Huffy Nel Lusso Cruiser Single-Speed bicycle - $119 at Walmart
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- The Nel Lusso is a cruiser bicycle available at Walmart for $119. It's heavy, has very few parts that aren't steel, and has a single speed. The bicycle features a coaster brake and a dual spring wide saddle for comfort and ease of use.
This bike looks and functions like an old bicycle from years ago. If you're nostalgic to relive times when bikes were simple and didn't have all the gears and components of today's modern bikes - this may be the bicycle for you!
That's my issue with big box bikes. Most of the bikes you find on department store shelves are loaded with features and component like a full suspension, a front suspension fork, 3 gears up front and 6-8 in the rear. They sell many of these bikes for under $99. If a company is adding features but not increasing the cost...they're making the difference up in other areas. Areas like component quality. This can be potentially dangerous. If someone buys what looks like a full suspension mountain bike and tries to mimic what their buddy on a high end bike that looks oddly similar does - they will likely end up with a broken bike and possibly worse.
The Nel Lusso is simple goodness. I did have a problem with the brake, but i'll have that looked at. If it requires repair I can swap it out for another. My long term goal is to see if a basic barebones single speed bike of today can hold up like the bikes from childhood that were ridden hard and never pampered.
note: this is a corrected video. In a previous video I incorrectly stated this bicycle as a fixie bike. This is not a fixed gear bicycle. It is a single-speed bicycle.
Stay tuned! More great bicycle videos to come!
Had one of these with a seat for my then 3 year old. Took it everywhere and loved it. Stolen in Portland! Four years later we still think about that beautiful bike.
Picked one of these bad boys up for free from a friend when he moved to Massachusetts. Fishing bike works so smooth
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What I like most about KevCentral is that he is not a bike snob. He can give credit where credit is due. Plus he can appreciate a bike that doesn't come from a true bike shop. I would hate to see what something comparable would cost at a bike shop. Curious to see how things play out long-term. I'm guessing it should be just fine.
Agreed! I wouldn't mind seeing a review of the Firmstrong series bikes, and the beach cruisers by sixthreezero.
kings17court The quality of these bikes do not scream long term. God for bid someone goes to a bike shop and actually get a quality bike with good service
Yep. That bike snobbery has gotten so many shops in trouble.
@@kzooswift3362 Just got some "good service" at a bike shop. Received an original estimate for $60 for a tune-up and cleaning of the drive train. by the time I'd picked the bike back up a week later, it was almost a hundred dollars. Granted there was a couple other things wrong with it (they replaced the chain); but there does seem to be a slight change-of-tune between the original discussion concerning a non-LBS brand bike (and what they can/will do for you), and when you actually bring it in for service, which could probably be at least partially attributed to the "bike snobbery" factor. Or do bike shops normally use WD-40 on their high-end in-house rides?
The big difference with a bike shop bike is not always price. You can get a 130 dollar bike from a bike shop with the major difference being that a professional adult assembled not a Chinese kid and the fact that you are supporting businesses other than wal mart.
I have had this bike for a few years now and wanted to weigh in on the comment section in case anyone is still watching. After some initial tweaking (due to some parts being assembled upside down and backwards) it has been very reliable and fun. I haven’t used it a lot mostly due to the fact that it tips the scales at 50lbs, and I’m no flyweight either. But I have ridden around the neighborhood to pick up my car at the shop, etc. I have used the (tiny) basket more than I expected. No complaints, especially since I paid $75 on clearance.
They want $228 for the darn thing now. :(
if ur lucky i can get it for 198 on rollback
just bought it used off marketplace for $100, cheapest adult bike i could find that was in tact
I've had mine for several years now. I've motorized it, electrified it, tore it down a few times, built it back up... It's seen more than a few rattle can paint jobs. The wheels weren't built for what I did to it but over all it's a pretty good bike. See them everywhere here.
I have this bike and I love it. Have rode it a decent amount, longest being 14 miles in a single go and it has held up great.
