Sam is a special character, like a cartoon character. Dude has more skills in his pinky finger than most mountain bikers will ever have. It's not that the bike is awesome- its a cheap retro looking bmx bike, that is meant to look like something SE already makes at less than half the price. It has a QUILL STEM IN 2019! im sure there had to be a few trailside repairs, or at the very least Sam lands everything like it's on a cloud and he is just that good... For safety reasons, regular folk should never expect these kinda bikes to take this kind of torture...
A-line, no suspension, crap brakes, tires who's specs are essentially: "round", and a twirly golf club looking camera on dude's head. Now that's entertainment!
such a refreshing video. All the other youtubers literally complained how bad the bike was the entire time, while Sam just smashes it and compliment the bike. Amazing!!
too many people blame the tool for the job they just finished, gotta own it man, results are the results, but no, I'm not going down those tracks, my health insurance and doctors just would not be able to put me back together again.
To be fair, of all the Walmart bikes, that bike makes a lot of sense for a bike park in terms of a Walmart bike lasting: ✔No pogo stick suspension to break or eject you ✔Single speed, so no chain slaping, derailleur to break off, or chain falling off ✔24" rims naturally stiffer than cheap Walmart 27.5/29 ✔Even junky mechanical discs still beat rim brakes, no rim brake rub ✔Crossbar on the handlebar means even small 25.4 clamp area has stiff bars ✔ Old school one-piece cranks for brute simplicity
My first bicycle Snowplow was a Men’s 26” comfort cruiser from Canadian tire. The single speed was tough to keep speed up but it survived a year before upgrading to a 3 speed. Being 50 lbs it had great traction pulling plows. 🤫🚴♂️-
Proving the point that is not the bike you use, but the skillset you have. Sam you did a great job showcasing that money is not the limiting factor for having fun great job.
Many cycling channels on youtube are influenced by higher end bike brands, it could be the people run cycle shops or are sponsored by the big bike brands or simply people who need to justify their investment in a high end bike. There is no question than many walmart bikes are not fit for purpose but there are also many videos where it is clear the walmart bike has not been properly setup or they have purposely chosen the wrong walmart bike to review and test. Even here I don't think Sam has actually serviced and checked the bike much before testing. If I buy a walmart bike I know assembly at the factory will be poor so would probably give it a huge service before riding it making sure everything is correctly tightened and there is grease where it needs to be which would be typical of many LBS bikes before the customer takes it home just so if I was reviewing the bike it would be a fair review. If you are buying a bike from walmart you are buying a bike knowing you will have to service it yourself otherwise you aren't going to be saving much money if you take it to a LBS for all servicing and repairs.
How is 640K subs under rated? I would say all of us are here partly because of his video quality. The skill will bring you to the channel, the exuberance will make you smile while you watch, but the editing and camera work makes you open 3 more Sam Pilgrim videos in new tabs!
I am new to your video's. I just want to say it is amazing how positive you are. I love how you never put the bikes down. You are a great example and you encourage people of all income levels to ride. You are a good dude !!
Smart choice in selecting a compact sturdy bike that at least had a chance of surviving the trails. Sam pushed the limits of the bike but didn't intentionally destroy it. Well done!
@@FAKE-NAME The bike uses BMX parts. Actually pretty stout and capable if you swap the front fork and brakes for better components. Better then the rivet cranks and crap bearings they put on cheap Mountain bikes IMO
The bike choice was actually very clever. Steel frame, rigid fork, 24" wheels, it's practically an indestructible BMX XL. Great video, clearly shows that "right" bike doesn't have to be an expensive one, also that skillz rules! Love that.
He chose the right bike, something minimal, less to break, and similar to a dirt jumper, of course it worked, Sam's an experienced rider, he knows what works.
@@bungay2488 so when the average person is on a berm at max speed because they havent braked adequately, or know how to shift weight into their leg to corner like that. What do you think will happen when all the rider weight and gforce is transferred into the frame?
watching this again, and i still cant get over the fact how he managed to ride those trails, especially those rock rolls with those tyres, and in the wet as well.. thats well good!!!
STS isnt in the same league as sam, STS can shred but can barely even keep up witj seth. and seth is still not even on par with sam and blake (see the gmbn vid).
That was radically sensational! You've put to rest any doubt that skill outweighs gear for sure! Walmart should make this a commercial for their Rambler!
