THE CHEAP BIKE CHALLENGE - WHISTLER BIKE PARK

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  • The cheap bike challenge at Whistler bike park! I bought a Walmart bike for $180 and pushed it to the limits on the worlds best MTB trails! But how long will it last?
    Mountain biking is amazing but for some people it is just to expensive so I decided to buy a cheap mountain bike from Walmart to see if it would work on the worlds best MTB trails in Whistler Bike Park! The bike I chose had 24'' wheels and was fully rigid with no suspension what so ever and single speed gearing. The bike had mechanical disc brakes, but were they really going to be strong enough to stop me on such a technical mountain. I started of small on a blue trail but then slowly made my way up to the most famous jump trail in the world, A-Line. But how much can this cheap bike really handle?
    Whistler bike park is an absolute mountain bike paradise with a huge variety of different trails on offer from high speed jump trails to hardcore technical DH runs, this place is the best!
    I hope you enjoy the video!
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    Welcome to my channel, I'm a professional Freeride Mountain biker and former FMB world champion(2013).
    This channel is all about Mountain biking, I make a huge variety of videos for everyone who loves dirt: From downhill biking to slower paced trials riding and everything in between like dirt jumping, slopestyle and enduro!
    As well as making entertaining videos(I hope) I also like to help YOU out too, with videos such as:
    - How to ride better
    - Trick tips and How to's
    - Travel VLOGS
    - GoPro camera tips
    - In-depth entertaining features
    - POV craziness
    - Funny videos
    I also try to reply to everyone so leave some comments too!
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  • @ameerdaniel7041
    @ameerdaniel7041 4 роки тому +3220

    I love how he's so up beat and happy on a walmart bike amd doesnt complain about anything the bike is lacking.

    • @PhoebeEtc
      @PhoebeEtc 4 роки тому +187

      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.

    • @magicbins31
      @magicbins31 4 роки тому +47

      cause its Sam Pilgrim

    • @Hoggaforfan
      @Hoggaforfan 4 роки тому +80

      Soaked wet in the rain. He should write life attitude books :-P

    • @foxzmtb1253
      @foxzmtb1253 4 роки тому +3

      0.51

    • @foxzmtb1253
      @foxzmtb1253 4 роки тому +2

      0.51 scnd

  • @ghostAFsky
    @ghostAFsky 3 роки тому +777

    Literally anything with wheels: ...
    Sam: This is the dream!

    • @expersteez
      @expersteez 2 роки тому +4

      My thought exactly hahaha

    • @jimmy8x541
      @jimmy8x541 2 роки тому +4

      This thing's the BEST!

  • @xxSwallowTheSunxx
    @xxSwallowTheSunxx 4 роки тому +2368

    Sam: Lets see how this 170$ bike does on a black track.
    Pinkbike: Can you ride this budget 3000$ bike on dirt?

    • @brodiemacleod69
      @brodiemacleod69 4 роки тому +68

      Lmao

    • @TheCynabal
      @TheCynabal 3 роки тому +114

      haha, dude this is too accurate.

    • @TheAlexdx7
      @TheAlexdx7 3 роки тому +189

      Yeah goes to show you how much bullshit elitist thinking some mountain bikers have.

    • @CristianCiupitu
      @CristianCiupitu 3 роки тому +92

      GMBN too.

    • @leonh619
      @leonh619 3 роки тому +112

      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...

  • @zanea6820
    @zanea6820 4 роки тому +999

    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!!

    • @XGaming1
      @XGaming1 3 роки тому +53

      Exactly lol, that’s why I love this channel.

    • @keeganharrisom1389
      @keeganharrisom1389 3 роки тому +43

      He is a humble man

    • @unclefreddieDied
      @unclefreddieDied 3 роки тому +17

      yeah... he seems pretty cool

    • @bradaltemeyer4472
      @bradaltemeyer4472 3 роки тому +45

      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.

