Walmart Bike Survives Real Mountain Bike Trails!

Cheap Walmart bike survives real MTB trails!🤯
kind of...😬
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[@adamweb]

Before I watched this I was thinking "Oh great, another Walmart MTB video..." After watching, this is probably the most legit in depth Walmart bike review anyone has done LOL!

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤣 Paul definitely had some influence in me basically copying a stupid trend....but to try to put my own spin on it 🤷🏼‍♂️😂 I'm hoping it's different enough to be entertaining...🤘🏼

[@rashed770]

@@TheCrashingDad thanks man

[@BCpov]

This is the most in-depth walmart bike vs real trails video I’ve ever seen 🙂 We all knew the outcome, but nobody can look away from a car crash 😆

[@TheCrashingDad]

Wow... I am honored that you are even watching and commenting here 🙏🏼 I appreciate it so much coming from you 🤘🏼 And yes....... It was a car crash...😬

[@Hector55Munoz]

But there is that one Walmart bike that tops them all, the Axum DP Hardtail $500 is no joke. (If you can get one they're being snatched) Of course any regular nice mountain bikes are modded, so it's fair with a couple mods they're a competitive true ripper! Definitely getting one. Thanks for the vid man, it was awesome, I was also thinking of a modding a cheap Walmart Dual Suspension indeed, had this in mind as one of the only options, not anymore lol.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@Hector Munoz yeah...it's a tough call on alot of bikes on whether or not to upgrade them. I'd say any bike that doesn't have thru-axles and a tapered headtube isn't worth upgrading. Hard to upgrade, and not very future proof.... Not to mention, not sturdy enough to handle the rigors of gnarly mtb 😬🤷🏼‍♂️ Just my opinion.. But definitely keepingy eye out for an Axum fort non-mtb friend

[@Hector55Munoz]

@@TheCrashingDad Indeed, must look at the frame features to see if it's worth it, but hey the Axum is Aluminum, (unlike that one has a steel rear end) 67.8 aggressive head angle, tappered too. 32 teeth 1 by 8 drive.. I believe there is a way to get over the axle problem with those wheels, although I think they're double wall and of good quality on their own with 2.6 wide tires. It's like Walmart with Schwinn did us a favor in secret man :)

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@Hector55Munoz agreed .. the axum is badass 🤘🏼 I got to ride Trail Features' Axum the other week...and I was impressed 🤷🏼‍♂️🤘🏼

[@txma.]

I feel like bikers who use these cheaper bikes on a consistent basis are probably absolute monsters that can shred any trail

[@chriss2295]

Yep…crappy full suspension is far worse than crappy hard tail. More points of failure with zero benefit. Fantastic video!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I’m glad someone else sees that too! 🤘🏽😂🤘🏽 thanks so much Chris! 😎

[@Guitarman212]

just drop some new parts on it li i di with it and you will see....

[@PaulThePunter]

He’s done it. Holy pants he’s done it. What a video.

[@TheCrashingDad]

It only took 3 months 😂

[@JaredRMorgan]

I was just thinking how long did it take to make this?!?! 17 minutes of varying shots, and sound, it’s kind of crazy how much work this would take me to produce. Kudos.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@JaredRMorgan I work on a "1 month for every 5 minutes" kinda timeline 😂🤘🏼 thanks dude 👍🏼

[@josederamos7061]

Great video very useful

[@echobenav8]

Great review, agree with all the shortcomings. Got this for my 14yr old last March to see if mountain biking was something he'd be interested in, and I didn't want to spend $2k for an entry f/s bike at the LBS. Picked up a used Markhor fork ($100), DNM coil shock ($50) & MT200 hydraulic brakes ($50) and he's been good on local black diamond trails and even at the local bike park. Will be upgrading to a "real" bike this Christmas as he loves riding now. Which means the bike served its purpose.

