No we need more bikes like. ANY GOOD BIKE NOT BY SOME CRAPPY BRAND. Buy a Giant, Gt, Diamondback, or Trek if you’re looking for a mtb. If money is an issue then look at used bikes. I got a used 2007 Giant Anthem W for super cheap. It had a fox float rear shock. If it didn’t have a big dent it would be worth 1k with all the upgrades.
No. Started out doing blue bars but they turned out being light (sky) blue (720mm). Decided to go with a red accent and just keep the bars for something else.
My Dad bought me a 26" women's Huffy Alpine three years ago. I wore out all the components during that time specially during quarantine. I've been slowly replacing the worn out components ever since and I've learn how to do basic maintenance. Happy to see others also upgrade their bikes.
Love your videos. Can you do a video about getting a new Walmart bike vs getting a 2nd hand bike? I’d like to know your point of view about this topic.
If you go on Craigslist, and there is a college town at least somewhat near you're residence,that is where you will find MANY Used Bicycles for sale. At least that's the case in my case. Unfortunately, my current vehicle is not fit to drive more than a couple of miles at a time,and the big-time college bicycle town is around 50 miles away from my current residence.
Have a 2019 Granite Peak added a rack, drink cage, and air pump just to be safe. Ride it to work and back every day. I have no plans to get rid of it. It's fun on the beginner bike trail here in town.
I got a Onex aluminum frame 29 inch beach cruiser a few years back at walmart for $199. I put a 4 stroke motor kit on it . Other than the odd size handle bars , I had to change because standard break levers and grips and other handle bar components won't fit . But goose neck will accept standard bars. And cheap tubes in tires , I have no complaints .
The XR PRO and HYPER HYDRO are the best mountain bikes sold at Walmart by far because of their potential with the hydro having more potential than most can actually realize in 2019. Grasping the idea of the 199 dollar frame price for anyone that understands what it actually is, would have most bike companies dumbfounded. To top it off there is a actual bike attached to it as well. Project HYDRO turned into what had been predicted from one of the forums AND MORE. SLACKERIZER that bike and put a 200mm rear shock on it and that build is the best the internet has ever seen for its price point. I will predict that the build in its current form would have most mountain bikers asking what more do you want. Simply incredible. Kudos KEV for highlighting what is possible on a budget.
I showed a friend your videos on the Hyper Hydroform and he bought one! He hasn't road a bicycle since high school, he road my Gt Sensor and after that and your videos is now a happy bike owner! Thanks
Great Video! I think your thoughts on the Roadmaster were spot on. I bought one for my wife 15 years ago just to get her into cycling. She only rides its a couple times a year, but that's OK because it was so cheap. Keep up the great work Kev!
I bought a Huffy Parkside SE Cruiser at Wal-mart 2 years ago for $119. I rode it quite a bit for awhile,now not so much,except back and forth from my job which is less than 2 miles away from Home. Yeah, I also had this Fat-Bike that I bought at Target for around $200 back in May of 2016. It was a single speed Triax Fracture. I had Lots of Fun with it for awhile,but 15 months after I bought it,the chain didn't move the tires anymore. Broken drive-train. Wound up giving it to some former co-worker who likes to fix broken bikes. Obviously has extra time on his hands, something I just don't have these days.
Walmart has the Roadmaster on sale today and I didn't know if I wanted it get it or not. So I immediately thought of your channel, knowing you would have good information about this bike. I went straight from the Walmart website to your channel to review a few of your videos on the Roadmaster. I wonder how many other people are doing this. I liked this video, as usual. You are doing a great service for consumers. Thanks.
I like your list just fine and I’d like to say thank you to you for making such great entertaining videos! I always can’t wait to watch them and I’m happy when I get the notice that a new one is out!
I have that Schwinn Al Comp and its lightly modded at the moment with carbon bars, wake stem, SrSuntor forks, and RockBros pedals, as of now amd i love it! Really feels nice to me
Yes i hated the stock bars with the stock stem lol i bought ebay carbon bars and ebay wake stem and enjoy it much better lol the pedals were a nice upgrade as well. Dont get cheap lock on grips tho. Mine keep slipping and the bolts to tighten them are stripped. Gonna put my factory grips back on
Schwinn frames are the best. I own a Pathway and Kempo. They're both aluminum and super light, specially the Pathway. The Pathway is perfect for a roadbike build
Great videos! Love your honesty. I have learned a lot on what to look out for in not only big box bikes but also random bikes I see people riding and used bikes. Thanks!
The Adventures 700 is my fave Walmart bike. Hard frame so no crap suspension parts to break in three months. 700 c wheels and a comfortable hybrid riding position. True I wish it had trigger shifters instead of twist grip style. But still a great bike for under $200.