    • @bigfootingermany
      @bigfootingermany 3 роки тому +5

      @@bradaltemeyer4472 Same here LMAO...

  • @crazy-_-Beard
    @crazy-_-Beard 4 роки тому +1227

    This proves it's the riders Skill level. This guy can make any bike work. Very impressed+

    • @Alberto.81
      @Alberto.81 4 роки тому +37

      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

    • @edosaurus8614
      @edosaurus8614 3 роки тому +21

      i wouldn't ride the A-Line with a proper high end enduro bike without crashing...

    • @rizengaming9235
      @rizengaming9235 3 роки тому +15

      But having a better bike can make it easier to progress and more fun

    • @willolsen9969
      @willolsen9969 3 роки тому +3

      You gotta have a good reliable bike

    • @pashkats
      @pashkats 3 роки тому +17

      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.

  • @quanyoung6119
    @quanyoung6119 3 роки тому +533

    Sam: “oh my god this is terrifying” *speeds up*

  • @HiggyNugget
    @HiggyNugget 3 роки тому +629

    I love how the bike has no suspension at all yet Sam is just like "WOW IT'S SO SMOOTH!"

    • @XxNoMercyNL
      @XxNoMercyNL 3 роки тому +6

      For real🤣

    • @marianmariuszb
      @marianmariuszb 3 роки тому +5

      Actually he said smo'O0th or sth like that.

    • @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202
      @freyatheuncontrollablesaus3202 2 роки тому +9

      And calls it a hard tail 😭😭🤣

    • @jjhack3r
      @jjhack3r 2 роки тому +20

      the frame is the suspension lol

    • @Bog2901
      @Bog2901 2 роки тому +23

      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

  • @BigBadWolf1st
    @BigBadWolf1st 2 роки тому +94

    This man can afford any bike he wants and he's having a blast on a $180 bike! Awesomeness!

    • @yycbiker
      @yycbiker 2 роки тому

      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. 🤫🚴‍♂️-

  • @albertocastillo4572
    @albertocastillo4572 4 роки тому +804

    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.

    • @Dan23_7
      @Dan23_7 4 роки тому +11

      Alberto Castillo Also proving bad tools can't blame the workman.... errr 😂

    • @edhumpf9189
      @edhumpf9189 4 роки тому +8

      Exactly, but would you want a walmart bike as your main bike?

    • @BigBodyRacing
      @BigBodyRacing 4 роки тому +8

      @@edhumpf9189 depends on who built it, some Walmart mechanics are legit while others aren't the most keen

    • @schpermis
      @schpermis 4 роки тому +46

      @@edhumpf9189 If my options were walmart bike or no bike i'd definately go for the walmart bike

    • @bonzobanana1
      @bonzobanana1 4 роки тому +17

      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.

  • @dandk_
    @dandk_ 4 роки тому +986

    Not a lot of people mention how good the editing and continuous camera angles are in these videos!
    Very underrated! 👌

    • @adamcvanwinkle
      @adamcvanwinkle 4 роки тому +10

      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.

    • @andrewnorris5415
      @andrewnorris5415 4 роки тому +4

      @@adamcvanwinkle might not be him, the guy is good at everything? he would be a super genius ;)

    • @ktrocknerd
      @ktrocknerd 4 роки тому +5

      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!

    • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
      @feelinghealingfrequences7179 4 роки тому +1

      AND THE AUDIO!

    • @GregBird
      @GregBird 4 роки тому +5

      That spinny mount footage was amazing... love that.

  • @cedarbremner8750
    @cedarbremner8750 3 роки тому +197

    Props for wearing a helmet at all times. Even while doing wheelies inside Walmart.

    • @user-yv2cz8oj1k
      @user-yv2cz8oj1k 2 роки тому +10

      People are often killed when they perceive there is the least risk.

  • @SolLignum
    @SolLignum 2 роки тому +13

    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.

