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- čas přidán 31. 10. 2018
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Mountain Biking is an expensive sport and the one question I hear time and time again is: what's a cheap bike worth buying? I seek to answer that question by buying and trying what I would call the most budget friendly mountain bike worth riding on a trail. But, will it stand up to the test? Watch and see as I take the Nishiki Colorado Comp 27.5+ off jumps, down trails, off drops, and so much more.
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Have you ever rocked a 0x0 drivetrain? It only takes one ride to never forget it 😂
I did it once, dropped the seat as low as it goes and scooted it home 1800's style
Same but I don't don't have mountain I have a bmx race bike talking about a bmx racing you should try it if you can go to USA bmx or bmx Canada .you could probably make a really cool all you need is a full face helmet and long sleeve shirt or a long sleeve jersey and short and knee pads and any type of bike should work fine you should really try out this sport.
Jose Garza punctuation plz
Max Mikkelsen um......................
Sorry
Yes, on my first trip to Duthie Hill. I still had a lot of fun. And, hey, nice to see the good old Bellis Fair mall. Haven’t been there since college. 👍🏼
8:50
Daily mtb rider: you killed it trevor!
Trevor: bhvhvbbnnvuunnvnn
*Fist bump*
Lmfao
The jump before the jump is only my 2nd time hitting it
Lmfao
True 😂
😅
"This is actually a really good bike."
Breaks derailleur hanger on first ride! 😂🤘
Haha so true! But just wait, the next video will explain why I really think it is a great bike!
but derailleur hangers do not break by themselves, you need to hit it or pedal uphill like crazy under pressure it might break if your shifting is shit.
Isn't that what the hanger is meant to do? If he hit something, whats bad about it breaking off?
@@dw2843 It broke while he was climbing. Yeah, it should fail before the derailleur fails, but not from a simple climb up a fire road!
@@huntstyle Yeah, true. My bad, I thought he was going downhill and he hit something.
Riding behind you on the advanced line was hilarious (I was the kid on the blue sentinel)
Haha thanks Drew! I was a little nervous!
@@DailyMTBRider I can see why,,,bravo thriller! :),,,so did rear derailer bust on uphill climb given you said bike was heavy,,,never should have been for THAT price,I'd return it get something around 27 LBS,,,
Nobody asked
@@Jacobligg no one asked for your opinion.
I hate derailer hangers I know that is wierd
I'm grateful for these bicycles it keeps my bicycle shop in the repair business.
We refuse work on bikes like this. They frequently cant be made safe or repairs cost more than the bike is worth. Fixing tires and a stern warning about riding down freeway overpasses is all youll get from me. With all the new bike tech we are more than busy enough. I hate to sound like a bike snob, thats not my style at all, but Im not setting myself up for those litigious types!
@@rollinrat4850 Don't even adjust brakes, derailers, true wheels, or lube the parts on them? Some people cannot or dont wanna spend so much on a bike
@@rollinrat4850 our shop is in a small town, I work on everything. I just try and be honest with the costumers if I think it will be unsafe or not worth the time.
Chilly78765 Not if they cant be made safe! Human life is precious. I care about my customers safety. Im not setting my shop up for lawsuits either.
YOULL PAY for what you get!!
@@rollinrat4850 But you can fix the bikes make them safer
0:56: TRAFFIC...... there is one car in front of him lol.
This is me literally every day
Thanks for the vid, I love the focus you and kev are showing these bikes. As much as we'd like every noob to roll out of a LBS, bikes like this will be the first bike for many folks.
Him saying how his 400 Dallas bike is cheap
Me looking at my life savings spent on a 200 Dallas bike
Still way more expensive than any bike I’ve ever owned!
oof... mine was 500€ 5 years ago :D serves well
my bike is 40euros xd
@@almightymanshadow1002 mine is $98...
@Daily MTB Rider Thank you so much for actually riding and reviewing it without shaming it just because the forks are bad. I just wish that more people would realize that they don't need a $2000 bike to have fun.