The AL Comp was a super easy great project for my wife. Sram Eagle NX, all new graphices, new wheels/tires, everything new except the frame! She loves it, and it rides great. Just shy of $1,000 total. All new parts, nothing recycled or used.
My husband and I are going to try out casual riding for the first time as adults and I don’t want to make a big investment in case it’s not our thing. We are making a trip to the big box stores tonight, and appreciate your videos to navigate the process, thank so much!
Glad to see the Cutback mentioned in the "would have, but" category and I fully agree that they should bring it back. (Hopefully with a more appealing paint job lol) I 'm actually tempted to pick up a Hydroform for myself so I can throw together my own build. (Edit, did not see that shoutout coming, and I'm glad to see so many names on that list!)
Almost bought a hydro today while grocery shopping they had it at $99 I myself bought and upgraded a genesis Rtc . I found that once you upgrade the front half and get new tires it actually makes a good bike to learn on thank you for the videos i always look forward to an upload
The King of Big box bikes for me would be My Genesis RCT by kent, I spent 150 for it, upgraded the front fork, stuck wider handle bars, upgraded the the derailleurs, 2nd place would be my Pacific Evolution, and yes i know Kevcentral had issues with his, but mine runs like a champ, and the mods i did to that bike was just change out the rims, for something more style, Than I have my Hyper Well, i have no complaints, but hey it is what it is, i just bought the bike! and I also have a Huffy cranbrook, but it has a motor so!
I avoid bikes sold at retail stores like Walmart. I got back into cycling thanks to my partner and White's Bikes of Moreno Valley CA. Their mechanic spent about an hour finding the perfect fit for me. Now I have about a thousand miles on my Haro trail bike. I've been slowly switching out parts and really customizing it. It's an amazing bike that no walmart bike can come anywhere near it's awesomeness. It's the kind of bike that compels you to ride and makes it a dream.
Probably some of my favorite videos on TH-cam. I always direct folks to your channel when they wanna spend under $500. Thanks for all the good content!!
I bought the new huffy rock creek 29 from Walmart and I changed the tires to the kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20 and this hard tail is beyond one of the best I've had, it takes berms, jumps and more like a champ
I agree with your list 100% I bpught a roadmaster granit peak for 84. Put about 60 doller s into it. And its a great dualsport bike. I mainly use it on the road. But I'm not afraid to hit some light/medium trails. It made it thru my local 10 miles trail loop with downhills and all. Never even had the chain fall off. And amazing bike for the price. Love the channel!!!! 10/10
Those low slung women's frames are way cooler looking that those triangular standard frames. With flip slammed handlebars they look almost cafe racer-ish, and I love the look. Thats what I did with my current Ebike.
I agree with your top 5. I think your influence on Walmart bike sales will give Walmart reason to concentrate on making bikes similar in quality to your top 5.
Picked up a Granite Peak for $98 yesterday. Rode it today and was pleasantly surprised. I have experience with the Cranbrook. That's another solid bike especially for the price.
Okay, so a few Beers later. I have a Kent International Margaritaville Walmart special. I have to say that I seriously love this Tricycle!! Well, after the 25" ape hanger handle bars, and the 23.5" flaming banana seat. Oh yeah and the 42" sissy bar making it all happen. It's a total blast to pedal around any where anytime!!! ;)
Thanks for this video! I've slowly been getting into riding and your suggested by Seth .. The mountain bike guy channel lol. I've been trying to find a cheap bike to buy and see if I stick with it. This was exactly what I was looking for.
Just became a PATRON about 5mins ago! I watch ALOT of different mtb channels and this is the only channel ive ever signed up as a patreon! THANKS FOR THE CONTENT!!
@@KevCentral not a problem! Sure youve heard this many of times, but its nice to be able to relate with someone on youtube when it comes to MTB's! Cause I sure cant afford any Santa Cruz's anytime soon!
Future video idea I want to see: A contest. two guys. two bikes. two upgrade projects: XR-Pro vs Hydro. They modify with a budget limit. Test the bikes against one another. weight and overall feel.
Thanks Kev, I bought the Hydra after watching your original video. It's a great foundation to apply mods that make sense to the individual for a customized riding experience.
Sir ! Great vibes ! Great videos ! 😊 can you leave on the description how did you upgrade bike #1 ( the parts you upgrade yourself and the their brands) ? Thank you !
I just bought a Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser recently and it's coming in on Wednesday. I'm super excited. I'm even more excited that by chance it seems to be a decent budget bike
I was thinking of going for a cheaper bike but decided I wanted to give myself a decent chance of getting into mountain biking and also if I were to ever take a trip to some real trails or mountain terrain I wanted to have a bike that could handle it...went with the Giant fathom 2.
I will look for a video of things you upgraded on your bikes. I'm looking to get a mountain bike but I need no flat tires due to the thorns in the desert. So added cost. But man it would be fun ridding around this property and then some. You got me exited to explore options.