  • @cup_and_cone
    @cup_and_cone 4 роки тому +275

    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

    • @DavidKAnderson
      @DavidKAnderson 4 роки тому +19

      Yep: absolutely the smartest choice.

    • @medallionsales
      @medallionsales 4 роки тому +8

      To be honest I thought that stem looked suspect and was surprised that the bars didn't roll.

    • @stevenpalmer4520
      @stevenpalmer4520 4 роки тому +25

      Don't forget the kickstand!!!

    • @steveshea6148
      @steveshea6148 4 роки тому +2

      gotta love a crankset and bottom bracket you can service using only a 10" Channelllock, don't even need a crescent wrench!

    • @youtubeaccount9058
      @youtubeaccount9058 4 роки тому +6

      Pilgrim ain't no dummy!

  • @Pannemat
    @Pannemat 4 роки тому +614

    Keeping those leaflets in the front wheel all the time was the funniest thing.

    • @johnnywright6639
      @johnnywright6639 3 роки тому +7

      I was dying 😂😂

    • @KPD017
      @KPD017 3 роки тому +5

      I was literally LOL!!!

    • @djlaforme3725
      @djlaforme3725 3 роки тому +10

      It's so he could return for a refund after 🤣

    • @dunnyvdhhs5996
      @dunnyvdhhs5996 2 роки тому +1

      500th like

    • @Pannemat
      @Pannemat 2 роки тому

      @@dunnyvdhhs5996 Thank you! Crazy.

  • @craigsears1673
    @craigsears1673 3 роки тому +113

    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 !!

  • @oanatudor1339
    @oanatudor1339 3 роки тому +64

    7:55 "oooh whats this."
    It says "drop"
    " oh god- WOOOOOHHOOO"

    • @kuai7902
      @kuai7902 3 роки тому

      Song is Angerfist - Incomming. I guessed by drops, and melody

    • @spyth11
      @spyth11 3 роки тому

      Româncă🇷🇴 🤗

  • @growlith6969
    @growlith6969 4 роки тому +714

    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!

    • @finck9226
      @finck9226 4 роки тому +16

      lol i thought he was a helicopter prototype at first

    • @fredbogdon505
      @fredbogdon505 4 роки тому +3

      Professor Gadget

    • @skandy6847
      @skandy6847 4 роки тому +4

      It also has no gears

    • @NonsensicalSpudz
      @NonsensicalSpudz 4 роки тому +1

      tires = round

    • @jroox_228
      @jroox_228 4 роки тому +10

      I just realized that all bikes have suspension, you got like 800mm in your arms...

  • @markonikolic1386
    @markonikolic1386 4 роки тому +131

    Rigid fork - strong, 24' wheels -strong, thick steel frame - strong. Love the way he chose the bike

    • @bigfootingermany
      @bigfootingermany 3 роки тому +6

      hahaha yeah a wheelie in a Walmart aisle... hahaha

  • @seanbennett1137
    @seanbennett1137 3 роки тому +105

    All the locals "look at this noob on a cheap bike"
    Little did they know, this was Sam Pilgrim lol

  • @Michael-ei3mh
    @Michael-ei3mh 3 роки тому +11

    Sam could do this on a 12" pink Walmart bike and still smile the whole time. What a champ!

  • @respirationoxidation1218
    @respirationoxidation1218 4 роки тому +2171

    “Walmart bike sells out after crazy British man reviews it”

    • @Mr.Shows97
      @Mr.Shows97 4 роки тому +3

      lol

    • @singletona082
      @singletona082 4 роки тому +5

      Man I wish they had the shwinn cutback here. Take a rattlecan to it and there yo ugo.

    • @thebikehippie6562
      @thebikehippie6562 4 роки тому +4

      I got mine

    • @benjaminwalsh289
      @benjaminwalsh289 4 роки тому +6

      Call Guinness World Records! Best deal for a working downhill bike ever!

    • @jaume1333
      @jaume1333 4 роки тому

      Hehehe

  • @dansaxton8556
    @dansaxton8556 4 роки тому +303

    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!

