The Hotwalk Carbon is a $1000 balance bike for toddlers. Yes, I tested it.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2023
- The Hotwalk Carbon by Specialized is a race-ready balance bike with no expenses spared. But do we really need a $1000 training bike for toddlers? Today, we'll find out. We'll have a very close look at the Hotwalk Carbon, talk about the pros and cons, and then actually ride it on a real mountain bike trail.
I borrowed this Hotwalk Carbon and will miss it. Given the right discount or used price, I will strongly consider buying one.
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I’m glad Seth finally nailed his bike size down 😂
Seth better god damn pin this comment 😂😂😂
@@navnav5338 it will stay up top on upvotes alone.
Came here to write this.
Yes lololol. Perfect comment.
185mm of reach doesn’t feel too bad actually
My first thought was "oh cute, we're gonna see Seth's kid ride!" Instead, we got Seth on a balance bike. Not complaining.
Maybe I’ve seen Seth too long…
😅🤣😂
They've sold one of these bikes. We just saw it on video.
your 1000th comment . your welcome
@@Clips.128 Hrmmnm if I only had a dollar for every comment.. I could afford the carbon balance bike.
We used to have one of these at the shop I worked at. I would always joke with customers that we have the lightest and most aerodynamic bike Specialized has ever made. It finally sold when it went down to $500.
As a dad that had 2 toddlers outgrow the same Hotwalk, biggest thing missing from that S-works is the footrests. This was a great feature to allow kids to learn what it feels like to have your feet supported on the bike while making turns. This translates perfect to pedals later on. My youngest never needed training wheels.
Good work. I made a huge mistake putting my kids on training wheels
Can you imagine what their calves would look like if they tried to stop the bike? Yeah not too good. There’s a reason they don’t put them on.
@@richardhaselwood9478 Yeah, I removed the training wheels before our kids even saw the bike. More work for the parents for about a week or so, faster learning curve. #2 had a run bike, so that was even easier... would bomb around the pump track. Gives them independence a bit which is great.
The platforms on the standard hoteslk were awesome and allowed progression to carving.
No child 'needs' training wheels! They form BAD habits! They make it more difficult for the child to learn how to balance.
All training wheels accomplish is to assure over protective parents.
Remove the drivetrain and pedals, lower the saddle on any bike and you have a strider bike. If the child is struggling to balance, get a beach towel, wrap it around the child's chest hold the ends behind their shoulders to support their weight, help them get a feel for balance. That worked after 20 minutes with my daughter.
I rode a tricycle as a kid. I started cornering it on 2 wheels and my folks immediately got me a BMX bike. I crashed a couple times. Dad says get right back on ! Mom was not watching! Then I caught on and discovered my new found freedom. I still remember that day! Haven't quit riding in 58 years!
I'm offended it isnt S-Works, tubeless, and dropper.
Yes please.
but everything fox kashima
or öhlins
Tubless.....
I mean.. at least throw ceramicspeed.. like.. at the very least lol
Also needs AXS
The s works would probably be 3k because it would have a different carbon lay up and be 10 grams lighter
In 2019 my wife signed my 4 year old up for Strider Bike Nationals race our hometown Charlotte NC, on a used Strider that I got for $20. When we showed up, we were surprised to see that families had flown from Japan, Costa Rica, Columbia, etc. Their kids were riding carbon versions, and absolutely killing it! Some were sponsored and had jerseys. But I can’t read Japanese to tell you by Hu.
I see what you did there. And I enjoyed it.
what is this event officially called? Asking for a friend
@@BermPeakExpress the whitewater center has this and they let adults participate, it's part of tuck fest in april
can see some school around that will buy these for competition
@@BermPeakExpress Strider Cup Nationals. 2023 it will be held in Osaka, Japan.
Only youtuber who can have our full attention for 10 minutes with a video on a balance bike. Keep up the good work!
And it wasn’t even a look at what dumb/sick stuff I can do on it, it was a very thoughtful review!
