The Service Almost Nobody Gets (5,000km Vespa Sprint & Primavera 150)
Review | 2 months ago
Most Vespa owners never get the official 5,000km service - my dealer balked when I asked about scheduling it. So what does the service manual actually require, and is it worth doing yourself? Some of the parts used in this video: Vespa-friendly drain pan - ...
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What Happened to Walmart's Bike Clearance?
Video | 2 months ago
Every summer, Walmart's post-July 4th bicycle clearance is something many riders look forward to. This year, I'm not seeing the usual clearance incentives or usual summer bike sales at my local Walmart stores. What about you? Are you seeing any deals? Are y...
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I Built a Capable Trail Bike Without Spending Thousands | Ozark Trail FS.2
Video | 2 months ago
I upgraded this Ozark Trail FS.2 only when parts went on sale and my budget allowed, ending up with a capable trail bike without spending thousands. The beauty is the FS.2 is ridable out of the box. Upgrades can be done as budget allows - this bike is proof...
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My Favorite Bike Tool Is on Prime Day Sale (Blackburn Big Switch Ratchet)
Video | 2 months ago
I thought I had lost my favorite bike tool for good...then I opened the glove box of my Vespa. The Blackburn Big Switch Ratchet is the tool I reach for most - and its Prime Day price makes it worth another mention. Where to buy a Big Switch - https://amzn.t...
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Stop Stripping Crank Arm Threads! This $5 Tool Works Better
Video | 3 months ago
Crank arm removal can quickly turn into a disaster - especially on budget bikes with soft crank arm threads. After stripping a crank arm myself, I may have found a $5 tool that makes removal faster, easier, and much safer. Where to buy the $5 puller: https:...
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This $14 Bike Accessory Is Almost Perfect
Video | 3 months ago
For $13.88, this Ozark Trail bottle cage with mini pump packs in more features than I expected, but after mounting it and testing the pump, I found one limitation some riders need to know about. On the right bike it makes a great combo. What do you think? C...
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This Retro Schwinn at Walmart Stopped Me in My Tracks
Video | 3 months ago
A retro-style Schwinn city bike for $298? That was enough to stop me in the Walmart bike aisle. The Schwinn Admiral blends vintage looks with modern big-box pricing, so I took a closer look at the details. What do you think about this bike? Do you like that...
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Most People Think This Helmet Is Defective
Guide | 3 months ago
Broken from the factory? Most people think these Walmart light-up bike helmets are defective because the lights turn off after a few seconds. They're not broken - here's how to unlock all the lighting modes on these super cool helmets that cost less than $3...
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Blackburn Update: Not All Good News
Short | 3 months ago
I try to share both the successes and the disappointments with products I use. This Blackburn pump update covers an issue with a couple of the pumps...and explains why I'm still a fan of Blackburn bicycle products. My recent tire pump comparison videos: htt...
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Tyre Monkey - ONE Tire Lever Gets the Job Done
Video | 3 months ago
MTB tires tend to be tough to remove/mount and easily break tire levers - even the "good levers", so I was happy to test out the Tyre Monkey by Tru-Tension, a unique tire lever that only requires one to get the job done. Where to buy the Tyre Monkey: https:...
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Neglected Hyper E-Bike Left Outside Too Long - Save It?
Review | 4 months ago
This Hyper E-Ride Mountain 26 was left outside, missing parts, weather damaged, and nearly forgotten...but can it be saved for cheap? Mosquito Guard DEET-Free bands - https://amzn.to/4wAYcky Corki MTB Grips - https://amzn.to/4nAxJQ5 Race Face Chester MTB Pe...
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Great Ventilation in a $50 Full Face Helmet?!
Video | 4 months ago
Budget Full Face MTB helmets = HOT! That's usually the case. The lower the price the hotter and heavier the helmet....until now. The Ozark Trail Adult Full Face helmet is available at Walmart for under $50, and it is full of massive air flow vents. Bonus: i...
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