    • @claytonjohnson9092
      @claytonjohnson9092 4 роки тому +2

      Dan Saxton hold my monster

    • @alexrainer8891
      @alexrainer8891 4 роки тому +1

      @SkullyTheCreator you do realize most of what he said about it was sarcasm right LOL

    • @gojomodu9934
      @gojomodu9934 4 роки тому +6

      @@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

    • @liamc1102
      @liamc1102 4 роки тому +5

      @@alexrainer8891 no it wasn't

    • @PeterPhinney
      @PeterPhinney 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexrainer8891 looks like you might be missing the sarcasm here mate.

  • @MonkeyMagic4649
    @MonkeyMagic4649 3 роки тому +35

    I love how much fun this dude is having.

  • @keelangerken5154
    @keelangerken5154 3 роки тому +10

    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.

  • @sytrash
    @sytrash 4 роки тому +175

    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!

  • @projekt95
    @projekt95 4 роки тому +163

    1:36 the face of the cashier. 😂 He knows exactly what will happen.😄

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 4 роки тому +19

    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!!!

  • @sbtvideography7915
    @sbtvideography7915 4 роки тому +56

    i love how he sounds like hes in so much discomfort whens hes saying ‘omg this is so smooth’

  • @andy56730
    @andy56730 4 роки тому +257

    Thanks for making the whole hi end bike industry look like a total waste of time and money 🤣

    • @hfbvc9480
      @hfbvc9480 4 роки тому +32

      Andy Davies
      Lol bikes are so overpriced nowadays

    • @chrissellers4519
      @chrissellers4519 4 роки тому +19

      It lasted a day.... I'd love to see it do a season

    • @john2605
      @john2605 4 роки тому +23

      @@hfbvc9480 it's crazy that I can get a Husqvarna dirt bike for cheaper than a lot of mountain bikes.

    • @hfbvc9480
      @hfbvc9480 4 роки тому +4

      Westy
      I think soon that mountain bikes will go down in price significantly

    • @kevinfromsales6842
      @kevinfromsales6842 4 роки тому +1

      @@hfbvc9480 why do you think this?

  • @mattashburn1877
    @mattashburn1877 4 роки тому +49

    I've spent an embarrassing amount of time watching mtb videos on youtube... and this is hands down the best I've ever seen.

    • @driftadvocate1839
      @driftadvocate1839 3 роки тому +2

      right! im legit rolling watching all his vids while he makes it look so damn simple

  • @SorinVBogdan
    @SorinVBogdan 4 роки тому +195

    Meanwhile, the mtb industry: ''Yes, you need our 5 grand bikes to survive a trail''

    • @bungay2488
      @bungay2488 4 роки тому +5

      King's Nobel Spirit are you mad do you even look after your bikes

    • @FrogMellow
      @FrogMellow 4 роки тому +27

      this man is a pro level rider, the average user would have stressed this bike a LOT more.

    • @bungay2488
      @bungay2488 4 роки тому +16

      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.

    • @FrogMellow
      @FrogMellow 4 роки тому +8

      @@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?

    • @bungay2488
      @bungay2488 4 роки тому +4

      Ba0binga well where is all of sams force going then

  • @cedarbremner8750
    @cedarbremner8750 3 роки тому +54

    Most UA-camrs on WM bikes: ITS SO BAAD. I CAN'T RIIIIIDE.
    Sam on WM bike: *sends harder trails than me*

  • @adamcvanwinkle
    @adamcvanwinkle 4 роки тому +142

    I feel better about my bike, but much worse about my skills after watching this 😂. Excellent work on this one Sam🤘

  • @ollie4147
    @ollie4147 4 роки тому +236

    Sam Pilgrim: rides bike off cliff "that was sooo smooth"

    • @ktrocknerd
      @ktrocknerd 4 роки тому +5

      Ahh dreem!

