Well, I won the Hotter 'N Hell 100 bike race in Wichita Falls, but then I also have a t-shirt that reads, "I gagged Linda Lovelace" on the front of it and "Well, almost" on the back of it, so I am not so sure my biking boast tale is believable or just a dream. :-)
If you're considering one of these, GET THE WARRANTY!! I went through 3 bottom brackets in less than a year. The wheels bend easy so be prepped to true them back. Killed the pedals in about a month, but I hate plastic pedals. The exposed cables can be a problem so just keep them really clean and lube the openings by the housings or the twist shifters get really stiff. It's a great intro/throwaway bike. I'd say it's best asset is the frame. The geometry is comfortable and I regularly rode 15 miles at a time after replacing the saddle. I learned a lot about bike maintenance because of all the problems. All of the issues due to the low quality of this bike helped me to justify spending $300+ for better quality.
Isaiah Morrison i am just now seeing this comment. Thanks for the tips and sharing your experience! Man.... It does sound like you could use a pricey bike due to heavy use.
God I love this review, I just bought one without looking at reviews while just shopping at walmart and watching this review you sound EXACTLY like my inner monologue in the store lol
The bike is very reliable. I have bought this bike 5 times, currently riding the last one bought. First one rode for 7 yrs before donating, next 2 were stolen, 4th one sold and moved out of state. As soon i got settled, bought another online as they all were. Last purchase cost less than my first one, which was 13 yrs later.
I've been riding this bike for a week and I have a grey version this is a awesome bike and can go really really fast I use it on mountains roads hills and etc 😁
I found one of these. Someone taco'd the rear wheel, and threw it away. Tightened cranks, replaced the rear wheel, and greased the bearing and all is good. This is worth $79. Weak point is mostly the fork. Almost to the point of being dangerous. I replaced the levers too, they were way flexy. Brakes are great otherwise. Really a good buy for anyone on a budget. Steel frame, but strong and well built. Well worth the money as long as you don't plan on doing drops on that fork.
I got this bike to mix in a different type of cardio training while I prepare for Navy boot camp, so far I love it, but yeah, get a different seat or seat cushion because it is literal death, but that's pretty standard for stock bikes at that price.
The twist shifters on this Roadmaster bike are noted to break easily. You can find them online on WalMart or at Ebay, but you really have to watch which ones you get. I just bought one of these bikes from a fellow and it had a right side broken squeeze shifter. I have to await my parts to replace it. Cable housings can crack easily, as well. It is a motorized bike, but has held up well for him for about a year, now. The stock seat is a ball breaker seat and not the least bit comfortable, in my own opinion. I wish it would actually go down in the tube to make the seat lower a bit, but apparently it won't do that more than I already have it adjusted. Looking forward to getting it all complete and using it. Nice bike and you present a nice video of it, too. Wish I had an owner's manual for reference though.
When I first got this bike, I had no idea what to expect. I just wanted something to commute to work and I had almost no money, and the. I saw this and HAD to have it, then after saving up for a good while I finally got one. My impressions are that the rims suck ass because their more fragile than an 80 year old women’s collar bone. But the reliability is astounding! I’ve ridden almost 400 miles on mine.. so 10/10 I would recommend.
I have this bike in light blue and its a really good bike. The only thing i dont like is that the seat kinda hurts when i ride for long periods of time but i guess i just gotta get used to it.
I have the exact same bike. I've had it for the last three years, but lil by lil I've been having good parts from the local bike shop put on it. Trying to make it a great bike.
Nice review! I’ll be getting one tomorrow off marketplace for 25 dollars! It looks like a cool type of frame I can turn into a BMX bike! Nice like aluminum rainbow color. Can it be turned into a BMX bike?
Mine has held up good for 27 months it's used only occasionally now still looks like new the tires are worn out I've got a nice pair of beige gumball street tires for a I bought the 2-year warranty didn't need it fortunately like most rim brakes it takes a lot of adjustments
There is a quick lube release for the break it is on the silver racket on the brake lever you pull the noodle out of there I would recommend Google you up a video about it for those who don't know what to do about it during assembly or for you receive one of these assembled any bike from Walmart take the seat post out and The handlebar stem and put some grease on them somewhere down the line the subject no thank you for not having a rusted stuck seatpost or handlebars stem by the way my Roadmaster granite peak almost looks new time to rotate the tires and I've got a set of decent tires for them for mid-next year the only thing I've had to do was make a brake adjustment on the front
For 7 and a half months I rode one of these 4.8 miles to work 4 times a week and made multiple urban journeys. Saw no problems for the first 4 months until the shifter became so tight that the rubber started to tear off and I needed a vice grip to shift it. Then I wore all the tred on the rear tire off and it went flat. After I got a new tire both brakes were shot and useless then both shifters wore out completely and I only had 2 working gears. Then after riding it through snow the rear wheel developed surface rust and the chain rusted completely solid soon after. Thankfully I have upgraded to a 2001 Schwinn Sierra GS since and it's way better but the Roadmaster held up pretty good for a Walmart bike in the conditions I rode it in
Went mountain biking on some trails the other day with this bike and it wasn’t too bad, it held up for the most part other than my grips starting to fall off
Great review! These cheap chinese bikes are fine for what you pay for. I bought cheapest roadmaster bike in 2003 and rode it for next 15 years. What failed? wheel hubs! Front and rear wheel hubs went out. Not sure if greasing the bearings regularly would have helped. In anycase I replaced wheel hubs. Another weakness is the plastics. They can easily crack, especially shifters. Pedals made out of plastic become looser as plastic wears out. Brake levers although made out of plastic never failed. Cheap brakes also never failed. Frame is of course very solid and never had any issues as are the ultra cheap gear shifters which are also very reliable and never failed.
