This Walmart MTB looks incredible, but is it really?

Walmart is a place for cheap stuff, and so understandably their bikes are VERY cheaply made. I take no issue with that. My criticism has always been that they prioritize features that make the bike LOOK more impressive, but PERFORM worse. The Kent Trouvaille mountain bike is something different from Walmart. This bike has LESS features, and offers a ton of value for the price... or it least it looks that way. Today, we'll find out if this bike is really as impressive as it looks.

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[jamespate]

I used to be an assembler for Huffy at department stores in high school, came from an XC race background, Huffy literally taught assemble quick, not perfect. You get paid per bike you assembled, nothing more. I used to get flack for being slower at assembly, but my bikes were perfect. I only stayed for 4 months, didn't like the idea they were pushing unsafe assembly.

[jsublett]

I was an assembler at Walmart in Jackson Michigan and took alot of pride knowing I did them right, unlike the other 2 assemblers they had. use too see so much nonsense strait out of the box. I got in so much trouble for re-doing what the factory did and eventually got fired for not putting poor assembled bikes out on the floor as fast as they wanted.

[zeekjones]

As a person who grew up on cheap Walmart bikes, I thought it was part of the experience tuning all the loose bits, and balancing it out.

[cassiapalladium]

I happen to work at one of these big department stores as a janitor, and as someone who depends on her bike to get around town most of the time I go out, I'm often shocked and appalled how often I find little parts (usually bearings, bearing balls, bolts, nuts, etc) on the floor in and around the bike assembler station. My expectations were low, but this department store still manages to disappoint.

[frankmollee]

Going from Diamond back Bikes to walmart bikes is quite the step

[drewjames]

An old friend of mine who I respect a lot designed that bike with the intent of putting a decent bike within reach of most people. Good on you bud!

[PabzRoz]

This bike is PERFECT for someone who wants to get into mountain biking as long as you have a friend or a shop who can tune it up for you. It doesn't break the bank and if you decide mountain biking isn't for you anymore you didn't hurt your pockets too much and can sell it off the next rider at an affordable price. This is seriously awesome to see.

[craigsawyer]

Seth, as a former lead mechanic, I feel you have an obligation to those that watch your videos to let them know, that for any bike of suspect origin, they should put a wrench on every nut and bolt and make sure that nothing is loose. I have wrenched on some of the best brands in the industry and have found that every one makes mistakes. A simple check fixes so many gremlins later on and keeps new riders in the game. What you said about checking the brakes and other components is "spot on". Thank you for what you do.

[LL.Johnson]

I rode street BMX for over 20 years. I haven't been on a mountain bike since I was a kid. So when I saw this video, I decided to get one given the price point. Been 10 years since I rode (40 now). During my 20's I was also big into 4x4 offroading in my Troopers. So getting into mountain biking just seems like a natural step at this point.
I have zero regrets, I love this bike. I don't need anything fancy right now. I just want something to get me back into riding, and out into the woods.
Honestly, having a budget starter bike will give me a great understanding of modern MTB technology compared to what it was back in the 90's. I'll be able to get a good feel for where I need more from the bike, and where It works well. So I can upgrade accordingly over time.

[Alacaie]

I worked at a department store, and I mentioned during my interview I could definitely assemble a bike. Well, I got my chance and my boss offered me 1 hour of overtime to build some bikes and I only got 2 done. I'm not sure the first one was really good to go, and the 2nd wasn't set up at all really and I was rushing. It was 'together' My boss came in and saw that I only had 1 'done' and was working on another, and he stopped me and that was the last time I got to. I did not meet his quota, he expected 10 bikes to be unboxed and ready for shelves in an hour. It is a rough world, minimum wage jobs.

[kamakrazi]

So after watching this, I decided to pick one of these up. Price was reasonable, so for an entry level bike it made sense. My local store didn’t have this in stock, but it was available online. It came boxed and about 2/3rds assembled. Every issue you found, except the stripped grips, was present on my bike straight out of the box. This means every single bike assembled at the factory/packaging factory was done wrong… After confirming the chain routing, I rewatched this to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Great video.

[CV-dlhj]

I'm going to agree with your video, as a Walmart shopper myself it's a fact that 90% of Walmart shoppers don't put high value on their own lives which makes this bike perfect.

[Fuzefromr]

It’s actually crazy to me that I’ve been watching your content for 5+ years now you are super consistent and very funny in my opinion. I’ve enjoyed learning more and more about bikes and RC “toys” and cried learning about Drama (he’s in a better place now) but over all I’m very glad to have found your channel and to have been with you during your journey from that old shed in Florida to the wonderful place we call Berm Peak.

[Swerval]

I recognise those rear dropouts and seat-stays, as well as that headtube. I'd put money on it that it comes from XDS.
Reid Cycles used a variant of this frame on their $1600 XC bike, which was equipped with a full XT drivetrain and a Fox 32 fork, with an updated version later getting through axles at both ends!

[cptsmoke]

thank you, I'm almost 40years old and I used to race downhill back in the days. now with kids and life happen I don't have sponsorship to give me 3k bike so your video help me alot to get something reasonable. can't wait for part 2 !

[allenm]

I grew up riding Walmart bikes as it was all my parents could afford. I learned to work on my bike as well. I used to get teased by even adults during rides for riding my pride and joy.

I rode a 168 mile ride on my Walmart bike and got to the end before some of the adults on their expensive road bikes. I made sure to let the ones that teased me about my bike know that it isn't just the bike that makes the difference when I was standing at the finish line when they eventually got there.

I still enjoy biking and have a few bikes from the late 90s that I ride often but never judge other people's bikes.

[ducluv]

Reminds of my first Walmart bike back in 1995. Bought for commuting to college. Worked great until I went to pull back on the handle bars to get the front end up to clear a bars came up alright. Left the rest of bike like booster rockets on the space shuttle. Got well acquainted with the sidewalk.

[miloontheready]

I bought the Huffy Rock Creek 29 from Walmart for under $200 about five months ago. Of course the first thing I did was go over it (including changing the tire pressure from 10psi to 55psi). I got it as an inexpensive way for me to get around without a car, and don't plan on really going off road with it. I am quite happy with it so far.

[qwertzfn]

the diamond back sponsor was a little step into this journey excited too see a variety of bikes in the future

[MoldybreadOfficial]

The sudden, dramatic music, the camera shifting between the bike and Seth’s eyes, the immediate clip change to Seth with a saw.

The kickstand scene was cinematography at it’s highest level. Oscar worthy. 😂