    • @Bokuma01
      @Bokuma01 4 роки тому

      Sooo smooth, not that bit!

  • @anthonycongiano8890
    @anthonycongiano8890 3 роки тому +20

    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!

  • @mitchellbean4949
    @mitchellbean4949 3 роки тому +37

    When the helmet costs more then the bike😂

  • @brodylight6132
    @brodylight6132 4 роки тому +501

    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”

  • @NoProGoPronto
    @NoProGoPronto 4 роки тому +197

    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 👍🏽

  • @ryangovatos955
    @ryangovatos955 4 роки тому +26

    I like how he just full sends it and doesn’t even take the tags off 😂😂

  • @MooSaidChicken
    @MooSaidChicken 4 роки тому +27

    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.

    • @johnmickey5017
      @johnmickey5017 Рік тому +2

      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.

    • @mikgus
      @mikgus Рік тому

      @@johnmickey5017 Was thinking the same. If i rode that bike me or/and the bike would die pretty quickly.

  • @sugarnads
    @sugarnads 4 роки тому +91

    Love how he left the cardboard in the front wheel.
    And:
    Spinny cam is awesome.

  • @GeddyRC
    @GeddyRC 4 роки тому +59

    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!

  • @muzicdejay
    @muzicdejay Рік тому +4

    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 UA-camr 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. ❤️❤️

  • @wardropcr
    @wardropcr 3 роки тому +9

    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?

  • @that44rdv4rk
    @that44rdv4rk 4 роки тому +469

    Thank you for not returning the bike. Good man.

    • @JTS21
      @JTS21 4 роки тому +40

      It always annoyed me other UA-camrs returned the bikes!

    • @leecanty2894
      @leecanty2894 4 роки тому +7

      And the Fact that he “Donated” instead

    • @mr.joshua204
      @mr.joshua204 4 роки тому +3

      Fuck Walmart, he should have

    • @TheYBGOON
      @TheYBGOON 4 роки тому +1

      Chris Canty technically he asked someone to steal it 😂. If you see an unlocked bike just take it.

    • @mr.joshua204
      @mr.joshua204 4 роки тому +5

      @George Ramos walmart is fucking gross, and littered with fat people who use the old people scooters to...to.... to scoot

  • @ezraroelse7688
    @ezraroelse7688 4 роки тому +315

    Doctor: you've been diagnosed with a heart disease
    Sam pilgrim: ITS CRACK A MONY O'CLOCK!!!!!!!!

    • @drew6237
      @drew6237 4 роки тому +8

      Underrated comment this 🤣

  • @trp6
    @trp6 3 роки тому +3

    Any time I am having a bad day, I watch this video, and it makes me smile. Never fails.

  • @ShahiedJohaadien
    @ShahiedJohaadien 4 роки тому +14

    this was more about the rider than about the bike 👏massively impressive!

  • @dannyp894
    @dannyp894 4 роки тому +71

    I know this concept has been well done...but this never gets old

  • @nathanoost.6479
    @nathanoost.6479 4 роки тому +333

    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.

    • @zelicopter0071
      @zelicopter0071 4 роки тому +8

      well except lower A line

    • @lancetah
      @lancetah 4 роки тому +3

      I can sense competition 😂

    • @randomscene3219
      @randomscene3219 4 роки тому +39

      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).

    • @xallyislas3779
      @xallyislas3779 4 роки тому +54

      Please don't compare pro mountain bikers to non pros

    • @daliks
      @daliks 4 роки тому +3

      @@randomscene3219 yup i was gonna say the same, not the same category riders by a stretttcch

  • @purespeedmedia
    @purespeedmedia 3 роки тому +9

    i just realized walmart’s “mountain bike” doesn’t have any suspension and Sam still shredded it anyway, respect

  • @eightbitmonkey
    @eightbitmonkey 3 роки тому +2

    People forget this is how mountain biking began. Also love that he didn't take the kickstand off.