I love this. Most videos about Walmart bikes are intentionally breaking them, or bitching about how shit they are. Of course its shit, compared to a $2000 bike. This video just goes to show a good rider can ride any bike good. If you're looking for an affordable way to get into the hobby, perfect. There is no reason to buy an insane bike if you don't have the skills or endurance to use it. Same with any hobby, sure a Martin guitar is nice, but if you can only play one damn chord it doesn't matter what you have.
Sam has the skills to make up for the bike’s crap tires, pedals, and especially brakes. A beginner isn’t going to manage well on that. Watch how Sam has to drag his foot to navigate berms safely, and he still almost goes over them. A pro rider on a cheap bike will be way better than an amateur on an expensive one… but the cheap bike won’t make an amateur a pro.
I loved absolutely everything about this video, but can we just take a second to appreciate the stroke of absolute film-editing genius with the 'wipe' transition at 12:20?
After watching dozen of these walmart mtb videos just for fun, it would seem like the less it tries to look like expensive ones the better, this one has no suspension at all, just what is on is made to be alive for the money...
Textbook Sam Pilgrim - just stoked to be riding, not caring about the bike or weather or anything else. Just having a ball riding bikes. That’s what I subbed!
I know I’m a bit late to the party with this video but just wanted to say how brilliant and refreshing this video was ❤️ The only other videos I’ve seen with cheap bikes has been the RUclipsr bitching and laughing about the bikes. For somebody like myself who’s on such a tight budget, full time carer and the only down time I get I like to go out in my cheap mountain bike, I wish I could afford something more bud I never will. I’m more than happy with my £150 bike. I dint do trails like this, it’s more for leisure and it’s been soo good for my mental health. I just feel kind of embarrassed at times when I see the serious bikers kind of sniggering about my bike. So THANK YOU for this video buddy. This has made me proud again of my little cheap mountain bike. ❤️❤️
The skill, enthusiasm and fearlessness is brilliant! I really like how you've showed everyone that you don't need to spend loads of money to ride some trails and have fun. LET'S GET IT!
with most videos it's clearly obvious that the youtuber *wanted* the bike to fail so they could laugh about it. Like with Phils video, I love that dude but t he only problem he had was a lose stem and he acted like that made the whole bike inadequate. A new stem of a more secure mounting style can be really cheap
Sam does ride a bike pretty damn well though. A decent rider won't break as much stuff as a bad one attempting the same things. Landing straight and smooth makes a huge difference for the longevity of wheels, cranks, forks, etc. Not to mention, the hubs in this bike will be shot after a week's use. Walmart bikes usually fail at the hubs first.
@@Metal-Possum But then you can hit up the usual scumbags to get a second hand set of wheels with decent hubs. I have been using the same frame since 2013. Majority of the components have been changed when funds allowed. It has enabled biking on the cheap. For sure if I saved up what I spent I'd have a really expensive bike with all of the toys. But I'd also be saving still because "for 500 more I could get xyz bike." Instead I have had 6 years of fun with no signs of slowing down.
@@Metal-Possum If the hubs (and even pedals) are not loosened and adjusted correctly for proper running clearance, they will be shot quite fast. One of the local bike shop keepers said that no matter what wheels (with cup and cone obviously and not really the proper expensive stuff) he takes off from the self, the bearings need to be adjusted or they will eat themselfs. The cup and cone stuff is most probably tightened with a machine with the lightest possible torque, but any torque on the cone nut is too much. Also if one has QR hubs, especially with internal type QR's, like XT (lot of clamping force) they need to be seriously loose. Once the QR is tightened, it pushes the cones inward and the bearings become tighter. I was actually a bit amazed how much there has to be slack in the bearings when they are off the bike. This is at least with some cheap old retro stuff. Almost every bike I ever worked on, had crunchy hubs. Mostly its the cone nut that starts to pit and then goes the balls if the lubrication is not fine. There has been some cases that the balls are still usable (not the brightest, but no scuffing or pitting) and cones are blown.
@@HulluJanne Even properly adjusted department store hubs have a very short life span. I've seen cases where the hub shell itself has collapsed inwards.
HulluJanne Agreed. I assembled target bicycles for 10 years. first off the hubs are always assembled way too tight. Second there must be a shortage of grease in China. However,I do have a couple their bicycles that have 3000 miles plus on them. I’m in my late 50s and I know these retro bikes like the back of my hand. Being that said sometimes running rigid is fun!
loved this video, reminds me off pro golfers playing with crappy cheap clubs and still playing quality golf, the bike was amazing but not as impressive as Sam's skills. his energy and enthusiasm make his vids sooooo watchable. youtube gold !
