THE CHEAP BIKE CHALLENGE - $148 LAS VEGAS EDITION

The cheap bike challenge - $148 Las Vegas Edition - I buy a cheap mountain bike from Walmart and push the limits on urban MTB freeride lines, pump tracks, jumps and even a skatepark and see how long this MTB can last!
I was over in Las Vegas, USA for a quick trip on the way home from Mexico and decided to go buy a bike from a Walmart Supercenter and shred it until it breaks to find out how long such a bike can last. I start the video off in a drainage ditch somewhere on the outskirts of Vegas, where I find out that the bike is pretty good. From here I headed to a pump track that was filled with loads of jumps and features to ride and got this cheap full suspension bike airborne and pulled off a few tricks. I then modified the bike to allow barspins before moving into the Las Vegas strip where I found I pretty fun stair set of doom to rip down before heading to old vegas. After exploring the lights I then found a small skatepark where the bike was sent quite heavily and I found the limits of what this bike can do! Would you ride this?
I hope you enjoy the video!
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Welcome to my channel, I'm a professional Freeride Mountain biker and former FMB world champion(2013).
This channel is all about Mountain biking, I make a huge variety of videos for everyone who loves dirt: From downhill biking to slower paced trials riding and everything in between like dirt jumping, slopestyle and enduro!
As well as making entertaining videos(I hope) I also like to help YOU out too, with videos such as:
- How to ride better
- Trick tips and How to's
- Travel VLOGS
- GoPro camera tips
- In-depth entertaining features
- POV craziness
- Funny videos
I also try to reply to everyone so leave some comments too!

[@drewziraldo5407]

In a world of mountain bikers complaining about how they couldn't do something cause they need a better bike, Sam has proved them wrong time and time again. Love it!

[@endianAphones]

yes, but maybe with stronger wheels? ;D

[@collinscarbro4589]

You don’t need an expensive bike but it sure does help I went from a Walmart bike to a polygon d7

[@collinscarbro4589]

@archiewhistler442 true

[@jdanko94]

Yes most of them aren’t professional riders either

[@Mcfc2Rich]

These bikes are lucky to last a day

[@Hanmieson]

I admire Sam's endless optimistic attitude

[@Th3Gr33k]

"I think I can suicide it" what I think Sam is attempting every time I see a cheap bike challenge! Love it

[@SamPilgrim]

😂

[@sebikelifeusvetparatrooper]

⚰️

[@typstef5242]

i love it too the cheap bike challanges 🤯

[@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler]

@@SamPilgrim must be nice to be able to have the money to not have to return the bike to Walmart lol 😆 it broke... 90 day return policy lol merica.

[@niclaskarlin]

@@AquarianSoulTimeTraveler Should have left the receipt next to it.

[@AxialFlux]

I really love that Sam promotes just riding what you have, regardless of the price or brand. Much love sir!

[@destinhook3826]

Agree

[@talvankan1823]

He just loves riding, a true fanatic

[@adambrowne01]

People love to blame their bikes for not riding more/ harder but this just goes to show the biggest factor is always the rider

[@loamchasers]

"im not sure if i can ride here"....as he crawls thru a hole in the fence lol...great riding as usual🤘

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

What I like from Sam the most is that he a grown adult man having fun and being creative with his bike as if his was in his teenage days. Just like many of us guys 😂

[@joeshmoe7967]

I will turn 61 in January 2023, and I still ride my bike like I am a teenager. Feel like it too. I love to ride and have ridden my whole . Sam has inspired me to try some tricks. Nothing too fancy yet. I am dreaming of whistler, on a days drive away. - Cheers

[@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908]

This is the power of passion, it keeps you young and feeling strong ^_^

[@Peak_Mid]

Hell yeah growing up is a scam

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

@@joeshmoe7967 In my mid 30s and if health accompanies me, I'll be doing the same at your age. Let's keep riding!

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

@@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908 for sure

[@SamWhelan94]

Never get tired of these cheap bike challenge videos or any videos you upload keep them coming!

[@perspectivedetective2703]

simple things amuse simple minds.

[@SamWhelan94]

@@perspectivedetective2703 aye just like replying nonsense to random KZbin comments 😅 negativity won't bring inner peace my friend go take a look in the mirror.