I have own a few these bikes they been really good to me I ride everywhere I had never had major problems I don't why people always talk bad about cheep bikes
I know these type of bikes are not for everyone these bikes are for people who knows how to fix bikes but for $80 is not too bad I wanna see the build of the electric bike
Its for people who ride like the y have good sense and not trying to commit suicide....i have 8 bikes which include 2 Wal-Mart bikes as old as 8 years and not a single problem ...do weggat works for you!
Nice video it was fun to watch. I had one of these bikes and as the woman at the bike shop sed I severely overbuilt it. it's a awesome bike for a beginner to ride around town but the rerailers need constant adjustment witch is part of why I fill it's a good starter bike because it forces you to learn to work on it all and all I give the bike a 4.5 out of 5
I love this review! Your voice is entertaining and you say cool stuff! I just bought this bike like 15 minutes ago. Still in Walmart parking lot. I bought it because I liked how you reviewed it. Great video man, nice quality! Sheesh, you're an awesome guy for this! You have a new subscriber !! (me)!! lol Peace be with you man
oh man, those guys are the best. The tesla model s review they do is so rude and hilarious... definitely not G rated. As for starting a new channel, i dont think i will be doing that any time soon. I like the random-ish one i have! maybe tho later
Just ordered one myself in black. Only because I don't own a bike and I need a short distance urban commuter bike. For $80...it's "bike enough". 💯 👍 Thx for the review!
I had an older one of Leesburg dumpster an older version actually it was not bad it was highly reliable my fleet was getting bigger so I left it on the curb on the west side of town for some reason that I can't recall somebody got a nice prison that day it is a really nice set of bontrager's intercourse that was the only upgrade again it was a rigid frame I feel strongly even though I haven't had any experience for this current model that is probably a good starter but a lot of people have good things to say about it
By the way I use a vocal text and sometimes it makes big mistakes please disregard any irregularities in my comments I guess you could translate some of the best you could my eyes are kind of bad so it's easier to use vocal text and even if my glasses I can't always be right on with what I'm saying I hope you can respect this
I can’t find your conversion to an ebike with this bike that you explained in the video; will you please share the link? Thank you! Loved the review, made me giggle quite a few times!
I just got this bike in a slightly different color a few days ago, with how hard it's been to get a bike where I'm at due to the Coronavirus I can't complain for $98. It isn't a Trek, but its worth the $98. My biggest complaint is how terribly uncomfortable the seat is. Good review dude.
i cant ride 26 in anymore i used to but it just was too scrunched for me. i switched to 27.5 i like it alot too because the cranks are bigger so u can pick up speed a little easier. This is a great deal though for 80 bucks i just hope you are happy with it. if u ever change your mind u can get a good 27.5 inch for real cheap.
ya greezy bastard. thanks for the videos, and thank you for explaining the 2 types of shifters in plain english for everyone. it was an older vid but its still relevant super helpfull now. one less car dude
Its a perfect commuter bike and reliable if you dont offroad it. To everyone who makes fun of cheap, thats what you WANT if its locked up outside everyday. Let the thieves steal yours while they leave mine alone.
I'm in the market for an inexpensive budget bike to use for commuting to campus, which is about ~3/4 of a mile down the road. I know that these box store bikes get a bad rep among the biking community for falling apart easily, but I have zero intention of doing tricks or going off-road, just asphalt. How well has this bike held up for you in these past 6 months? For $80, this bike seems like it would be a strong contender for what I should purchase, but I just want to know if it is reliable at all. If not, do you know of any other decent bikes at a similar price range?
+V well, i have not beaten it. I have not taken it out too many times. Its perfect for what i wanted. Read thru the comments, there are some good suggestions. If you are easy on it, it will hold up no problem. Good luck on your search!
