THE FREE BIKE CHALLENGE - FINAL EVER EPISODE!

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  • The free bike challenge - Final ever episode! The final free bike challenge is here where I upgrade and customise a land rover ladies bike and send it on MTB trails, urban freeride spots and skateparks! But will it last?
    The free bike challenge has been the longest series on this channel and has amassed a huge number of views across the 30 previous videos in the series, but I'm finding it very hard to find good free bikes (as you can imagine) so I decided to make this the final ever episode and a new more exciting series will be taking its place as you will learn about in this video. But getting back to this episode I find myself with a ladies land rover bicycle that looked pretty un-usable before I upgrade it to the max with new forks, wheels, cranks, bars and everything but the frame, which has a good bit of character. I love a good bike build so it seemed rather fitting to upgrade this bike and see what it would perform like across various different terrain including dirt jump, MTB trails and urban freeride spots, but will this bike out live the series or will it get destroyed. Cast your votes now!!
    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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  • @flyingsrn
    @flyingsrn 2 роки тому +870

    pleeeassse, keep this bike running - would absolutely love to seee you riding this beast again!!

    • @mick4659
      @mick4659 2 роки тому +11

      YES, this Akasha is a real bad ass beast.
      more, more, more,....😎🤟

    • @lukiboy5294
      @lukiboy5294 2 роки тому +4

      Yes please I wann See IT too that formula 1 akasha

    • @evilc.reations
      @evilc.reations 2 роки тому +2

      spend some money on it and make it the first episode of the next series??

    • @capntizzy9029
      @capntizzy9029 2 роки тому +2

      Please keep the Sneeze alive.

    • @lmlego8725
      @lmlego8725 2 роки тому +1

      Compete with it!

  • @iampracticingpiano
    @iampracticingpiano 2 роки тому +7

    You are a charming man, Sam, and your joy is infectious! If only more people would go outside with their bike and play.

  • @AwakenEmile
    @AwakenEmile 2 роки тому +333

    LAST EVER?! Too bad! Cheap bike challenge will be just as good, though!

  • @marcdemichele2689
    @marcdemichele2689 2 роки тому +10

    My favorite thing about Sam.... There is not a bike on the planet that he can't find something he digs about it. That is a true love of cycling. He is proof it ain't the bike, it's the rider.

  • @coastaku1954
    @coastaku1954 2 роки тому +426

    Cheap bike challenge sounds like the Bicycle equivalent to Top Gear's Cheap car challenge, I love that!

    • @alimantado373
      @alimantado373 2 роки тому

      fUCK tOP gEAR AND cLARKSON!

    • @i-_-am-_-g1467
      @i-_-am-_-g1467 2 роки тому +8

      Can call it 12th gear 😅

    • @RedemptionTackle
      @RedemptionTackle 2 роки тому +2

      And on that bomb shell

    • @stanl5919
      @stanl5919 2 роки тому

      Lol🤣🤣

    • @jimoflh5773
      @jimoflh5773 2 роки тому

      Yeah challenge between them who can get furthest on the cheapest bikes while having a trick checklist on the way.

  • @pleh00pleh
    @pleh00pleh 2 роки тому +2

    7:46 "this is dreams, just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride... ugghhhh" hahahhah I love it

  • @mtbeyker9404
    @mtbeyker9404 2 роки тому +73

    I think marzocchi supermonster would fit perfectly on this street beast.

    • @abrsam7630
      @abrsam7630 2 роки тому +5

      he should get one

    • @N7_Dr_Spiele
      @N7_Dr_Spiele 2 роки тому +6

      To be honest supermonster is my wet dream xD

    • @daddyshrek2295
      @daddyshrek2295 2 роки тому +6

      the head angle would be like 40° hahahhaa

  • @harrychecketts9983
    @harrychecketts9983 2 роки тому +21

    “A few moments later” Sam’s French accent cracked me up 😂😂😂

  • @Ga4zE
    @Ga4zE 2 роки тому +240

    Cheep bike challenge sounds like a fun series aswell! Love the vids as usual, keep it up!