Yeah, back in 2007 I went with an entry level Haro MTB for college commuting, shortcuts, and trail rides. With $400, I got an amazing aluminum frame, a bit on the heavy side, but bombproof. Only major upgrade it very much needed to improve performance was the fork, but I abused that and the drivetrain over a ton of miles pretty quickly. I just sold it recently, as the taller fork upgrade made it a slightly too tall of a fit for me on some gnarlier terrain I am encountering where I have moved.
A mid-tier model hardtail, a bit over $1000, seems to have been a great choice for the new one. Seems to be a great price point for an amateur that intends to ride consistently without wanting for upgrades straight away. You might have to spend a bit more for a dropper post, if that be needed for the terrain or style of riding desired.
In the UK we have Halfords and Decathlon that do some good bang for your buck bikes. You don't need to pay the earth for a mountain bike no matter what the bike snobs will claim.
Are you talking about Carrera bikes?
The voodoo bikes are really good value for money
Hf Bvc they have good parts for the price😂😂
cmcguire951
Yeah but they can't put a bike together if their lives depended on it
Decathlon are good but Halfords are bs
Great video I have that exact bike and I love it. I came from a 2016 Trek fuel ex8 and I had to sell it for personal reasons. Then I saved up a little bit of cash and bought that bike and it has been great for the last 6 months
Great vid! Other than the non-tapered head tube, it sounds like a great platform for a beginner to get out on the trails and upgrade as they go.
I rode one of these bikes for 2 years, it was actually really solid for local XC trails and moderately-technical stuff. Took it to a downhill mountain this summer and the rear derailleur completely broke off and got wrapped around the rear cassette somehow. Just bought a used top fuel 8 so that should be exciting...
For light to moderate use, it's really a great biker!
@@DailyMTBRider definitely! For 2 seasons I usually rode it about 5 hours per week on average and with proper upkeep the bike was excellent! Since the derailleur issue occured in Vermont I've been looking at more serious bikes and just purchased a used Trek top fuel 8, I'm so hyped for it to arrive haha. Also thanks for the reply, I really didnt expect it :)
Awesome video, cool ride. This demo really helps a Dad like me who still loves to jump & tear it up, but cant because of budget. Thanks, dude
This is the most practical mtb you tuber I have found. I subscribed. 👍
I Considered this one but ended up a Trek Marlin 5 for my son as it had hydraulic disc brakes. Not sold on the rst fork but the rest is great. It is a 3x. Son is 9 and the 13.5 has great stand over. I may hunt a used rockshox Recon for it
A recon fork is a great upgrade, that's for sure!
another great video! And I am surprised by this bike. Not only because it seems like it ticks a lot of the right boxes for trail usability, but because of the brand name Nishiki. Back in the 80s Nishiki was a respected mid range brand like Trek and Specialized, found only in local bike shops here in Canada. Some of the first popular mountain bikes in our region were Nishiki Bushwackers, fwiw. I know this isn't really the Nishiki bike company making bikes for Dicks, but just some chinese brand who bought the rights to use this defunct Japanese bike brand. But it brings back good memories. My first MTB was a 1986 Rocky Mtn Sherpa, and it was pretty similar to the best Nishiki MTB of the day.
Yeah I was talking to someone about Nishiki out on the trails who loved seeing it! Now I need to go find your 80's version for a retro bike!
Nishiki was actually bought by dicks its their house brand now not the same company but they own the original company
Love KevCentral's bike reviews.
Enjoyed your 'take' on the Nishiki. Hope it works for you.
yup, KevCentral and the quest for the best bargain. Always good to see there's decent bikes that can be had for what a kid could earn mowing lawns in a summer. Although I was wanting to checkout that Redline as a second bike to thrash. I wouldn't worry about a broken hanger as a litmus test since I've had one break on my GT while pedaling down the road. That's why you carry spares.
I knew it would be the nishiki Colorado. Can't wait for the follow up video.
It's a crazy good deal for a great bike man! What else could it be!