Twist the right side and left side grips to change the gears, sorry. I am using a UA-cam studio app and got this comment mixed with another video. Make sure to be pedaling while you are switching gears.
first of all, this was a fun review. I've been looking into walmart bikes recently because I am on a budget and trying to keep it under 120. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because, well, its from walmart and I want to make sure I don't die. Im not an extreme biker but I was looking to take it on some smooth trails and a minor dirt ones for about 16-30 miles on the weekends. Any suggestions on the best walmart bikes?
I am not sure how to make suggestions further than the one i bought at this point too... hmm.. I thought i replyed to this comment already but im not seeing the reply. There was one decent one with full suspension there for like 150 bucks... If i find a good source i will link it here.
You still looking for a bike? If so, I wanted to mention maybe looking around at a second-hand or surplus store like Goodwill if you are looking for a bike on the cheap. I know it's a long shot, but I actually lucked out about a month ago when I was just wasting time one day. I found a 1999 Cannondale and it cleaned up very well. It was a smaller 600C bike, but I couldn't pass up the $25 price. Obviously secondhand/surplus will always be a crapshoot, but it's something to consider for folks on a low budget (especially if you can find a quality bike, it beats getting a cheap WallyWorld steel bike).
Hey guys, thanks so much. I went to Walmart and did a little reviewing before finalizing on a bike. Ended up getting a mongoose alert. Its a bit smaller with 24 inch wheels, but its been very reliable so far.
If you ever took this bike on a trail where there was even the hint of granite, let alone the peak of the trail, good luck! I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 350w motor in this thing. I think even a weak 500w motor would be pushing it.
The rear reflector didn't fall off. It jumped off hahaha! Yeah, I have one and have taken it apart 100%. I needed it for work for a few weeks. Upgraded to a used bike ASAP. This was probably the slowest bike I've ever had. If anybody wants it, I'm in Los Angeles, and will let it go for $50. Still like new but has been gone over, greased, etc.
+Chris Duke 1000 watts (the motor kit I have) doesn't really feel like more than me giving it my all. I know I can't physically put out that much wattage as a measly human.. but gearing, u know.. I don't expect to do any off road Hill climbing, just on road. This was simply the least expensive/cheapest bike they had. If it was a road bike I would have bought that.
+ItsEganTime Thanks! I have not ridden it a whole lot but it has held up pretty good. No bearings falling out or grinding sounds... I have experienced those issues from other bikes. Specifically one I bought on eBay a few years back.
Is a good bike if you upgrade tire to road bike.. the suspension is little weak wish it stronger. ,but magna bike is better. magna bike has more weight which can go faster down the hill.
i say yes to tweaking it, the gears specifically. That is the case with any bike you dont have professionally tuned from the start. I would not get this for a west coast tour without carrying the same amount of money so that when it breaks i can go to another walmart and then replace it... perhaps looked for a used bike in good shape?
really really try to find a good bike from a used bike shop. Squattheplanet has some good guides for bike touring and finding a good bike. A walmart bike is straight up not going to last you, you'll be making constant repairs and theres a good chance the frame will break on you. Theres ways to slap a solid bike together on a small budget.
would this be a good bike to just ride ? no hill not down hills just ride? I don't wana take the bus to college I wana ride a bike , the distance from my house to college is about 6.5 miles.
+Neo Skribe im just a one man show! Ha. If u wanna actually see the riding, find the ebike videos on my channel. The one with the ryobi batteries has me riding it for little parts here and there.
I just literally bought it online from Walmart today lol anywho after watching ur vid I feel some what not disappointed lol btw does it come assembled?
I have one of deez bikes for about 3 years but black color and the only problem that happened is after 3 years my back wheel got lose but I tighten back that’s the only problem that happened to me this bike is so good I do stunts and off road bike is still good
I have thought about the bike critically, i believe. Is the brand name critical? No, unless you are a stickler for that sort of thing, then of course. As for the hub, if you were to stick your foot through the spokes, given you have a flip flop on your foot, it would be very uncomfortable. Now, if you dont have the flip flop on your foot, it will still be uncomfortable. So, you can probably touch the hubs with your toe but you cant touch them with a flip flop.... while its on you foot. If you are just slipping the flip flop into the spokes then it may very well be able to touch the hub. If you then took zip ties and attached the flip flop to the spokes while rubbing up against the hub, i would say YES. It would then have a flip flop hub.
I already knew how horrible the bike was. Even for free it is still not worth it. There are a lot of vids on YT about these shit bikes. Usually the person knows a little about bikes, points out just how bad it is and then demonstrates this by riding it. Of course the bike promptly snaps like the turd it is. No one ever gets hurt, they know snap city is coming. If you are going to make this an ebike, I worry for you. I was hoping you knew more about bikes and could point out how bad it was and give it a try and we could all sit back and have a laugh. It's cool man, don't sweat it. Be careful with that POS.
First, watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/rCtGSBrNkeA/v-deo.html It'll help you see if your bike is set up right. This guy also has a very good video on adjusting the brakes on this same bike. If you bought the bike for commuting on pavement, it'll probably be fine. Serious mountain bikers like to diss on the Granite Peak, and like to show videos where they take the bike in the rough stuff and kill it. It's not up to that type of riding. But, then, it only costs $80. If you break, say the rear derailer, replace it with a better one. If a wheel gets out of round, you can find good videos on how to true a wheel on a bike also on UA-cam. Does it hurt your butt? Look into a replacement seat. Many bikes come with crappy seats. Even more expensive ones too. If you decide later you want to do some real off road mountain biking, you can always spend the big bucks for a better bike later. You can do your own flat repairs and tire replacements too. No need to take the bike into a shop for this. You can easily carry a spare tube, tire patch kit, and the few tools you would need to fix a flat and do it at the side of the road. And, if your bike got stolen, well, you only paid $80 for it.
Lol kinda seems like you were trying to make fun of KevCentral and his cheap walmart bikes he always buys. Chuck up some cash for a nice $1k-2k bike on craigsist for like $500 and use that as your starting point
This is the first video I’ve come across where somebody treats an $80 bike as an $80 bike instead of a $600 hard tail bike
Yo that's so true tho bro
I bought this bike last night. haven't had a bike in some years so I'm hoping it lasts a little while. btw "thick enough" is my new life motto lol
Paul Maneri this is good! welcome back to the cool kids bike club :)
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I had one of these bikes for years and put many miles on it how is she holding up for you
Did u keep the tires
Same here
this bike is legit i won the tour de france with this
radiodude7 i was waiting fir you to say something... you have the skill!
superjaska100 said chuck norris..
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Well, I won the Hotter 'N Hell 100 bike race in Wichita Falls, but then I also have a t-shirt that reads, "I gagged Linda Lovelace" on the front of it and "Well, almost" on the back of it, so I am not so sure my biking boast tale is believable or just a dream. :-)
If you're considering one of these, GET THE WARRANTY!! I went through 3 bottom brackets in less than a year. The wheels bend easy so be prepped to true them back. Killed the pedals in about a month, but I hate plastic pedals. The exposed cables can be a problem so just keep them really clean and lube the openings by the housings or the twist shifters get really stiff. It's a great intro/throwaway bike. I'd say it's best asset is the frame. The geometry is comfortable and I regularly rode 15 miles at a time after replacing the saddle. I learned a lot about bike maintenance because of all the problems. All of the issues due to the low quality of this bike helped me to justify spending $300+ for better quality.
Isaiah Morrison i am just now seeing this comment. Thanks for the tips and sharing your experience! Man.... It does sound like you could use a pricey bike due to heavy use.
TRY to HELP you Has the bike had any problems yet?
Isaiah Morrison oh man, I hope I can go back and get the warranty today :(
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“you got a reflector piece in the front for when your going head on with a car” this had me dying 😂
It's for the people in the other lane!
Why is this the best review I've ever watched lol
Bicycle porn
In case anyone noticed the backseat is up high if you take a hex wrench and loosen quill stem it raises up quite easily as well
God I love this review, I just bought one without looking at reviews while just shopping at walmart and watching this review you sound EXACTLY like my inner monologue in the store lol
The bike is very reliable. I have bought this bike 5 times, currently riding the last one bought. First one rode for 7 yrs before donating, next 2 were stolen, 4th one sold and moved out of state. As soon i got settled, bought another online as they all were. Last purchase cost less than my first one, which was 13 yrs later.
This is honestly one of the best bike reviews I’ve seen so far, he’s not being to Whiney or hateful about the bike but still says the cons, good video
Thanks for the good words!
I bought a used one about 3 years ago for $25 and have put almost 1000 miles on it. No issues. Just normal maintenance
I've been riding this bike for a week and I have a grey version this is a awesome bike and can go really really fast I use it on mountains roads hills and etc 😁
I found one of these. Someone taco'd the rear wheel, and threw it away. Tightened cranks, replaced the rear wheel, and greased the bearing and all is good. This is worth $79. Weak point is mostly the fork. Almost to the point of being dangerous. I replaced the levers too, they were way flexy. Brakes are great otherwise. Really a good buy for anyone on a budget. Steel frame, but strong and well built. Well worth the money as long as you don't plan on doing drops on that fork.
thanks for the comment and gratz on the bike!
I got this bike to mix in a different type of cardio training while I prepare for Navy boot camp, so far I love it, but yeah, get a different seat or seat cushion because it is literal death, but that's pretty standard for stock bikes at that price.
Nice! If u are trying to also lose some weight use the app "lose it!" Great for maintenance or PT prep.