Watched tons of riding videos (including several from red bull sponsored riders) but this was probably the most positive, fun and infectious enthusiastic riding video I've watched in the last couple of years. Thanks for the awesome review. Im pretty sure some kids with not a ton of cash are going to be pumped after watching this video and buying that bike.
"monny in the gonny" ? 🤔 Please explain (channelling Australia's most lauded redheaded political idiot senator) ? Doesn't mean anything to those of us downunder and I'd rather not be guessing.
I stumbled onto your channel a few days ago. Brings back memories of riding in Japan, South Korea 20 years ago. I still have my bike it's a Seven Sola with a Marzoch fork.. Its only an 8 speed but man brings back so many memories. AWESOME..
If someone actually finds that bike can you post on here that you did. This could become a traveling bike. Next person takes it to another park, films it, drops it off for another person to move it on again.
You are frigging funny - totally made my day. I think your skill level is set to crazy, think I'll stick to my full floater - it compensates for my mistakes. Rock the postive vibes..
My God, That was one of the best examples of what a vid shoul be, great commentary, always interesting, and absolutely the best filming quality I've had the pleasure of viewing. Thanks my man!👍
"One of the most positive people on RUclips and definitely way beyond." Your tricks and videos are uniquely good Sam and cut perfectly. As children we were always on the move with old scrap bikes because we didn't have the money for new ones. But they were the best "hell machines" for us. We were always on the move beyond the "wear limit". Back then, speedway was our motivation. It's been over 35 years now. But the bike, whether road bike or MTB, remains my constant companion (now of course only with a helmet))).
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I love how he's so up beat and happy on a walmart bike amd doesnt complain about anything the bike is lacking.
And every day is living the dream. He's like a constant reminder that even on a bad day you can be having a good one.
cause its Sam Pilgrim
Soaked wet in the rain. He should write life attitude books :-P
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Sam: Lets see how this 170$ bike does on a black track.
Pinkbike: Can you ride this budget 3000$ bike on dirt?
Lmao
haha, dude this is too accurate.
Yeah goes to show you how much bullshit elitist thinking some mountain bikers have.
GMBN too.
Sam is a special character, like a cartoon character. Dude has more skills in his pinky finger than most mountain bikers will ever have. It's not that the bike is awesome- its a cheap retro looking bmx bike, that is meant to look like something SE already makes at less than half the price. It has a QUILL STEM IN 2019! im sure there had to be a few trailside repairs, or at the very least Sam lands everything like it's on a cloud and he is just that good... For safety reasons, regular folk should never expect these kinda bikes to take this kind of torture...
Literally anything with wheels: ...
Sam: This is the dream!
My thought exactly hahaha
This thing's the BEST!
Sam: “oh my god this is terrifying” *speeds up*
😂😂😂😂😂
brakes don't work lol
This proves it's the riders Skill level. This guy can make any bike work. Very impressed+
yep that make the difference. If I do the same I'll probably take a lot of crash if not just one and then.... hospital :D
i wouldn't ride the A-Line with a proper high end enduro bike without crashing...
But having a better bike can make it easier to progress and more fun
You gotta have a good reliable bike
Potato better bike don’t make you progress faster, you can make mistakes and don’t even notice then. But it is more fun to ride a good bike, true.
A-line, no suspension, crap brakes, tires who's specs are essentially: "round", and a twirly golf club looking camera on dude's head. Now that's entertainment!
lol i thought he was a helicopter prototype at first
Professor Gadget
It also has no gears
tires = round
I just realized that all bikes have suspension, you got like 800mm in your arms...
I love how the bike has no suspension at all yet Sam is just like "WOW IT'S SO SMOOTH!"
For real🤣
Actually he said smo'O0th or sth like that.
And calls it a hard tail 😭😭🤣
the frame is the suspension lol
I think that's part of the key to how this bike survived though, no suspension = less stuff to go wrong, more rigid frame so it won't bend, etc
such a refreshing video. All the other youtubers literally complained how bad the bike was the entire time, while Sam just smashes it and compliment the bike. Amazing!!
Exactly lol, that’s why I love this channel.
He is a humble man
yeah... he seems pretty cool
too many people blame the tool for the job they just finished, gotta own it man, results are the results, but no, I'm not going down those tracks, my health insurance and doctors just would not be able to put me back together again.