  • @kermit56780
    @kermit56780 4 роки тому +288

    Balls of STEEL.. on a "normal" DH bike in the wet this looks beyond technically terrifying.. Top 3 words "Sketch", "Sketchy" & "Says Drop" XD

    • @maxiepattie85
      @maxiepattie85 4 роки тому +3

      Duke Nuke'm!

    • @AKagNA
      @AKagNA 4 роки тому

      Exactly....

    • @agenttickle6412
      @agenttickle6412 4 роки тому +4

      Well, one thing is that you don't have to worry about crashing your expensive dh bike.

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 4 роки тому +10

      Well, he's got one less tooth to worry about losing...

    • @seedubyu
      @seedubyu 4 роки тому

      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!

  • @ACplanet
    @ACplanet 4 роки тому +593

    no one will take the bike, its canada. it will probably still be there a year later with new parts on it

    • @Vchan21
      @Vchan21 4 роки тому +6

      So true

    • @HKgaming86
      @HKgaming86 4 роки тому +35

      nah it'll be gone in 20mins

    • @Aggressive_Splooge
      @Aggressive_Splooge 4 роки тому +13

      You've obviously never been to Winnipeg 😂

    • @bobbyhempel1513
      @bobbyhempel1513 4 роки тому +20

      The only time I've ever been robbed was in Canada and I live in Houston Texas.

    • @alanabailey8069
      @alanabailey8069 4 роки тому +4

      Fat Splat it’s gone as of yesterday

  • @elbarto7160
    @elbarto7160 3 роки тому +4

    4:11 "oh wow it's so smooth on this"
    Kind of funny how positive about everything you are haha love it. Sick

  • @danpye9491
    @danpye9491 3 роки тому +5

    I love how stoked you are when you ride! Great fun to watch.

  • @chsnoopy
    @chsnoopy 4 роки тому +98

    Everyone : i rode whistler with hardtail
    Sam : Hold my monster 😅🤘
    Awesome content ... keep going pal .... to the Sky 😎🤘

  • @expiredmeme7600
    @expiredmeme7600 4 роки тому +97

    *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”

    • @CPD0123a
      @CPD0123a 4 роки тому +2

      I think he meant in comparison to what he expected or other hard bikes. But yeah that was funny.

  • @marcussmart7673
    @marcussmart7673 3 роки тому +42

    1 year later, the bike remains in the same spot Sam left it.

  • @badlarry172
    @badlarry172 4 роки тому +72

    about time someone did a vid where the"cheap bike" was acceptable and not slagged mercilessly
    nice one Sam

    • @dummkompf
      @dummkompf 4 роки тому +5

      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

  • @trishalilly2924
    @trishalilly2924 4 роки тому +373

    GCMB: Can you do a whistler on a hard tail.
    SP: Hold my beer.

  • @14k_vibexxz
    @14k_vibexxz 11 місяців тому +1

    I love how he looks like he's riding a bmx on whistler! Respect!

  • @amermeleitor
    @amermeleitor 2 роки тому +6

    I keep laughing watching how Sam keep that label tag thing in the front wheel while going downhill 😅😅😅

  • @zr1daddy14
    @zr1daddy14 4 роки тому +80

    Everyone talks shit about Walmart bikes and hitting local trails and here is Sam using a Walmart bike at whistler. Amazing

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 4 роки тому +3

      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.

    • @P5YcHoM4N
      @P5YcHoM4N 4 роки тому +6

      @@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.

    • @HulluJanne
      @HulluJanne 4 роки тому +1

      @@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.

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 4 роки тому +1

      @@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.

    • @karlfonner7589
      @karlfonner7589 4 роки тому +4

      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!