I now wanna see a decked out toddler bike with suspension, dropper post, the whole lot done to it. Is feel like that will be an amazing build to watch!
The fact that this held up to a grown man riding it down the trail is pretty impressive and it totally looks fun.
You sure we can call Seth “grown”?
@@BlueTrane2028 he is 165lbs so yeah i'd say so
Go watch Matt Jones' video with him and his brother riding mini bikes. It's hysterical
And it also means that the bike is way heavier than it needs to be for for a toddler. Is like a normal bike built to support someone that weights 320kg (700lbs).
@@bisti1900 Or is the bike just made well? (But I will judge you if you buy it.) The bike is lighter than other comparable 'bikes'. The functional point of the bike is that it's lightweight, at 4.6#, so not sure how you'd go about calling that 'heavier than it needs to be'. At some point the tubes need to be thick enough to take a crash, not just handle the vertical loading
My local Specialized dealer has one of these on the wall and told me they’ve sold quite a few of them, mainly as wall art.
1000$ kids balance bike wall art we really have hit peak mtb.
Can we just appreciate that Tailwhip barspin for a min. Hes got some dope moves on a balance bike for sure. 10/10 editing as always 😆
I work for Specialized, and this is one of the favorite bikes we have because its so ridiculous. I've almost purchased one so many times. One day I'll cave and snag one.
In all fairness, with this bike you are truly emotionally preparing your child for cycling in all of its tech, flashiness and $$$$.
This comment is moronic.
What. The. Fuck?
Good biking doesn't cost much.
Shame it doesn’t come with a rear brake! That’s one thing that would sure help the transition to a standard bike! My kids went so fast on balance bikes…😬
Cost saving measures 🙂
The cost of a rear brake would add at least 400$ to the price.
@@dabigbadwolf5081 Would also add at least 300g.
I got the woom 1. It has a rear brake and my daughter just started on her peddle bike. She seamlessly transitioned and already knows how to use the brakes. They should really have it on the hotwalk 😅
@@Erik-py4jm yep woom bike is the way to go. A little more expensive than a strider, but best value IMHO
You should do a review of the Commencal Ramones 14 inch balance bike. Can be upgraded with a SRAM Level hydraulic disc brake for the rear. I’ve got one for my toddler and bang for buck its great, gives my toddler confidence with its real knobbly tyres and it does skids!
I'm starting to think Seth and Diamondback ending their sponsorship deal was for the best. Seth is really letting his creativity take over with awesome content like this. Keep it up!!
As a parent of two young kids this is my favorite episode ever. I absolutely love the juice box holder.
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There’s just something watching Seth speed through the woods on a small ahh bike
with a full face helmet xD
it's just good to know the production process allows for frames forks and wheels to be made for under 1000 dollars. Bet that technology wont trickle down.
Not trying to be a hater but come on, a carbon rim is almost a 1000. granted its a frame with nothing, easier to produce. Reason it irks me is because labor usually said to be the more expensive part of the CF production process. This makes it seem it really isn't. right?
Size ,certification, quality, precision, margins of safety……
these are on sale for 500$!
That tuck no hander/suicide was amazing Seth 😂
Seth definitely has a talent for making fun, entertaining videos.
As always, very intelligent and informative
i think this is awesome without any downsides! why would anyone ever get mad over this product? The only thing i'm mad about, is that they didn't label it S-works!
No downsides? I can think of a thousand.
@@timgarland8619Sarcasm is a dying art. You killed it.
@@jimjohnson3410 sarcasm doesn’t work too well in text
@@jimjohnson3410
I'm always a sarcastic arseclown & even I didn't read the sarcasm. The text read like a fan who happened to like the product & is actually excited to see Seth do more videos on said product. I could be wrong tho.
Love this!!!! Perfect way to bring in some toddler, child content and keep it fun!!! More please Seth!! Also ... while not in the league of this.. the striders real competition is the Woom balance bikes!!!
