THE £200 CHEAP BIKE CHALLENGE - WILL A BUDGET BIKE LAST?

[@TemporaryName80]

Jewel: Tries to kill Sam on every turn Sam: How is this thing sooo good?

[@al-du6lb]

He did finally say he hated it after the wheel buckled 🤣

[@jdfriar]

That bike was sitting there depressed, unwanted, and on sale. In walks Sam and gives it an unimaginable chance to shine! The man makes the bike.

[@mitch_wbu]

@@MAZEY22 it lived a life it never knew it could have

[@jdfriar]

@@MAZEY22 The jewel is not dead. Recheck the end. Sam is giving it away to some lucky kid.

[@breakingames7772]

ive never seen a rear wheel wobble and taco like that around a corner, i had to slow it to .25 and watch that one corner, im surprised it came back to true

[@charlesgrigson6436]

@@breakingames7772 came back to tru? Lol, the thing just got more wobbly by the minute to the point he had to take the brakes off. Those wheels are not made for that type of riding. I'm sure it'll be better once he puts some decent wheels on and while he's at it throw some mechanical discs on there too

[@charlesgrigson6436]

Also, bikes don't have feelings I'm afraid

[@coastaku1954]

It's actually really noble that you bought a cheap bike, let it show it's true potential and limit, and then you sell it for free after repairs. Good on you, Sam, mad respect for ya

[@ShalomBrother]

Is it possible to sell something for free?? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RealMTBAddict]

He's a millionaire.

[@coastaku1954]

@@RealMTBAddict So?

[@crispy-k]

It's easy to give away 200£ when you make 5000£ in the process. It's nice, but it's really nothing and definitely not deserving a "mad respect". Me being broke yet still giving 20£ to homeless people a few times per month would qualify a bit more for that comment. But i'm not famous, nor rich, so no one cares. Do i want it or need it or am i mad? Not at all, i'm just pointing out the obvious. If you don't like that, well that's on you for not liking reality. If i made this amount of money and got a lot of things for free, trust me, it would either be 10 free 200£ bikes, or some insane bike for someone that has been dreaming about it for years but just wouldn't be able to afford it. Then again, i'm not famous or rich so people probably wouldn't care anyways xD Not that they have to, once again, just saying that this is no "mad respect" worthy action.

[@coastaku1954]

@@crispy-k Man you're fun at parties...

[@jamesony]

KZbin and the world in general needs less vain asshats and more chill and real people like Sam... a real gentleman and genuinely good bloke.

[@safesclart]

Yes mate.

[@junekatana78]

Don't forget he's also a flat out nutter..

[@jamesony]

@@junekatana78 that's the best thing about him... The nuttier the better

[@charlesgrigson6436]

I never met him personally but i started following his career when he was competing fulltime on the fmb tour long before i found out he was a KZbinr. I was at one point semipro and had it not been for 2 pretty severe injuries woulda gone pro so I've hung out with several pros over the years and most of em are nice people. I'm sure sam is no exception

[@Slipperygecko390]

Check out Pat Smage, him and Sam need to ride together.

[@atodaso1668]

"If you get that on your bike don't be alarmed, it just means you go bigger than your mates" - Classic Sam

[@connorquinn7486]

As someone who works for Halfords this video is so funny to me, I can’t believe how hard you sent it on an APOLLO JEWEL, fair play Sam😂💪🏻

[@matthewlaw8268]

Isn’t the Jewel a woman’s bike? My daughter used to have a white one.

[@connorquinn7486]

@@matthewlaw8268 It is mate yeah but nothing will stop the man 😅

[@p3mb0007]

I wàs thinking the same!

[@dylanparker-stephenson5533]

i was thinking the same! ive had those bikes come back in such bad condition after someone 'went down a curb' im suprised the thing lasted one jump lol

[@seancorrigan3531]

@@matthewlaw8268 It is but it's identical to the Apollo Phaze so the only "woman" aspect about it is the colour the Jewel comes in (this pastel blue and a bright purple).