[@TheCrashingDad]

THAT'S the way to do it 🤘🏼 I think with a form, shock, and brakes that actually work like normal...this bike could serve that purpose. Maybe grippier pedals, a dropper post, short stem, and wider bars would be good too...

[@singletona082]

Give us an update on what kiddo's reaction is when he sees the new 'proper' bike.

[@No_ReGretzky99]

What bike did u get him for that Xmas JW thanks?? I just got a Roscoe 8 and love it has Shimano mt201 hydraulic disc brakes

[@echobenav8]

@@No_ReGretzky99 I got him used Ripmo AF from a friend who upgraded to the carbon version. Still rides it today. The Hyper "Walmart" bike is now in service for his friends that don't have a bike. Bike's held up well. Brakes and tires (wtb rangers after originals wore out) made the biggest difference.

[@theshonen8899]

Dude, are you kidding me. I can't believe you survived riding all those intense trails! Do you guys even remember what it was like to learn mountain biking? Riding a 20 year hand me down 26er rusted out steel Giant with V-brakes, 600mm bendy bars that would fall apart on GREEN trails? $200 to get into easy mountain biking with this bike is awesome!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol… I think I was spoiled when I learned (about 5 years ago)… I was on a $400 bike shop hard tail (Cannondale trail 7) 😂 Pretty capable, but still broke a lot and fixed/upgraded over my first year and a half of MTB. Ended up putting about $1200 into it over time. 😂🤦🏽

[@SimonBauer7]

i wqs spoiled too i rode a trek 3500 when i started way back. stopped for a few years but now i am back into it and i ride emtb now with a 2000$+ 2016 haibike sduro hardnine sl with 29 inch wheels, hydraulic disks and an air fork

[@bikewurks1757]

I think we can all agree that this bike is actually pretty damn strong and for 250$ a helluva deal

[@shanxxsxx]

It's almost doubled in price in 4 months?!! Listed at $428 right now.

[@nandkarthik]

I would say buying 500+ dollars diamondback could be better

[@tuamaegaraio]

⁠​⁠@@nandkarthiknot everybody has 500 bucks to spend

[@tac6044]

Used to dh race in the late 90s. Just got back in to riding after over 20 years and bought a $600 Felt 29er ht. It doesn't suck, its actually pretty good. Great frame, cheap Suntour coil forks are just as good as what I used to race on and the cheap x4 derailer shifts way better than anything I've ridden before. Even the cheap no name wheelset is actually pretty high quality. This bike and its components are better than the high end stuff I last rode on. Its perfectly capable and durable. We used to ride the same trails that you young guys think requires a $4000 bike with cushy long travel suspension on 26ers with 100mm coil suspension. Its all perspective.

[@BrianFromBoise]

Yeah, but bikes have come a LONG way in 25 years. I also got into MTB’ing in the mid/late nineties as a teen. They were still figuring out frame geometry and there were many differing and odd experimental layouts. Some worked better than others. Nowadays, most of the frames have almost identical angles because MTB’ers have pretty much agreed on what works and what doesn’t. Even the tires are much, much better. You’re not going to find many 29’ers with 2.8+ width on 90’s bikes and we didn’t know what we were missing. Tubeless tires and disk brakes? Unheard of. Oh, and Felt makes some great bikes, too, even on the low end . I own a FZ100 road bike and I love it.

[@maninthebox01]

I had this bike in blue, I loved it, rode the life out of this bike, all over Arizona, Colorado and Oregon, never had a problem with it. Sold it and purchased a mongoose ardor and now I'm hooked on hard tail downhill runs.