@@bradaltemeyer4472 Same here LMAO...
“Walmart bike sells out after crazy British man reviews it”
lol
Man I wish they had the shwinn cutback here. Take a rattlecan to it and there yo ugo.
I got mine
Call Guinness World Records! Best deal for a working downhill bike ever!
Hehehe
To be fair, of all the Walmart bikes, that bike makes a lot of sense for a bike park in terms of a Walmart bike lasting:
✔No pogo stick suspension to break or eject you
✔Single speed, so no chain slaping, derailleur to break off, or chain falling off
✔24" rims naturally stiffer than cheap Walmart 27.5/29
✔Even junky mechanical discs still beat rim brakes, no rim brake rub
✔Crossbar on the handlebar means even small 25.4 clamp area has stiff bars
✔ Old school one-piece cranks for brute simplicity
Yep: absolutely the smartest choice.
To be honest I thought that stem looked suspect and was surprised that the bars didn't roll.
Don't forget the kickstand!!!
gotta love a crankset and bottom bracket you can service using only a 10" Channelllock, don't even need a crescent wrench!
Pilgrim ain't no dummy!
Props for wearing a helmet at all times. Even while doing wheelies inside Walmart.
People are often killed when they perceive there is the least risk.
This man can afford any bike he wants and he's having a blast on a $180 bike! Awesomeness!
My first bicycle Snowplow was a Men’s 26” comfort cruiser from Canadian tire. The single speed was tough to keep speed up but it survived a year before upgrading to a 3 speed. Being 50 lbs it had great traction pulling plows. 🤫🚴♂️-
Proving the point that is not the bike you use, but the skillset you have. Sam you did a great job showcasing that money is not the limiting factor for having fun great job.
Alberto Castillo Also proving bad tools can't blame the workman.... errr 😂
Exactly, but would you want a walmart bike as your main bike?
@@edhumpf9189 depends on who built it, some Walmart mechanics are legit while others aren't the most keen
@@edhumpf9189 If my options were walmart bike or no bike i'd definately go for the walmart bike
Many cycling channels on youtube are influenced by higher end bike brands, it could be the people run cycle shops or are sponsored by the big bike brands or simply people who need to justify their investment in a high end bike. There is no question than many walmart bikes are not fit for purpose but there are also many videos where it is clear the walmart bike has not been properly setup or they have purposely chosen the wrong walmart bike to review and test. Even here I don't think Sam has actually serviced and checked the bike much before testing. If I buy a walmart bike I know assembly at the factory will be poor so would probably give it a huge service before riding it making sure everything is correctly tightened and there is grease where it needs to be which would be typical of many LBS bikes before the customer takes it home just so if I was reviewing the bike it would be a fair review. If you are buying a bike from walmart you are buying a bike knowing you will have to service it yourself otherwise you aren't going to be saving much money if you take it to a LBS for all servicing and repairs.
Not a lot of people mention how good the editing and continuous camera angles are in these videos!
Very underrated! 👌
DanDK absolutely underrated! There is one thing that always sticks with me after I watch one of Sam’s videos and that is his editing skills.
@@adamcvanwinkle might not be him, the guy is good at everything? he would be a super genius ;)
How is 640K subs under rated? I would say all of us are here partly because of his video quality. The skill will bring you to the channel, the exuberance will make you smile while you watch, but the editing and camera work makes you open 3 more Sam Pilgrim videos in new tabs!
AND THE AUDIO!
That spinny mount footage was amazing... love that.
I am new to your video's. I just want to say it is amazing how positive you are. I love how you never put the bikes down. You are a great example and you encourage people of all income levels to ride. You are a good dude !!
7:55 "oooh whats this."
It says "drop"
" oh god- WOOOOOHHOOO"
Song is Angerfist - Incomming. I guessed by drops, and melody
Româncă🇷🇴 🤗
Keeping those leaflets in the front wheel all the time was the funniest thing.
I was dying 😂😂
I was literally LOL!!!
It's so he could return for a refund after 🤣
500th like
@@dunnyvdhhs5996 Thank you! Crazy.
Smart choice in selecting a compact sturdy bike that at least had a chance of surviving the trails. Sam pushed the limits of the bike but didn't intentionally destroy it. Well done!