[@perspectivedetective2703]

@@SamWhelan94 "negativity won't bring inner peace" says who? Please define "inner peace" What makes you think i want inner peace? I look in the mirror everyday???

[@SamWhelan94]

@@perspectivedetective2703 You really need to grow as a person, I have no time for you good day sir.

[@nicgur_6981]

@@perspectivedetective2703 I hope you go to a mental hospital.

[@junka1975]

The cheap bike challenge always just seems to give Sam the biggest smile as he constantly surprises himself as to how long the bike can last.

[@jakedevries1455]

Sam walking to the checkout looks like probably one of the proudest Walmart bike owners 😁

[@ReturnOfTheGhoulScouts]

Funny that he put it in a trolley..! 😄

[@Wile-E-Coyote_Super_Genius]

@@ReturnOfTheGhoulScouts and in the trash at the end.

[@ReturnOfTheGhoulScouts]

@@Wile-E-Coyote_Super_Genius 😄

[@jpdaddy678]

If you matained it a little could it lasted a bit longer?

[@drsetherz]

Sam, you could ride a wheelbarrow and still think it’s “the best thing ever”. Pure dreams. Thanks for your positivity.

[@FarmerFpv]

This man is a masterpiece! A great specimen of a man born for KZbin! 😂 Never fails to crack me up, lol.

[@SamPilgrim]

Glad you like the vids mate!! 🤙

[@funkymonkey1198]

I love your joy and positivity. We need more Sam Pilgrims

[@wody21]

You're a legendary entertainer, Sam! Keep up the great work, mate!

[@SamPilgrim]

Thanks man!

[@redabelakhdar1775]

Your skills , ideas and your personality combined with Lewi's filming skills never fail to entrain us definitely the best content on YT, keep it up dude 🔥🤙 to the skyyyyyyy!!!

[@mac3606]

Love you vids and the effort you put into it

[@ryanvanwagoner3632]

Love it that while he’s walking out the people at the skate park are already taking it for parts😂

[@PHARAOH_89]

Sam is the most positive person ever and it makes him so fun to watch !

[@user-wu7vw6tx5r]

i love the positive energy you put out in the universe and i only hope to be half the man you are eventually. thanks man.

[@rohanjs.]

The insane stuff Sam can do on any bike he picks up is just another level of skill 😂

[@Bear0280]

Always taking it to the next level for us at home love your work Sam

[@craigleewhite6317]

Hey Sam. Las Vegen. Super great to see your posts. Thoroughly enjoyed the episode before this along with this one. Thank you! From Craig.

[@skinnymtb3574]

Thanks for sharing brother! Really appreciate getting to smile at lunch!

[@SeanSpecker]

excellent derailuer tip. excellent. thanks Sam.

[@Mcgeesjustdoingstuff]

Love the videos Sam 👌 always a good watch! Hopefully you visit New Zealand one day 🙂🚲

[@Ah85661]

Amazing vid as usual. Just finished watching this one & hope the next vid is as epic as this one. Cant wait.

[@SamPilgrim]

Cheers dude!

[@Ah85661]

@@SamPilgrim your welcome m8. Happy shredding 👍

[@riggedupgaming]

This video was so fun to watch because this is the only bike I have to ride! So great seeing you do all those tricks on it because that just inspires me since I know they can be done! Might skip the flare though...

[@BH-cy9tb]

I love it , a locked fence he squeezes thru and puts his bike over fence and says I’m not sure we can ride here. Classic,😂

[@jasonsmart4916]

Guys got such a positive attitude, love yer vids m8 👍

[@destickert1307]

love it Sam, every video is a banger!

[@jokermtb]

Riding thru Old Vegas covered mall - betcha the security swarmed you right after that bit! They're like dragons

[@frankmilkovics7598]

I love when your here in the States, it would be the dream if you went to local trails that are the most popular and give the locals a thrill, especially in so cal.

[@BenjySparky]

Sam and Lewi y'all rock! Love how Sam can just go to Walmart and buy 148$ bike and shred it! Love it! Peace

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

I loved the cheap bike you done whistler on, didn't even break. Epic !!