  • @kwmtb9320
    @kwmtb9320 4 роки тому +243

    All that bike needs are some pil grips

  • @ViktorSarge
    @ViktorSarge 2 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @SteveC010
    @SteveC010 3 роки тому +1

    Had a massive smile on my face all thru this vid , could feel how happy the guy is . Brilliant

  • @erichbachman7363
    @erichbachman7363 4 роки тому +57

    Sam is faster than me down Whistler on a toaster, than i would be on a 10 000 dollar downhill bike. Well... xD

  • @xxstr8jacketxx
    @xxstr8jacketxx 4 роки тому +214

    Walmart will now stop selling this bike because its decent.

    • @xJMSports
      @xJMSports 2 роки тому +11

      They literally dont sell it anymore

    • @randombosniak8986
      @randombosniak8986 2 роки тому +5

      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...

  • @lightningslim
    @lightningslim 2 роки тому +2

    I think that there are 2 lessons to be learned from Sam's epic trial of this Wallmart bike, 1, the "Spinny Mount" works really well and 2,never take the price tag off the front wheel to achieve the best possible performance! 🙂

  • @febcortes5878
    @febcortes5878 2 роки тому +3

    Quality stuff here, man. Love the positivity too! Infectious! ✨✨

  • @Kmortisk
    @Kmortisk 4 роки тому +90

    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

  • @ryanzepp9185
    @ryanzepp9185 4 роки тому +36

    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

  • @Dennis4155Ruygrok
    @Dennis4155Ruygrok 2 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @Beesa10
    @Beesa10 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @AdamBhay
    @AdamBhay 4 роки тому +25

    Sam gets on any bike : THIS IS THE DREAM, BEST DAY EVER!

    • @miguel360kmc
      @miguel360kmc 3 роки тому

      Right.. he just goes with it full send

  • @dockersoft
    @dockersoft 4 роки тому +14

    His enthusiasm is unbeliveable. One of the most inspiring guy I've ever seen. Keep it up man!

  • @HisDudeness316
    @HisDudeness316 Рік тому +1

    Very new to your content, but I *love* the concept of buying a bike anybody could afford and doing crazy stuff on it. Lovely stuff.

  • @thetiskotitsaramakis7985
    @thetiskotitsaramakis7985 2 роки тому

    I love your joy when you ride! And glad the bike made it to the end!!!

  • @peanutbutterjellyfish2665
    @peanutbutterjellyfish2665 4 роки тому +9

    You are an inspiration sir. Positive and happy to be here and be alive. Lives to ride. Loves to ride.

  • @tashi7160
    @tashi7160 4 роки тому +73

    Heading to WalMart now, before they sell out.

    • @gianniforonda5842
      @gianniforonda5842 3 роки тому +8

      Man you predicted it, COVID got everybody sold out of bikes

  • @QuickHits
    @QuickHits 3 роки тому +4

    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..

  • @TheOrthoman
    @TheOrthoman 4 роки тому +1

    Well, it's pretty much official. No matter what, you can't blame your equipment !!! This guy is the best !

  • @sgtfantapants209
    @sgtfantapants209 4 роки тому +148

    "monny in the gonny" laughed so hard i woke the baby up 😂 wife is not happy 😎🤘

    • @christopherwing8588
      @christopherwing8588 4 роки тому +1

      sgt fantapants 😂 Quality! Monny in the gonny still making me laugh

    • @mookie714
      @mookie714 4 роки тому +1

      the monny in the gonny part was where I smashed the subscribe button. I love this guy!

    • @-MacCat-
      @-MacCat- 4 роки тому +1

      "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.

    • @sgtfantapants209
      @sgtfantapants209 4 роки тому +4

      Monny is short for monster ( energy drink) and gonny as in gondola he made that bit up on the spot 😂🤣

    • @-MacCat-
      @-MacCat- 4 роки тому +1

      @@sgtfantapants209 Cheers! Thanks for that.

  • @GanjirahTheDoorKicker
    @GanjirahTheDoorKicker 4 роки тому +4

    4:18 That laughter is a mix of pure happiness with a touch of madness. Love it.