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

When the water cage is the best part of the bike, you know you're in for a day. 😅Loved it

[@TheCrashingDad]

😂 I suppose I SHOULD have used my $50 upgrade on pedals instead! 🤣🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks Justin 🤘🏼

[@lukeschoen6951]

Thanks for putting this into perspective. Great to see Walmart making full suspension bikes accessible to the less affluent, but safety first

[@tbenallie]

Loved this bike review! Been patiently waiting for it, and it was well worth the wait. Also, you are a much braver man than I!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks so much Troy 🤘🏼 means alot coming from you 😎

[@chipreiber8960]

Haha this was entertaining! Thanks for putting out the content dude!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Chip! 😂 Appreciate you being here 🤘🏼

[@ScoutsOut]

fantastic man, that was sheer comedy and I'm happy you survived!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Scouts Out 🤘🏼 me too 😬 I was scared for my life the whole time 😂

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

I felt like a concerned parent the whole time watching this 😅 that super 8 drop.... I was like NO SHEYN DON'T DO IT 😂 I'm glad you at least didn't attempt the horsethief drop in... well, the worst part anyway. Fantastic video man! So glad to see it done 🤘

[@TheCrashingDad]

I half expected to be able to do the drop in....REALLY slow..... But I chickened out HARD 😬

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheCrashingDad you are a smart chicken!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@MichaelRei99 I'd ALWAYS rather go home instead of the hospital 😂

[@MTBRadDad]

I forgot you were doing this haha. Great video Sheyn!

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤣 it HAS been a few months in the making 😬🤦🏼‍♂️

[@colindixon9543]

Thanks Sheyn. That was a brilliant video, not sure I fancy some of those features on my posh Jeffsy ! Excellent riding 👍

[@TheCrashingDad]

😂🤣 I really appreciate that Colin 🙏🏼 Yeah....we have a tiny bit of chunks and a few rocks out here....😬

[@lost_in_the_woods]

This was way more interesting to watch than your typical "haha walmart bikes are bad" video, enjoyed it a lot! Props for riding those trails on that bike.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks SO much Lost In The Woods 🤘🏼 I didn't want to watch or make ANOTHER one of those videos either 😂👍🏼

[@BrianFromBoise]

No kidding! I would have been scared $h:tless taking this to Moab on those rocks! You’re so lucky that thing didn’t come apart right under you and break every bone in your body. I don’t even trust the weld points on that thing!

[@willitascend8595]

Narrative...you nailed the narrative. I honestly didn't expect to watch the whole thing, but I did based on how you set the pacing throughout. Well put together.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man, that means alot! Thank you! I was nervous after I paired it all down and it was STILL super long 😂🤦🏼‍♂️ But I'd been working on it since February and got to the point where I was just like "EFF IT! I'm posting it!" 😂

[@vindeta360]

I've been waiting for this!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Me too! 😂

[@iRideDumb]

You my friend, are CRAZY! ...and very entertaining!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Crazy is the word of the day 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mattdeso1672]

I'm glad you threw this up today, it's been a tough day at the shop, putting this up on the tv was a nice break, the quality was top notch!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man..thanks so much Matt 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼 I feel honored to be on a shop tv! 🤯

[@tbenallie]

8:29 Dude that front rim flexed SO much! haha good thing you had it trued before this or that would've been bad... Kudos for having the guts to rid features like this with that bike stock!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I feel like I should've st least tried the Cathedral drop...since YOU slayed it this weekend! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@tbenallie]

@@TheCrashingDad slayed? ...more like let go of the brakes and held my breath!

[@julesjapitana9881]

Please make a video of this bike upgrading all the components except the frame and test it again on the trail. love the content.

[@wanderingwithwade]

Always fun to watch your videos and I can't wait until June 25th!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Dammit Wade!!! 😂🤣😂

[@wanderingwithwade]

@@TheCrashingDad it’s going to be epic!!!! Plus Paul will love it

[@CaliradoKid]

You still got farther down Horsethief Bench on a Wal Mart bike than I did on my Yeti. 😂 Great work here man. Love the video!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man...I appreciate that so much 🙏🏼 I only put this out because YOU have been hounding me for months!!!! Grrrrrrr!!!!

[@CaliradoKid]

@@TheCrashingDad I'm certain Paul has as well. More certain of anything in my entire life.

[@TheCrashingDad]

He designed the thumbnail like 4 months ago 😂

[@jaron-craighunter4485]

nice riding, looked awesome, great video!!!