For the price, it's a damn nice bike. I love the gearing setup 1x11. No way we could get something that neat here in New Zealand for that price, it'd be more like $800+ 😢
Rip
I also bought a new $400 29er. Pretty much a solid deal with 1x10 Deore drivetrain, Shimano hydraulic brakes, 32mm with 100mm travel air fork, and continental tires. Upgraded the pedals and swapped the long stem for a shorter one too lol
I own a Colorado, had a local bike shop set it up.
Upgrades include: Bontrager pedals and seat
RaceFace grips
Spank 780 +15
Shorty levers
It rides really well, for an entry level bike. I’m from a motocross background and got it to help with endurance. I’m pretty sure once I go tubeless and get a better fork (I’m 240+) I’m gunna have a great ride for about $1200
Thankyou so much for this! I have had my eyes on this for a while! My only concern is future fork options...i heard the fork is a huge reason for all that weight
Dylan Dean Manitou Marquor
The only fork I could find. It’s super lightweight and bulletproof. Just keep an eye on the fork tube tightness.
Note. This bike has perfect balance. I can ride it no hands on pavement for miles
Can you link the fork
My first bike was a Diamondback Overdrive 29" and I still have it. I through legit MTB upgrades on it, but the bike's geometry, rims, hubs, fork, brakes, steerer tube, and derailleur just could not keep up. Needless to say the bike is now my beater commuter bike and a 100% safety hazard, ahaha. Saving up to build my dream 2019 Commencal Meta AM HT right now.
Glad to see the Colorado getting some love!! I got the 2014 29er as a Christmas gift (my first MTB) and it's been loved and absolutely shredded on ever since - I rode my first trails, popped my first wheelies, cased my first jumps on it. After four years of hard use, though, it is starting to fall apart and I'm probably going to upgrade after Christmas.
I get why so many riders hate on store bikes, but in reality a trail worthy store bike is perfect for a first-time rider because you can still have fun and not spend too much cash to see if you like the sport. My Colorado will be properly retired when the time comes, because without it I wouldn't have fallen in love with mountain biking 🚲
Nice to hear that dude.. We all start with a department store bike...
I got the same bike from my local Dick's for half off!! I've been riding it for almost a month now and upgraded to a shorter stem and I have to say it's a lot of bike for the price especially for something less than $300 with a 1x drivetrain and plus size tires. The fork weighs a crap ton and its developed a creak around the bottom bracket when I'm climbing on steep grades but I'm still ripping down trails and having a blast. I would definitely recommend this bike even at the $400 range
I love the fact that you mentioned kevcentral! His channel is very addictive!
Kev is the man!
I'm new at this and would never ride it like that. So I'll watch the next review where you treat it like someone new at mountain biking.
I love my Frankenstein I built it over the years and mostly out of thrift shop finds it goes as hard as I care to
My first bike was from Dick's for $300. Over the last 16 years I upgraded components till the only original piece is the seatpost collar. With about $3000 in it.
Components used to be much less expensive and made in Japan and USA. Everything new I get now is from Taiwan.
Watching your channel has gotten me stoked about riding! Great job on the videos!
jesus 3000
U can probably get a full sus for that price but whatever doesn't matter.
Yes you could. This was a little here and a little there, Making it more affordable. I have since bought several other bikes.
Schwinn, Nishiki and Mongoose were such good brands back in the day. Now they're junk.
God I would rather have no bike than a mongoose
Chinese factories and quality control unfortunately.....
86CJ74U2NV they were never good. That’s just what our parent bought us
Add carreras as well to you're junk bike list please
not if u have a 10+ year old mongoose bmx ahhahaha its going for sale soon, parts by parts.. its a 20" so it doesnt fit me, I want a 27.5"-29" mtn bike with hydraulic brakes, theyre 100$ more expensive than mechanical brakes..
I am curious to see how it holds up. Personally, I would feel much safer on a bike like the Giant Talon 3 which is $530. One of my buddies had one, and it stood up to his abuse really well. The Nishiki has a one by, but it is a little scary to think about the cost cutting they had to do to get that at such a low price. The derailleur hanger is probably one of those things that was in the cost cutting measures.
That's the real question and that's what I hope to address in the next few videos. Only time will tell!