...Huh, I didn't know it was that easy to get a cruiser. I might have to cop one on my next payday for that price. I've been wanting something simple that just uses coaster brakes. It's not exactly a Dutch bike, but it's getting there. I always appreciate keeping it simple. Certainly eyeing that roadbike too, maybe even as a donor frame for my next ebike. It wouldn't be a super powerful motor, probably 500w, so I'm not worried about durability.
Because of this video and your others on the Roadmaster, I ordered one for myself today. I currently have a Schwinn Fremont hybrid bike but it didn’t do so well on unpaved trails. Was going to go for something close to $400 but you made the Roadmaster sound so good that I had to try it. FYI I purchased a saddle as well. Thank you! Your videos are enjoyable to watch.
Being a former employee of Walmart, I can agree with you on your list. The Granite Peak was always a great inexpensive option to cycling, especially for those who ride to work. It allowed for purchases of locks, lights, and water bottles to go along with it. I bought a forgotten about XR-Pro in 2015 for $40, and am still looking into upgrading it. The Zander never made it to PA, but customers would come in and buy 2-6 Cranbrooks at a time, and use them as rental bikes for the Jersey Shore Summer Rental Season. This was a well thought out list. Great stuff man. Question, where do i post questions about the XR-Pro upgrade parts, so that you can see them at some point? Thanks for posting.
I have the Schwinn boundary and am looking to upgrade to a sub $500 bike on Craigslist. There are too many types to cover them all but if you could cover the best things to look for, I.e. Shimano Altus, is it good? Just to go through the common parts used on this price range would be great!
I have this older mongoose shockless mountain bike it is actually really nice its got trigger shifters and sadly clamp brakes but they stop really well if they would still sell it i would buy one brand new
Thanks to your videos I bought a Mongoose XR-Pro. I was lucky to have found someone on eBay selling a like new one and he claimed it was used 2 times and once I picked it up it was flawless and I got it for $250 so I will be upgrading to an air fork, rear air shock, I’ll get carbon fiber seat post, carbon stem and handle bars, upgrading the wheels, pedals and converting to a 1x. Thanks for all the inspiration and confidence in doing it myself by watching your videos and others doing the upgrades on TH-cam.
I agree with this top 5 list. Lots of nice bikes. Now if only walmart had a light weight aluminum bike with hyper carbon x components thats a hardtail. That would be my ideal big box bike. Make it 300 dollars and i'm sold as that would add upgrade ability with affordability.
I recently pulled a Carbon X out of the trash bin at my storage unit. Both wheels are bent but I can't beat the price. I watched your project X series and got some good ideas for a build up. I am aiming for a light weight Urban performance commuter / cruiser .
I am getting into your chatter about Walmart bikes, you find the best in them and, for the price, there is a lot to like about their bikes for riders of various ages and interests and abilities. And have you ever done an ebike conversion? That'd be interesting, mounting something like a Dillenger kit onto one of their offerings for commuting. Or for just riding like the wind.
Very impressive! Top 5 That I wouldn't mind hanging on my garage wall especially the X R Pro, And HyperX two stunning builds! After seeing this video I'am truly rethinking my Trek Madone purchase!
Agreed. Xr Pro should be #2. I think the others should have been best value - vs best Upgrade ability . But thanks Kev for continuing to make great videos to support some great bikes you can get at Walmart
You should check out the La Jolla aluminum single speed cruiser at Walmart. i bought one in 2004 and they still sell it today. its a super light bike and never had any problem with it. great quality bike and im surprised they still sell it after all these years.
friend buy the vike schwinn aluminum comp 27.5 like the one that comes out in the video would be good a project with that vike if some day you acquire it
Just bought a granite peak today. My 1992 Trek fell apart this past summer and my Diamond Back is 35 years old and virtually out of commission. Did not want to pay inflated prices at this time for any type of bike whether new or used. Paid 98 for the Granite Peak at Walmart today. If I can get a year or out of it, then great. I plan to just ride it around the neighborhood for an hour 3 times a week sans any serious trails.
Great Videos! Walmart has a bike by Kent it’s the Genesis Villotti was wondering if you’ve seen it and what your thoughts are. Also how important is frame size. Tough to find bikes anywhere in NY right now. Thanks Rob
my Walmart bikes: 1 Mongoose XR Pro, DNM air shock and BOLANY air forks 2 Mongoose Malus fat bike, running slicks 3 Schwinn Kempo hybrid,stock 4 Schwinn GTX, basically the Schwinn aluminum comp except with 700c wheels, I removed the spring forks and replaced with rigid forks and using 26 x 1.5 inch 10 spoke mag wheels with 10 speed cassette 12 to 42 MTB 1 x setup
Awesome video! I have a Turner mtb and like high end bikes but your videos and mindset remind me of my budget and how I build bikes. Thanks for the amazing videos don't give up dude! 👍🏻
Agreed. I picked up an '04 Trek 1200 for ~250 in almost factory condition for use in a project bike build, but I'd love to see what else is out there, especially in the mtb world
@@SonjaTheDork I bought a cannondale catalyst 4 for 250, It was used by an exchange student to get back and forth to campus (4 blocks). I got a nice giro helmet, abus bike lock, light set, and manuals/receipts with it. The bike was a steal for 250 with all the stuff with it.