Agree
I don't know why everyone has such a hatred for these bikes. Not everybody wants or needs a $5,000 tri bike, and not everyone knows enough to buy a used bike.
because the stem bends by climbing a hill , coaster brake will eventually lock up and destroy the brake arm , crank arms bends , pedals will stop turning in under 2 year , chrom peels , just every single part is pure crap , not to mention they barly put any grease in the bearings if bought pre assembled
@@awesomeone2979 Same here. Mine is similar, but a different model. I have done some maintenance, and replaced tubes and tires, but Iv'e really enjoyed mine. It's seen a lot of use. Still looks great.
Awesome one how did you make a Huffy into a Schwinn? Please explain..
@@GoldenSim27 what are you talking about man I owned walmart bike my whole life and I never had an issue with any
I'd never pay that much for a bike,maybe a 4wheeler or go kart but not a bike,I usually buy mongoose bikes from walmart and they last years,I had a blue boys mongoose bike for like 5 years as a kid before I out grew it cause I was 5'8 at like 10-11 lol
It is really comfortable for a neighborhood ride.
I ride mine to the gym 6 miles one way every day Its comfy and if you determined and pedal this bike can get cruising 20 mph+ I give this bike a 10 out of 10. My favorite bike I've had
20 mph on this? I solute you lol
Had this bike for many years- realy great fancy bike and perfect for a relaxing ride at sunset
I bought one of these back in 2017, it handles abuse pretty well, i took mine up to 37mph on a downhill, jumped it off curbs, and a bunch of other stuff. I think i put well over 500 miles on that bike from 2017-2018. It died on me in 2018 when one of the rear dropouts bent. Quite a good bike for the price, not to mention you get lots of compliments from people.
It’s 228 plus tax now. 120 to 220 due to inflation in the last 5 years? I got ripped off at an exercise place for 400 and he put it down to 350 after bargain.
@bruceliem I just got one at walmart today, and a new helmet. Total cost of that trip was $144.12, so i don't think the bike is over $200 now?
Nice bike that's really meant for the beach crowd. Those bikes are in force all along the east coast beach areas and its worth it for that price. You have to tighten a nut to get the bike to lock up and its a easy fix. Good review because there are a whole lot of beach goers that buy these bikes and the real nice ones are gone by summer. The cup holder and cell phone slot would have that bike sold out quickly near any beach.
Thiosemicarbizide Benzoyl Alcohol ... just curious what is required to adjust the coaster brake on this ? Thanks !
I also need to know how to tighten the brake up , mine is doing the same thing. HELP
KevCentral: World's most reasonable man
Riding with no helmet!? ABSOLUTE MAD LAD!!!
It's really difficult for those of use who grew up cycling barefoot without helmets skinning our knees and bumping our heads, to get used to helmets. Growing up used to be pure, simple and free.
Alwyn Schoeman - I second that, I’m in my 40’s and never wore a helmet while riding a bike. Growing up in the 80’s, it was just something we didn’t do. Hell, I used to cruise on my Yamaha 250cc dirty bike at speeds about 60 mph when I was 14 years old, and I never wore a helmet then either!! Maybe it was stupid but I’m glad we weren’t such pussies back then.
I ride without a bike
It turns out that most helmets don't really do that much. Some data actually seems to show that they encourage worse behavior on the part of cyclists wearing them, putting them into more danger. Most recent studies show that outside of a very specific type of accident where somebody hits something at low speed, helmets don't do anything, but don't necessarily encourage or discourage dangerous behavior. That said, real world data shows that helmets might very well cause more danger as helmeted cyclists in the real world receive injuries at the same rate as unhelmeted ones, but receive many more injuries to all other body parts. This includes US data, Dutch data, Danish data, Australian data, Canadian data, and I'm sure that similar data could be found from all around the world. Don't necessarily stop wearing one, but consider carefully before wearing or not wearing a helmet. Each person is different.
I forgot to mention that the Netherlands, the country where cyclists have the lowest rate of cyclist injury per distance and per capita in the world, is also the nation with the lowest rate of helmet usage in the world. It all seems to suggest the helmets really are not the defining factor in cyclists' safety.
