This $399 Walmart Mountain Bike Surprised Me...

[@DirtbagsMTB]

"Wouldnt be the dumbest thing I've done on this bike today" is like the motto of a good rider. Hahaha

[@DailyMTBRider]

Haha I don't know if it's the motto of a good rider or just a dumb one 😂

[@DirtbagsMTB]

@@DailyMTBRider hey, I'm living a lit closer to you now that I'm in Portland area. We'll have to meet up and do dumb stuff on bikes together in the near future. From a safe and responsible distance of course!

[@northwestrecreation964]

SUBSCRIBE to northwest recreation

[@americantroy77]

😅😅😅

[@Devast8r34]

Facts

[@TrailFeatures]

The sound of that fork bottoming out still makes my soul hurt. 🤣

[@DailyMTBRider]

haha I knew you'd appreciate my sends on this bike more than most!

[@TrailFeatures]

@@DailyMTBRider Even though I knew it was coming, i still cringed. That kickstand took it like a champ though. 😂

[@MCMTB]

I wonder if its smells?, the fork sound is pretty familiar 🤣🤔

[@matrixracing8268]

@@MCMTB Atroz 1 or Specialized?

[@rexinfx1]

Duck quack

[@ToogyHowser]

"Even I have limits..." two seconds later hucking walmart bike to flat! haha love it

[@DailyMTBRider]

Haha nothing more properly displays what goes on in my head then this video!

[@Josecruz-zg2hk]

👀👀👀

[@jajajdjdjdj6434]

What does hucking even mean

[@paulfrantellizzi7726]

@@jajajdjdjdj6434 it means like "sending it" like doing something risky

[@isaiahbrown3507]

Jajaj Djdjdj Hucking means when you pull the bars really hard like up to your chest because there is no landing so you need to pull your front end up to not nose dive. 👍🏽

[@matrixracing8268]

If You Buy This Bike and Wanna Upgrade The Fork I Reccomend The SR SUNTOUR EPIXON it has 120mm travel its AIR and it fits the QR Wheels

[@danieljupiter2597]

What breaks should I get for this bike

[@thebikehippie6562]

Matrix Racing-- Good advice✌✌

[@jakebmw]

Solid fork, I use these on my DJ with 100mm of travel and they're great, just one thing I've found that I don't like so much is the rebound is super aggressive whenever you compress the front end and then lift it off the ground

[@everythingupkins8957]

How much is that running for?

[@matrixracing8268]

@@everythingupkins8957 It Is $220 It Comes With Remote LockOut, Reload Agustment and you can get one all blacked out.

[@isaaclinzay8684]

“When you break with 2 fingers you have no control” Me breaking with 4 fingers: welp

[@Cypher-dj8mh]

Isaac Linzay what bike you ride

[@oanatudor1339]

I brake with six fingers The brakes on my bike from chernobyl arent good

[@isaaclinzay8684]

@@Cypher-dj8mh when I wrote this I was riding a mid 2000’s trek 4 series but I now upgraded to a remedy 8

[@Cypher-dj8mh]

Isaac Linzay sick

[@bluetheguy4819]

Same lol

[@durtyt4770]

They have a satin blue version that comes with a dropper for 499.

[@hutchybikes1714]

Daily MTB rider keeping me entertained in quarantine.

[@smokingtires9716]

Hutchy Bikes same

[@DailyMTBRider]

I know that every video helps!

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Agreed!

[@theoutdoorsman5727]

You should put a different fork on it and beefier maxxis tires and new bars and stem combo then make a video of how much of a difference it makes on the bike

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

My 2019 marlin 5 had a "100mm" coil fork that with my entire body weight on the bars gave me 15mm of suspension. I rode it on a flat ungroomed trail twice and was almost rattled off the grips and then it bucked me out of control. My lbs wouldn't do a thing for me but to buy it back for less. I've been upgrading it ever since. I have a 1x12 in the mail right now to finish it off. Tires, stem, reba duel air, dropper, pedals. All used, making the bike ride like a dream, even with it's current 3x7. A week from now it'll be 2lbs lighter and a clutch mean quieter too. All that comes with a major caveat... I had to learn how to do everything myself. Which took time. But now I can service everything including the stealth dropper.