The twist shifters on this Roadmaster bike are noted to break easily. You can find them online on WalMart or at Ebay, but you really have to watch which ones you get. I just bought one of these bikes from a fellow and it had a right side broken squeeze shifter. I have to await my parts to replace it. Cable housings can crack easily, as well. It is a motorized bike, but has held up well for him for about a year, now. The stock seat is a ball breaker seat and not the least bit comfortable, in my own opinion. I wish it would actually go down in the tube to make the seat lower a bit, but apparently it won't do that more than I already have it adjusted. Looking forward to getting it all complete and using it. Nice bike and you present a nice video of it, too. Wish I had an owner's manual for reference though.
When I first got this bike, I had no idea what to expect. I just wanted something to commute to work and I had almost no money, and the. I saw this and HAD to have it, then after saving up for a good while I finally got one. My impressions are that the rims suck ass because their more fragile than an 80 year old women’s collar bone. But the reliability is astounding! I’ve ridden almost 400 miles on mine.. so 10/10 I would recommend.
I have this bike in light blue and its a really good bike. The only thing i dont like is that the seat kinda hurts when i ride for long periods of time but i guess i just gotta get used to it.
I have the same thing for 4 years, great quality, good suspension, and my wheel maybe just popped like 3 or 2 times
Nice!
Some mine is Grey and green I love it
Its pretty waterproof too
TRY to HELP you nice vid I like this bike it’s nice
Loved the background lounge lizard music! haha
David B Rexrode thanks :D
Quality is great, funny to watch. Simply Well Done! :)
+Mahmut Koçaş thanks for the good words!
What quality
I have the exact same bike. I've had it for the last three years, but lil by lil I've been having good parts from the local bike shop put on it. Trying to make it a great bike.
Nice review! I’ll be getting one tomorrow off marketplace for 25 dollars! It looks like a cool type of frame I can turn into a BMX bike! Nice like aluminum rainbow color. Can it be turned into a BMX bike?
You can but I suggest a different frame
Mine has held up good for 27 months it's used only occasionally now still looks like new the tires are worn out I've got a nice pair of beige gumball street tires for a I bought the 2-year warranty didn't need it fortunately like most rim brakes it takes a lot of adjustments
There is a quick lube release for the break it is on the silver racket on the brake lever you pull the noodle out of there I would recommend Google you up a video about it for those who don't know what to do about it during assembly or for you receive one of these assembled any bike from Walmart take the seat post out and The handlebar stem and put some grease on them somewhere down the line the subject no thank you for not having a rusted stuck seatpost or handlebars stem by the way my Roadmaster granite peak almost looks new time to rotate the tires and I've got a set of decent tires for them for mid-next year the only thing I've had to do was make a brake adjustment on the front
I'm thinking about buying this particular bike. Thanks for the review!
your welcome!
For 7 and a half months I rode one of these 4.8 miles to work 4 times a week and made multiple urban journeys. Saw no problems for the first 4 months until the shifter became so tight that the rubber started to tear off and I needed a vice grip to shift it. Then I wore all the tred on the rear tire off and it went flat. After I got a new tire both brakes were shot and useless then both shifters wore out completely and I only had 2 working gears. Then after riding it through snow the rear wheel developed surface rust and the chain rusted completely solid soon after. Thankfully I have upgraded to a 2001 Schwinn Sierra GS since and it's way better but the Roadmaster held up pretty good for a Walmart bike in the conditions I rode it in
Went mountain biking on some trails the other day with this bike and it wasn’t too bad, it held up for the most part other than my grips starting to fall off
Great review! These cheap chinese bikes are fine for what you pay for. I bought cheapest roadmaster bike in 2003 and rode it for next 15 years. What failed? wheel hubs! Front and rear wheel hubs went out. Not sure if greasing the bearings regularly would have helped. In anycase I replaced wheel hubs. Another weakness is the plastics. They can easily crack, especially shifters. Pedals made out of plastic become looser as plastic wears out. Brake levers although made out of plastic never failed. Cheap brakes also never failed. Frame is of course very solid and never had any issues as are the ultra cheap gear shifters which are also very reliable and never failed.
very very cool!
I have own a few these bikes they been really good to me I ride everywhere I had never had major problems I don't why people always talk bad about cheep bikes
consider the bad comments only if they sound like they are helpful, lots of good ones there to look at as well! Cheap bikes FTW!
I know these type of bikes are not for everyone these bikes are for people who knows how to fix bikes but for $80 is not too bad I wanna see the build of the electric bike
Jose g Guerrero I know right
Jose g Guerrero I got one but it makes a lot of noise. Still a good bike tho
Its for people who ride like the y have good sense and not trying to commit suicide....i have 8 bikes which include 2 Wal-Mart bikes as old as 8 years and not a single problem ...do weggat works for you!