Bought one on Florida rode several hundred miles. Totally enjoyed it
I just bought one ( charcoal color with tan rubber wheels ) I ordered it unassembled because it’s going to be shipped overseas to the Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 where bicycles are the primary means of transportation, or you can walk if you desire. The atolls there are flat and little inclination if any at all , and having a simple bike with coaster brake is highly recommended, due to the fact that excessive salt air is known to wreak havoc on multiple speed bicycle mechanisms ( and brake cables etc...) and the longevity of your bike won’t last as long as this solid and simple cruiser design.
I will have peace of mind knowing that I assembled it myself , and I’m sure it will get me back into shape lol 😂 low maintenance and well built bike , I love it , and it’s timeless fashion.
Nice video ! Thanks for sharing 👍
I really like the 7 speeds on my 26” cruiser bicycle. When I come to a hill I just put it in first gear and makes it easy to climb small hills.
Rock on.
I live in a very snobbish southwestern college town and and of big bike shops turn up their nose at my older Gary Fisher.... I can’t even imagine their reaction to a Huffy rolling through the door
Hahaha
Rode one of these things in Huntington Beach while renting a house. I wouldn't trust it to do much more than the beach but it was tough. My buddies was doing wheelies and jumps (and just plain more than he should have been).
I was just given one of these by a neighbor. Mine isn't quite as nice as this one, as it had already had a fair amount of use. But, I've always wanted a cruiser & just didn't want to spend the money. My regular is a Giant Via. I'm thinking about restoring it. Stripping the frame of all its components should be a breeze. I plan to just mask the OE decals. But now... you're a Mirage owner! So awesome to see. I love mine. Great review!
thanks for reviewing bikes for regular people. the more people ride the better.
After crashing my new 10-Speed in 1972 the front rim looked like a roller coaster. But a trip to Western Auto yielded a bike wrench and 30 minutes of work completely straightened it.
I’m sure the bike shop loved working on a bike you bought at WalMart.
Man this guys voice reminds me of rick and morty, Come home to the unique flavor of shattering the grand illusion, come home to simple rick.
I think he is the voice of Jack, of Jack in the Box.
Beautiful bike! It does the job slowly and comfortably.👌🏽
All steel makes this a good buy. I got the girls version for my daughter. I think it will last a very long time.
Holy cow!!! Your Walmart is incredible!
It's a great bike. I received the same exact model, except it was a red frame with cream wheels Christmas of 2013, and it's still going.
" I had to use Alabama engineering"
Huntsville son, Huntsville.
@@freddymarcel-marcum6831 Fort payne lolp
i have that $80 cruiser and im pretty heavy and it seems like it hasn't even broken a sweat while my other MTN bike from walmert has broken pedals, bent crank, loose brakes that suck, suspension that doesnt work, and tires that wont stay pumped up
I own this bike, not meant for speed, but for the price, it is definitely worth it. It is heavy, which can be a pro or a con, because due to it's heaviness this thing is solid like a tank. Not much can go wrong with it because it's super simple. I live in a large city and use this is the bike for grocery shopping because who wants to get their 1,000$ bike stolen? Not afraid to bang it up, use a cheap lock on it and call it a day. Not ideal for commuting, but if your car is at the shop, you will definitely be happy you have this to get to work with.
Erik Acosta 😩
I bought this same bike a few years ago & its my baby. I have a mountain bike as well, but I love the old coaster brakes. I'm old school, so sue me. lol But its a smooth ride as long as you don't go uphill because that's when you'll wish you were on a mountain bike. But other than that, I have no problems with it & like I said, for a smooth ride you can't ask for more. By the way, when going for a ride, always map out which way (roads) you'll be on, so it makes for a more enjoyable ride. Bike safe, ride safe & keep it between the ditches!!!
I just bought this yesterday for my girlfriend. So comfy and smooth. Were about to be biking a lot here due to this virus.