    • @SamPilgrim
      @SamPilgrim  2 роки тому +31

      Thanks a lot!! 😁👍

    • @sjv6598
      @sjv6598 2 роки тому +9

      Cheep cheep 🐥😂

    • @Ga4zE
      @Ga4zE 2 роки тому +1

      @@sjv6598 well shit didn't see that one coming lol

  • @DaStuntChannel
    @DaStuntChannel 2 роки тому +4

    Please do this more often, its amazing, specially with massive forks on it!!

  • @hellodisdat
    @hellodisdat 2 роки тому +40

    That single speed hack proper blew my mind. I’m so 11/10 glad I watched this video right now 😍😍

  • @junka1975
    @junka1975 2 роки тому +1

    That was extremely entertaining. Only you Sam could compare the lines of the Akasha to a Formula One car. This has to be the one video where you hurt yourself more getting the bike ready to ride than actually on the ride. The abrupt stop at the skate park made me feel greatful that it's a step through bike. I for one definitely want to see you bring it back out because the bike is never truly destroyed until you truly destroy it. Glad to see the traditional Sam Pilgrim sander was once again deployed.

  • @nathanb101
    @nathanb101 2 роки тому +68

    You inspired me to put drop bars and a rigid fork on my 29"er hardtail. I had so much fun today and set a strava personal record. (It was insane and made my old trail fun again)

  • @drewbmx94
    @drewbmx94 2 роки тому +4

    Keep the bike going! We haven’t seen you whip it yet 🤣

  • @AwakenEmile
    @AwakenEmile 2 роки тому +33

    7:49 Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride *BOOM* AAUGH

  • @dltalex207
    @dltalex207 2 роки тому +1

    Yes we want to see this rig again

  • @guywebster8505
    @guywebster8505 2 роки тому +28

    "Luckily theres a sander right here"... Love the creativity of everything as always Sam! lol

    • @guywebster8505
      @guywebster8505 2 роки тому +1

      ALSO...RIP to your finger dude, thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  • @benjybluehat
    @benjybluehat 2 роки тому +3

    Keep the Freelander going, I wanna see it pimped ridden HARD.

  • @Hoggaforfan
    @Hoggaforfan 2 роки тому +117

    Imagine if Sam was an engineer: "Boeings new plane designed by Sam Pilgrim, the plane crashed 5 times while driving out of the hangar, Sam says one wing is sooo goood, it's the dream" :P

  • @daddyshrek2295
    @daddyshrek2295 2 роки тому +5

    i love how the only thing that broke is the high end wheel lmao
    the frame is invincible
    and yes please keep the bike alive

    • @javman03
      @javman03 2 роки тому +1

      Technically speaking, the derailleur bent and broke the wheel, but regardless. Yes mod this bike and thrash it til it dies!

  • @antomustaine
    @antomustaine 2 роки тому +24

    We need pt2 for sure!!

  • @JaySmith-cd1ln
    @JaySmith-cd1ln 2 роки тому +1

    Heck yeah, do it mate! 🤘

  • @wilsarno
    @wilsarno 2 роки тому +21

    11:11 was the funniest thing I’ve seen EVER. From now it is compulsory that ALL jumps on bikes should be accompanied by a cry of the bike name.

  • @user-lf5vv8tn1d
    @user-lf5vv8tn1d 2 роки тому

    Ride it! It's a lot of fun to watch. The kids love it too! Wee!

  • @MTamas1991
    @MTamas1991 2 роки тому +9

    At first I was shocked, but I calmed down when I heard, that the new free bike challange is the cheap bike challange 😁😉

  • @MitchAnthrope
    @MitchAnthrope 2 роки тому

    These videos rule, I hope you do more. Definitely do another vid on this bike. It’s a good laugh!

  • @tobysmailes2064
    @tobysmailes2064 2 роки тому +6

    more of this beast please sam, would love to see it

  • @JimT.Pirate
    @JimT.Pirate 2 роки тому +1

    You may need to tune up your thumb detector. It's not designed for locating fingers!
    Can't wait to see what you come up with for the cheap bike challenge, bound to be laughs aplenty.