Nice video it was fun to watch. I had one of these bikes and as the woman at the bike shop sed I severely overbuilt it. it's a awesome bike for a beginner to ride around town but the rerailers need constant adjustment witch is part of why I fill it's a good starter bike because it forces you to learn to work on it all and all I give the bike a 4.5 out of 5
I love this review! Your voice is entertaining and you say cool stuff! I just bought this bike like 15 minutes ago. Still in Walmart parking lot. I bought it because I liked how you reviewed it. Great video man, nice quality! Sheesh, you're an awesome guy for this! You have a new subscriber !! (me)!! lol Peace be with you man
i hated it
I recommend doing some upgrades and changes to this bike after purchase. I'm planning on doing this later in the future.
For some reason this reminds me of Regular Car Review. You should start a new channel called Regular Bike Review.
oh man, those guys are the best. The tesla model s review they do is so rude and hilarious... definitely not G rated. As for starting a new channel, i dont think i will be doing that any time soon. I like the random-ish one i have! maybe tho later
Just ordered one myself in black. Only because I don't own a bike and I need a short distance urban commuter bike. For $80...it's "bike enough". 💯 👍 Thx for the review!
I had an older one of Leesburg dumpster an older version actually it was not bad it was highly reliable my fleet was getting bigger so I left it on the curb on the west side of town for some reason that I can't recall somebody got a nice prison that day it is a really nice set of bontrager's intercourse that was the only upgrade again it was a rigid frame I feel strongly even though I haven't had any experience for this current model that is probably a good starter but a lot of people have good things to say about it
By the way I use a vocal text and sometimes it makes big mistakes please disregard any irregularities in my comments I guess you could translate some of the best you could my eyes are kind of bad so it's easier to use vocal text and even if my glasses I can't always be right on with what I'm saying I hope you can respect this
How exactly does the frint shifter work? Front gear has Low to HIGH with multiple steps, not just 3 gears.
I can’t find your conversion to an ebike with this bike that you explained in the video; will you please share the link? Thank you! Loved the review, made me giggle quite a few times!
Thanks for the good words. Here is one of the videos ua-cam.com/video/mxPcS6Hr4KU/v-deo.html
I just got this bike in a slightly different color a few days ago, with how hard it's been to get a bike where I'm at due to the Coronavirus I can't complain for $98. It isn't a Trek, but its worth the $98. My biggest complaint is how terribly uncomfortable the seat is. Good review dude.
This is the best bike for $80
I’ve had this bike for over 6-7 months and I love it, you can go as fast as 22mhp or even more :)
Bought this bike, just needed one for college. Nothing crazy, just kept it simple
+Andres Aldana if you dont beat it hard, you will find it was well worth the money. Very simple indeed :)
i cant ride 26 in anymore i used to but it just was too scrunched for me. i switched to 27.5 i like it alot too because the cranks are bigger so u can pick up speed a little easier. This is a great deal though for 80 bucks i just hope you are happy with it. if u ever change your mind u can get a good 27.5 inch for real cheap.
Have the same exact bike, replace the stock junk to shimano equipment
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Not worth upgrading better off upgrading
ya greezy bastard. thanks for the videos, and thank you for explaining the 2 types of shifters in plain english for everyone. it was an older vid but its still relevant super helpfull now. one less car dude
Its a perfect commuter bike and reliable if you dont offroad it. To everyone who makes fun of cheap, thats what you WANT if its locked up outside everyday. Let the thieves steal yours while they leave mine alone.
#thousanddollarbike20dollarlock
Roadmaster = not worth the risk of going to prison for.
Show me how to assemble the handlebars
Has anyone upgraded their Roadmaster? If so what changes did you do, just curious.
Im planning on putting an engine kit on it
Which side is the speed clanging
I'm in the market for an inexpensive budget bike to use for commuting to campus, which is about ~3/4 of a mile down the road. I know that these box store bikes get a bad rep among the biking community for falling apart easily, but I have zero intention of doing tricks or going off-road, just asphalt.
How well has this bike held up for you in these past 6 months? For $80, this bike seems like it would be a strong contender for what I should purchase, but I just want to know if it is reliable at all. If not, do you know of any other decent bikes at a similar price range?
+V well, i have not beaten it. I have not taken it out too many times. Its perfect for what i wanted. Read thru the comments, there are some good suggestions. If you are easy on it, it will hold up no problem. Good luck on your search!
Would u recommend this bike for just cruising around town and some light trail riding?
Jake Logsnr yes it’s good for that
How do you change the gears I can’t go fast
Double press the power button to toggle the speed settings. Stop double pressing once you see the red S
TRY to HELP you there’s no power button 🚴🏻♀️
Twist the right side and left side grips to change the gears, sorry. I am using a UA-cam studio app and got this comment mixed with another video. Make sure to be pedaling while you are switching gears.
first of all, this was a fun review. I've been looking into walmart bikes recently because I am on a budget and trying to keep it under 120. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because, well, its from walmart and I want to make sure I don't die. Im not an extreme biker but I was looking to take it on some smooth trails and a minor dirt ones for about 16-30 miles on the weekends. Any suggestions on the best walmart bikes?