Congrats on the new bike
I bought one of these to put an engine kit for one of my neighbors kids. If you ever think about doing that I would recommend putting some better brakes on it and reinforce the spot where the cargo rack meets the frame
Awesome looking cruiser, but I must have at minimum 3 speeds, and preferably a 7 speed.
great bike stretched my drop outs by 10 cm and laced a 3 speed nexus hub on a 29er and a set of springers on the front and a wooden rack on the back looks sweet as
My daughter bought one of these last summer. Banana yellow, cup holder, cell phone holder and big ole' white wall tires and she loves it. It is slow and heavy and short of running over it with a really big truck, it should last for a long time.
I just got the same bike as you described and I love mine so far!
In may this year I bought on a whim a single speed bike, never understood why they are so well liked, I ride it mostly for work but have ridden it other places too and can honestly say I love the thing! got 25.6 mph out of it on a good run and average is about 9.5mph, which, I am very happy with. Now we are heading to winter and as my single speed has slicks and it's brakes aint the best, I am going to be using my Scott Sporster 30, 27 gear hydraulic brakes, decent grippy tires etc but.... give me my single speed to ride any day over it, less to fail, no getting the right gear, just get on, ride and smile! and now I know why they are so well liked, I may even get another single speed next year winter it up and replace the Scott with it.
I hemmed and hawed about whether or not to purchase another Walmart bicycle, bit I really liked the look of this bike. I also like that it is a low-key ride, without a bunch of bells and whistles.
I made the purchase yesterday, and I'm immensely satisfied with the decision.
I'd still love to get my dream bike, an Azor bike, from Amsterdam, but I hope to keep my Nel Lusso for some time.
I got one for myself and put an 80cc engine on it. The bike is built, well worth the money.It also has twice the thickness in the spokes (seriously take a look) that tells you right there it's built to last like a SCHWINN!
Duane Conklin It probably is a stripped down schwinn, as both are now part of the same company
Where did you get information that Schwinn and Huffy are related? I believe they are still separate and unaffiliated companies.
I had read somewhere that Pacific Cycles owned both brands, but I may be mistaken. I know they bought Schwinn in 2001. It is possible I may have mixed them up with Mongoose.
I bought a Huffy 'Nel Lusso' cruiser bike for my wife some years ago..'baby blue' color ladie's frame has big 'ol fat beige color 'balloon' tires, front basket, cup holder, back rack, and nice wide seat with springs. It is a very comfortable, easy riding bicycle and quite classy looking. Well worth it's rather reasonable purchase price. Say what you want about 'big department store' bicycles my experience with this particular model is that it was a good buy.
I've got the updated version of this same bike, it's all cosmetic changes only.
I would rate it 8/10, after 4 weekends of use. If you are over 5'10, as I am, I would advise against getting this particular frame because it feels squinchy around town, that is until you get used it, as I did.
I'm deducting a couple points not because of the size, but because the right peddle bearing started going out this past weekend and I'm already having to invest money at a bike shop to fix it.
At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. You aren't magically going to turn this $125 bike into a $500 cruiser. Since I own both, I can tell you they are similar in appearance only, the ride quality is miles apart, it's not even close.
But for what it's worth, you get a decent bike that might need a little extra tlc compared to it's more expensive relatives.
I am in Wisconsin in 1960's and 70's we rode on trails as good as any today but not as large we had a trail carved by the older generation before us we had jumps and stream crossings those bikes took a beating and we fixed them ourselves.
I see a lot of Nel Lussos, even at bike shops. It's crazy.
I got a new Sienna 27.5 for $20.00 from a return lot wholesaler and the standard sized handlebar stem (22.2mm) that came with the bike wouldn't fit into the undersized fork- steering tube @ 19.05mm. After contacting Huffy by e-mail from their website I received a prompt response with directions to call a 1-800# and spoke with a service Rep. at their California service center, after taking my information and defective parts list the service Rep. told me my parts were being shipped FedEx. at "NO CHARGE" , I was pleasantly surprised to say the least, it's good to see a company who still has a Customer first mentality that stands behind their product, now if we could just get them to make their bikes in the USA I'd be willing to pay a little extra knowing I was supporting a fellow American and at the same time getting a higher quality product.