[@dunnotck1]

I'm currently learning how to service my bike too. Little by little I just learned how to install and adjust v-brakes and rear derailleur. Next I'll learn how to replace the bearings on the wheels. I'm doing it more out of necessity than pleasure, because the local mechanic is horrible and has caused more damage than benefit to my poor bike.

[@tristan_g9508]

Ah yes, the 3 stages of a mountain biker attempting a new jump 11:35 The Desire 11:50 Second Guessing 11:53 Denial 11:58 I meannnn… it’s not that bad 12:04 FULL SEND

[@kyleslater5245]

regardless how much you say against that bike. The fact that you managed to survive that much says a lot of good things about it. I suspect that fork you got was flop out of the box though(I do also think schwinn could have done better with specing a fork as well).

[@xBorisD]

10:34 thats just extra stopping power since brakes aren't good enough

[@agaba3229]

Underrated comment

[@rc-ateam3565]

"Weird exposed cables" my thousand dollars Vitus has that

[@DavidMontreal]

What vitus u got?

[@benjaminevans1171]

David Montreal the one he has

[@rc-ateam3565]

@@DavidMontreal it's a 2019 sentier

[@PAULEYBOY84]

Gotti the 17 sommet

[@chrisl8680]

Same my giant has that aswell

[@davidcrooks1752]

7:58 How many other people started drafting letters of condolence 😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍. Good line in the bar picking up girls "yeah I'm a Walmart MTB tester......... $400 range" Hooyah!!!! 🇬🇧👍👍👍👍

[@DailyMTBRider]

Hahaha good luck with that line!

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

David Crooks Depends on what type of girl you’re after. And what time of night it is.

[@jerbearnone2012]

I feel like they made this bike with the knowledge people would upgrade it and actually made a great frame for that reason.

[@KenOtwell]

I bought one last summer and I've been having fun riding it for months - with a few upgrades like entry-level hydrolics, and a chain guard. Granted I don't ride that hard, but it's held up very well. Now that I know I'm going to keep at it (I'm 65 and just getting back into retired biking) I'm upgrading to MicroShift Advent X and new forks (TBD). Given that I didn't know if I would keep it up, it was a smart move - and the geometry is more than adequate for upgrading the beast at a still lower price than an ego-brand bike.

[@ZephaniahDavis]

Thanks for sending the larger drop. Seeing that as part of the test was actually pretty informative.

[@ivou]

I'd love to see some upgrades on that thing, maybe like an entry level fox 34, some hydraulic brakes and better tires, and then come back to see the difference

[@zeveno7865]

ivou there is a guy who did that there’s a video about it

[@michaelwrigley5438]

If you got a fox 34 you would also need to get a new front wheel with a through axle. The fork alone would cost double the bike even for a basic 34.

[@mountainbikeondemand]

Love cheap bike reviews.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Don't we all! They're just a little sketchy to make though!

[@mtbwithshane5699]

me too haha

[@lukeclayton9683]

That's not cheap

[@VanCan]

This was terrifying!

[@thetech_rider9654]

I think you got a broken fork. Mine works perfect and locks out as well as my fox 34.

[@jeffinajar6757]

So does mine

[@madduxjohnson1338]

Walmart sells another version of this bike that comes with a dropper post!!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Very true! but it's 100 bucks more... I think I'd rather get a FSA dropper instead

[@oklahotb3217]

@@DailyMTBRider Yes. I have the dropper version. It's not worth the extra $100. I would apply that extra $100 towards a better post.

[@hushmoney2058]

You Wont get Clowned on that bike if you can ride like hell ….

[@seanporter113]

Daily MTB, I have a slightly different view of your review. I feel that really, even if you get a slightly higher priced entry level MTB you are going to get it with compromises in the same exact areas. You will have a crap shock, a almost trash rated drivetrain, crappy tires and rims and all of that at a $1200-1400 price range. I mean, I have seen Trek $1500 bikes (My favorite big company btw) that have eagle sx. If you spent just $400 on this original purchase and started upgrading the fork and wheel in the front with quality used (about $400) you are still going to have a better and lighter bike then the $1500 bike. Then wait a little while and purchase the Eagle NX for $370, Get a $150 Dropper... I mean, I’m no mathematician but if you did that you would have a bike you spent about the same as the entry level bike but have much better components then you would get at the LBS. Just saying

[@vivek_v]

The low end hub on the Axum won't support an Eagle NX. But it does support some budget 1x10 drivetrains

[@robertcoates2752]

But then you are still stuck with a pretty crap geo, no rear thru axle and a probably crap rear wheel. IMO upgrading a bike like that is just not worth it. There are some direct to buyer brands that offer decent value with a good frame like Ragley, Nukeproof, NS Bikes, Vitus.