Thank you so much for getting this bike. I have been trying to decide on what bike to get and I really want this one. Only thing is that it has a straight steerer. But i heard theres an adapter from cane creek maybe that will make a tapered fork fit. You should try it and also upgrade the bike
I bought a $400 full suspension bike and upgraded the front fork and rear shock, also put shimano hydraulic brakes in it as well as a good chain and that thing does great in the trails. I keep up with bikes vastly more expensive than mine even with the upgrades I did.
When they say 400$ in the title, they act like that is cheap😂
That’s because it is cheap, his full suspension costed him like 10,000
Vegito
A GOOD entry level full sus bike cost at least 2.5k and a hardtail is about 600-700 for a xc bike.
Bum.
Isiah Watts that is cheap for a entry level mtb
Pleas remove those reflectors!
Those are the best part! I miss my bike coming with useless items!
Nooo - reflectors make you super fast ))
damn you get ticketed where I live if you don't have them on
You can't remove the reflectors, the law requires them to be on. You risk getting fined without them.
@@itsMelonPVP Us too in Alberta. You need reflectors and on some trails, even a bell! I was surprised to see bylaw officers on our paved trails, but on dirt I am pretty sure we don't need that stuff.
My first mtb was a Nishiki when they were only sold at bike stores as a good brand. Im taking like 20some years ago.
I almost bought this bike but went for the Giant talon 2 29er instead twice as much money but its a brand I have good experience with and it's got hydraulic brakes and Maxis tires and they are tubeless from the shop plus I get two free tune ups a year.
I think obviously the higher skilled the rider, the more expensive a bicycle you need. For an old guy like me just doing easy dirt path riding, that bike would be perfect.
That's about the same price I bought my Jamis XC 1.0 bike years ago. Recently I did do an upgrade on the bottom bracket, cranks and pedals also went disc brakes because it originally can with V brakes. When I bought her I never intended to buy her as a trail bike but a bike to get me to work and back home. She ended up being a trail bike and a great trail bike at that.
I want that bike! Itd be a good platform for upgrades
I ride a 400 buck bike! It taught me how to be a mechanic. It got me into tools too. I'm planning on doubling it's price with some hydraulic brakes, better wheels, tubeless, wider bars and shorter stem! I have to save up for quite a while though as I'm 15 (so it's illegal for me to work) and I get $30 a month in allowance.
I bought a schwinn taff 29er. Love it. It's an 8 speed. I ride mostly on concrete roads and sidewalks. Can't beat it for $300
The real question is are you trading your patrol in for your new $400 single speed?!? 😂😂😂 fun video man!
You caught me Mo - IT'S MY NEW FULL TIME BIKE!
I think the diamondback recoil is the best department bike 😂
I have Sandals what is so funny about your comment?
Back as a kid I only ever knew the riding experience of a Walmart Huffy. Don't even know how I managed to enjoy riding that bike but somehow I did. Now I have a Marin Bobcat Trail 5 that only cost me $500 on craigslist, definitely a whole new biking experience.
A lighthearted personality in a crazy world... A breath of fresh air... 10/10
I had a full susp nishiki wasatch that was pretty awesome. Especially for my first “quality” bike
Same here. Not bad for a 500 dollar full sus bike. It got me hooked on mtb.
Great video. Long time fan of your channel. That ride without the chain on makes me kind of want to get a bike with the new Shimano silent hub. So sweet to hear the trail and not the hub buzz. That being said the video I watched right before yours was from B1ker and his i9 hub annoys the shit out of me. Have to mute all the riding vids or i freak out. Nothing against Robert he is awesome.
Robert is awesome, but you're right that there's something so nice about a silent hub!
I get a little out of my Novatec, but it's not I9 and not Shimano. I feel the loud hubs are more a "look at me look at me" thing.
You should check onyx hubs too if you like a silent freehub...
@@mtbhighlands I'll check them out. Thanks.
Just found me a new channel. Thanks for the awesome content!
I bought one of these early this summer for $375 + tax. I bought it because I could barely buy the NX drivetrain for that much, and I really wanted to try a 1x drivetrain and a plus tire width before committing a lot of money.