Our first son quickly outgrew his first balance bike, a Stoy, which was this basic thing with foam wheels and no brakes. He started going so fast that we felt a back brake was needed, and good for practice. We then got the Early rider big foot 12, for about 200 Euro. This bike also has air filled, large and grippy rubber tyres, a rear brake and is in aluminum that is still light, but way more sturdy. The lowest seat height of the Early rider is also lower than the Stoy, no problem for even a 1 year old to fit over.
Our son rode it hard on tarmac and trails. The grip from the knobby and soft tires was a game changer. No front wheel slips on corners and a softer ride over bumps helped build his confidence.
So specs does make a difference, but there's no need for the high price Specialized are asking for. Especially for a carbon bike that might not survive more than one or two kids (resell value?). I know the Early riders has good second hand value.
My son started on a Strider at 1.5 years old. It was the perfect start and he got really comfortable on it. We got him a Frog 40 for his 4th birthday and he was pedaling and ripping around on the first day! He just turned 5 and we got him the Specialized Rip Rock 20 and it has been so amazing to see what he can ride now that he has gears and bigger wheels. I'm just stoked on balance bikes in general (carbon or not!) and how training wheels are not needed anymore. Thanks for this video Seth!
When I first saw the Hotwalk Carbon, I had a pretty cynical reaction. It happened to hit the market at a time when bike prices were going insane, so it seemed like an unnecessary cash grab.
But, honestly, it shows they have a sense of humor. And I kind of love that. Buy this and a set of Pit Vipers for your toddler.
for $500 it is honestly a pretty good deal.
My kid is more of a Heat Wave sunglasses kind of bro.
@@growlith6969 lmao
@@bermchasin No it's not. 🤣
Mrs. Bikehacks definitely didn’t approve this at first but seth talked her into it so he could make a cool video about it :)
They probably sent it for free
@@spyder027 could be but it was a nice thought :)
Genuinely one of the best videos you've made.
Thank you Seth, this is the review we've all been waiting for you.
Love your vids Seth!!!
Can't wait for more kid content, if its in the cards. I went with the GT Shuffle for my 2-year-old now 4-year-old who's on a 12-in kids bike pedalling like crazy.
The peak of biking youtube just happened. I'm glad I was here to see it. I was laughing the whole way through this video, thanks Seth!
Great video! The little details make this a Seth video! The juice box in the bottle cage, the full face going down the trail, the bike hanging off the back of the truck tailgate, the barspin! I could go on! Very entertaining! Great work Seth!
Seth, there are a few carbon balance bikes out now. I’d love to see a comparison of them! Thanks man. Fun video!
Yeah, and torture test 👀
the content we need!
sure the price might be steep, but sponsors are always scouting out the best of the best in the toddler division
Does TH-cam have an awards like the Emmys? Because this video's editing and scripting deserve to win!
An instant classic! Well done, Seth and team
Hi bro, you don't know how much you have done for me. My father died in 2018 and your videos helped me to not fall in depression. Really man, thank you. I wish i could see you one day, me and father used to ride bikes togheter, you always made me think that you are a part of him. Thank you again. All your videos are terapeutic for me. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart.
Damn this bike fits Seth like a glove
Yea idk what he was talking about when he said his titanium bike fit him this fits him perfectly
I got lucky and found a woom bike 2nd hand for my son. Best investment for getting my kid outdoors. Aluminum frame, rubber air filled tires, rear brake & steeeing limiter. He picked up two wheels faster then my nephews and nieces who had striders, and amazon bikes. So, i see the value of these... higher quality bikes. It's got my boy that much closer to a hobby I love so much. Strapping his woom balance bike to my backpack, and riding to our local park on his Thule nexxt mini is memory for life. 👍🏻
Okay, the juice box holder was comedy GENIUS!
I worked are a specialized dealer and we had one of these in the shop. What was mind blowing was someone actually bought it for their kid
Never spent $500 on your kid?
Hi Seth. I’m expecting my first child in June and this just made me so excited to get her into riding! I mean, I won’t be buying this 1k carbon balance bike 😂 but still.