[@vivek_v]

@@robertcoates2752 well actually I would have to disagree with you. I have a friend who has an Axum, and it has modern geometry (67 degree headtube angle, pretty short stem, pretty short chainstays, and 720mm wide bars which are a sensible width). To be honest, the Axum feels pretty good compared to my 2000 dollar Specialized Chisel Comp. And both of the Axum wheels are double walled, and the rear wheel is still holding up perfectly after some of my stunting that I did on the bike. Many people look down on most big box bikes, but if your size fits the Schwinn Axum, I would go as far as to say that it is the best value beginner bike. It even has a 1x8 drivetrain with enough range. And not to mention that the dropper post version has a dropper that is actually pretty good.

[@vivek_v]

@@robertcoates2752 and the axum has front and rear qr, which is prefectly fine for a bike in that price range. I'm pretty sure that even the Vitus Nucleus VRS 29 doesn't have thru axles.

[@HollyBoni]

@@vivek_v If it has an 8spd HG freehub it can fit 11 and 12spd MTB cassettes (11-40, 11-42, 11-50 etc.).

[@jeremyjimenez7864]

This was a bike I considered. I'm glad I ended up picking up a leftover 2019 Tokul 3 from your vids. Thanks bro. Absolutely loving the Tokul

[@dgaround]

i picked one of these up after seeing so many good reviews and videos on it and the ability to do upgrades made it interesting. my front fork seems to be fine. im going to upgrade it down the road but my lock out and preload works just fine and is okay for my body weight (6ft, 160lbs) but its a fun project bike to have

[@bradcomis1066]

"This thing is solid..." Knocks on top tube. Real engineering hero here doing some deep investigations.

[@tykel3738]

YOUR THE DAILT MTB RIDER SO WHY CANT YOU UPLOAD EVERYDAY!!! Love ur channel man!

[@DailyMTBRider]

I wish I could man! But life is.... well life!

[@kbquigs21]

Daily rider not uploader 😊

[@anubhavraj9167]

@@kbquigs21 lol

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Won't lie, but when you start a vid with a clip saying "Ohhh, 2 finger braking!", then proceed to send it big, I def clenched a bit! Awesome vid as usual Josh!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Full sends and fully clenched 😂😂😂

[@MidwestFreerideColation]

I love this series keep it up 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tar2trail448]

I think that you definitely have a valid point around saving for a better bike. however I have been down this path with a Schwinn bike. Its very easy see these as inferior bikes when compared to some of the higher end stuff of today. I did remember looking back when all I could afford was a schwinn saying "who would spend that kind of money on a bicycle" I upgraded my Schwinn when I could afford and it became half decent.

[@matthewholland2663]

Where are those drops on Galbraith? I've never seen them. They look great for practice

[@jonahtmacke]

Yup! Galby. Halfway down rank advancement, which you get to by cutting off of meth lab. Built by March Northwest specifically for instruction/progression.

[@matthewholland2663]

@@jonahtmacke Thanks you Jonah Macke! I know where that is. I've always taken meth lab down and missed it.

[@jasonlewis6914]

I love the fact you love hardtails a lot. I own both hardtail and full suspension. But my hardtail is so much faster and climbing ability is on a different level. I run 2x11 speed xtr drivetrain yes a 2x11 lol

[@DailyMTBRider]

There's just something about a hardtail man!

[@jasonlewis6914]

@@DailyMTBRider so true man. And I don't run a dropper Post haha old school style doesn't bother me at all. Less worries

[@B1KER]

“Wouldn’t be the dumbest thing I did on this bike today.” Lmao. I knew you were doing it as soon as I saw it.

[@Gunt4sh]

I started out on a Schwinn, did my local trails and as I progressed I noticed that maybe on my 8th ride that it was the end for it. Deraluer failed, rear axel bent, front axel bent, front and rear brakes were cooked. I ended up saving up and buying a DB instead. I realised the forks on my DB were crap and now I have to buy new ones but I would recommend the upgrade straight away. Save your money and buy something you know you can grow into.