[@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday]

When your friend joins you on a ride in Moab and chooses to leave their nice bike at home for a Walmart bike🤦‍♀️

[@TheCrashingDad]

CKlements was definitely VERY patient with me 😬

[@mtb_alan]

Kudos for doing this, Sheyn! Now, can you start using that awesome tire note at 12:03 as your go-to curse word bleep noise? 😆

[@TheCrashingDad]

I need a bunch of bleep noises for my vids 🤣

[@TheBrownDude]

love your video. i got into MTB recently and it was just soo much fun riding and making my first video while being scared of falling and braking my bones 😅

[@MrGman400]

i love the crashing dad logo!!! it's my favorite T shirt and the one i wear the most. i also, mostly wear the "ride more crash less" T shirts on a daily base. if you could make a riding t shirt from "dri fit" fabric i would wear only them on my rides. love your chanel.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hey thanks Gilad! 🤘🏼 Hmmm... I'll check with the dude who handles all my merch and see if he has the ability to do dri-fit shirts/jerseys 🤘🏼

[@slowridemtb4712]

Walmart Schwinn Boundary 1x7 hardtail ($248.00) in May 2020. In December 2020 I bought a full suspension Trek Rail 5 ($5,000.00). Walmart bikes are GREAT for beginners.

[@slowridemtb4712]

(How would I have known what to look for in a 'real' mountain bike? Thank you Walmart!)

[@TheCrashingDad]

Wow 🤘🏼 that's awesome that you were able to make such a huge jump 😎I was on a $400 hardtail for a year and a half while I saved up for a $2500 aluminum full sus.. But I feel like that first year and a half taught me how to work on a bike that was always breaking (eventually totalling up to $1200 including repairs and upgrades)...and taught me how to ride. I was a much better rider once I had the full sus 🤷🏼‍♂️ Although, it's still my opinion that a Walmart bike is more prone to frustrate and turn people off of mtb 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@davidbahr8599]

I enjoyed watching the suffering!! 🤣 I also had a Walmart add pop up during the video. I’ll stick with my $7k bike for awhile.

[@TheCrashingDad]

WalMart is trying to milk my vid! 🤣 Yeah....I'll stick to my crazy stupid expensive plastic bike too 😬

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

The shorts have been aggressively pushing me to your channel. Good stuff.

[@TheCrashingDad]

😅 oh geez… that could be annoying… sorry about that! But welcome to the sheynanigans! 😂

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

@@TheCrashingDad nah its all good I like SOME mtb content. Makes me wanna get back on the trails.

[@mattgies]

Crankset: "SNAFU"... Reminds me of that Maya Angelou gem, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

[@TheCrashingDad]

Classic Maya......I was fooled 😬

[@courtneysrodgers8317]

It's not a bad bike at all. I've taken it to Santos and Virgina Key. Of course have some WTB AND Kenda tires on it. With upgraded sealed bb and Salt Head Stem. A bit on the heavy side with the Steel back however NEVER had an issue with this bike or any rattling. Even on Stolk form

[@courtneysrodgers8317]

Did put some RockShocks on recently. Makes a difference

[@TheCrashingDad]

That’s awesome! Sounds like you’ve made some great upgrades 🤘🏽

[@bob-o9865]

@Courtneys Rodgers can you please tell me the name of the bb? And sizing info. for this bike. I just got one.

[@cm6gaming259]

First video and you’ve gained a sub, like, comment and a bell. Great video.

[@Stopadoodledoo]

Great video, entertaining for us who have a bit of experience but the key thing is that it is informative for those who are just starting out, for who $250 sounds like a lot of money and are not aware that such bikes, although looking the part to them, really aren't suitable for mountain biking and are in fact dangerous.

