]

This is the best vid I’ve seen

[@jackbentley8519]

great vid