[@HunterErwinMusic]

Outstanding bike But of course the stock fork isn’t made for that for sure I just added a Rock Shox 30 Gold 120 mm Really enjoying mine with the dropper post as well.. may have a 1000$ in it with RS But with geometry and tapered head tube It’s about one of the best out there right night price vs features

[@beckettlawson4189]

Sick videos man. Your videos have inspired me to start making my own as well. Thanks for keeping us entertained during quarantine!

[@justinlambert8778]

New detailer and a new front fork and you have a solid beginner platform

[@Bacon676]

Well, you can easily replace the front fork with a rock shox coil fork that has 29er quick-release dropouts, and won't require you to replace the bottom headset cup, because it's a straight steerer. I would actually still say this could be a good beginner bike, and might make for an interesting build-a-bike project platform for those with money to burn. It's got dropper-post cable routing provisions, it's got a tapered headset, it's got a replaceable derailleur hanger, and it uses standard hub spacing in the rear. This is an option, but as you said, it might be the *best* option.

[@laserbeans6898]

your channel is really blowing up! I'm proud of you, this video was fun to watch!

[@brodylight6132]

In Aldi in Australia they are selling a $400 aud bike with a 1+10 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes

[@LebronPhoto1]

I have an Axum DP. I replaced the fork with a Manitou Markour. The derailleur is an Acera. Brakes are mechanical (although I replaced them recently with Shimano MT200's). I've taken that bike down black diamond trails. That said, I am not a jumper. At my age, I have to select carefully the features I actually try. My next upgrade is a clutch derailleur. Keep in mind that mountain bikers have existed since before the fancy forks, slack frames, hydraulic disc brakes, thru axles, clutch derailleurs, etc. Those things are great and make riding easier and safer, but it's not all or nothing. It also depends on the level of riding. Compare it to road cyclists, a casual weekend rider will have a basic road bike, someone racing on occasion may want something a little upgraded, and the Tour de France racer will want top of the line cutting edge equipment......but, that entry level bike today is in many ways superior to what pros used in the Tour in the 70's and 80's, and they raced. The Schwinn Axum is a good entry level MTB that with upgrades can become a much more capable hardtail. It's a great starting point for someone entering the sport. It is certainly better than say an entry level Trek Marlin given that you can use the $300 price difference and immediately upgrade some of the components.

[@WestCoastMountainBiker]

That trail looks amazing. I wish I had more of those type trails in my area. Cool to see the snow. Too bad the bike is not up to the challenge.

[@RealTalk-2]

Can you do a video where you upgrade it?

[@DailyMTBRider]

You better believe I will!

[@jesseb619]

My first ever full suspension bike was from our New Zealand version of wallmart called 'the warehouse' I wanted the bike since i first seen it, i was about 11 mind you, full suspension, rear coil was as stiff as a rock lol. front forks were also garbo, but i rode the shit out of that bike. Learnt everything i know on it basically, then after many years, and bending the alloy frame it was time to spend big and got my first decent bike. 2005 Kona stinky. What a gem of a bike.

[@catg9196]

Dude. You are the king of sending cheap hard tails!!! Nice review 👍

[@godismeme272]

Great video, smiling and laughing the whole time. Cheers to you risking your life!

[@kentquindt7898]

Can you do a video where you take the fork apart to see what broke and stuff? Fun video Josh! Gonna send it to my friend Josh who rides a Schwinn boundary.

[@FlyoverFool]

I have an Axum and my son has a boundary any advice on boundary upgrades?

[@kentquindt7898]

@@FlyoverFool my friend upgraded the wheelset and the fork. He got a rockshox reckn air fork for $169. I think worldwidecyclery.com has them. I'm not sure what wheelset he got. He also got a wake handlebar and stem from Amazon and he is getting new brakes soon. I would recommend the shimano mt400 or mt200. Easy to bleed and good stopping power. I would also recommend the microshift advent or advent x drive trains. Advent is 9 speed with a nice wide range 11-46t cassette for $130 plus the chain. Advent x is 10 speed with 11-48t cassette for $167 plus the chain. Super good drivetrain for the price.