I am not sure how to make suggestions further than the one i bought at this point too... hmm.. I thought i replyed to this comment already but im not seeing the reply. There was one decent one with full suspension there for like 150 bucks... If i find a good source i will link it here.
You still looking for a bike? If so, I wanted to mention maybe looking around at a second-hand or surplus store like Goodwill if you are looking for a bike on the cheap. I know it's a long shot, but I actually lucked out about a month ago when I was just wasting time one day. I found a 1999 Cannondale and it cleaned up very well. It was a smaller 600C bike, but I couldn't pass up the $25 price. Obviously secondhand/surplus will always be a crapshoot, but it's something to consider for folks on a low budget (especially if you can find a quality bike, it beats getting a cheap WallyWorld steel bike).
Hey guys, thanks so much. I went to Walmart and did a little reviewing before finalizing on a bike. Ended up getting a mongoose alert. Its a bit smaller with 24 inch wheels, but its been very reliable so far.
Nino schurter watches this video every night,he is so jealous that he is stuck with his Scott Spark.
EliteWolf1972 googled that.. good times :)
I got that bike for free from artvan and its really good this dude doesnt understand this legendary bike
Is this good enough to go around the neighborhood? My old walmart bike's wheel popped after 2 months. Also what PSI should i use for the wheels
I bike around my neighborhood for like an hour
Hexhu the PSI is on the side of the tire. Being too full can pop the tube, and too low can pinch the tube also.
If you ever took this bike on a trail where there was even the hint of granite, let alone the peak of the trail, good luck! I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 350w motor in this thing. I think even a weak 500w motor would be pushing it.
And the metal is not thick enough. Not for the cheap steel tube they use. Seen them cracked in the trash more than once.
The rear reflector didn't fall off. It jumped off hahaha!
Yeah, I have one and have taken it apart 100%. I needed it for work for a few weeks. Upgraded to a used bike ASAP. This was probably the slowest bike I've ever had. If anybody wants it, I'm in Los Angeles, and will let it go for $50. Still like new but has been gone over, greased, etc.
+Chris Duke 1000 watts (the motor kit I have) doesn't really feel like more than me giving it my all. I know I can't physically put out that much wattage as a measly human.. but gearing, u know.. I don't expect to do any off road Hill climbing, just on road. This was simply the least expensive/cheapest bike they had. If it was a road bike I would have bought that.
I hope you replace spokes wheels and brakes & levers for 1000w! For your own safety. This bike is made by Pacific, and they have a rep for going taco.
Loved the "review". Very funny. You could ride this thing on stilts. Ha. Just so you know, those are V-brakes, not cantilever. Thanks for posting.
I knew the brakes looked different... what are these "V" brakes (goes to google)
Great review! So how is this bike holding up so far?
+ItsEganTime Thanks! I have not ridden it a whole lot but it has held up pretty good. No bearings falling out or grinding sounds... I have experienced those issues from other bikes. Specifically one I bought on eBay a few years back.
Is a good bike if you upgrade tire to road bike.. the suspension is little weak wish it stronger. ,but magna bike is better. magna bike has more weight which can go faster down the hill.
how do i fix its gears, its broke its stuck in 5th gear help me please.
Try the Titan Alpha Bike instead or the DiamondBack Recoil 29 Walmart Online only
Awesome bike made in the U.S.A
did you have to tweek it any from walmart im no professional but do want to tour the west coast this summer on a minimum budget
i say yes to tweaking it, the gears specifically. That is the case with any bike you dont have professionally tuned from the start. I would not get this for a west coast tour without carrying the same amount of money so that when it breaks i can go to another walmart and then replace it... perhaps looked for a used bike in good shape?
really really try to find a good bike from a used bike shop. Squattheplanet has some good guides for bike touring and finding a good bike. A walmart bike is straight up not going to last you, you'll be making constant repairs and theres a good chance the frame will break on you. Theres ways to slap a solid bike together on a small budget.
That pannel was a reflector lol I went out and bought one because it was bugging me
would this be a good bike to just ride ? no hill not down hills just ride? I don't wana take the bus to college I wana ride a bike , the distance from my house to college is about 6.5 miles.
Victor Solano this will do it just fine... It can handle it id say
I have this bike and broke the brake handles. Does anyone know where to buy replacement parts
umm..great review why didn't you ride it for the review.
+Neo Skribe im just a one man show! Ha. If u wanna actually see the riding, find the ebike videos on my channel. The one with the ryobi batteries has me riding it for little parts here and there.
I had to tighten all the cone nuts and re-grease all the bearings on mine
I just literally bought it online from Walmart today lol anywho after watching ur vid I feel some what not disappointed lol btw does it come assembled?
Bye Felicia it did for me!!congratz!!