I know someone has this Cruiser. I love Cruisers but would have bought it different colors. I like the black red or blue. I use to live in Houston Bike Community Heights. I rode a Blue Sun Bike BMX style cruiser with gears. Was just like the Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser with gears. I loved that bike so much. Nel Lusso is nice maybe later. Thanks for the reviews man. ✊🤴
I rode a 2013 Huffy Nel Lusso beach cruiser from Canon city Colorado to kissimee Florida an then to Athens Georgia where a tweaker snapped my U-lock with a hammer an took off with my bike an all my travel gear. I know the new lusso is a worthy travel bike. All I had to do though was change out the wheels with some older 90s huffy wheels an a crank as well down in Florida from an 80s huffy. Aside from those two things I never had any issue with anything else on the bike. An if I could afford it I would definitely buy another an do it agin.
Chevy LaCroschian - respect!
Wow, my Walmart is selling it now for 230! Huge price increase however I would still buy it. This is by far my favorite bike I've ever owned! I had it for about 3 years. It was sadly stolen.... Make sure you keep your bikes locked up!
Hey, this is my car. Literally. 3000 miles on it. I put a 85cc engine on it and it goes above 40 mph. It's my motorcycle, it's a poor man's Harley. Here are some things I noticed after over a year...
The coaster break is a nasty little buggar, and the spokes in those nice looking rims are tougher than most, but still not great. I have modified it to have disc brakes, and I swapped to mag wheels with thinner tires for insane speeds.
Steering column can be a disaster to stay on top of, but it's not too bad. Just don't camber too hard and fast.
Those 30 lb of luggage can hold more than 30 lb of luggage, my lord is it useful but be careful it can take a beating. My basket has slammed into the speeding ground a number of times, and I had to reform it and it's barely holding on. Crazy thing is, 30 mph ground stood no chance, basket is still okay!
Drink holders useless, vibrations of the motor made it fall off so many times that one time I just looked behind me as it scuttled across the road and I just sighed and left it, replacing the cup holder about a year later.
All in all, if you see this bike and you want a beach cruiser, get it. It's heavy, it's hard to pedal, but it looks beautiful. Also, if you want to turn it into a motorcycle and go over 3,000 mi on it, it will do that too with some modification.
Unfortunately, you can't keep the fenders when motorizing. They will try to kill you because the wind coming off of the tire will suck it into the wheel, if the chain doesn't wobble a little bit and grab it first.
Wow. Thanks for sharing
I ride my moms 25 year old Murray cruiser, I've added tire tubes, pedals, grips, and a basket, but the seat, tires, wheels, and frame are in great condition
Those old Murray bikes are built better than some tanks. Decades ago they were made in a town about 45 minutes north of my city. They made bikes and lawnmowers I think.
Murrays were steel and tough as nails. I had 3, a bmx back in the 80's and 2 mountain bikes in the 90's.
I just got this bike and I love it!!
Just bought a Huffy Nel Lusso Cruiser Single-Speed bicycle, from a neighbor- almost new for 90.00. I also have the Kent Bayside from Walmart, its about three years old now.
I just built a motorized bike with a Huffy Cranbrook, EXACTLY the color here. The crank assembly was NOT correct (the right side's bearing set was BENT, and there were two BBs rolling around; I just took the BBs out, thought "5 outta 7 BBs aint bad for now", took needle nose pliers and bent the bearing casing back to a true circle and put it back together; the peddles, before this, had a lot of side-to-side play). The coaster brake wasn't correct somehow, either. (And that night, for a few miserable and frustrating yet ultimately productive hours, I learned how to reassemble a coaster brake assembly from an array of "in the right order" pieces before me on a towel.) BUT.......these solid steel Cranbrooks are SOLID!!! And I say that as someone who has spent much time taking apart, reassembling, and modifying one. I had my doubts about a "modern Huffy bike from Walmart", but those doubts were removed in taking the thing apart and adding a bicycle engine kit to it! I'll say it again, the Cranbrook is just plain solid. However, the quality of its ASSEMBLY depends on whoever put it together. So, a quality bike with quality parts (mostly) may not necessarily be put together with utmost quality and care.
rear brakes usually adjustable on coasters, loosen rear outside wheel nuts and turn axle bolt in or out. might even have a square end on it to do this.
