What's the REAL difference between these two mountain bikes?

Today, we evaluate the differences between a $400 bike and a $13,000 one. The $400 bike is the Ozark Trail Ridge, which to my knowledge is the best new mountain bike you can buy for $400. The $13,000 bike is my Sage hardtail, which I built up from individual parts and spent way too much money on. Does more money (in this case 32x more money) get you more performance? How much more performance? 13x as much? 8x as much? Twice as much? Today, we’ll talk about that.

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[RothRothschild-xjnx]

The advantage of the 400dollar bike is that it doesn't cost 13000dollars

[GnarlyGroove]

"Visiting a shipwreck...?"
Wow, he really let that one sink in. Brutal.

[Huardo]

It's insane that Walmart finally made a mountain bike that actually looks like a rideable mountain bike 😮

[williamwade]

The problem with owning a really expensive bike is that you can almost never turn your back on it. The minute you dismount bike security becomes your #1 issue.

[brzwuyc]

That shipwreck line was prime comedy. Well done sir.

[itsvmmc]

Bikes are ridiculously expensive nowadays, I bought one for 200 euros (220 dollars) about 7 years ago. It's good for me and still looks fresh, I'm still riding it to this day with no problems.

[Phlegethon]

The margin on that $13, 000 bike must be ridiculous

[yvan]

In my eyes, the $400 bike isnt the kind of bike you buy once and then ride as is. Its the kind of bike you grow to love and upgrade, knowing every bushing and bearing and all its quirky features. You upgrade it till its the bike that you are satisfied and happy with, then buy another bike as its younger sibling (maybe a fullsus) but always go back to the bike you spent so much time on. Its the entry point to riding and having fun

[aleksandarpetrov]

Nahhh how is nobody talking about the ship wreck joke😂

[seangoffard]

After intense chemo for 3 years Ive started biking again. I got a 50 dollar Mountain bike of FB marketplace. Thing is steel framed and its heavy! I love the 2 bikes paired against each other. that 400 dollar bike looks great compared to my current! great content

[echobenav]

Great video! Even better advice. I did the same thing. Started on a Walmart bike (Axum), rode it for two years after upgrading it with the help of your how to videos! You're also one of the few people on YT that pronounce Sram correctly instead of saying Schram. Keep up the great work getting more people into mountain biking.

[WyomingRedMedia]

Berm Peak Express, Thank you for all your videos. I recently got a mountain bike called "The Yonder" by Zize Bikes made for people up to 550lbs. I weigh 488 myself, and started with the bike a couple of months ago at over 500.

I haven't ridden a bicycle since I was 15, so it's been about 22 years total. Your videos really helped me make the decision to buy the bike, and get into better shape. Bikes have changed a bit since the early 2000's but your videos have helped me catch up on all the changes. You even inspired me to start recording video to do a review on the Zize for people my size. I hope to encourage others, and show them that as a bigger person we have options.

So again, thank you! and keep up with the awesome videos!

[TheManShaker]

That titanium joke made me spit out my drink 😂

[francisantony]

Man.... Your video quality and camera and post production is also superb. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you very much for taking time to do this video. Just subscribed to your channel

[namebrandmason]

Great video. I would like to add that it is okay to be $400 interested in something. If you just want to go spin in the dirt twice a year and don't feel like trawling Craigslist, the Ozark Trails bike will suit your needs. And that's okay. You don't have to pursue every hobby like it's your life's passion.

[Adetokunbo]

I rode that 400.00 bike yesterday I was impressed and I bought one instead of a 1200 TREK . I had it inspected at a bike shop and upgraded the seat and I am happy.

[meikgeik]

It's like this for every hobby. I love when people call out diminishing returns. I can't stand when I start enjoying a new hobby, and people shame me for not spending 10x more money on something for a 5% gain when I'm not even certain I like the hobby yet. I don't even ride mountain bikes, but I watch every video you make because of your attitude on these kinds of things. You got me into 24 scale crawlers, and now I'm building a giant course in my back yard from upcycled stuff like pallet wood, rocks for free off craigslist etc. Keep on telling the truth. There's no shame in being a whale and spending $13k on a bike, but there's also no shame in scavenging what you can to build a thrifty downhill bike with what's left over after you buy groceries. <3

[clint]

All of us have items that cost way too much that we didn’t need. Life is too short to not splurge on some things. I have probably $3k invested into my bike. My bike skills say I should probably be on the $400 Walmart bike. But my bike makes me smile so oh well 😊

[dirtwolfmtb]

Very in depth. As always, another epic Berm Peak video from Seth.

[Akegata]

I decided that maybe I wanted to start mountainbiking since I've sort of stopped doing my main hoppy, skydiving, so I've watch a whole bunch of your vids to try to get ahead a bit and not be completely lost. Went today with a friend to a trail he know fairly well (I didn't even know how you go..like...over root), but was good fun! I'm processing it a bit right now, but I'm sure I will keep on doing this more. So thanks for making a fun that helped actually get me out there. :)