  • @maxpohl1598
    @maxpohl1598 2 роки тому +8

    I appreciate you never swear. Hope it did'nt hurt too much. Looking forward to part 2. 😀

  • @l4zyturtle479
    @l4zyturtle479 2 роки тому +1

    YES! Definitely more of that bike! Would be awesome to see it on some proper trails as well!

  • @melwalshmtb9121
    @melwalshmtb9121 2 роки тому +8

    God that title nearly gave me a heart attack! Glad to hear it's kind of staying around!

  • @thedeepesthat4029
    @thedeepesthat4029 2 роки тому

    AKASHA!!!!! Defo keep riding it. I want to see it shredded until the structural integrity of the frame buckles.

  • @camerononeel7054
    @camerononeel7054 2 роки тому +5

    Another EPIC DAY with the one and only Sam pilgrim!!!! 🔥
    Sam should come to Alaska and shred some trails!

  • @linea2000
    @linea2000 2 роки тому

    AKASHA!!! 🤣Sam, me and my kids have become freebike fundamentalists thanks to your mentorship.

  • @RobHill00
    @RobHill00 2 роки тому +4

    Always so informative watching Sam use his legendary bike maintenance skills!😂

    • @martijnt1353
      @martijnt1353 2 роки тому

      Was kinda cringy how he butchered the fork but thanks god the bike gods took revenge at him @ 4:00 🤣🤣🤣

  • @andyr421
    @andyr421 2 роки тому +6

    I would love to see this bike customised, so you can really send it with the bike. I'm pretty curious what this thing can withstand 🤔

  • @cuannell2143
    @cuannell2143 2 роки тому +28

    Gonna miss the Free B episodes! Hope you enjoyed the last one!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @timothykee9702
    @timothykee9702 2 роки тому

    I can't wait to see the Akasha on some epic trails and freeride lines

  • @garlictv2256
    @garlictv2256 2 роки тому +4

    You can see it in hes Face that he loves doing these! Keep it up bro:)

  • @gtasomogyi
    @gtasomogyi 2 роки тому

    Yes, would love to see it again, with original paintjob! :)

  • @Rasedan
    @Rasedan 2 роки тому +4

    Damn this episode is a killer. hahahaha. I want to see that frame ridden to oblivion to be honest. Hope u bring it back in the future.

  • @UKMitchy
    @UKMitchy 2 роки тому

    good fun again. Yes keep the bike running. Possibly until it's trashed.

  • @seanp474
    @seanp474 2 роки тому +4

    Your the man bro. Keep up the dope vids

  • @arthurarsekey6634
    @arthurarsekey6634 2 роки тому +1

    Yes man jump that thing. Free bike challenge are the best!

  • @Nexus-tv1yg
    @Nexus-tv1yg 2 роки тому +3

    Sam is like me repairing my bike when i was 7 years old 😂

  • @shawn.gellhaus
    @shawn.gellhaus 2 роки тому

    Yes please! This bike is sick! I really wanna see a huge tabletop and a fufanu if you get brakes!

  • @Team6Loves
    @Team6Loves 2 роки тому

    Keep doing cheap bike challenges. I'm getting back into Mountain bikes because of you and your brother mate.
    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @djwayn01
    @djwayn01 2 роки тому +1

    Thank god!! I thought Sam you were not doing this series anymore and its the BEST!! Definitely ride this bike again

  • @chaotictattoo
    @chaotictattoo 2 роки тому

    That funn stem is one of my favorite stems. Good to see someone else actually uses them

  • @olliecarter1317
    @olliecarter1317 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely do it again!

  • @keiththewheelman
    @keiththewheelman 2 роки тому

    Bring 'er back for another video- I love it.

  • @johng5185
    @johng5185 2 роки тому

    Hell yeah, Mod that thing out and shred it HARD, Thank you.