[@TheCrashingDad]

It really is sad that this is the case... I was SO hopeful for this bike 😓

[@TheAngryHusky]

I've seen a large influx of people on wal-mart bikes on my local trails lately. 9/10 times I find them somewhere down the trail pushing. Generally from flats, or bent wheels, broken derailleurs and pedals or crank arms that have fallen off.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I talked to the customer service lady at Walmart and she said "to be honest, the people in bike assembly have been horrible lately..." 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ It's sad that these bikes even go out the door to people thinking that it'll be a good time...

[@drdysl3xia596]

Thank you for the great advice.

[@Adroit1911]

Single piston disc brakes are so much better than v brakes! Dirt, wet, dry always better! While what he was saying about the pressure is true, as long as the outside (stationary) pad is adjusted when needed it will not cause excessive wear on your router.

[@Hollywood8714]

First and foremost, The Crashing Dad is a brilliantly clever man. I have always thought that, even before I knew you. Be proud of it, you a dad, I’ve seen you crash, and together it’s perfect. Next, that was sweet. Nice work. You flowed everything together well. I enjoyed watching it. I enjoyed helping you film a 1/5ish part of it as well. Thanks for inviting me out with you. 😁 Stoked!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Cassidy! And you totally filmed 1/4ish 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@desertratmtb]

Another great vid nice job 👍🏽 🤘🏽

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks so much Desert Rat Mtb 🤘🏼💩🤘🏼 I appreciate that

[@desertratmtb]

@@TheCrashingDad did you have to go see the dentist after each ride? 😂 she looked rough 😂

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@desertratmtb - I just pull my dentures out before riding 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@desertratmtb]

@@TheCrashingDad 😂 your a man of great bravery 😂

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Honestly , I’m glad you did this without injury. That drop had me scared you would hit your jaw on the stem. That fork has zero rebound.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I was pretty scared too 😬 I basically had to treat this bike like a full rigid 😂

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

@@TheCrashingDad That's about the size of it.

[@stayraddad4638]

I’d be curious to sit in the meeting with the guys who design these, and then write up things such as “superior control on the trail “ Sketch ... at best LOL Loved the cameo ;)

[@TheCrashingDad]

Probably the same people that are calling about your car's extended warranty 😂🤘🏼 thanks dude 👍🏼

[@charlesholland6851]

Thing is Hyper can make good bikes if they want. They actually have a high end bike around somewhere. But it's a nope for me

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@charlesholland6851 i tried perusing the Hyper website.... but didn't see anything that looked like a real MTB...kinda sad because i've heard of older Hyper bikes being decent.

[@charlesholland6851]

@@TheCrashingDad check out @hypermtb on Instagram. Mongoose actually have real mountain bikes too believe it or not

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@charlesholland6851 dude! those hypermtb bikes look awesome.... but on the website, i don't see them :'( i wonder how you get a legit hyper bike

[@parishedgecock7953]

I bought this Hyper bike and I love it. I'm in my sixty's so I don't ride hard like these guy's. But for I want, it's a smooth riding bike once you get it adjusted.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Agreed - it’s definitely meant more for mellow casual cruising 🤷🏽 Sounds like it’s going to be great for you 🤘🏽 stoked on the new bike!

[@core-i7413]

That went better than I expected.

[@joshbethel5800]

I got the viking trail pro. Love it. Wish it had 21 gears though.

[@Hahastaymad]

I saw someone shredding on one of those hyper bikes on spider mountain in Texas, and I was amazed, lmao.

[@JaredHoff]

I can’t believe you made it down some of that stuff on that bike 😳 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TheCrashingDad]

Me too 😬 I guess I had to just treat it like a full rigid 😂

[@JaredHoff]

@@TheCrashingDad props man!

[@danajooks9677]

Ha.....I'm older.....we as kids used our standard huffy and schwinn 10 spds over jumps ...thru trails...downhills with glacial erratics....you name it.....then the first Gen bmxs came out and we towed them with a yz 100.....couldn't brake them. You see tge beauty of this bike is riding it over a cliff into a lake for shits and giggles. And then doing it again after you rig it. When you're done having 300 worth of fun.....get over it. It's a disposable piece of ( add your word here) Your elbows recover yet...lol.....cool video ty

[@jonlavigne3270]

Thank you for taking the bike to a shop for tuning and work. Most people just take the bike out as is and trash it deliberately.