Nice video kev. I am constantly checking the walmart app to see if they got that redline back in. I would love to get that bike for my brother. I showed him your video on it n lets just say i know he would love that. I own a gt pantera from dicks that iv done a ton of upgrades on. I dont think i would have considered doing it all like i have if it wasnt for your channel lol. I just got it 2 months ago and only rode it maybe 6 times only cuz of the weather here in western ny. The first thing i did was got new fooker peddles then i got a longer handlebar and shorter stem and grips from bw. Then i got a pnw rainer dropper post and most recently the sr suntour raidon 120mm fork. The next thing im looking to do is get new tires possibly a new wheelset but definitely new rubber for it. Not sure if if i will get the wt tires from maxxis or just get some 2.6s from continental as it is a plus size bike. Anyway keep up the good work. Im always lookin forword to the next video🤘
Great channel... What would you recommend for doing a West coast bike tour: a gravel bike, a hybrid, converted mountain bike or an actual road bike. Appreciate your input.
Great video. I’m looking to get back to riding, can you tell me (us) what upgrades you did on the number 1? I would like to make the same upgrades. Thx. Oh, never mind just found your video on it...😁👍🏻👍🏻
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I found a huffy carnage 27.5+ on the side of the road....
Because it was free im upgrading it with the spare parts ive got lying around....
@Brandon Ivey lol...
Actually the guy who abandoned it let me have it.. Then i traded the upgraded huffy for a gary fisher tarpoon
@Brandon Ivey 🤣
It's amazing how you find bikes that are cheaper than the tires a lot of us ride on. Love how that makes cycling available for everybody!
Now you gotta do 5 Walmart bikes I’m neutral about!
😂
I just wanted to wright something
Made me crack up.
Or 5 different Walmart bikes he's knows nothing about
we need more bikes like the redline zander
Sucks that it’s almost always out of stock
You should make a 2020 version
No we need more bikes like. ANY GOOD BIKE NOT BY SOME CRAPPY BRAND. Buy a Giant, Gt, Diamondback, or Trek if you’re looking for a mtb. If money is an issue then look at used bikes. I got a used 2007 Giant Anthem W for super cheap. It had a fox float rear shock. If it didn’t have a big dent it would be worth 1k with all the upgrades.
@@603.F0Z why are you at this channel then?
Here's my 1x Hyper Hydroform build so far:
Bike $200
720 mm handlebars (red) $13
Grips $8
Sram 10 speed cassette $20
Sram 2x10 X7 front/X9 rear derailleur $45
Rims $90
10 speed Chain $15
32t Chainring $15 (Decas red)
Hayes hydro brakes $45
Presta 29er tubes (a pair) $12
2.5 mm crank spacers (x3) $7
36t decas chainrings black $20
720 mm handlebars light blue $19
pedals red $15
Parts on hand:
Hollowtech crank $0
Wellgo pedals $0
Total $533 so far
Hyper Hydroform BEAST. FTW
You use 2 handlebars?
No. Started out doing blue bars but they turned out being light (sky) blue (720mm). Decided to go with a red accent and just keep the bars for something else.
Endless riding $priceless... 😂😂😂
My Dad bought me a 26" women's Huffy Alpine three years ago. I wore out all the components during that time specially during quarantine. I've been slowly replacing the worn out components ever since and I've learn how to do basic maintenance. Happy to see others also upgrade their bikes.
Love your videos. Can you do a video about getting a new Walmart bike vs getting a 2nd hand bike? I’d like to know your point of view about this topic.
If you go on Craigslist, and there is a college town at least somewhat near you're residence,that is where you will find MANY Used Bicycles for sale. At least that's the case in my case. Unfortunately, my current vehicle is not fit to drive more than a couple of miles at a time,and the big-time college bicycle town is around 50 miles away from my current residence.
@@robertdecker4780 try kijiji thats where i get all my deals
Defined beats a Walmart bike imo. U can get a barely used Marlin 5 for $250-$300 and a trek will last u a lifetime if u take care of it.
Have a 2019 Granite Peak added a rack, drink cage, and air pump just to be safe. Ride it to work and back every day. I have no plans to get rid of it. It's fun on the beginner bike trail here in town.