My son got one at 10 months old. He has used it pretty much every day for two years and loves it. Worth it to me. Ready for his first real bike at 3 years old.
While I wouldn't buy one for my nephew, it is pretty sweet. But you are right Seth, probably for the those who only buy the best no matter what the age . Great video as always man. Keep them coming, always a joy to watch.
As usual, specialized will always be the most expensive thing on planet earth when it comes to bikes
And they’re not even good 😂
@@willshawyer7280 and nobody is forcing anyone to buy them 👍
@@willshawyer7280 not exactly, their road bikes are fire just can’t believe a bloody toddler’s bike is almost 3x the price as my mtb
@@ZF_Aspiris id assume much of the bikes price also comes from the low market for these and the rnd involved. remember you need custom everything whereas on a normal mtb you just need to design the frame and if it is a full sus the rear linkage.
@@SimonBauer7 I suppose so, but still super overkill
Awesome video Seth. Would I buy a $1000 dollar Balance Bike for a toddler...probably not. Kids, are like sponges, and they learn very fast. My nephews kids started off on a basic Balance Bike and outgrew them pretty quick. Today, they are riding Diamondback mountain bikes to commute from one place to another.
I don't think I have laughed out loud while watching a video as much as I did with this vid. You are my hero.
This is the best/funniest video you have made by far. Incredible job 👏
this by far, the most entertaining TH-cam video seth's ever made!
Some pegs on the back tire would really open up some possibilities.
one of the best video from Berm Peak Express in a while
Please make this a series, this was both hilarious and weirdly informative.
My sons are riding beginner trails and pump tracks on early rider (big foot and seeker), so far pretty much indestructible and actually feels like a tiny mountainbike
If only the wheels were high profile…
Fantastic video as always 🤟🏻
Its good to hear that the bike is more than just a carbon flex, its actually a really nice bike.
The juice box strapped to the frame was a brilliant move. I’m sold 😂
This was hilarious man great video and glad to see you’re enjoying fatherhood
Yeah this hurts man. $1000 could come in handy currently for a lot of folks. The fact these products exist is a swift gut slam.
I mean you can say that about literally anything "nice". Posh watches, TVs, Cars etc.
Spending that kind of money on a kid's toy, that they're going to outgrow in a couple of months? 👎🏼 It's just not necessary. This is purely a status symbol for the parents. Because no toddlers going to give a shit what bike they are riding as long as they're having fun.
Might as well get a t-shirt for your kid that says "my rich parents spoil me."
Tbh, what’s wrong with their parents doing that if they want?
I would buy that for my kid if I could stretch my dollars a bit more. While I settled for the cheaper aluminium hotwalk, I’m still regretting not getting the carbon one instead.
You guys have a problem if you don’t realise that it’s the parents money, and they can spend it in any damn way as they please, even if it means throwing it into a lake.
@@JB-1138 you pay top money for the best. in this case you are paying for the best materials made by one of the best(most expensive, innovative, high-end) bike manufacturers. If you want cheap, there are cheap alternatives everywhere. But if you want the best, you pay top money for the best..
Fun fact it is the lightest bike ever made
Glad to see you found a bike that fits!
Great work Seth, this is the most biking I’ve seen on the channel in a long time. lol
The biggest problem is that there is no padding on the handlebar.
just your size :)
So entertaining. Thanks for your sacrifice, Seth! My face went through 7 expressions on this one.
another video by seth that is absolutely fire, and i have only watched 41s so far
I have to admit that looked fun ! I’m ready for spring riding already
This is the premium quality content that I subscribed to this channel for.
By far the best edit!
Keep up the good work, Seth
I'll wait for the next generation, that surely will have a dropper post 🙂
I enjoy this video alot. I was laughing my head off throughout out this video! Thx for the laughs!
Love the 80's background sound!!!
Your content never fails to entertain!
Great discussion Seth and gotta love the bourgeoise balance bike. Carbon is labor intensive and therefore expensive weather balance, bmx, or full squish.