[@johnsumner6185]

Those wheels are the hero of this video

[@Omilloadams]

I just brought the hyper shocker 26 I’m ready to ride it on the trail 🔥

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

When I first bought a beginner bike (a 3x7) I found if I kept it in an easy gear the tension kept the chain in place. And then I bought an entire sx groupset for $325 off aliexpress and haven't dropped a chain since.

[@TheCrashingDad]

That's a good point 🤔 I never dropped.a chain when I was climbing or in an easier gear...... It was only when I was going faster and in a harder gear...makes sense. Less chain tension. Unfortunately, that's exactly when we don't want to drop a chain 😂 And yeah...it's hard to justify upgrades to a bike that arguably doesn't deserve them ..😬

[@Ben.N]

Great video

[@rockfire1669]

Seeing Walmart in the title and was expecting Walmart quality. You gained a sub.

[@TrailFeatures]

2022 bike trend: Shmedium sizing options.

[@TheCrashingDad]

And Largium .... Err...Mediarge 🤔

[@bradgrand79]

Great video, I saw one of these for sale on Facebook for $100 so I wanted to look it up. Great channel name, I’m a roadie, but when I ride mountain I always crash

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Brad 🤘🏽 Yeah… I came from road and triathlon… and I brought zero bike handling skills with me! 🤣

[@jamescatlover123]

Hope this get viral

[@TheCrashingDad]

Me too! 😂 lol - thanks James!

[@DannyridesMTB55]

I was first and I love his vids!! Way to go Crashing Dad!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

You get the first "heart" 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@jonbread1884]

hey what are you thoughts on the schwinn boundary?

[@EXTREMENESSBMXMOTOCROSS223]

I have the blue hardtail of this bike and the forks bent outward cousing them to stick, the cranks snapped off, and I can on and on about it but I replaced all of those parts with better ones and the front sprocket I got a ovel narrow wide and for the rear I bought a shimono Altus derailleur and it helped the bike out a lot. I had my buddie ride it and he said it feels a lot better than it used to when I first got it

[@TheCrashingDad]

I’m curious to know the total cost of upgrades 🤔

[@abrahamromo9599]

T. U Bro... you really helped me to take a desition

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘🏽

[@JackNatti]

I’ve had an explorer hard tail for a year and it’s been fine, with upgrades

[@TheCrashingDad]

Nice! I actually think the hard tail version, for the same price tag, you’re getting more quality ….? Curious on your upgrades, and total price investment ?

[@TheCrashingDad]

@Styxx that sounds like an awesome burly build! 🤘🏽

[@BrianVaughn]

This was great...but when will there be another podcast?

[@TheCrashingDad]

😂 now that this vid is out of the way....soon....soon....

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

Seriously! I check occasionally to see if I missed a notification, but no! Jeez Sheyn.... But anyway, weekly videos coming SOON! 😂

[@ninetyseven7656]

Thanks

[@jeanswithtee]

Held up better than my Gary Fisher Roscoe full sus frame lol

[@OutdoorGold]

I'm not envious over the bike, more envious that you rode in the rain! SICK!

[@TheCrashingDad]

You would've had to wait SO long for me to catch up after every few minutes....

[@OutdoorGold]

@@TheCrashingDad I need a crashing dad ride someday!

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@OutdoorGold maybe one day when you're cool enough 😎

[@CaliradoKid]

@@OutdoorGold Don't listen to him Sheyn! He's trying to rope you into another rode bike ride!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@CaliradoKid he's such a rode-ie now....