Dan Saxton hold my monster
@SkullyTheCreator you do realize most of what he said about it was sarcasm right LOL
@@FAKE-NAME The bike uses BMX parts. Actually pretty stout and capable if you swap the front fork and brakes for better components. Better then the rivet cranks and crap bearings they put on cheap Mountain bikes IMO
@@alexrainer8891 no it wasn't
@@alexrainer8891 looks like you might be missing the sarcasm here mate.
The bike choice was actually very clever. Steel frame, rigid fork, 24" wheels, it's practically an indestructible BMX XL. Great video, clearly shows that "right" bike doesn't have to be an expensive one, also that skillz rules! Love that.
All the locals "look at this noob on a cheap bike"
Little did they know, this was Sam Pilgrim lol
no
Rigid fork - strong, 24' wheels -strong, thick steel frame - strong. Love the way he chose the bike
hahaha yeah a wheelie in a Walmart aisle... hahaha
Thanks for making the whole hi end bike industry look like a total waste of time and money 🤣
Andy Davies
Lol bikes are so overpriced nowadays
It lasted a day.... I'd love to see it do a season
@@hfbvc9480 it's crazy that I can get a Husqvarna dirt bike for cheaper than a lot of mountain bikes.
Westy
I think soon that mountain bikes will go down in price significantly
@@hfbvc9480 why do you think this?
I love how much fun this dude is having.
i love how he sounds like hes in so much discomfort whens hes saying ‘omg this is so smooth’
1:36 the face of the cashier. 😂 He knows exactly what will happen.😄
Seth “here is a trail you probably shouldn’t ride wet- pulp fiction”
Sam “let’s ride this Walmart bike down pulp fiction in the wet”
seth's so dramatic though
@@rustynugget2288 seth is a bitch compared to pilgrim XD
why do you compare a pro rider to a non pro.... wtf
I mean, you shouldn't. Unless you're Sam.
I love both these guys channels.
He chose the right bike, something minimal, less to break, and similar to a dirt jumper, of course it worked, Sam's an experienced rider, he knows what works.
Meanwhile, the mtb industry: ''Yes, you need our 5 grand bikes to survive a trail''
King's Nobel Spirit are you mad do you even look after your bikes
this man is a pro level rider, the average user would have stressed this bike a LOT more.
Ba0binga not really because Sam pushed the bike to the limits since he has the skill level to do, the average rider couldn’t push that bike that hard.
@@bungay2488 so when the average person is on a berm at max speed because they havent braked adequately, or know how to shift weight into their leg to corner like that. What do you think will happen when all the rider weight and gforce is transferred into the frame?
Ba0binga well where is all of sams force going then
I feel better about my bike, but much worse about my skills after watching this 😂. Excellent work on this one Sam🤘
Instant sub this guy! He had fun, rode great! He is NOT like all the other scumbags who did the abused and return crap. RESPECT!
Sam could do this on a 12" pink Walmart bike and still smile the whole time. What a champ!
watching this again, and i still cant get over the fact how he managed to ride those trails, especially those rock rolls with those tyres, and in the wet as well.. thats well good!!!
no one will take the bike, its canada. it will probably still be there a year later with new parts on it
So true
nah it'll be gone in 20mins
You've obviously never been to Winnipeg 😂
The only time I've ever been robbed was in Canada and I live in Houston Texas.
Fat Splat it’s gone as of yesterday
Sam Pilgrim: rides bike off cliff "that was sooo smooth"
Ahh dreem!
Sooo smooth, not that bit!
When the helmet costs more then the bike😂
Most RUclipsrs on WM bikes: ITS SO BAAD. I CAN'T RIIIIIDE.
Sam on WM bike: *sends harder trails than me*
I've spent an embarrassing amount of time watching mtb videos on youtube... and this is hands down the best I've ever seen.
right! im legit rolling watching all his vids while he makes it look so damn simple
Single track sampler: takes three days to clear A line on his bike.
Sam: goes down A line and clears everything on a Walmart bike.
well except lower A line
I can sense competition 😂
STS isnt in the same league as sam, STS can shred but can barely even keep up witj seth. and seth is still not even on par with sam and blake (see the gmbn vid).
Please don't compare pro mountain bikers to non pros
@@randomscene3219 yup i was gonna say the same, not the same category riders by a stretttcch
That was radically sensational! You've put to rest any doubt that skill outweighs gear for sure! Walmart should make this a commercial for their Rambler!
I like how he just full sends it and doesn’t even take the tags off 😂😂
I don’t know who this guy is and don’t know anything about his channel, but I love his zest and enthusiasm for LIFE! You’re killin’ it dude 👍🏽
&//**$$'',**?,^*0
You should subscribe, he is the best.