Thnxs
I've done one ride on mine and can confirm, the seat is pure pure evil
Justin Pullin I can attest to that. I changed the seat right away after a week.
Don't sit on it then.
Did you get a reflector rigged up ?
+John Klein ooooh man, I still gotta do that... I think I'll go with a light or something too.
The left crank arm definitely WENT first.
@@Pawnsview2 oh, snap! 🥁. I hope you are not hurt. Crank arm doesn't really ....... Was it the splines? If it snapped, that's quite intense.
spencer foresman buys a mountain bike
I have one of deez bikes for about 3 years but black color and the only problem that happened is after 3 years my back wheel got lose but I tighten back that’s the only problem that happened to me this bike is so good I do stunts and off road bike is still good
What happened to this bike ever motorized it? Hello 2020
Is it critical cycle? Is it Flip Flop Hub?
I have thought about the bike critically, i believe. Is the brand name critical? No, unless you are a stickler for that sort of thing, then of course. As for the hub, if you were to stick your foot through the spokes, given you have a flip flop on your foot, it would be very uncomfortable. Now, if you dont have the flip flop on your foot, it will still be uncomfortable. So, you can probably touch the hubs with your toe but you cant touch them with a flip flop.... while its on you foot. If you are just slipping the flip flop into the spokes then it may very well be able to touch the hub. If you then took zip ties and attached the flip flop to the spokes while rubbing up against the hub, i would say YES. It would then have a flip flop hub.
Whats worse guys, this bike or this video? Yepp, the video :(
Andrew Warfield what do you expect, it was free :)
I already knew how horrible the bike was. Even for free it is still not worth it. There are a lot of vids on YT about these shit bikes. Usually the person knows a little about bikes, points out just how bad it is and then demonstrates this by riding it. Of course the bike promptly snaps like the turd it is. No one ever gets hurt, they know snap city is coming. If you are going to make this an ebike, I worry for you. I was hoping you knew more about bikes and could point out how bad it was and give it a try and we could all sit back and have a laugh. It's cool man, don't sweat it. Be careful with that POS.
A K.
It's fantastic for 80, buy it, build it, buy it built, replace parts. Or Spend more money elsewhere...simple
yep!
Nice music!
What’s the max weight for this bike?
please insert comment into google for best results
300lb
Is this a trail bike
lol idk if this is supposed to be funny but I'm laughing
+Zion Ponder the bike is the funny part tho :)
80cc engine kit
front suspension is on backwards
+will R but.... But it says front! Haha
I have the same bike!
Looser Kid awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the review
Electrify it with a taser in the seat...keeps thieves at bay!....Shwing!
this made me laugh. thanks. and.... i will consider it
rob armstrong that's from Waynes world isn't it?
...you know you want some kick stand...that cracked me up
I know nothing about bikes and bought this last night to ride to work ( i live really close to my job ) now im kind of concerned
Alex Hollst well. I would not be concerned too much. Im considering commuting to work with mine once its done. The electric conversion that is.
First, watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/rCtGSBrNkeA/v-deo.html
It'll help you see if your bike is set up right. This guy also has a very good video on adjusting the brakes on this same bike. If you bought the bike for commuting on pavement, it'll probably be fine. Serious mountain bikers like to diss on the Granite Peak, and like to show videos where they take the bike in the rough stuff and kill it. It's not up to that type of riding. But, then, it only costs $80. If you break, say the rear derailer, replace it with a better one. If a wheel gets out of round, you can find good videos on how to true a wheel on a bike also on UA-cam. Does it hurt your butt? Look into a replacement seat. Many bikes come with crappy seats. Even more expensive ones too. If you decide later you want to do some real off road mountain biking, you can always spend the big bucks for a better bike later. You can do your own flat repairs and tire replacements too. No need to take the bike into a shop for this. You can easily carry a spare tube, tire patch kit, and the few tools you would need to fix a flat and do it at the side of the road. And, if your bike got stolen, well, you only paid $80 for it.
i really liked the video, and so a actually went and bought one (1)
+Mr A well that's cool!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying mine.
That's sweet
so... i did taste it... it was more of a zinc-ey metallic taste.. never thought to add in the flavor to the review :)
TRY to HELP you Lol. I was talking about the review
There v brakes not cantilever brakes
Is it a good bike for touring?? Im scared of tires poppin while running at 50 mph.
I just bought that bike today
3: 01 you flip if u do that trust me
Idk if bike hypebeast is a thing cuz i think im one.
i think therefore i am....
Well i just ask that for santa..
in india your brandname roadmaster is misusing by some cheap and worst products....
I have motor on mine and just fine haha
I bought this bike, and I hate it so much.
I dont really hate this bike and i bought it so much.
Lol kinda seems like you were trying to make fun of KevCentral and his cheap walmart bikes he always buys. Chuck up some cash for a nice $1k-2k bike on craigsist for like $500 and use that as your starting point