[@TheMangoMike]

if you want some thing, slightly nicer, I have a Schwinn ascension. The deraileur has a clutch, it has a one-way drive train. The fork is a spring fork with no adjustability however, it does actually work. It’s a Hardtail and I’ve already destroyed the rear hub on it commuting to and from class (i live on campus)

[@addurbrony1541]

I love the sarcasm.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol… it happens sometimes 😅

[@Phrancis5]

Great video about where not to take a walmart bike LOL. Were you actually able to return it?! I did end up buying the Schwinn Taff from walmart, but decided it was too big and returned it for a Northrock xc27 from Costco. Still a cheap starter bike, but slightly better components.

[@sickwethit]

Yo nice video. I meet your sister in Mexico last week she told me about your channel. I live in GJ as well.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hey thanks Sickwethit 🤘🏼 oh yeah, I didn't know she was there 😂

[@ryancee7]

I have 2 Hyper Bear Mountain bikes and I just wanted a track and road bike so I didn't even beat it up and the brakes and gear shifting is just awful. I'm gonna try adjusting some things but dang the cheap showed the moment I drove it which is a little annoying haha

[@raydogg2821]

Come on a bike is a bike. It's not the bike it's the rider. Don't complain and just enjoy yourself!!!!👍💯

[@alexvalladares1070]

You should review the kent trouvaille

[@mrvwbug4423]

The SNAFU brand crankset seems very aptly named haha

[@TheCrashingDad]

Should've been the name of the bike 😂

[@lonewolf30531]

Best episode .

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks so much! 🤘🏼 Probably the most work I've put into an episode 😬

[@Vastafari34]

wait, is this guy actually giving walmart slack for calling it a MENS bike, or is he joking, I sure hope hes joking.

[@mohammedshahir2816]

I swear to god

[@robertwehlau8906]

He sure the hell did…. Pretty effff.d up I think. Not subscribing for sure…

[@rpiian]

Hey Mechanic buddy - I'm pretty sure most cable operated mechanical disc brakes bend come from one side to bend the rotor... Even Steve's prized Pauls Components brakes do it :D I'm not saying they don't seem sketchy (I have Tektro Mechs on my fatty and yea, they're not the best), but they are FAR better than rim brakes! Anyway, quality content, Crashing Dad!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hey thanks! 🤘🏼 I think my first bike ($400 hardtail) had similar brakes....but they worked way better than these 🤔 Good point though

[@rpiian]

@@TheCrashingDad I guess it's still not a given that all mechanicals are created equal - shreddd on!! (just hopefully on your own bike...🚵💨

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@rpiian my wife and kids would agree that I'm mainly propelled by flatulence 😂

[@blakebuchanan2731]

Can you try out the mongoose freestyle on the desert?

[@chameleonpogono]

That video was awesome! What he said about the brakes was interesting. After everything he said about the bike and you go ride Ahab?! LOL You're a brave person. Did Walmart take the bike back?

[@TheCrashingDad]

I think you spelled "crazy" wrong 🤔😂 I didn't expect WalMart to take it back... But the lady at the desk asked if anything was wrong with it... I told her that the suspension, brakes, and shifting just doesn't work well in general...and that I even paid to have a professional mechanic look at it... And her response to me was: "we have a new person not doing very well in bike assembly...and alot of bikes have been coming back recently" 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@chameleonpogono]

@@TheCrashingDad LOL at the Walmart employee. Was there anything wrong with it....HAHAHA! Ummm, where do I start?! A long, loooong, time ago I worked at a Target. They had a separate company come and assemble the bikes at the store. They got paid by how many bikes they could assemble. What could go wrong with that business model?

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@chameleonpogono "THAT looks like a bike!...NEXT!!!" 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@chameleonpogono]

@@TheCrashingDad I'm picturing a lawnmower or something as they say that.

[@MrBubba123bubba]

Cheap cable disc brakes can be centered with the mounting bolts so that it's not bending the rotor over.