[@likejustchiII]

I'm a simple bloke. I see a cheap bike challenge, I thumbs up.

[@fedi1140]

You should make a video where you build a dirt jumper with cheap, used but decent parts and shred it to it's limits

[@eartharrow6772]

Sam could probably get hold of old free parts we could only dream of 😉

[@smeegain3657]

Project name: dirt cheap jumper

[@foreverhungry84]

saracen xile, bombproof frame for next to no cash. mine is nearly 20 years old and i still cant break it

[@zmuzzy101]

@@foreverhungry84 that's funny as that's exactly what I just bought. 2007 xile for £60 with a 1x7 drivetrain and ready to do a shreddy

[@peterlegyesi5794]

13:25 so nice to see, that all the components of a bike works together hierarchically so it can provide smooth suspension travel

[@SuperSpeederCarl]

Just landed home from USA and straight into the action! This is what makes you the best Sam

[@opmuffin8812]

Explaining to my wife that me laughing my ass off is a result of watching some lunatic torture a below average mtb. I love this stuff man❤️

[@snickersthingz]

His enthusiasm and positivity is crazy infectious. Couldn't really imagine anyone not being motivated to get out there and have fun after watching any of his videos.

[@willnorrismodels]

The greatest thing about Sam is that he can take any old bike and perform stunts and tricks as if he was riding a high end bike. Proves that the bikes not the limit, its the rider.

[@Kyle-kc8cw]

Well, sure until the bike actually does become the limit. I have this "MTB" that comes with an 8 speed freewheel, 32T. I shit you not, I have to watch how much force I put into pedal when climbing uphill. I practically exploded the drivetrain a few times by putting more force than the bike can handle to climb a steep one. I borrowed my friend's 50T during the holidays and I was able to fly up those climbs. Oh and I broke the 80mm fork too when I finally learned to jump the bike a bit. So yeah at some point the bike DOES become the limit.

[@fr0xk]

@@Kyle-kc8cw Ofcourse if you jump on spring and climb mount Everest on a 200$ bike, it will explode. But those are extreme cases.

[@Kyle-kc8cw]

@@fr0xk You either didn't read what I said or missed the point completely.

[@fr0xk]

@@Kyle-kc8cw No, I am adding more to whatever you said already

[@Kyle-kc8cw]

@@fr0xk Oh yeah that makes sense. I re-read it and realized I misunderstood what you meant. LOL. Sorry man.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Sam’s enthusiasm for riding what is objectively a bad bike is so entertaining. Love it.

[@RHC_NYC]

This Sam dude is so chill and charismatic and a great wit and just makes it really fun to watch. And he illustrates that you can get some great rides off even a cheaper bike. Good stuff.

[@tomwall3068]

After a long boring day sat in an office to get home and watch that with a beer was actually hilarious. When that wheel completed folded at the end 😂😂

[@RiderBlitz1.0]

Yup

[@paul-mu5wi]

And this is why sam never fails to amaze.....laughing all the way through

[@RobbadobBob]

Legend has it this is the first time an Apollo Jewel has ever made it past the tunnel troll at Hadleigh Park - there's a pile of them in there!

[@jonmopar7917]

Canada loves Sam!! Love the cheap shredding as always!! Keep sendin ‘er

[@coastaku1954]

Damn right we do, bud, where in the great white north do you live? Torontonian here

[@theonlyslowsucks]

@@coastaku1954 maybe we can get Sam to do a How I See It: Toronto lol

[@Brant_Dunn]

Heck yeah we do! Especially here in central Alberta !! to the sky!

[@philbatesvr6]

Watch his cheap bike challenge at whistler

[@coastaku1954]

@@theonlyslowsucks PLEASE~!!! I want that! Our Bike Share bikes are the exact same as London's too!

[@jeremye9963]

Sam out here havin fun and giving back so more people can shred, what a good dude.