[@FlyoverFool]

@@kentquindt7898 Thanks for the info. I'm 36 hadn't been on a bike in about 11 years and had never used them for anything more than transportation. I got the Axum a little over a month ago and hit my first trail with a friend from work. Hit a tree in the lead up to the trail and bit the dust about 3 more times and hiked a bike quite a bit, but was instantly addicted. First upgrade I made was the shimano mt200 brakes. Hit a different trail with the same bud last weekend and didn't fall once he remarked on how much I had improved. Just got my son 15 the Boundary last weekend and gonna hit our first trail together today

[@FlyoverFool]

@@kentquindt7898 Hey do you know what wheel set I could use or what replacement I can get for the front rim. My son's bike front rim bent out on the trail today. His is the older model not quick release.

[@kentquindt7898]

@@FlyoverFool I might be wrong, but I think you can use a wheelset with quick release axles even if it came with nutted axles. I don't know of any wheelsets that you could get but I would looks for something that is tubeless ready and has good reviews. Your local bike shop should be able to help you.

[@zzlat_]

"Every time when it gets full travel, the tyre rubs on the frame. -That's good" 😂😂😂

[@joe-ok7xz]

I love your videos man! Keeping me going thru quarantine haha

[@DailyMTBRider]

Glad you like them and I'll keep it up!

[@jman3480]

This review was really discouraging to me for a couple of reasons. Speaking for myself, I'm a novice when it come this sport. But also really intrigued and totally ready to take it on. That being said, i truly believe Walmart and Schwinn built a perfect gateway for someone like myself to test the waters of this sport, or even easy trail riding at affordable pricing. So when you call them cheap bikes or walmart bikes i can totally see where someone would take offense to this, because whether someone is able to afford a big box bike or a pro bike that person is still spending their hard earned money for the same reason, that happens to be the sport. My aspiration was that this bike would give me results that were sufficient for a beginner like myself. I purchased this bike a week ago and haven't recieved it yet, now im wondering if should've.

[@echobenav8]

Hi J MAN34, I've had the Axum for 2wks and enjoy it. I'm new to the sport as well. Reviews from KevCantral, MTB Savant and Trail Features convinced me Axum was a good choice for me. It fit my budget, has modern geometry and is upgradeable (cassette, tapered head, dropper post). For light trails it's fine out of the box. Just make sure you set it up right (tightened the brakes, adjust derailleur to shift cleanly, front tire at 20lbs and the rear at 25lbs). Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.

[@darkwolve]

My first real mountain bike... I paid $400 cash for a brand new Specialized Hardrock that's actually trail rated. Those deals are plentiful. This Axum seems like it could have some better parts to come with that price.

[@mk4prasu610]

Hey im looking for an entry level trail bile what is better a Trek x cal 8 2019 or a 2020 vitus nucleus vrs? Which is more bang per buck. They both come with a tapered the x cal comes with a rockshox 30 and the nucleus with a sr suntour xc 32 the nucleus is 820 dollars and the trek 950dollars they both come with a deore derauler

[@DailyMTBRider]

Honestly they're both great bikes - but I'd go with the vitus

[@mk4prasu610]

Thanks!

[@neongenji0922]

The Trek marlin7 is very good for the Money i heave this Bike and i dont even want to Upgrade anything

[@mk4prasu610]

But the marlin has a coil fork and an acera

[@lauronen8123]

@@mk4prasu610 marlin has pretty cheap parts but the vitus is pretty good for the price

[@trevorweston7341]

Those are the drops that we built fo the March North West camps. We also gap over the wood on the middle one but i think that would be very sketchy on that bike!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Nice Trevor! Yeah I had no idea they were there, you guys did an awesome job!

[@racerx8410712]

While applaud the Axum (seriously I am a Schwinn fanboy) Motobecane has their Fantom29 that has a choice of 1x, 2x or 3x drivetrains, tapered head tube, tubeless wheels, WTB Trailboss 29x2.4, hydro brakes, internal routing, SUNTOUR SF19-XCM32 fork, thru axle front and back in five sizes for $600.

[@DRSpalding]

Hey Josh, where are those drops you were trying at the 12:00 range? I'm somewhat familiar with Galby, but I've never seen those.

[@joshkerr48]

Does it have a yellow warning sticker on the fork?

[@DailyMTBRider]

Oh I'm sure it did!

[@ds1755]

Yes it does, but really who really follows the directions on the sticker?