I don’t ride a lot and I’m out of shape, but I used to ride a lot.
I LOVE the geometry of this bike, which was a pleasant surprise. I had issues with the crank out of the box, but decided to go with a Hollowtech II style, no name crank, that worked great. I’d consider getting a good, light fork if I stick with this one for awhile, since the XCM weighs a ton. Unfortunately, that reveals one of the bigger issues I have with it.. the straight steerer. It severely limits fork selection and might force me to buy a more expensive bike sooner.
I’m really happy with it for the price I paid. I upgraded the pedals and grips to some Raceface components too, as they were cheap and yielded good improvements.
make a vid on how to adjust ur brakes
Is that a derailleur in your pocket or are you just happy about the new bike. 😂 Nice review.
Oh man, that's one I didn't think I'd hear! 😂
Best Light Images Photography that’s the best joke I’ve heard in a while
i dont get it
@@dimitrispalaskas9276 Whoooosh
Time stamp?
Liked the KevCentral shout out....you’re a bit more of an aggressive rider than him, enjoyed your honest opinion...you earned a new sub, rock on. Look forward to your bike content...!!!
I've been looking at this one to have some fun upgrading, but thought I might start with the DB Mason instead... we'll see. Probably won't be until spring anyway now that we have snow.
$760 for the bike now. Yikes!
Yeah that's such a bummer
I'm actually surprised a sub $500 bike is a 1x and has 27.5 x 2.8. When you went 0x0 did you catch yourself phantom pedaling? I also think it's great that you're going to ride the bike as a novice might so they may see if it would be a good purchase for them or their child. Great video--I subbed!
Thanks Allison! Just trying to pass along any bike that I think is worth it!
Actually, for parent it's good to see that bike can handle some abuse if they are buying it for a kid
I got the GT Aggressor Pro from Dicks and I love it but I am a newbie.Nice video subed.
I'm impressed you hit that line with that much speed and even took it on advanced! How long have you been going up Galbraith?
That shows that it’s a pretty good bike since it has a better drivetrain stock than my $2800 giant reign
I don't know if it's better, but I would agree I'd pick it over a shimano 1x10!
What is wrong with 3x8?
@@MistrzBartek125 A lot of folks don't like 3xAnything when dealing with mountain bikes. Even on my Hybrid, I don't use the inner two gears hardly ever once my chubby butt built a bit of core strength. One or two larger cogs on the rear for the worst climbs in town would do just fine. One less derailur, and you can use a wide-narrow front cog to help hold the chain on.
My one complaint is that I wish someone made a left-hand 8-9-10 selector. But that's purely for making a gas/e-bike and the throttle being on the right.
Not that I've ever had a chain slip that wasn't down to being garbage at setting derailurs, but it'd be nice. (also lets you slap a front freewheel on, and use an 80cc and jackshaft if you want to go that route :P).
Those chanclas bro. You rock em
I had been looking at this bike like six months ago thinking that it looked pretty good! Great vid!
Your only looking at the one by with that package because hardtail frames are 90 bucks on Aliexpress. There is also a 238 dollar full suspension 27.5 frameset that will humiliate any bike you have for trail riding, but you have to build it. Trail bikes are not that expensive if you know where to look and so far Aliexpress is all that you need to know. Look for the lutu or krsec frames. This bike is OK for light trail but that's about it. great vid.
You're hitting the ball with the heal of the club face. The putter was probably a bit too long for you.
Haha! Why am I not surprised you're a golfer too Brian! I'll work on my form next time!
@@DailyMTBRider after about 30 some years, I've stopped playing. Just takes to much time and practice.
You should put like 500 dollars of upgrades into it just to see the difference in ride quality
It would be night and day! That's for sure!
it would be the same thing as buying a bike but double it’s price but with a frame that doesn’t know how to do geometry
@@clarkpark failed geometry class
Lol... a $500 bike would probably out do it without much modification. A used one for just under $500 would go even further. Which got me thinking even more about what kind of ride quality one can get out from spending money on bikes & components.
You got my subscription I loved the video haha good sense of humor
Thanks Ben! Stoked to have you on board!