[@KillaMTB]

If you get the senders squeak on your bike don't be alarmed it just means you go bigger than your mates 😂👌🏻

[@crm2507777]

Wouldn’t be ethical but would be funny to see Halfords reaction taking it back and saying it’s broke 🤷‍♂️😂

[@SamPilgrim]

Haha I was tempted! But couldn’t do it!

[@fuzzy1237]

I work in halfords Lots of people try to bring them back like this

[@crm2507777]

@@fuzzy1237 I bet 🤦‍♂️ when are Halfords getting good stocks of the Voodoo range in again?

[@LaurenceGough]

I'd put money on the forks saying do not jump etc on it, a shocking amount of bikes say that it's scary. But yeah it'd be funny but a bit of a waste of their time, maybe if they're dead quiet and you don't actually let them refund you :D

[@kayhan5467]

To be honest you should do it, i can imagine their questions😢 eg . Mate did u had a crash 💥!!!! Unfortunately crash bikes is not refundable😉 I can imagine them scratching their heads

[@michaeldaniell8153]

I love the cheap bike and free bike challenges! Growing up as a kid, every day was the cheap bike challenge. We never had bikes over $200. You should throw some Halo Chaos wheels on that frame and a nice fork. Then we can see how long the frame will last.

[@revengeoveraero9366]

Growing up as a kid, we would find free bikes at the side of the road, all of which are clapped out, damaged, and unsafe to ride, and we would pick up other free bikes that had working parts that the other one didn’t, and we kinda fuse all the working parts into one bike, and call it a day.

[@tomheater6149]

I don't know what to like more about Sam, his riding skills or his wit.. He could livin up the morgue!

[@delmonti]

..... pure entertainment! Love what you're doing Sir!

[@joeshmoe7967]

Seems an upgrade to those rims in the spoke cutting wheel of doom video would fix this up well. Until this year every bike I ever had was cheap or free. My dad and I fix up bikes to sell or give away and now people just drop off bikes. I have 3 main bikes for different rides and in June bought myself my first brand new bike, an ebike. Love it 2600km so far. Binging Sam for 2 weeks. I am going to learn to really ride! At least some basic jumps and stairs of doom. Ever day is EPIC with Sam as host. - Cheers

[@Mirkon177]

"This is the best!" ... 30 seconds later: "It's so horrible!" 😄 So much fun watching your videos! For me the bright and noble british accent ist the best! I'd love to watch you and Lewi do a video sporting a full retro tweed outfit while shredding a Raleigh bike! That would be epic as hell! Greetings from Germany!! 😉

[@jakedunn1000]

Big up the sender squeak 🤣 hilarious as always

[@muzzaball]

Truly Epic Sam. I was going to say that the reason that the cheap bikes last so long with you riding them, is that you land your tricks properly. But, this just highlights the reason why you use Halo wheels - coz when the going gets tough, the cheap components don't stand a chance! Good on you for fixing it and giving it away - nice one Sam. Cheers.

[@YourNickIsTaken]

Hahahhaha haha! Tunnel. Troll was not letting you pass. You should pay him the fee first. So much comedy. I love this channel!!

[@destickert1307]

2:26 love it Sam hahaha

[@jody6183]

This series is brilliant... Love the tunnel part 🤣🤣🤣

[@SamPilgrim]

😉🤙

[@Gerandom8489]

@@SamPilgrim really i didnt get what happened in the tunnel part

[@ronwhite8503]

"How dare you!"

[@freetousevlog9162]

i like this dude since the beginning trying to prove that cheap bikes can also makes more fun on the trails

[@chromeboy5150]

Oh, it's not just best, it's Jewel of mountain biking!

[@chadkutcher8179]

The 180 at the end was the best! I actually laughed out loud! Keep up the content, I look forward to your videos!

[@limyohwan]

putting new old wheels on and giving it away is awesome. Well done.

[@TwoTrakMind]

Thanks for the entertaining content! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I don't ride nearly as gnarly as you, but I rode a $200 Mongoose for several years before being able to buy my Jamis. That bike may have been a piece of junk that I constantly had to fix, but it kept me riding. It is nice not to have to constantly be wrenching on my bike now though!