Great video!
I’ve got a stretched cruiser w a 2cyl. 22hp Koehler, elect start. Springer front end, drum front Brake + front disk, rear disk, 26x2.1 tires. Fast as FKk lol.
Cool bike it has anti lock brakes lol
i always wonder how they stop these bikes ?
@@ghstalwara6009 lol you ram it into a fence/curb or a car
@@mikesuzio2566 I've crashed one of these six times in one bike ride. It was rough
@@dhruvmadiraju1766 it would be so easy to crash the one with No Brakes in san Francisco or Denver///Seattle
Mike Suzio imagine if he went downhill with this lmao
That bike with motor OMG would loke very very nice
Linda bicicleta, saludos desde México!!!
To be honest I bought one back in like 2015 and it was really comfortable. I made mine an Ebike but I do want something more safe for that.
That's a beauty, and what a price.
I ride a speeds between 5 and 8 MPH all day long. What's the rush? Just having fun. Nice bike and not likely to be stolen.
i remember riding on a cruiser. i fondly kinda liked that thing. i used to ride that rusted old thing in gulf shores
This was actually a good video and helpful thank you sir great job hope to watch more of your videos
Had the same problem with my cruiser coaster brake ,so I added a front brake. Bike is not the problem we're just a little heavier😅😅
$228 now. Cranbrook is $168 both have the angled seat tube Perfect Fit Frame which is wonderful. I recently got the Cranbrook it's great, except possibly the 44 sprocket front, 19 rear would be better with a 40 on the front. And nice BMX bars make it a cheap Klunker.
I love this bike. It looks nice! The Kent Cruiser at Walmart is awesome! I saw one today! Beautiful Bike…
If this is where you live, we live in the same city! That’s awesome cause you’re one of my favorite youtubers! I got my dad and my brother watching your videos too!
Noiice buy for a cruiser . For some adjustment fitting go with a layback seat post for more of a smoother and comfortable ride .. you could even add a higher ratio rear cox for more power . Or down the road convert it to a 7 speed . For more carrying space add a rear bag for groceries etc ..
Enjoy
I have a Huffy Cranbrook myself, and it gets me to and from the store just fine.
In a “cruiser “ the seat down post comes in behind the center of the crank. It’s a subtle but important thing for the look of the bike. ✌🏻🇺🇸
I remember riding these old fashion bikes when I was younger
Good review. Helped me with some questions on cruisers thanks.
Also Nel Lusso means Nelson Skylar Lusso. He is the one who designed the bike. An yes even the slow coaster brake is also correct an designed by Nelson. Even though I have to agree in a way. I don't like the slow coaster set up in the back wheels. I like the pin rod locking coaster brakes. The more common classic cruiser braking set up.
I like everything about the bike except the handlebars. I just got a new 3-speed which has the hand grips pointed straight back. It seems more comfortable to ride, expecially when I stand to pump going up a hill.
brought a used cruiser,had to change the handlebars after one day. i find the original bars that come wit those bikes are too wide! makes a HUGE difference with lower bars.
I'm so aiming for the sequel of this video.
There won’t be one as I no longer have that bike. Swapped for a Cranbrook
That’s actually a beautiful bike despite the cheap looking stickers. That’s a nice cruiser even though I’m not into cruisers.
I had one and they are ok for a novice to see if you like riding but sooner or later you will want more comfort and all around usage.
Good campground bike had one til local meth head stole it August 2020 update. Methhead has attached a 40cc motor on it ( fits nicely by the way) and goes by my house regularly. I stopped him and said dude, nice ride. He knows I know.
