Is anybody else's hobby MTBs (Mountain Bikes)?

[DavidB1126]

This one is in stock near me:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Bi...Mountain-Bike-Black-Red/54169167?athbdg=L1103

here are other ones I been looking at
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-inch-...-21-Speed-Disc-Brakes/1002273696?athbdg=L1900
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Magna-Echo-Ridge-26-Bike/598007400

 

[Tunedfrog]

Word of advice little man. Save for a better quality.
Walmart bikes can be junk.
The first bike will bottom out on every jump.
They are built for absolute beginners and don't last.

 

[Chubaka]

Word of advice little man. Save for a better quality.
Walmart bikes can be junk.

Not to mention they work you.

 

[DavidB1126]

But, but

that means less money for RC parts

Hey, TT02, gotta get rid of ya buddy. Like who cared about you anyways.

 

[Chubaka]

But, but

that means less money for RC parts

Hey, TT02, gotta get rid of ya buddy. Liked who cared about you anyways.

In the long run theoretically it'll break less. Unless you forget to strap it to the back of your tundra.

 

[9x19]

In the long run theoretically it'll break less. Unless you forget to strap it to the back of your tundra.

Oh that's cold... funny as all git-out... but cold!

 

[Warby]

Probably better buying a second hand, good quality bike than a new, cheap one.

 

[Chubaka]

But, but

that means less money for RC parts

Hey, TT02, gotta get rid of ya buddy. Like who cared about you anyways.

Think of cheap bikes like your tt02. You're welcome.

 

[Tunedfrog]

In the long run theoretically it'll break less. Unless you forget to strap it to the back of your tundra.

A Walmart bike wouldn't have survived the trip down the highway like my Trek did.
In my defense, I bought my tiedown straps at Walmart, so do the math brother.
@Warby nailed it.

 

[Tunedfrog]

As @Warby mentioned, used would be the way to go and you can find some good quality bikes on Craigslist.
Seriously, stay away from chitty Walmart mountain bikes.

 

[HPIguy]

Agree with others. I've worked in bike shops in college. Stay far, FAR away from department store bikes unless you just want to cruise around the neighborhood. Look on Craigslist, Pinkbike classifieds, etc.

EDIT: I wanted to add. Bikes aren't like our toy RCs. Bikes are a long term investment. What may seem like a LOT of money upfront, spread out over ten years isn't really much at all. My full suspension bike is 8 years old, still going strong, and I still have zero desire to upgrade. Same with my hardtail, though it's one year younger. Maintain them well, don't write checks your skillset can't cover, and they'll serve you well for a long time.

 

[DavidB1126]

Yea went to walmart. The bike that I saw online. Yea, the darn seat is missing. Well it is wallie world so.

 

[332_RC]

Have you gone to Academy Sports? The one near me has  way more bikes than Walmart, way better bikes & good prices.

 

[DavidB1126]

The bike at walmart is still there, with the seat missing lol. Found another bike, online last night so we went there today. That bike had a used and deflated front tire. Yep nope. Gonna find a real bike shop.

 

[Chubaka]

Never seen a worn out tire on a bike. What's wrong with the purple one? You'd look pretty fly on it.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Save Walmart for groceries, CL or bike shop is what you need.
As mentioned before, spend as much as you can on a quality bike.

 

[332_RC]

Save Walmart for groceries, CL or bike shop is what you need.
As mentioned before, spend as much as you can on a quality bike.

Yes please don't buy a Walmart bike @DavidB1126 Go check Academy please or a bike shop. Please don't buy a Walmart bike. I'm being sincere.

 

[DavidB1126]

There is a couple shops in the city. I hate driving in the city. Yuck. But I guess I have to do what I gotta do.

 

[Tunedfrog]

You will pay a lot more at a bike shop but they will back there product.
Some shops have a used section, I would go with that.
@332_RC can't stress enough, stay away from WM bikes. Save that for Oreo's and bacon.

 

[332_RC]

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There is a couple shops in the city. I hate driving in the city. Yuck. But I guess I have to do what I gotta do.

Dude I understand if money & time is an issue. Do what you gotta do if a Walmart bike is it. You'll just be buying one every year.