[@brapamaldi7666]

Learning on a cheap bike is also great in that it gives you much more appreciation and respect for the decent bikes when you finally get to upgrade.

[@rob-123]

I picked up the 1st version of the Mongoose Fireball for £200. Loved it until some a hole stole it :(

[@anothermike4825]

Super slow-mo wheel tacos! The Best!

[@alimsinailbin4550]

I love your vids sam I am 29 never biked since my 17th when I got my license. But 5 weeks ago I started watching your vids and I now own my own mtbk and take it out for some spins. I am just a beginner but I am having a hoot!! Thx bro keep on shredding your a freaking legend!!

[@gt63sfan36]

The tunnel part was funny.

[@nosreuter]

The "cycle" of life, it seems.. Well done Sam!!

[@lexusuk7901]

I fell I speak for all mountain bikers ever here. I love seeing Sam P rip it better than 99.9% on literally anything. Especially a bike worth less than a set of cranks. But ultimately it would be amazing to see him do a Brandon Semenuk style edit. Full serious. Full skills. Full sends. No chat. Just riding.

[@erikjohansson1488]

Love that you show that fun with a bike dont need to be expensive

[@elyanae9588]

Thanks for the bike, Sam! It will really help me to get to work to make money to send home to my family, I feel blessed to receive your free bike, God bless you

[@fotisiliadis9100]

That was fire. Literally made my night especially when you entered the tunnel 😂

[@BurningChariot]

Comedy gold in that tunnel 😂🤘🏻 Another sick video

[@michaelbrookover8018]

That look on your face once you finally tacoed that rear wheel was priceless. Love your smile and spirit always brings a smile to my face. Keep up the great work!

[@curtillathehun6661]

Man I live for this series🤙🤙

[@kylesupple5225]

I LOVE how stoked Sam always is about everything xD makes me want to go ride

[@cosmickjack]

Cheers Sam a great episode of steezy cheap danger and EPIC doomige.

[@waynemandryk6479]

That rock garden intro was the best haha....another awesome post mate!

[@Paulm622]

Sam can turn any bike into a champion!

[@CMLakotaFlute]

The editing on your videos is the best dude!

[@laszlobacs9347]

That was fun to watch. Very entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Alton Towers music and binning it, The best!!! 🤣

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

I laughed waaay too hard when the Essex Tunnel Troll tried to steal your sweet ride........

[@MtbAddict109]

ACTUAL dreams right there and on a budget. That ride is legit incredy.

[@Bokuma01]

2:27 that sound effect is worth an instant like

[@jameswilson2815]

We call Sam the bike whisperer! He talks to the bike, compliments it, then it's ready, SHREDDY! Aloha

[@andrewturner3090]

Free bike challenge, brilliant.

[@matthewcurrie9067]

That tunnel bit was the best thing I’ve seen in my life

[@dt_8067]

That was classic 😂😂 your face when you 180'd off the manny block 😂😂🤘🏻

[@thejonsonator]

Great video. Love these challenges.

[@SamPilgrim]

Thanks!! 🤙

[@jayTmix89]

Soooo funny how bunny hopping was folding the wheel!!! Awesome video Sam!!! prolly the sketchiest cheap bike yet!

[@bonemasterj]

Gotta pay the Troll Toll to go through the trail's hole.

[@RobHill00]

The ‘Sender Squeak’😂😂

[@Divjqjajdjw]

I been watching you for over a year now and I saw you at box hill last year it was a dream come true

[@a-j731]

Had to stop laughing to hard at work was drawing attention to myself watching this and all your other vids all day 🤣🤣🤫

[@J-Mann17]

I love how he went from "200 quid well spent" to "I HATE THIS BIKE" all in the same video 🤘

[@charlesgrigson6436]

I remember back in the early 2000s when i almost bought a fully loaded yeti dh bike with a marzzochi bomber fork and hayes disc brakes that was brand new but marked down to under $400 usd...this was in 2001 before i had any sponsors and was just starting out in mtb so instead i got a full suspension xc bike (rock hopper) for a bit more $ and gradually built it into a freeride rig but in hindsight i shoulda got the yeti

[@CharlieFilme]

That 180 editing killed me! Sick stuff guys keep it up!! To the skyyyyyy!