I got a Onex aluminum frame 29 inch beach cruiser a few years back at walmart for $199. I put a 4 stroke motor kit on it . Other than the odd size handle bars , I had to change because standard break levers and grips and other handle bar components won't fit . But goose neck will accept standard bars. And cheap tubes in tires , I have no complaints .
The XR PRO and HYPER HYDRO are the best mountain bikes sold at Walmart by far because of their potential with the hydro having more potential than most can actually realize in 2019. Grasping the idea of the 199 dollar frame price for anyone that understands what it actually is, would have most bike companies dumbfounded. To top it off there is a actual bike attached to it as well. Project HYDRO turned into what had been predicted from one of the forums AND MORE. SLACKERIZER that bike and put a 200mm rear shock on it and that build is the best the internet has ever seen for its price point. I will predict that the build in its current form would have most mountain bikers asking what more do you want. Simply incredible. Kudos KEV for highlighting what is possible on a budget.
I’m pretty sure this channel belongs to Walmart,genius marketing!
Then they should pay me their marketing salary, because it’s all on my own 😁
I showed a friend your videos on the Hyper Hydroform and he bought one! He hasn't road a bicycle since high school, he road my Gt Sensor and after that and your videos is now a happy bike owner! Thanks
Great Video! I think your thoughts on the Roadmaster were spot on. I bought one for my wife 15 years ago just to get her into cycling. She only rides its a couple times a year, but that's OK because it was so cheap.
Keep up the great work Kev!
I bought a Huffy Parkside SE Cruiser at Wal-mart 2 years ago for $119. I rode it quite a bit for awhile,now not so much,except back and forth from my job which is less than 2 miles away from Home. Yeah, I also had this Fat-Bike that I bought at Target for around $200 back in May of 2016. It was a single speed Triax Fracture. I had Lots of Fun with it for awhile,but 15 months after I bought it,the chain didn't move the tires anymore. Broken drive-train. Wound up giving it to some former co-worker who likes to fix broken bikes. Obviously has extra time on his hands, something I just don't have these days.
These videos are getting really good. I mean the content and the builds are great but I also mean the production aspects too.
Yay Kev is back
Give me the Walmart rims
Walmart has the Roadmaster on sale today and I didn't know if I wanted it get it or not. So I immediately thought of your channel, knowing you would have good information about this bike. I went straight from the Walmart website to your channel to review a few of your videos on the Roadmaster. I wonder how many other people are doing this. I liked this video, as usual. You are doing a great service for consumers. Thanks.
Minnie I don’t think there is anybody on TH-cam doing a “great service”.
Welcome back, hope you are doing well all things considered. Great video. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on that crankset you bought.
I like your list just fine and I’d like to say thank you to you for making such great entertaining videos! I always can’t wait to watch them and I’m happy when I get the notice that a new one is out!
Thanks for watching
I have that Schwinn Al Comp and its lightly modded at the moment with carbon bars, wake stem, SrSuntor forks, and RockBros pedals, as of now amd i love it! Really feels nice to me
That stock raised handle bar was so heavy!
Yes i hated the stock bars with the stock stem lol i bought ebay carbon bars and ebay wake stem and enjoy it much better lol the pedals were a nice upgrade as well. Dont get cheap lock on grips tho. Mine keep slipping and the bolts to tighten them are stripped. Gonna put my factory grips back on
Sweet 👍
Schwinn frames are the best. I own a Pathway and Kempo. They're both aluminum and super light, specially the Pathway. The Pathway is perfect for a roadbike build
just bought an hydro a few days ago. based on your videos. only rode it around the neighborhood a few times so far. like it
Congrats on the new bike!
Sweet bike! Congrats.
Great videos! Love your honesty. I have learned a lot on what to look out for in not only big box bikes but also random bikes I see people riding and used bikes. Thanks!
The Adventures 700 is my fave Walmart bike. Hard frame so no crap suspension parts to break in three months. 700 c wheels and a comfortable hybrid riding position. True I wish it had trigger shifters instead of twist grip style. But still a great bike for under $200.
Thanks for sharing
The AL Comp was a super easy great project for my wife. Sram Eagle NX, all new graphices, new wheels/tires, everything new except the frame! She loves it, and it rides great. Just shy of $1,000 total. All new parts, nothing recycled or used.
My husband and I are going to try out casual riding for the first time as adults and I don’t want to make a big investment in case it’s not our thing. We are making a trip to the big box stores tonight, and appreciate your videos to navigate the process, thank so much!
Good luck.
Glad to see the Cutback mentioned in the "would have, but" category and I fully agree that they should bring it back. (Hopefully with a more appealing paint job lol)
I 'm actually tempted to pick up a Hydroform for myself so I can throw together my own build.
(Edit, did not see that shoutout coming, and I'm glad to see so many names on that list!)