😂😂😂srry
Pay him back by stealing his meth!
And he rode away laughing into the moonlight...
@@lethality3589 +q+
That's deep.
In Walmart right now and the price for this model is now up to $228.
What a brilliant price for a well-engineered bicycle. In the UK bicycle are over-priced in comparison to what you'd pay in the states. For 119 usd (96 gbp) you'd be extremely lucky to be able to purchase a name brand mens bike here (of a similar size to your Huffy).
Thanks for sharing
They have that exact type of coaster brake in the Netherlands (bike crazy country). It is working exactly like the ones here do, so you don't need to bring it too a bike shop.
I have a cranebrook thats about 12 years old still looks good only rust issue was the handle bar stem. I had to replace the tires also put apehangers so i can sit upright.
Re: Bikes
I had a regular test trip of 35 miles round trip. Each bike I had, had to make the trip. I picked up a Schwinn Phantom 1952 by the serial number. Took it completely apart.greased it, installed new brakes as the originals were shot. Yes, it made the 35 miles. Yes, you have to be nuts to ride a single speed cruiser. I sold mike as an antique. Bikes have come a long way from the new antique you bought.
As to skidding. Just like your car, when you brake the weight shifts forward un loading the weight on the rear wheel so it skids. A proper brake system would have a front brake as well as a rear brake..
That's cool, I put 212cc motor on one of those cheap huffy cruisers and rode it without a helmet.
We slap 2 and 4 stroke motors on these things and they hold up just fine.
I see you have a Mirage! We have two. I have multiple reviews on them and my three part video series has about 100k views. We love the Mirage. And I'm looking at this bike to tool around with.
Very underrated little cars. I love mine too!
@@KevCentral I picked up this bike btw. It's a very different bike than the one it replaces. A ironhorse yakuza 5.1 29er from walmart. The freewheel all of a sudden let loose and the bike can no longer be pedaled. I took the freewheel off and there was aluminum dust all over so its shot. I tried using jb weld and it worked for a week. I'd probably need a new hub and freewheel?
LMFAO ! ...
"Made it 50 ft before realizing, I'm riding a Walmart assembly bike without a helmet!" 👍
Recently got myself a beach cruiser custom paint, I assume it's a huffy too and coaster pedal is a joke barely stopped down my driveway and hurt my left test*** !
I went to Walmart yesterday to look at bikes. I had the employee pull down three bikes from that overhead rack. A Cranbrook, a Nel Luso, and an Oakbrook I think it was. That last is a 7 speed with hand brakes. The Cranbrook had fairly round wheels, and the coaster brake seemed to work well. They are marked at $91.97. I checked the bottom of the seat post for bad welds (as mentioned in another of your videos), and it looked okay. The Oakbrook seemed pretty sold for $136. Then I had him pull down a Nel Lusso. I love that it had a solid welded on rack, and a compact front basket, and fenders. Very nice looking bike. They had the handle bars way off for me, but that's easily adjustable. I would prefer a 7 speed with hand brakes, but still, I like that Nel Lusso very much. Last, I took a look at a Mongoose Hotshot. No fenders, racks, or drink holders. What I liked about the Hotshot was, it has no suspension fork, and it is a 7 speed with just a front derailer. The budget bikes with suspension forks usually have horrible forks anyway. Here in Hawaii rust and corrosion are a constant threat, and one derailer/control/ and cable keep things simpler. Also, the Hotshot felt pretty comfortable too Price is $113. The Hotshot doesn't pretend to be a mountain bike at all.Even the smaller sized seat seems decent. I'm probably going to buy one of these three for my birthday present (today, Wednesday, is my birthday. You on the mainland can maybe get free shipping on bikes you order on line, but here, they tack on an extra $65 for shipping. Then you have to worry about shipping damage. For me, buying an assembled bike from Walmart saves that $65.
I just turned 64 and have a gimpy right side knee, and am in a fight with prostate cancer. I am working out with weights, I swim about 3 days a week, and believe I am ready to get back on a bike after the leg injury 14 months ago. But, I didn't want to spend much, as my heath issues are up in the air. Thanks for your videos.