[@danervin2530]

“The Sender Squeak” my goodness this had me dying.

[@chriswright9096]

"Now we are brakeless the back wheel buckle doesn't affect us any more." 🤣 Love this stuff!

[@mrtrixx2002]

(followed) I'm here totally for the vibe. This is my 5th Pilgrim vid and I have yet to see the enthusiasm and energy drop... Good vibs

[@Gio11-b4f]

Sam really showed us that it’s not the bike but its the rider 🔥

[@Blondie5791]

Best of all it had an epic bell. Ding!

[@rayfarthing5121]

Every boys wett dream of owning a Halfords bike for Christmas has flown out the windows

[@shaddie5444]

Love these cheap bike videos! Awesome!

[@struggle1835]

As a mechanic in a second-hand bike shop, this is hilarious. The amount of Apollo Jewels (and similar bikes) we get in a similar condition, and worse, to how your bike ended up is unbelievable lmao

[@bazzmundo]

Dreamy vid Sam! That is the exact bike my ex has! Please wear a full face with these cheap bikes especially on the stair sets or you’re gonna lose another front tooth.. Also Hadleigh could be much more flowy but the man made rock features are just not fun. They could do so much better with the hills they have there..the Danbury crew should be given some input.. Peace and love from Southend

[@MrJoshMetcalfe]

The rock garden edit was fire!

[@onaraggatip961]

You missed an opportunity there Sam. *sings* My bikes telling me noooo……but my body, my bodyyyyy,s telling me yesssss 😂

[@owenhollands605]

I work at halfords and i honestly find this Hilarious xD

[@liambroomfield1512]

It would have been funny to take it back to Halfords and say "I was just riding along and this happened". Awesome as usual 👍

[@smeegain3657]

Well this actually WAS Sam Pilgrim casally riding along :D

[@TheBrysonRobbins]

It just goes to show that the rider makes the bike, not the other way around.

[@SamPilgrim]

100%

[@johnnymcpherson8493]

Your videos are always such gold! 🤙🔥😂

[@jameshughes3556]

Dude your smashing it. Well done for recovering so well from the back yard fiasco. Hi five from an Essex lad living in Ibiza. Ps there is a sick trail here if ever you want to ride?

[@rick4677]

your smile at the camera in slowmo after pringling the wheel made my day 😂

[@ViktorSarge]

The sounds that bike makes are the soundtrack of my childhood.

[@bpascalis]

Thanks for making these great funny video's and demoing your amazing skills. The 2 bent wheels had me lmao.

[@suvespa]

Eons later in bike heaven...Jewel became one of the celebrity bikes ever ridden by Sam

[@mauricebruns1028]

Awesome music used to show the bike buckle from the harsh landing. 👍🏻

[@arturchmielewski5044]

How can you not love this guy :)

[@aldenvillacorte8127]

this guys commentary is legendary, how is he not working for any sports show.

[@Prim--]

Sam is the grim reaper of big box store bikes! Thanks for the laugh Sam. When is the Pilgrim Pro model being released at my local Wal-Mart?

[@nanopete6472]

Yes that's definitely a Halfords return......

[@wtfdaily1637]

Your happiness on these bikes is amazing, such a positive person it's a shame i can't be like that lmao

[@kaszmousa4379]

loved the tunnel scene...... it just blew my mind😈

[@bikeforjoy]

at 3:20 your hoodie was fine, but at the end of the challenge, I saw that the right side of the pocket had torn off. You worked hard on testing this bike and here the hoodie got broken. Super trick on the cheap bike :)

[@joaosaraiva9495]

The ending was so funny, great combination of the orchestra with the zoom in and sam's face ahah