Nishiki is like Diamondback. My friend has a 2018 Nishiki Pueblo and I have a 2011 Diamondack Outlook. Same components, same ride feel, and everything! Nishiki and Diamondback are the exact same to me.
How in earth did you snap that derailleur hanger, ive got some serious torque on my friends bike and it holds up well
It beats me man! Maybe it was just a defect - we'll see on the second one!
They break when you hit them on something. That's why the derailleur is on the hanger and not directly attached to the frame. It saves the derailleur.
400 and its not hydrualic damn my bike worth 260
They are hydraulic brakes I had these brakes a while back they’re not very good on advanced trails but do the job if you’re just doing beginner light trails if not then a upgrade is worth it
Skrillz This are not Hydraulic Brakes...
Nice video! Those jump lines looked SWEEEET!
Last December I got Gt Avalanche Elite for only 560 bucks and i'm pretty stoked about that. It has 3x10 full Shimano Deore(which i lately converted to a 1x) , Suntour XCR with remote lockout , Shimano M315 brakes , quite good bar and stem. In addition , frame is aluminum and with tapered headtube but , unfortunately , fork wasn't with tapered steer tube , it just came with the adaptor
Oh wow! That sounds like a good bike for the deal and it has the ability to upgrade - that's a big win!
The Birkenstocks scream “I’m from Washington”
Haha! It's so true and I'm proud of it!
I got my bike from DSG and its held up for black tech trails and blue jump trails, so I'd say it's pretty good.
That thing held up super well! Do you have any dreams to upgrade it?
@@DailyMTBRider Yes I definitely do.
I purchased a diamondback atroz from there too a year later on pretty intense trails and decent size dirt jumps nothing broken yet..I did upgrade my spring shock to an Amazon dnm airshock
Great vid man!
Hey I just subbed! I noticed the Bellingham WA mall 😂. I used to live there but now reside in BC. I just started this hobby, got a Trek 2019 Marlin 5. Wish I started mountain biking sooner we could have rode together 😂!
You say only 400$ as if 400$ is a small amount of money
It's not nothing but for a bike that is nothing.
For a bike 1k is nothing.
@@your_average_cultured_dude what kind of bikes are you buying damn
@@thegodhoward8037 ever watched a gee milner dream build? All of those cost 10-20k
@@your_average_cultured_dude gee I wonder if Billy McBill from the accounting department needs a 10k bike for daily commute and inter-city rides on weekends
That bike is $799 out here in Northern California....🤔🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Damn expensive
@@ianmangham4570 As is everything out here.
@@NickTheGREEK1216 How much is a carton of OJ ? 1/4 Gallon ?
I've had mine for about three years and that derailleur hanger has to be the weakest part. mine has bent or broken a couple times. I've since upgraded to a Megatower and it has been a great bike to get my friends in to the sport. Great under $500 bike IMO.
The Dropout derailleur arm is the Achilles heal of this bike. Waiting for my replacement parts as well.
If you want I can tell you about a bike under 600$
The bike is drag c1 it's 400$ but you need to buy it from Bulgaria I have that bike and it's good
Hows the bike now?
10:02 I think you just got really unlucky with your bike my nishiki has gotten a wheel replaced and that was my fault
Good evening, I own 2 bicycles, 1st a Iron Horse Warrior purchased in 2005 from Dicks, 2nd a Hyper Carbon X purchased last year from Walmart for $99.00 on clearance and I'm in the process of doing some upgrades. I truly appreciate this video because I was considering buying this bike but missed the sale also my 9yr old son so I purchased him the GT Pro Aggressor. Have you checked out the Schwinn Axum at Walmart because my next bike will be either the Axum or the Colorado. What's your opinion? Thanks for the great video
Awesome ride bike video ….what’s you’re set up ?? Chest mount or Helmet mount ??
How much does Nickleodeon make in royalties from Spongebob clips on youtube?
If it's under 4 seconds, not a thing.... 😂- thanks nick!
Just some normal trail riding
*wears full face helmet
Just for that footy my man!