+Jon Neet Thanks for commenting. Happy Birthday! Sorry to hear you’re in a fight with cancer, but from the sound of your comment I think you’ll be kicking it’s butt soon. I agree that it’s certainly not worth the $65 risk for shipping a bike. They can get pretty beat up along the way. One note on the nel lusso ans Cranbrook....if you have any knee issues they likely aren’t the best bike if you have any hills whatsoever. Personally I would also consider something with v-brakes over the coaster brakes if I had knee issues. That said, if you ride on completely flat ground that warning may not apply. Our local Walmart has two 7-speeds with hand brakes. A Kent and a Schwinn. I believe the Schwinn is the only one of the lot that has 29” wheels and may have a forward pedal setup. I plan on looking at it in the future, but you may want to give it a look if you local store stocks it. That Mongoose hotshot looks comfortable with a hybrid profile. It appears to have twist shifters, which I am not a fan of, so take note that if your hands get sweaty shifting can become problematic.
Good luck, and please let me know what you end up with and how it works out!
I hear you on the twist shifters. Had a Next mountain bike that came with the house we bought here near Hilo Hawaii. Twist shifters. Didn't take long to get my hands sweaty, then it became hard to shift. I was surprised how comfortable that Hotshot felt, though I just sat on it in the store for a bit. That small seat must be well designed, as it felt decent.
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How many Ice cold Beer's goes into 32lbs. better add another cup-holder, Ha,ha,ha !!!
I'll keep my Schwinn Majestic Beach Cruiser , rides great on the Galveston seawall . Safe Riding Kev. !
I started to ride bicycle's in the U.K. back in the 1950s, And 4 or 5 of them had a kick back brake, The older the bike, The better the brake worked. The oldest bike, All I had to do was rest my foot on the peddle in the right position, And the wheel locked up good and firm, That bike must have came out of the 1920s.
Something about these new cruisers with coaster brakes. I bought a used Villy and it too had WEAK brakes. A local bike shop thought maybe the grease needed replacing. Will find out when I get it back.
Man! Your videos are awesome man!!!
Love pretty much any Aluminum Frame that's running a 1X7 gear train setup!!! ;)
I bought one today and I'm going to install rear caliper brakes and an 8 gear internal hub.
I really like the Cranbrook Cruiser so far
No seriously, I love drooling on the Walmart Bike Rack!!! ;}
Alabama engineering haha thanks for the video. Iv got a couple bikes worth more than 1000 each. Iv had two other nice bikes stolen. So a cheap cruiser, commute looks perfect for me.
I was just looking at these cruisers at walmart the other day (especially the nel lusso) and was curious if anyone would do a review cause it didn't look too bad. I haven't looked at bikes in years but the way
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I bought the LaRusso cruiser A week ago it’s pretty good
The bike has no proper tolerances. coming from China you can expect a lot of bent products because shipping or manufacturing may not be the best of quality. this thing is just a fight. When you buy a bike from a bike shop you can ride out the door and not look back. When you buy a Walmart bike you chase everything from the crank to the bent Wheels to incorrect mount bearings and the list goes on. It's the reason why bike shops don't carry walmart quality bikes, they're not willing to put a customer on something they're not willing to sell! When it comes down to it, its your life. Rember you're on a bicycle if a hundred nineteen dollars is worth you losing your life then buy a Walmart bike. But if your life's worth more than that to you. Then spend the money to make sure that you continue living it.
509 Reeves I have the nelusso and have used it to haul groceries for over a year now because I have no car and don’t want to use my expensive specialized bike to haul a lot of stuff.
I have nothing bad to say about it. It’s a great strong bike and hauls 80 bucks worth of food very well.
I bought one of those use for 9 dollars but thanks to a warped back rim, a rusty crack and several bad inner tubes I spent over 60 dollars and hours on repairs. It works fantastic now, but it is now $70.00
Awesome review. I'm thinking of getting one. tc Kev