Best bike channel on RUclips 💯
Just found this too. Great channel!!!
One of the top free riders in the universe
Thank you for not returning the bike. Good man.
It always annoyed me other RUclipsrs returned the bikes!
And the Fact that he “Donated” instead
Fuck Walmart, he should have
Chris Canty technically he asked someone to steal it 😂. If you see an unlocked bike just take it.
@George Ramos walmart is fucking gross, and littered with fat people who use the old people scooters to...to.... to scoot
I love this. Most videos about Walmart bikes are intentionally breaking them, or bitching about how shit they are. Of course its shit, compared to a $2000 bike. This video just goes to show a good rider can ride any bike good. If you're looking for an affordable way to get into the hobby, perfect. There is no reason to buy an insane bike if you don't have the skills or endurance to use it. Same with any hobby, sure a Martin guitar is nice, but if you can only play one damn chord it doesn't matter what you have.
Sam has the skills to make up for the bike’s crap tires, pedals, and especially brakes. A beginner isn’t going to manage well on that. Watch how Sam has to drag his foot to navigate berms safely, and he still almost goes over them. A pro rider on a cheap bike will be way better than an amateur on an expensive one… but the cheap bike won’t make an amateur a pro.
@@johnmickey5017 Was thinking the same. If i rode that bike me or/and the bike would die pretty quickly.
this was more about the rider than about the bike 👏massively impressive!
Doctor: you've been diagnosed with a heart disease
Sam pilgrim: ITS CRACK A MONY O'CLOCK!!!!!!!!
Underrated comment this 🤣
Love how he left the cardboard in the front wheel.
And:
Spinny cam is awesome.
I loved absolutely everything about this video, but can we just take a second to appreciate the stroke of absolute film-editing genius with the 'wipe' transition at 12:20?
i just realized walmart’s “mountain bike” doesn’t have any suspension and Sam still shredded it anyway, respect
Balls of STEEL.. on a "normal" DH bike in the wet this looks beyond technically terrifying.. Top 3 words "Sketch", "Sketchy" & "Says Drop" XD
Duke Nuke'm!
Exactly....
Well, one thing is that you don't have to worry about crashing your expensive dh bike.
Well, he's got one less tooth to worry about losing...
I was amazed. Gordon Bennett, I cant comprehend how he responds so quickly and nonchalantly to something what is like Terryfying, wow what a geezer!
Walmart will now stop selling this bike because its decent.
They literally dont sell it anymore
After watching dozen of these walmart mtb videos just for fun, it would seem like the less it tries to look like expensive ones the better, this one has no suspension at all, just what is on is made to be alive for the money...
Any time I am having a bad day, I watch this video, and it makes me smile. Never fails.
1 year later, the bike remains in the same spot Sam left it.
I was wondering about that.
Did you check?
GCMB: Can you do a whistler on a hard tail.
SP: Hold my beer.
Hold my monster
SP: I can do it on a hard full.
Gmbn*
“This is Sketch”
*rigid
Textbook Sam Pilgrim - just stoked to be riding, not caring about the bike or weather or anything else. Just having a ball riding bikes. That’s what I subbed!
I love how stoked you are when you ride! Great fun to watch.
Had a massive smile on my face all thru this vid , could feel how happy the guy is . Brilliant
All that bike needs are some pil grips
and maybe a pair of stamp2's
Death grips and a set of hope pedals
GMBN Cheese Grips.
@@LongPeter they could work
I know this concept has been well done...but this never gets old
People forget this is how mountain biking began. Also love that he didn't take the kickstand off.
You are correct....
Not to this extreme maybe though...
I know I’m a bit late to the party with this video but just wanted to say how brilliant and refreshing this video was ❤️ The only other videos I’ve seen with cheap bikes has been the RUclipsr bitching and laughing about the bikes. For somebody like myself who’s on such a tight budget, full time carer and the only down time I get I like to go out in my cheap mountain bike, I wish I could afford something more bud I never will. I’m more than happy with my £150 bike. I dint do trails like this, it’s more for leisure and it’s been soo good for my mental health. I just feel kind of embarrassed at times when I see the serious bikers kind of sniggering about my bike.
So THANK YOU for this video buddy. This has made me proud again of my little cheap mountain bike. ❤️❤️
*Dang dang dang dang dang klang klang dang* *Bike gets his arse handed to him*
Sam: “Ow W-Wow this is R-really smo-oo-oth”
I think he meant in comparison to what he expected or other hard bikes. But yeah that was funny.