[@harrygrimley4352]

Hi Josh. I wish you had done a video like this about the Schwinn boundary I bought two. One for me and one for my son. Have had to replace a good amount of things over the summer and we only ride green or blue. No they are unrideable and im battling with Walmart.com to try and get my money back. Pacific cycle has been nice but flat out said NO. They will keep sending me parts. So. Every couple of miles it's maintenance. Bummer. Looking for a new entry-level bike now. Trek Marlin 5?

[@andrerodriguez7603]

That was my first race bike the “Nishiki Colorado” in the 90’s. I raced mammoth UCI worlds amateur class. Great bike, at the time no suspension at all.

[@junboo8730]

They are 28 mm stanchions and a 30t chainring. My friend has this bike. The other thing I notice is that the paint doesn’t looks like yours. I don’t know if it’s a camera effect or not but the thing is that Schwinn is sending this nice color to youtubers because in other videos is the same nice paint. The one he has doesn’t have that glow shiny gold.

[@GoodTimeBikes]

This reminds me of Skills with Phil when he rode a huffy at whistler… I think it was whistler. Either way he was hitting massive jumps w it lol

[@NateFastBikes]

Love your videos man! They help get me through quarantine

[@robsnow2099]

Wal-Mart and Schwin are looking at that trail performance and loving it...for 399.00 You get what you pay for and this is awesome.

[@Mclovinthedank]

I think if you look at what is available at $400 this is a good buy. Something comparable at the bike shop is easily a few hundred more. And comes with QR, Suntour coil fork, 2 finger brakes, and entry shamino group set. basically I would have all the same complaints on the cheapest mtb from the LBS. You could upgrade the fork to a DNM air fork for $120. You wouldn't get thru axles, but It would impove the bike by a lot.

[@DailyMTBRider]

So true my friend!

[@mtgoat4434]

Great box opening and assembly 👍What is your orange bike repair stand name I need one? Also what Mat are you using for your tailgate for transporting your bike? Thanks

[@mtbwithshane5699]

Thanks for the vid! This is a question every one asks when looking to buy a bike.

[@maxmoovin]

I like your content. Great down to earth videos. Just subscribed. Blessings brother.

[@jdemonto]

I think this is a great starter bike that you can upgrade as you go. Even dumping another $300 would still be better than anything in that $700-800 price range

[@houseofsolomon2440]

First mtb was an '84 schwinn sierra. Upgraded important parts, rode thru hs & college. A tank in a good way...

[@17fourU]

Even some entry Specialized, Trek and other $600 + bikes have the same forks and some off brand rear derailleurs. This bike now has a dropper post that really isn't bad. True that it is upgradeable.

[@jaymason480]

Shwinn should put a mt. bike out that is full ridged and have higher end components for $400. Having a very low end front shock is a waste of money. Hard fork would save money that would go into much better components.

[@Buck2901]

Hey Josh, that's one heck of a nice truck you got there. Love the vid.

[@gabeforget1203]

shimano mt200 brakes , manitou markhor fork , sram x3 derailleur. I think this would make good upgrades and a really fun bike to ride for dirt cheap!

[@Rev_John_Danger]

So takeaways: 1. Throw an advent 9 speed group 2. Throw on a 120 Suntour Epixon 3. Throw a set of Shimano Hydraulics on there 4. Make your $400 Walmart bike a permanent member of your bike collection because you’ll never get back the $400 in upgrades you threw on it back. I love budget bikes but this one pales in comparison to the Colorado Comp. I think the ticket here for a newbie is to find a pre-owned one on the cheap and upgrade as needed. You have to give Schwinn/Pacific credit for being the first big box brand to try cater to the entry level MTB’r.

[@gulfcitynd]

Funny thing is my Cannondale trail 8 has only 75mm of travel and I can't bottom it out at all but then again I don't hit jumps or drops

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Nice, it looks like an older Trek. I can't wait until I can have another bike to do my vids on. Rebuilding a 2011 Trek frame we got free now. By the way, what was the weight on the Schwinn?

[@kitarikitsuga]

I've had a few cheap bikes from target and Walmart. Most of the time they do.. decently but I've had a couple that I've shredded the crankset after just a day of riding.

[@kingofthings8383]

I recommend the REI CO-OP drt 1.1 it’s a great hard tail for beginners and it’s only $500 I have one my self as it was my first mtb bike and still love it

[@AidanChen7]

7:09 those brakes 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@BurningEmu]

Props for calling out the fork for what it is Josh. I've seen a few other reviews that gloss over it. By the way, how's the mini truck coming along?