[@mr.j5919]

I’m not quite sure you know what a crescent wrench is, mate Maybe I missed it but every time you said crescent wrench you held up a standard wrench 🔧 A crescent wrench is the one that adjusts and rounds off everything it touches

[@EFreeman1970]

Dude, I loved this video! I really felt for you. My bro in law is almost 6’4” and I am not even sure he is too thrilled to be on a bike. That being said, would you recommend it for a beginner if I upgrade the wheels, cranks, and front shock for him. I may put in an entire new group set (1x8 drive train)? Oh and of course QR for the wheels. Cool.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Elaine 🤘🏽 hmm… For a beginner, I would STILL recommend a hardtail (even if it’s a Walmart hardtail for the same price)… as the suspension on this really doesn’t do it many favors, and just adds extra weight… All those upgrades wouldn’t be worth it, especially if you added all that money up… you’d be able to get a decent bike shop hardtail that’s more upgradeable with a replaceable derailleur hanger. That said… if you DO end up with this bike, I’d run some good pedals with sharp pins for security… then maybe a shorter stem with a wider bar for handling… Cheers! 👍🏽

[@Madbusop718]

LOL dude cracks me up about talking about this bike.

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤷🏽😅 Walmart bikes are supposed to be a joke, right? 😂 (on real trails…)

[@wanderingwithwade]

3 days I can't wait!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

At this point, I don't even remember what we're counting down to 😂

[@wanderingwithwade]

@@TheCrashingDad ohhhh I remember:). It is going to be your finest makeup tutorial. A new beginning for your channel. lol

[@wanderingwithwade]

@@TheCrashingDad That's weird. I don't see a video. I must have missed it but I'll keep looking

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@wanderingwithwade it must be on a secret crashing dad channel 🤔

[@wanderingwithwade]

@@TheCrashingDad I hope I don't become disappointed :(. That would make me sad. You don't want to hurt your fans, do you?

[@bulletproof4716]

I got the black version of this bike a couple months ago and it was complete garbage just for street riding. The only thing I kept was the frame which pretty good. I purchased a new crankset, rear suspension and Sram rear end

[@vascocastel-branco3370]

This needs to be watched by more people

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol thanks 😅 this is my failure at trying to go “viral” lol

[@andriusbutvila407]

I have a 263€ hard tail bike, and the experience is pretty good except the fact that gears came wrong so I had to fix em all for hours bc I'm a beginner and the chain keeps banging around when doing jumps, tho the bike itself feels fairly strong and comfortable, can someone tell me some tips or share some things?

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

That stuck fork looks terrifying.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I saw that...and realized WHY it felt so horrible 😂

[@_CrankZilla]

I never see those Hypers or the new Scwinn's or Mongoose out here in the Florida stores.Would be cool to still get one and upgrade it like Kev Central does. Just for fun.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I suppose so 😬 even upgraded, I’d have a hard time trusting the qr dropouts, and no derailleur hangar 🤷🏽 But for a beginner, yeah maybe… but at that price, they could get into a REALLY good hard tail

[@_CrankZilla]

@@TheCrashingDad Its true. I play with the idea but the reality to me is space, time and money. Cool honest video bro.

[@CertifiedStepper]

I'm surprised it didn't fall apart you have to give it points for that 🤣

[@TheCrashingDad]

LOL 😂 it was eventually going to be either ME or the bike falling apart 😅

[@AlanTrades]

It’s did pretty good on all those trails for 250 haha

[@SturdoTube]

Nice video ❤

[@christianpeters6579]

Now, is it worth upgrading? Better tubes and tires, chainring, fork, pedals, dropper, quick release, etc.

[@TheSJONGEJONGEJONGE]

SNAFU crankset. So much want!

[@TheCrashingDad]

SNAFU 😂

[@johnsteele2260]

honestly i think you should take ozark trail ridge on those trails it has an actual fork and i would say a better ride you could try the mongoose impass but im not convinced that its much better thought im sure it is better

[@raymonosuna5870]

Bro try the shwinn boundary 2020 I heard it’s a good Walmart mtb