The tire on the tail gate! *Chefs Kiss* 😂
I went with a strider for my kids and then went up to more expensive bikes once they could peddle. When my son was 4 we got him a Trek pre caliber and I truly believe the almost 10 pound weight difference between it and department store bikes helped him go directly from the strider to the peddle bike with no training wheels. And I've now got him his first bike with gears and suspension for next summer a Giant XTC. He's very excited.
Videos like this are why you’re awesome
If they make a thousand dollar balance bike then there MUST be a keen interest in a balance bike toddler division!!!! Seth your the greatest! Keep it up.😂
Seth knows how to make content interesting.
I thought back then GMBN is all there is for good MTB stuff. BP is gold entertainment.
It was the trail riding that had me grinning and chuckling. Would never buy one but extremely entertaining. Cheers from New Brunswick Canada.
So Seth I’ve been watching your channel since the darker days of Covid and found myself entertained, and I learned some thing too.
Your review of the hotwalk, carbon balance bike seemed to me a bit of a stretch, but to your credit and talent as an entertainer and cinematographer, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. But best of all is your honesty and your sense of humor. I believe in everything you say, and would purchase anything that you recommend.
Keep on peddling!
Petr
The level of detail in this video is amazing
HAHA i needed that, it was both informative, but seeing the slow motion trics... mate that was brilliant.
This video has some pretty funny bits in it that I got a chuckle out of
My local shop had one of these when they dropped. Just to pick up and have a look at it was a wild experience. To be honest though, I don’t think I’ve ever been so stoked to see a bike in a shop 😂
You've created a new race series!!
My 2 kids just walked up while I was watching this. I said come see this cool bike they looked at it for 2 seconds then went back to blippi lol. Proof of concept.
These would, and will, sell very well in my hometown of Bentonville, AR. Bikes are everything around here and people got the cash to spend. We have a large Strider store downtown on the square but i fully expect to see these rolling around downtown and on the Slaughter Pen trails soon.
That riding montage was priceless 🤣🤣
That iPad analogy is spot on. Nobody blinks at putting one of those evil devices in front of their kids face all day nor is concerned about the price.
Amazing that u had the bike hanging out of the truck like a real one
When my oldest was a toddler, balance bikes were just becoming more mainstream. I don't think Strider was really on the map, just Skuut (wooden balance bike). But they were still expensive so I made one for my kiddo. I took a 12" wheel kid bike and just removed the pedals, chain, 1 piece crank, bearings, etc. I wiped away the grease and it was awesome. It wasn't as light as this carbon bike, but had 12" pneumatic tires at least. When, just before their 4th birthday, I watched my kiddo coast on the sidewalk the entire width of the house, I slapped those parts back on and the rest is history.
So yeah, I'd not be the target audience for this bike, but it is pretty rad.
Perfect, I done the same
Now it's just stupid, HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!
Just the video of you riding was worth the price of admission! Seriously though, I would view this as an exercise in how far they can go with something that is the simplest form of bicycle in existence. They have balance bike competitions for kids? Never knew. Anyways, I actually appreciate the engineering that went into this... except that they nailed everything but getting the seat low enough 😉
Seth is the most entertainment on two (12 inch) wheels!
This is the best commercial I've ever seen! :D
Got my kids a "littlebig bike" when they were 2. The balance bike grows with them till about 6 years old, adding pedals when they are ready. Awsome big.
Alaskan bike shop owner here - You nailed it with the avocado analogy. My wife comes back from the store and I can't even look at a receipt. It's like 10$ an avocado, and they seem to last about 8 hours before they turn brown. Anyways I digress, fun video!
926k and counting. These are the type of videos that are going to shoot up to 1 million subscribers in no time. Go Seth!!!
A great contender on the balance realm. Eager to see a review on the cannondale one, with his tiny little left fork
This is awesome! I wonder if anyone else in the industry would plan to make some competition for this little shredder. Also, please make more unicycle videos!!!