What’s a good beginner bike? - Budget mountain bike

Today, we'll talk about how to find an inexpensive, but trailworthy beginner mountain bike. In this video I use a $329 XC Hard tail mountain bike as an example, and even do a little bit of shredding on it.

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[DiscipleW]

This content reminds me of the old Youtube where you could Actually find useful information without click baits and advertisement

[fahriali]

1. Derailleur hanger
2. Threadless Stem
3. Quick release wheels
4. Serviceable crankset
5. Disk brake
6. Sizing

[olsianbimaj]

I realized that my bike has none of these. I bought a death mahine

[mcdonaldm]

I would love to see a 2022 version of this. Prices have gone crazy!

[bigboizander]

I feel sad that my bike was on one of the pictures that he showed on not to get

[rgs_boizz]

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This video was released 2 years ago. Watching this during quarantine.

[bobcrane]

After watching this, and watching when he fixes up an old overdrive, I just realized they could be considered a series.

[ethanleroux]

I really appreciate your 'matter of fact' attitude about the things you review. It's refreshing to hear someone who's obviously seeking the best thing for everyone.

[darkwolve]

I spent $400 on a new 2017 Specialized Hardrock hardtail. Has all of these qualities mentioned here and more. I've had it 2 years and have yet to have any major issues with it. Absolutely perfect beginner bike.

Upgraded to a 2020 Stump Jumper ST 29er now but I can't sell the Hardrock. Hanging onto it for buddies to ride and for me to play around on. Still an awesome and very capable bike.

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When I first started getting into mountain biking seriously my first "real" mountain bike (a 2015 Trek MT220) had none of the things mentioned here besides a derailluer hanger, and even though I knew it wasn't that great of a bike I still rode the hell out of it, did lots of maintenance on it, and the only thing that needs replacing is the tubes. I even sent it off a few small drops and took it all around the city, jumping all over curbs and it's still in good condition. Even if your bike isn't so great, just get out and ride! No excuses!

[geloltalteryt]

"Your only a year away from selling all your belongings" i selled my old phone my mechanical keyboard my smart watch my old ps4 and my jbl box. I now have a 1800€ full suspension bike tho. All i need now are friends that do mountainbiking.

[rhuand]

This is probably the best biking channel on YouTube! Properly addressed every crucial aspect of a decent starter bike without the usual BS I'm used seeing around, most of the videos I've seen they basically say to throw away your beginner bike and buy one that costs more than a house.

[miked]

hes not lying..lol i first started on a cheap bike thinking its all ill ever need. exactly 1 year later i sold my valuables including my tv, and bought a dual suspension trail bike.. no regrets.

[hydrogen]

Seth dying in a bush:

Casually talks about the Diamondback Overdrive

*Better yet, it's on clearance for $329*

[abrahamfabian]

When he said your only a year away from selling everything, I rly felt that

[Colesurfs]

Saw a dude shredding a bike like that on the north shore last ride. It doesn't matter what bike you have as long as you having fun and getting rad.

[irokai]

i live in tanzania and 2 month ago i bought a 60 dollars bike and it is still working, here in tanzania there is not alot of build roads most streets or roads are like i back roads, i can't do jumps yet but working towards . thanks for random reader 💙

[emma-rvgz]

Thanks for inspiring me to get started on mountain biking 🚵‍♀️

[Anonymous-xx]

Thanks for the concise information. Someone looking for a good bike doesn't necessarily want to drop the equivalent of rent for something good. They also don't want to get something so cheap it breaks fast. Good video! 👍

[adventure_hannah]

Diamondback Overdrive was the first (and only) mountain bike I bought when I was 12. Eight years later, still just as fun and still holding strong!