Everyone : i rode whistler with hardtail
Sam : Hold my monster 😅🤘
Awesome content ... keep going pal .... to the Sky 😎🤘
The skill, enthusiasm and fearlessness is brilliant! I really like how you've showed everyone that you don't need to spend loads of money to ride some trails and have fun. LET'S GET IT!
4:11 "oh wow it's so smooth on this"
Kind of funny how positive about everything you are haha love it. Sick
about time someone did a vid where the"cheap bike" was acceptable and not slagged mercilessly
nice one Sam
with most videos it's clearly obvious that the youtuber *wanted* the bike to fail so they could laugh about it. Like with Phils video, I love that dude but t he only problem he had was a lose stem and he acted like that made the whole bike inadequate. A new stem of a more secure mounting style can be really cheap
Everyone talks shit about Walmart bikes and hitting local trails and here is Sam using a Walmart bike at whistler. Amazing
Sam does ride a bike pretty damn well though. A decent rider won't break as much stuff as a bad one attempting the same things. Landing straight and smooth makes a huge difference for the longevity of wheels, cranks, forks, etc.
Not to mention, the hubs in this bike will be shot after a week's use. Walmart bikes usually fail at the hubs first.
@@Metal-Possum But then you can hit up the usual scumbags to get a second hand set of wheels with decent hubs. I have been using the same frame since 2013. Majority of the components have been changed when funds allowed. It has enabled biking on the cheap. For sure if I saved up what I spent I'd have a really expensive bike with all of the toys. But I'd also be saving still because "for 500 more I could get xyz bike." Instead I have had 6 years of fun with no signs of slowing down.
@@Metal-Possum If the hubs (and even pedals) are not loosened and adjusted correctly for proper running clearance, they will be shot quite fast. One of the local bike shop keepers said that no matter what wheels (with cup and cone obviously and not really the proper expensive stuff) he takes off from the self, the bearings need to be adjusted or they will eat themselfs.
The cup and cone stuff is most probably tightened with a machine with the lightest possible torque, but any torque on the cone nut is too much. Also if one has QR hubs, especially with internal type QR's, like XT (lot of clamping force) they need to be seriously loose.
Once the QR is tightened, it pushes the cones inward and the bearings become tighter. I was actually a bit amazed how much there has to be slack in the bearings when they are off the bike. This is at least with some cheap old retro stuff.
Almost every bike I ever worked on, had crunchy hubs. Mostly its the cone nut that starts to pit and then goes the balls if the lubrication is not fine. There has been some cases that the balls are still usable (not the brightest, but no scuffing or pitting) and cones are blown.
@@HulluJanne Even properly adjusted department store hubs have a very short life span. I've seen cases where the hub shell itself has collapsed inwards.
HulluJanne Agreed. I assembled target bicycles for 10 years. first off the hubs are always assembled way too tight. Second there must be a shortage of grease in China. However,I do have a couple their bicycles that have 3000 miles plus on them. I’m in my late 50s and I know these retro bikes like the back of my hand. Being that said sometimes running rigid is fun!
Quality stuff here, man. Love the positivity too! Infectious! ✨✨
Heading to WalMart now, before they sell out.
Man you predicted it, COVID got everybody sold out of bikes
Sam is faster than me down Whistler on a toaster, than i would be on a 10 000 dollar downhill bike. Well... xD
I love how Sams mad skills makes this into a wholesome adrenaline junkie video. For normal people this would have turned into a jackass style thing.
I love your joy when you ride! And glad the bike made it to the end!!!
I think it would be fun if you included more reactions and interactions with random people. I'm sure it would be golden with content like this! :D
next video:
"Dirt Merchant on carbon road bike - will it survive?"
I guess it would survive if you dont case anything :-D
yoan Barelli did dirt merchant on a road bike :p
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@@oikiru1502 You golden man!
If Sam Pilgrim does it? Yes, definetly.
loved this video, reminds me off pro golfers playing with crappy cheap clubs and still playing quality golf, the bike was amazing but not as impressive as Sam's skills. his energy and enthusiasm make his vids sooooo watchable. youtube gold !
Love this channel and his love for anything cycling. I am binge watching him all the time now. He is so funny.
His enthusiasm is unbeliveable. One of the most inspiring guy I've ever seen. Keep it up man!