[@n34m]

sam being amazed by american pavement is hilarious, also seeing sam so brightly lit is interesting too

[@THE_80EIGHTY]

Hey you won a gift 🎁 ☝️☝️🎊🎊...

[@Tommy-bl2vm]

Thanks Sam for the video , you rock man!!

[@lukeheath63]

Hope you are having fun in Vegas and love you content

[@Problematic_Polygons]

i just found your channel and man i love your filming style!

[@NoodlesSoucy]

As someone who can only afford a cheap bike, seeing someone ride one just to enjoy it is so refreshing

[@clne36]

Love these videos! You are the freaking man Sam.... like seriously I'd love to meet you and have a beer or two

[@SamPilgrim]

Sure i'll see you out and about one day!

[@calimongoose8433]

Never cease to amaze!

[@brv002]

The "to the sky" ending always makes me laugh man. Good stuff 🤘😆

[@DJTRK44]

Love the cheep bike challenges 👌 😀

[@sdtiyoung]

Love the videos Sam! Thanks for visiting my home town.

[@Caluma122]

Brilliant! Love you positivity and it's good to see the cheaper end of the scale taking some abuse, I'd just hate for you to hurt yourself!

[@mikebeth7595]

2023 man I'm just addicted to your videos lol from new 1s to old they hold it well

[@DanJamFitz]

Sick video as always Sam!

[@raresdiaconu2696]

Love your videos, keep it up!

[@escgoogle3865]

Lake Mead loop, spring mountain, Mt Charleston climb and red rock. Love me some Vegas rides. Honorable mention: Public firing range at the top of Decatur St.

[@rearwheelaf1289]

You will never fail to amaze me sam

[@Noroixz]

I love this series this video was sick

[@GaryInSoCal]

Got sooooo many LOLs from this video... Sam you ROCK!... you ripped Vegas a new A-hole! 🤣

[@Thatslovelythat]

Love the cheap bike challenges! Would love to see what a cheap 90s bike would take from Sam 😂 GT zaskar vs Sam pilgrim 😂🙏🏻

[@chrisg4rr377]

When i was a kid my local Halfords had a Zaskar race frame up on a stand and it was like the holy grail at the time. I used to think it was the best bike at the time because it was just a frame, where every other bike was complete. Ha

[@baileejames398]

Hey Sam that Walmart is near my house and thank for putting East Las Vegas on your channel you ROCK keep it up!!!!!

[@txhookey5608]

England has epic MTB trails and skateboard parks.....jealous of our drainage ditches.

[@Divjqjajdjw]

Love the vids sam 🤙

[@LucaOnBackWheel]

Love your videos dude🙏🏽💯

[@m_o____r_e4084]

Sick as always 🔥🔥

[@jamieemery9261]

Sick video, interesting weather engineering in the background

[@darius2640]

I just want o make a quick PSA. if you do get a cheap bike, and I dont suggest you do, but if you do you have to go around and do a bolt check frequently make sure its not loose, especially the quill stem, the whole thing is held together with one long bolt and if that loosens your front wheel and your bars will separate directions and you will faceplant the earth. happened to me when I was 14, I still have a scar for life, wear a helmet too

[@anthonyestevez118]

I love that you put the bike in the shopping cart! 😂😂😂

[@markpeterson8978]

Wonderful as always Sam. It is always good fun to watch you grease steazy lines and sick air on completely rubbish bicycles. You are a brave man. You would think that chunk carved out of your arm would learn you, but know. That is Exactly why I love ya Brother! You push the limits every time you ride. Sam if you find your self in Ogden Utah I could show you a Rad jump park up on the hills above the town of Ogden that is brilliant. Ogden is north of Salt Lake City. If you want to find me look for "Mark Peterson Fat Bike" and you should be able to message me. It is a bucket list thing to meet you Sir. It would truly be an honor. Cheers Sir.

[@sparkbike]

Clank Clank😂😂 I love your energy!

[@masterbourne8833]

So I just learned to ride a bike last week ( I'm in my 30s) you are such an inspiration dude, now I'm hooked any tips for a total beginner.

[@feldani]

I guess the more you are smooth on your bike the longer the bike it would stay. Sam has proofed it with his smoothest skill on bike.