I wear a full face
Some people use a full face every time they ride. I bet it's hot, but safety is definitely most important.
I wear a full face everyday to school (I do a bit of street trials on my way though)
I was just thinking that
I bought a 679 cad fat tire rigid bike, and I absolutely love it
My buddy I ride with every weekend has this bike and it's his main rig. He does really well on it. Only place he is slower is on the downhills but that is my full sus using its advantage there. I think its def a usable bike for someones first mountain bike. Hes had to upgrade a few things but nothing crazy. The only real issue is the dang straight steerer. He wants to upgrade his fork to an air fork but its been hard to find something that will fit.. Its straight steer and boost 27.5 which is an odd combo it seems.Also the crank ended up needing replaced as they are square taper and eventually loosened up.
I paid under 100$ on my bike and it older then me😪☹
Everybody starts somewhere. My first mtb is gonna have to be in the $200+ range. Likely used....
my mountain bike was only $110 lmao and its works pretty damn good
@Gary Brown Hey, the first bike I rode with a serious XC/trail group was a Huffy. It was rather dangerous and couldn't match my skill (as limited as it was). I got a better bike quickly.
@Gary Brown We all have "skill" to some degree and I said mine was not high. More to the point, parts were rattling off the bike, the brakes were ok but the v-brakes shifted around inconsistently and the shifting was not consistent. Overall it would not stay tuned up long enough which was a safety issue on the trail. I transitioned it to a commuter and did well in that role for years.
Glad your Stingray served you well, but there is no comparison- it was very likely a better bike than the Huffy. Not to mention there are many models of the Stingray. If you had a basic one speed with a coaster brake then no doubt it was solid.
i have a Colorado 2017 29er...other than putting my own wheels on it, everything else works great. have about 2000 miles on mine on light to intermediate trails.
Lol my brother got that same bike and just upgraded to a polygon Siskiu t7 ($1350) because he bought that bike to start mountain biking and now he's pretty dang good so he upgraded as I said and I just bought a diamondback overdrive ($500) I threw on a couple upgrades and I am attempting to follow my brother he is pro so I normally go on the easier trails he goes on but it's pretty fun
Just impressed those kids. You know like I do😂
Haha - I didn't impress anyone - but don't tell my fat head that!
Umm I can think of alot more better bikes too buy with 400 pounds
LIKE voodoo hoodoo?
huh?
If you buy this as a new rider, you can eventually upgrade the fork to a proper air shock with rebound dampening and far more adjustability, and also add some hydraulic brakes for braking that is wayyyyy better than any mech brakes. Change the stem for a shorter reach.
That derailleur failure wasn’t too great.
Dude you’re great rider, so that’s that as well . You make the bike!! Great video!
Thanks man! That means a lot!
You should do a video where you try to build up the best hardtail you can for under 1000!!!
These feels like one of those things u buy cause it's cheap then endlessly throw money at it to make it more "capable" and to fix things that break. I usually try to remind myself that the saying u get what u pay for is very true... but if you can only afford a certain type of bike then having a bike is more fun than not having one!
You hit it spot on man! This is a good bike for someone newer to the sport - not worth putting a ton of money in to!
As the saying goes: "Goed koop is duur koop" or to translate (the meaning), buying cheap will be more expensive in the long run...
@@DailyMTBRider Either someone new to the sport, or like myself, someone who doesn't go on trails that would justify saying they're in 'the sport' at all. If I had one, it'd have a cargo rack bodged on. I like riding trails, but I wouldn't try a jump trail while my Mother's alive to see it, lol. Everything I do ride I just use my commuter bikes for.
@@DFX2KX Department store bikes are totally fine for that. You dpnt need to spend that much on nice upgrades. Most of the pro or semi pro scene of mtb and specially riders are full of snobs and elitism where even a 1.5k bike becomes "entry level".
I recently bought a $500 Schwinn hardtail from Dick’s , which is a lot of money to me. As a beginner it’s held up pretty well. I’ve ridden some challenging blue trails and aside from tires losing air, it’s not bad for the price.
Nice video. I started on a Giant Talon. I think it was a great value.