Almost bought a hydro today while grocery shopping they had it at $99
I myself bought and upgraded a genesis Rtc . I found that once you upgrade the front half and get new tires it actually makes a good bike to learn on thank you for the videos i always look forward to an upload
I just bought the Genesis bike from Walmart. It's the green and black one with dual disc brakes. I'm going to fix her up, little by little
@@jameshendricks875 RCT good choice .
@@jameshendricks875 how do you like it at this point?
Man these videos are fun, i can watch them all day
The King of Big box bikes for me would be My Genesis RCT by kent, I spent 150 for it, upgraded the front fork, stuck wider handle bars, upgraded the the derailleurs, 2nd place would be my Pacific Evolution, and yes i know Kevcentral had issues with his, but mine runs like a champ, and the mods i did to that bike was just change out the rims, for something more style, Than I have my Hyper Well, i have no complaints, but hey it is what it is, i just bought the bike! and I also have a Huffy cranbrook, but it has a motor so!
That Cranbrook bike is a soldier! I had one for twelve years! Only change two inner tubes, never changed tires.
The cut back was a great bike!
Schwinn Aluminum Comp. Best one. I really like et.
I avoid bikes sold at retail stores like Walmart. I got back into cycling thanks to my partner and White's Bikes of Moreno Valley CA. Their mechanic spent about an hour finding the perfect fit for me. Now I have about a thousand miles on my Haro trail bike. I've been slowly switching out parts and really customizing it. It's an amazing bike that no walmart bike can come anywhere near it's awesomeness. It's the kind of bike that compels you to ride and makes it a dream.
Thanks for commenting
Probably some of my favorite videos on TH-cam. I always direct folks to your channel when they wanna spend under $500. Thanks for all the good content!!
I bought the new huffy rock creek 29 from Walmart and I changed the tires to the kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20 and this hard tail is beyond one of the best I've had, it takes berms, jumps and more like a champ
Thank you Kev for always making great videos, and you have a great day also.
I agree with your list 100% I bpught a roadmaster granit peak for 84. Put about 60 doller s into it. And its a great dualsport bike. I mainly use it on the road. But I'm not afraid to hit some light/medium trails. It made it thru my local 10 miles trail loop with downhills and all. Never even had the chain fall off. And amazing bike for the price. Love the channel!!!! 10/10
OMG I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR HOW TO DO A WHEELIE ON A HONDA BIKE I HAVE A BMX AND IT TEACHED ME HOW TO DO A WHEELIE ON THE BMX ♠♠♠♠
I just bought the hardtail from Walmart. $499.50. I'm very impressed with the ride. On road or trails, great performance and response. The 29 inch.
Those low slung women's frames are way cooler looking that those triangular standard frames. With flip slammed handlebars they look almost cafe racer-ish, and I love the look.
Thats what I did with my current Ebike.
Welcome back, KevCentral. We sure missed you but I did not expect you to be back soon. 🤟🏻❤️🤟🏻
Thanks.
I’ve been waiting for a long time for this vid
I agree with your top 5. I think your influence on Walmart bike sales will give Walmart reason to concentrate on making bikes similar in quality to your top 5.
Picked up a Granite Peak for $98 yesterday. Rode it today and was pleasantly surprised. I have experience with the Cranbrook. That's another solid bike especially for the price.
The cranbrook made it, I'm happy. I love cheap cruiser bikes.
Okay, so a few Beers later. I have a Kent International Margaritaville Walmart special. I have to say that I seriously love this Tricycle!! Well, after the 25" ape hanger handle bars, and the 23.5" flaming banana seat. Oh yeah and the 42" sissy bar making it all happen. It's a total blast to pedal around any where anytime!!! ;)
Great video. I have not ridden a bike in many years will be getting one soon. This video helped me learn stuff already.
Thanks for this video! I've slowly been getting into riding and your suggested by Seth .. The mountain bike guy channel lol. I've been trying to find a cheap bike to buy and see if I stick with it. This was exactly what I was looking for.
Just became a PATRON about 5mins ago! I watch ALOT of different mtb channels and this is the only channel ive ever signed up as a patreon! THANKS FOR THE CONTENT!!
Thanks for becoming a Patron. I appreciate it!
@@KevCentral not a problem! Sure youve heard this many of times, but its nice to be able to relate with someone on youtube when it comes to MTB's! Cause I sure cant afford any Santa Cruz's anytime soon!
Love the videos, can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this summer.
Future video idea I want to see: A contest. two guys. two bikes. two upgrade projects: XR-Pro vs Hydro. They modify with a budget limit. Test the bikes against one another. weight and overall feel.
Thanks Kev, I bought the Hydra after watching your original video. It's a great foundation to apply mods that make sense to the individual for a customized riding experience.