  • @chefcurry2304
    @chefcurry2304 2 роки тому +2

    The free bike challenge got me through lockdown and my broken wrist. Sad to see it go, love the vids and I am very excited for cheap bike though, hopefully you put some fox 40’s on those too.

  • @mstgermain
    @mstgermain 2 роки тому

    This frame is awesome. Find proper components that will not brake and bring it... TO THE SKY!!!!!!

  • @skiMTB
    @skiMTB 2 роки тому

    You absolutely KILL me with your humor. HOW MANY TIMES I've jammed my hand up against the chainring while TRYING to remove cranks.
    My add on would have to be brakes... But I have common sense. 😉

  • @IceReef
    @IceReef 2 роки тому

    Yep...more of this beauty please!

  • @mihaistoescu1039
    @mihaistoescu1039 2 роки тому

    The Akasha is the ultimate FUN MACHINE! It must live!

  • @benhockey380
    @benhockey380 2 роки тому

    Yes definately some mods would be sick. Also looking forward to the cheap bike challenge, hope you upgrade them crazy like on this bike

  • @SlowDelSol
    @SlowDelSol 2 роки тому +1

    I can’t wait for more of these

  • @peter-5046
    @peter-5046 2 роки тому

    Absolutely keep the Land Rover running mate!!!

  • @michaelfeast9869
    @michaelfeast9869 2 роки тому

    This is the only reason I watch your channel. I love the free bike challenge. There are free bikes on your travels overseas. Always free bikes in Adelaide mate.

  • @michael_emtb
    @michael_emtb 2 роки тому

    Yes, please do that, I just want to see you fit forks again!!

  • @Jezdx667
    @Jezdx667 2 роки тому

    Part 2 needed to finish this off... but roll on the cheap bike episodes... this land rover bike needs to go "to the skkkyyyy" heaven for all your other free bikes you've filmed 🎥 😀

  • @ngmui430
    @ngmui430 2 роки тому

    omg that single speed hack is exactly what i needed. thank you!

  • @destickert1307
    @destickert1307 2 роки тому +1

    Sam, this whole episode was a Finale! thanks for 15 minutes of absolute joy!

  • @robgypps7444
    @robgypps7444 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely keep the bike mods videos going... makes for best viewing pleasures 🙏 ☺️

  • @Paulm622
    @Paulm622 2 роки тому

    Can’t wait to see the next one with this bike, and glad your still doing it as the cheap bike challenge

  • @craigcimmons7452
    @craigcimmons7452 2 місяці тому

    "Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride." Bong!

  • @ADVtheMISSIONARY
    @ADVtheMISSIONARY 2 роки тому

    Nothing speaks of great confidence like....Landrover....Freelander lol Send it!

  • @coalmountain3127
    @coalmountain3127 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Sam & Lui, Free/Cheap bike episodes are by far the BEST, especially the ones where you team up with Lui. Those double seated bikes are just hilarious! keep them coming! How about those big bicycle bar bikes with multiple seats on them with friends. The more peeps the more fun.

    • @swnorcraft7971
      @swnorcraft7971 Рік тому

      Hell yes! Do a tandem bike challenge....................

  • @Pierrrre66
    @Pierrrre66 2 роки тому

    Of course we want to see it again Sam !

  • @erinboucher6245
    @erinboucher6245 2 роки тому

    Oh for sure I second the motion to see more akasha shredding. Oh wait…more like 42nd that motion😄. Ps the back rack on it is so👌🏼. Great stuff Sam.

  • @TobiasSample
    @TobiasSample 2 роки тому

    Of course we wanna see that sort of stuff!

  • @danlakermtb
    @danlakermtb 2 роки тому

    Keep it going dude! Basically the same thing I've done to my CARERRA VENGANCE... sooo... cheaper upgrades, but they work and it has the same stance as yours, because it has 29" forks on a 27.5" frame! Madness! 🤟😯🤣

  • @AndreasHappyfarm
    @AndreasHappyfarm 2 роки тому

    Only Sam can build a bike that can creak instantly and by default. A skill that he has been perfecting for years. Epic! Haha.