[@K1AYE1xRigamortus]

Everytime i watch this mans videos it puts a smile on my face

[@destinhook3826]

BEST SERIES EVERRR

[@mikejefferson1284]

Top stuff as usual chief

[@colinedward3147]

Niceeeeee, great sky ending as always.

[@henryhewitt967]

I loved your Mexico content keep it up

[@Brody_Winter]

God no matter how much money he spends on bikes he still can do tricks and other stuff without expensive stuff. Just shows that expensive isn't always the best. Great video!

[@reneh.6551]

Love how you praise the bike 😎👍

[@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364]

Another grate video Sam 🧲👍👍⚓️

[@fakeyfingerboards4564]

I remember when you filmed how I see it Las Vegas with cardy and did the same features loved that

[@richardnovero371]

I love it when he says "this beast" & "it's the best"!!!

[@THE_80EIGHTY]

Hey you won a gift 🎁 ☝️☝️🎊🎊...

[@funkyduck4743]

''Let's go and destroy this bike'' has a funny ring to it 😂☠

[@izaacconz7124]

It would be so cool seeing sam shredding a good retro 26 hardtail 🔥🔥

[@bakedvikings]

Sam its awesome seeing you hit the Henderson bike park again. I went last year just because of you. Its a fun spot. Please come up an hour and a half to St George Utah with the snake hallow bike park. I challenge you to ride my FrankenGoose there

[@mtbsafar]

Great fan from nepal .love the way you ride and your contents

[@mrpash7075]

New to MTB, just randomly stumble across Sams videoa and i glad i did... Supper entertaining and full of great tips.! Love the helmet.... Anyone know where i can get it?! Keep doing great work Sam!

[@1rexman]

You know, you could probably take the bike with all the "extra parts" and take it back to Walmart and most likely get your money back. That was a great vid😁

[@crtgamer2355]

That pump track gave me the fear for some reason, WOOOO!!

[@expresslux6942]

One of my favorite series sick 🤟

[@SamPilgrim]

Glad ya like the vids!

[@blairburton1234]

No Bootleg Canyon laps on the cheap bike?!! A great video none the less.

[@crazyhandgrows6432]

I admire you for saving tred on the bike by using Walmarts cart through the store and to the car. Great video!

[@TysClay1]

Cheap bike challenges are my favorite!

[@moxbroker]

Used to ride those ditches with my friends when we were kids. We didn’t peek over the top as much since we were trying to avoid cops trespassing us.

[@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908]

Yo Sam, if you swing by SF - plz do a collab with braille skateboarding! That would be so rad, epicness would be through the roof! ✌✌

[@EnduroCosti]

Finnaly a cheap bike challanger, i love these

[@olivera6666]

Awsome been way too long since you did one of these !!!

[@russcurrie72]

Awesome video Sam 👍👍

[@THE_80EIGHTY]

Hey you won a gift 🎁 ☝️☝️🎊🎊...

[@Ffkvke]

Sam can do any trick on literally any type of bike it’s crazy!!!!!

[@fons8313]

I love your energy

[@the_trooper_72]

Awe-sam video Sam! 👍🏻😅💥🙏🏻

[@amirhm6459]

the flare attempt is sick on cheap bike

[@user-jf2sy4vs4m]

Привет Сэм. Спасибо за видео. Поднимаешь настроение!

[@mead813]

I'm headed to Vegas in May and I'm definitely bringing a bike with me for the first time. Looking for ideas of places to ride. Thanks Sam!

[@qtipextra]

Just don't try to ride it down Freemont St like Sam did lol.

[@mead813]

@@qtipextra BMX on the strip sounds fun.

[@TeamLurxOfficial]

Love your videos been watching for a while now and only just thought you remind me of lee nelson has anyone else had this thought

[@ridetabai8830]

Yooo that is so sick! That pumptrack is 10 mins away from me...damnnn i want to meet my Idol!!!

[@jamn2148]

We’ve been waiting for the cheap bike challenge!🤣🤣 u should come here to ARizona we have some of the sickest trails u can ride and BK and the Pivot racing team are all here.. come down and hangout and get some riding

[@jimjawz]

Big big love sam, You are welcome in the US, forever, ❤️