Sir ! Great vibes ! Great videos ! 😊 can you leave on the description how did you upgrade bike #1 ( the parts you upgrade yourself and the their brands) ? Thank you !
I got the hyper hydro during Christmas and I plan on turning it into a usable downhill mountain bike with 200mm forks
I just bought a Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser recently and it's coming in on Wednesday. I'm super excited. I'm even more excited that by chance it seems to be a decent budget bike
Congrats on the new bike.
Thanks for all the videos. There is alot of good info in these and they are a great help in choosing what bike to purchase. Thanks again.
I was thinking of going for a cheaper bike but decided I wanted to give myself a decent chance of getting into mountain biking and also if I were to ever take a trip to some real trails or mountain terrain I wanted to have a bike that could handle it...went with the Giant fathom 2.
I will look for a video of things you upgraded on your bikes. I'm looking to get a mountain bike but I need no flat tires due to the thorns in the desert. So added cost. But man it would be fun ridding around this property and then some. You got me exited to explore options.
...Huh, I didn't know it was that easy to get a cruiser. I might have to cop one on my next payday for that price. I've been wanting something simple that just uses coaster brakes. It's not exactly a Dutch bike, but it's getting there.
I always appreciate keeping it simple. Certainly eyeing that roadbike too, maybe even as a donor frame for my next ebike. It wouldn't be a super powerful motor, probably 500w, so I'm not worried about durability.
We should go to Walmarts Twitter and get them to sponsor this guy!
Their youtube channel commented on his "Buying a WalMart bike - What to look for to get the best deal" video, but it was a pretty generic comment.
@@SonjaTheDork So, ignore Walmart for a month or two and focus on other chains. That should get their attention. And us a change.
Because of this video and your others on the Roadmaster, I ordered one for myself today. I currently have a Schwinn Fremont hybrid bike but it didn’t do so well on unpaved trails. Was going to go for something close to $400 but you made the Roadmaster sound so good that I had to try it. FYI I purchased a saddle as well.
Thank you! Your videos are enjoyable to watch.
I want to get back into mountain biking, need to get a cheap upgradeable platform 🤔
Thank you kev, I bought a XR Pro right after your videos, gonna upgrade it too.
Thank you a zillion times for making this video...I'm a newbie biker on a budget and this came right on time!
I’m so conflicted! I like the boundary, carbon x, Axum and aluminum comp oh and the Gt aggressor
It’s always good to have choices 😁
Being a former employee of Walmart, I can agree with you on your list. The Granite Peak was always a great inexpensive option to cycling, especially for those who ride to work. It allowed for purchases of locks, lights, and water bottles to go along with it. I bought a forgotten about XR-Pro in 2015 for $40, and am still looking into upgrading it. The Zander never made it to PA, but customers would come in and buy 2-6 Cranbrooks at a time, and use them as rental bikes for the Jersey Shore Summer Rental Season. This was a well thought out list. Great stuff man. Question, where do i post questions about the XR-Pro upgrade parts, so that you can see them at some point? Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing. You can always contact me via my website.
Awesome review. Love seeing stuff like this. Just got back into cycling. Thank you so much for your help
Great video as always Kev, thank you for your time and effort😀
I have the Schwinn boundary and am looking to upgrade to a sub $500 bike on Craigslist. There are too many types to cover them all but if you could cover the best things to look for, I.e. Shimano Altus, is it good? Just to go through the common parts used on this price range would be great!
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I have this older mongoose shockless mountain bike it is actually really nice its got trigger shifters and sadly clamp brakes but they stop really well if they would still sell it i would buy one brand new
I have had the blackcomb for 15 years it's not the best but that thing has been tough
Thanks to your videos I bought a Mongoose XR-Pro. I was lucky to have found someone on eBay selling a like new one and he claimed it was used 2 times and once I picked it up it was flawless and I got it for $250 so I will be upgrading to an air fork, rear air shock, I’ll get carbon fiber seat post, carbon stem and handle bars, upgrading the wheels, pedals and converting to a 1x. Thanks for all the inspiration and confidence in doing it myself by watching your videos and others doing the upgrades on TH-cam.
I agree with this top 5 list. Lots of nice bikes. Now if only walmart had a light weight aluminum bike with hyper carbon x components thats a hardtail. That would be my ideal big box bike. Make it 300 dollars and i'm sold as that would add upgrade ability with affordability.
Welcome back. Missed you.
Glad you are back !! Good video. Good choices :)
Thanks
+1 on the zander. Best purchase of 2018 for me. Still riding it to 100% to this day.
I love watching your videos! They are enjoyable and you have a great voice for comentary. Keep the videos coming 😉
I recently pulled a Carbon X out of the trash bin at my storage unit. Both wheels are bent but I can't beat the price. I watched your project X series and got some good ideas for a build up. I am aiming for a light weight Urban performance commuter / cruiser .