  • @golfmike304
    @golfmike304 3 роки тому

    Love this channel and his love for anything cycling. I am binge watching him all the time now. He is so funny.

  • @Garrison64
    @Garrison64 3 роки тому

    Are you even human Sam? No matter. Watching you have fun fills me with joy. You are amazing. Thank you!

  • @nathanricetalks
    @nathanricetalks 4 роки тому +130

    next video:
    "Dirt Merchant on carbon road bike - will it survive?"

    • @keluke5299
      @keluke5299 4 роки тому +2

      I guess it would survive if you dont case anything :-D

    • @oikiru1502
      @oikiru1502 4 роки тому +6

      yoan Barelli did dirt merchant on a road bike :p
      ua-cam.com/video/gvL1agpqwvE/v-deo.html

    • @polishguywithhardtospellna8227
      @polishguywithhardtospellna8227 4 роки тому +2

      @@oikiru1502 You golden man!

    • @douwe3300
      @douwe3300 4 роки тому

      If Sam Pilgrim does it? Yes, definetly.

  • @phukyu1491
    @phukyu1491 4 роки тому +11

    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!👍

  • @fitzroyproject2659
    @fitzroyproject2659 2 роки тому +1

    Just back in 2022 for a re-watch. Never gets old

  • @edosaurus8614
    @edosaurus8614 3 роки тому +1

    Sam, you are simply the best and most entertaining Bike youtuber! Total insanity riding this with that Bike!
    Love the Spirit

  • @msunder0115
    @msunder0115 4 роки тому +26

    This is awesome thanks for not doing what everyone else does and try to break within the first few minutes.

  • @mikelliothall
    @mikelliothall 4 роки тому +241

    For everyone using the excuse my bike doesn’t have enough travel

    • @Nelneln8
      @Nelneln8 4 роки тому +14

      bro, that bike has infinite travel in it.

    • @alfiecartwright9655
      @alfiecartwright9655 4 роки тому +19

      The only time that the bike has travel is when the forks bend,

    • @4nlimited3dition_4n3d
      @4nlimited3dition_4n3d 4 роки тому +4

      Tires have a few mm of travel.

    • @DJLongLastin
      @DJLongLastin 4 роки тому +5

      That's what your knees are for haha

    • @computerbob06
      @computerbob06 4 роки тому +3

      @@DJLongLastin And you've got ya elbows instead of forks!

  • @smythrich
    @smythrich 2 роки тому

    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 !

  • @Torpedomtb
    @Torpedomtb 2 роки тому

    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..

  • @bansheebot2
    @bansheebot2 4 роки тому +22

    WalMart: "Sir, we sold 1,000 Ramblers last week............."

  • @liamh9100
    @liamh9100 4 роки тому +11

    Having ridden those lines on like a $8,000 bike, EVERY CREDIT TO YOU DUDE!!

  • @gary-bl1lu
    @gary-bl1lu 2 роки тому

    Good choice leaving the bendy, skinny suspension forks and picking the bike with rigid forks. Great video Sam. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

  • @perniciousreaper4393
    @perniciousreaper4393 2 роки тому +1

    Sam, walking away from the register: "Straight to Whistler Bike Park!"
    The cashier: "I swear he said he's going to Whistler with that pile of rubbish. That can't be right."

  • @thinkdrinks384
    @thinkdrinks384 4 роки тому +61

    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.

    • @iLLGT2
      @iLLGT2 4 роки тому +4

      cool idea

    • @alanabailey8069
      @alanabailey8069 4 роки тому +2

      Walter Rosinsky bike is gone

    • @thinkdrinks384
      @thinkdrinks384 4 роки тому +1

      It would be amazing if we see it ridden in another video, let's hope so :-)

    • @yardfowl3149
      @yardfowl3149 4 роки тому

      @@alanabailey8069 do you have the Bike???? Cmon Alana time to give it to another :D

    • @splashpit
      @splashpit 4 роки тому +1

      Visiting American stole it .