[@DailyMTBRider]

Only sharing the truth man! And the mini truck is doing great!

[@TrailFeatures]

🤔

[@kylesickles2838]

Yo where you biking? Is it Galbraith? Cause everywhere here in Seattle is closed

[@DailyMTBRider]

It is Kyle - this was before everything hit, but Galby is still open

[@pringle8237]

i’m thinking of buying a axum and upgrading it with a Rockshoc tk30, 10speed xt and slx brakes

[@mannyfnsc29]

That fork sounds like a quacking duck whenever it bottoms out 🦆

[@dadodado8423]

In Croatia in dechatlon there is a bike that costs 400 dollars and has hydraulic brakes 1 by 9 drivetrain with a clutch 120 mm of travel 2.3 tires it is a great beginner bike

[@forks_3445]

lol i got a mtb from my local store for 225 dollar it have lockout fork ,logan disc brake ,kenda tyres, wide handlebar,21speed,life time frame warranty used it for 1 year not on trails only on roads but still no damage still as good as new and it even came with multi tool bottle cage plastic bottle and clipless pedals

[@kevnjeanne]

What about someone who wants to ride light trails, no jumping ? By the way I'm 70 and ride mostly roads on an e-bike pedal assist.

[@ltdanyj]

I assemble a lot of "mail order" bikes- Schwinn stuff is great bang for your buck!!!

[@isaachoffmeister4188]

where on galbraith are those three drops in the last part of the video? I'm looking to get better at my drops and that would be mighty helpful!

[@austinc2387]

Could you do a review of the gt aggressor pro?

[@etooamill9528]

I was conflicted between that bike and the trek marlin 5, I would also love a review

[@nickgriffin4284]

I have the aggressor pro. I’ve had it for a little under a year now. Decent bike to start with. I’ve done all the normal stuff 1x10 hydraulic brakes. Sr suntour epixon fork. Maxxis tires setup tubeless. I got it for 300 on sale and I wish the Axum came out last year because I’d rather have that as the base to work with.

[@TravelWBrennanMegan]

Curious your opinion on the 2020 Giant Talon 2. I'm just getting into mountain biking and picked up a talon 2 yesterday. Put in 10 miles the first day and I'm loving it. Thanks in advance.

[@sammilburn445]

Can you do a series upgrading this and maybe take it to whistler??

[@alien4fish]

Breaks the forks seals......Oh look! some more jumps! Lets Go! That bike was SCREAMMING for mercy

[@wii_music_intensifies9023]

Everyone's taking over Kev's job

[@TheDarKris]

That frame looks like my Kona Kahuna that I built up with drop bars. Well if my frame ever fails I know where I can get a similar replacement frame 😬😬😬😬

[@firestrikeproductions7096]

Can you please review the Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS?

[@Tc-hb8vp]

Any old bikes for sale trying to get back into biking just didn't realise how expensive a good bike is nowadays

[@kennymack252]

Just started my update on my drive train to single, should I go 11 or 12 speed cassette. I have a Cannondale SL4 from 2012. Thanks in advance for the advice.

[@jonnyogden7274]

What do you think of the GT avalanche 1x29” for a beginner bike I’m a 6’2 250lb guy just starting to get back into MT biking. Thanks for the videos!

[@coryddp7254]

I ordered one with the DS. I'm in my forties and I haven't been on a bike in 25 years. I workout but I need cardio so hopefully this helps. The great thing about Walmart is no hassle return just in case this old body can't handle the bike. Just wondering what location has snow in late April

[@lucasbright3331]

I’ve been trying to ride for the last three days and i went in the middle of a rainstorm when the trails were fine but got stranded at the top and washed out and got covered in mud☹️

[@jswjimmy]

The big thing I dislike about this bike is that the rear wheel is 141mm QR. Its impossible to just replace the rear wheel with a drop in upgrade. You have to go with a higher end 148mm hub that has QR end caps. Really takes it out of the budget category for long term use. It seems great for the price otherwise though.

[@artigemik]

Rocking the socks and sandals combo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

That cardboard tube is inadequate in rough handling of shipment. Mine got crushed and the bearings race got bent and was missing bearings. A thick plastic sleeve might solve that problem.