I low key want an xr-pro, I’m gonna keep an eye out when it gets at its lowest price
I am getting into your chatter about Walmart bikes, you find the best in them and, for the price, there is a lot to like about their bikes for riders of various ages and interests and abilities. And have you ever done an ebike conversion? That'd be interesting, mounting something like a Dillenger kit onto one of their offerings for commuting. Or for just riding like the wind.
Is the Schwinn taff mountain bike, 29-inch wheels, 8 speeds, black / white (1x8) bike 🚲 worth buying for a beginner
Very impressive! Top 5 That I wouldn't mind hanging on my garage wall especially the X R Pro, And HyperX two stunning builds! After seeing this video I'am truly rethinking my Trek Madone purchase!
Please upload more often. Love your vids
Agreed. Xr Pro should be #2.
I think the others should have been best value - vs best
Upgrade ability .
But thanks Kev for continuing to make great videos to support some great bikes you can get at Walmart
You should check out the La Jolla aluminum single speed cruiser at Walmart. i bought one in 2004 and they still sell it today. its a super light bike and never had any problem with it. great quality bike and im surprised they still sell it after all these years.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for making these videos. I'm starting to understand the importance of components expected in different price points because of you.
friend buy the vike schwinn aluminum comp 27.5 like the one that comes out in the video would be good a project with that vike if some day you acquire it
Just bought a granite peak today. My 1992 Trek fell apart this past summer and my Diamond Back is 35 years old and virtually out of commission.
Did not want to pay inflated prices at this time for any type of bike whether new or used.
Paid 98 for the Granite Peak at Walmart today. If I can get a year or out of it, then great.
I plan to just ride it around the neighborhood for an hour 3 times a week sans any serious trails.
I knew the first one would be the hyper hydro form, I like that bike
That number one bike went through some great upgrades... impressive for sure.
Love your videos and all the great content 👍
Great video and really nice work building up Walmart bikes!!
I love your vids keep it up :)
Great Videos! Walmart has a bike by Kent it’s the Genesis Villotti was wondering if you’ve seen it and what your thoughts are. Also how important is frame size. Tough to find bikes anywhere in NY right now.
Thanks
Rob
my Walmart bikes:
1 Mongoose XR Pro, DNM air shock
and BOLANY air forks
2 Mongoose Malus fat bike, running slicks
3 Schwinn Kempo hybrid,stock
4 Schwinn GTX, basically the
Schwinn aluminum comp
except with 700c wheels, I removed the spring
forks and replaced with rigid forks and using
26 x 1.5 inch 10 spoke mag wheels with
10 speed cassette 12 to 42 MTB 1 x setup
What about the nikishi Colorado comp? Seemed like an amazing bike for the money!
It isn’t as affordable as it was
Awesome video! I have a Turner mtb and like high end bikes but your videos and mindset remind me of my budget and how I build bikes. Thanks for the amazing videos don't give up dude! 👍🏻
I think it would be cool to do a video where you purchase a good used bike at Walmart prices!
Agreed. I picked up an '04 Trek 1200 for ~250 in almost factory condition for use in a project bike build, but I'd love to see what else is out there, especially in the mtb world
@@SonjaTheDork I bought a cannondale catalyst 4 for 250, It was used by an exchange student to get back and forth to campus (4 blocks). I got a nice giro helmet, abus bike lock, light set, and manuals/receipts with it. The bike was a steal for 250 with all the stuff with it.
Yeah like a 08 giant Yukon
Nice video kev. I am constantly checking the walmart app to see if they got that redline back in. I would love to get that bike for my brother. I showed him your video on it n lets just say i know he would love that. I own a gt pantera from dicks that iv done a ton of upgrades on. I dont think i would have considered doing it all like i have if it wasnt for your channel lol. I just got it 2 months ago and only rode it maybe 6 times only cuz of the weather here in western ny. The first thing i did was got new fooker peddles then i got a longer handlebar and shorter stem and grips from bw. Then i got a pnw rainer dropper post and most recently the sr suntour raidon 120mm fork. The next thing im looking to do is get new tires possibly a new wheelset but definitely new rubber for it. Not sure if if i will get the wt tires from maxxis or just get some 2.6s from continental as it is a plus size bike. Anyway keep up the good work. Im always lookin forword to the next video🤘
Like your videos very much. Been away from bikes and sure miss mine.
Yea the hydroform is FORSURE #1 I love that build
Great channel... What would you recommend for doing a West coast bike tour: a gravel bike, a hybrid, converted mountain bike or an actual road bike. Appreciate your input.
Great video. I’m looking to get back to riding, can you tell me (us) what upgrades you did on the number 1? I would like to make the same upgrades. Thx. Oh, never mind just found your video on it...😁👍🏻👍🏻