  • @grzegorzlewandowski11
    @grzegorzlewandowski11 2 роки тому

    Yes Sam.. we want to see the land rover again!👍

  • @alexanderelia
    @alexanderelia 2 роки тому

    Sam smashing his hand brings back too many memories. This bike looks stupidly good with all the mods on it 10/10 would shred

  • @62swampboy62
    @62swampboy62 2 роки тому

    Yes! More. If a little is good, more must be better.

  • @travisgolla3389
    @travisgolla3389 2 роки тому

    Spray in monster green. Rebuild and go again, hells yeah

  • @kaiseiwilson9737
    @kaiseiwilson9737 2 роки тому

    Yes! We'd love to see more of the free bike challenge.

  • @shm5547
    @shm5547 2 роки тому

    Film the restoration process! Same care and precision as the fork swap! I can just imagine the wincing faces of bike mechanics across the world.

  • @streetsports3382
    @streetsports3382 2 роки тому +1

    Noooo! Why the last? This has been such a good series! I hope the cheap bike becomes better!

  • @georgesayers6832
    @georgesayers6832 2 роки тому

    Cheap bike challenge is the best! Do your thing Sam! The world loves it!

  • @hudsonwright4707
    @hudsonwright4707 2 роки тому

    yes sam, keep the biking running, would love to see it again!!!

  • @Tre2Savage
    @Tre2Savage 2 роки тому

    Holy shit !!! The pipe slicer is absolute genius thanks for the idea, I have like 4 spacers on my bike 🤣🤣👍👍👍

  • @graemebaker-henderson390
    @graemebaker-henderson390 2 роки тому

    Would love to see that bike again!

  • @darrendodds8714
    @darrendodds8714 2 роки тому

    Hi Sam, Keep the free bike rocking, Cant wait to see some more with the UPGRADES!!

  • @bauke-LV426
    @bauke-LV426 2 роки тому

    you know sam, that chewbacca "to the sky" never gets old. Oh yes, you have ride that proper landrover more because it's not destroyed yet ;)

  • @grapes__
    @grapes__ 9 місяців тому

    “so the low frame encompasses the sort of visual aspects that youd expect from a formula 1 car” absolutely amazing quote by Sam 😂

  • @1PotatoeMasher1
    @1PotatoeMasher1 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely supe it up and do a fufanu combo for round 2.

  • @bmxdestroy
    @bmxdestroy 2 роки тому

    Such a BEAST! That bike was EPIC!!! ITS MONNYTIMMMMME!!!!!

  • @nolifer8927
    @nolifer8927 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the idea of using a derailleur as a chain tensioner. I just gave it a try on my bike that I’ve recently destroyed my drivetrain on forcing me to convert it to a single speed until I get the money to replace the parts. Works really well

  • @cr81hq789456
    @cr81hq789456 2 роки тому

    Yes lets see it again. Put 29er fork on the front and run mullet.

  • @mobai12
    @mobai12 2 роки тому

    Akasha! 1st of its name ... love it!

  • @onitutu
    @onitutu 2 роки тому

    Hi Sam ! We all want to continue to see the free bike challenge or at least a cheap bike chalenge. I think they are between the best ones you have mate. have a great day !

    • @onitutu
      @onitutu 2 роки тому

      Hi Sam i think its a scam ? he doesnt write as you speak please let me know

  • @darrenlavery136
    @darrenlavery136 2 роки тому

    Keep it going cant wait to see it all painted

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 2 роки тому

    Yep, paint in up like a series 1. Olive green with wood and galvanised parts 😝

  • @spudgun1590
    @spudgun1590 2 роки тому

    Was sad to see it was the last episode, I've really enjoyed the free bike challenge but glad that the cheap bike challenge will take over!

  • @justinsavage9961
    @justinsavage9961 2 роки тому

    These videos are the best ever!! So much laughter!!

  • @safesclart
    @safesclart 2 роки тому

    It's a Landy gotta give it the love. Fix it up and let it represent in the mountains. Max shreddage lol