Me: Looks like he's riding a shopping trolley down a flight of stairs me thinking that's gotta feel so bad
Sam: that was so smooth
Watched tons of riding videos (including several from red bull sponsored riders) but this was probably the most positive, fun and infectious enthusiastic riding video I've watched in the last couple of years. Thanks for the awesome review. Im pretty sure some kids with not a ton of cash are going to be pumped after watching this video and buying that bike.
this is some quality content. no wankery, just straight forward. i love watching people put truly low-end gear through the ringer
For everyone using the excuse my bike doesn’t have enough travel
bro, that bike has infinite travel in it.
The only time that the bike has travel is when the forks bend,
Tires have a few mm of travel.
That's what your knees are for haha
@@DJLongLastin And you've got ya elbows instead of forks!
"monny in the gonny" laughed so hard i woke the baby up 😂 wife is not happy 😎🤘
sgt fantapants 😂 Quality! Monny in the gonny still making me laugh
the monny in the gonny part was where I smashed the subscribe button. I love this guy!
"monny in the gonny" ? 🤔
Please explain (channelling Australia's most lauded redheaded political idiot senator) ?
Doesn't mean anything to those of us downunder and I'd rather not be guessing.
Monny is short for monster ( energy drink) and gonny as in gondola he made that bit up on the spot 😂🤣
@@sgtfantapants209 Cheers! Thanks for that.
I stumbled onto your channel a few days ago. Brings back memories of riding in Japan, South Korea 20 years ago. I still have my bike it's a Seven Sola with a Marzoch fork.. Its only an 8 speed but man brings back so many memories. AWESOME..
Sam, you are simply the best and most entertaining Bike youtuber! Total insanity riding this with that Bike!
Love the Spirit
Who'd a thought Squamish Walmart has the best assembled mtb's.
Yeah.. In Ontario I have to disassemble my kids bikes to regrease the bearings cuz they're dry in a month.
Sam gets on any bike : THIS IS THE DREAM, BEST DAY EVER!
Right.. he just goes with it full send
I keep laughing watching how Sam keep that label tag thing in the front wheel while going downhill 😅😅😅
I love how he looks like he's riding a bmx on whistler! Respect!
You are an inspiration sir. Positive and happy to be here and be alive. Lives to ride. Loves to ride.
If someone actually finds that bike can you post on here that you did. This could become a traveling bike. Next person takes it to another park, films it, drops it off for another person to move it on again.
cool idea
Walter Rosinsky bike is gone
It would be amazing if we see it ridden in another video, let's hope so :-)
@@alanabailey8069 do you have the Bike???? Cmon Alana time to give it to another :D
Visiting American stole it .
Are you even human Sam? No matter. Watching you have fun fills me with joy. You are amazing. Thank you!
You are frigging funny - totally made my day. I think your skill level is set to crazy, think I'll stick to my full floater - it compensates for my mistakes. Rock the postive vibes..
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Walmart Bikes at Whistler 2019: 1
My God, That was one of the best examples of what a vid shoul be, great commentary, always interesting, and absolutely the best filming quality I've had the pleasure of viewing. Thanks my man!👍
Good choice leaving the bendy, skinny suspension forks and picking the bike with rigid forks. Great video Sam. Your enthusiasm is infectious.
I'm no expert but I'm always amazed by the cameraman, the angles, and editing. Real work and effort goes into the filming I imagine. Great work guys!
4:18 That laughter is a mix of pure happiness with a touch of madness. Love it.
WalMart: "Sir, we sold 1,000 Ramblers last week............."
That just proves that a bicycle enthusiast Loves ALL bikes!!!! Awesome!
"One of the most positive people on RUclips and definitely way beyond." Your tricks and videos are uniquely good Sam and cut perfectly. As children we were always on the move with old scrap bikes because we didn't have the money for new ones. But they were the best "hell machines" for us. We were always on the move beyond the "wear limit". Back then, speedway was our motivation. It's been over 35 years now. But the bike, whether road bike or MTB, remains my constant companion (now of course only with a helmet))).
This is so great!
Surly they will release a Columbian Rambler Sam pilgrim edition now??
If walmart marketing dpt was smart they would be on this in a heartbeat.
I'm pretty sure they couldn't just use his name without endorsement but I'm sure they could rebadge it " the whistler " or " A line " .
@@splashpit I bet the bikepark would not allow that. Much more chance with Sam - he is more down to Earth.