I’m glad Seth finally nailed his bike size down 😂

@navnav5338

Жыл бұрын

Seth better god damn pin this comment 😂😂😂

@BlueTrane2028

Жыл бұрын

@@navnav5338 it will stay up top on upvotes alone.

@YanDoroshenko

Жыл бұрын

Came here to write this.

@ClarkS963

Жыл бұрын

Yes lololol. Perfect comment.

@BermPeakExpress

Жыл бұрын

185mm of reach doesn’t feel too bad actually

My first thought was "oh cute, we're gonna see Seth's kid ride!" Instead, we got Seth on a balance bike. Not complaining.

@joyalpatel6000

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ve seen Seth too long…

@brucebenoit6995

Жыл бұрын

😅🤣😂

@explorenaked

Жыл бұрын

They've sold one of these bikes. We just saw it on video.

@Clips.128

Жыл бұрын

your 1000th comment . your welcome

@murderdoggg

Жыл бұрын

@@Clips.128 Hrmmnm if I only had a dollar for every comment.. I could afford the carbon balance bike.

We used to have one of these at the shop I worked at. I would always joke with customers that we have the lightest and most aerodynamic bike Specialized has ever made. It finally sold when it went down to $500.

As a dad that had 2 toddlers outgrow the same Hotwalk, biggest thing missing from that S-works is the footrests. This was a great feature to allow kids to learn what it feels like to have your feet supported on the bike while making turns. This translates perfect to pedals later on. My youngest never needed training wheels.

@richardhaselwood9478

Жыл бұрын

Good work. I made a huge mistake putting my kids on training wheels

@jayzr8938

Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine what their calves would look like if they tried to stop the bike? Yeah not too good. There’s a reason they don’t put them on.

@jamesroscoe7555

Жыл бұрын

@@richardhaselwood9478 Yeah, I removed the training wheels before our kids even saw the bike. More work for the parents for about a week or so, faster learning curve. #2 had a run bike, so that was even easier... would bomb around the pump track. Gives them independence a bit which is great.

@factor_j

Жыл бұрын

The platforms on the standard hoteslk were awesome and allowed progression to carving.

@rollinrat4850

Жыл бұрын

No child 'needs' training wheels! They form BAD habits! They make it more difficult for the child to learn how to balance. All training wheels accomplish is to assure over protective parents. Remove the drivetrain and pedals, lower the saddle on any bike and you have a strider bike. If the child is struggling to balance, get a beach towel, wrap it around the child's chest hold the ends behind their shoulders to support their weight, help them get a feel for balance. That worked after 20 minutes with my daughter. I rode a tricycle as a kid. I started cornering it on 2 wheels and my folks immediately got me a BMX bike. I crashed a couple times. Dad says get right back on ! Mom was not watching! Then I caught on and discovered my new found freedom. I still remember that day! Haven't quit riding in 58 years!

I'm offended it isnt S-Works, tubeless, and dropper.

@mistermistero652

Жыл бұрын

Yes please. but everything fox kashima or öhlins

@AverageReviewsYT

Жыл бұрын

Tubless.....

@AverageReviewsYT

Жыл бұрын

I mean.. at least throw ceramicspeed.. like.. at the very least lol

@willkizler5118

Жыл бұрын

Also needs AXS

@Murray_23

Жыл бұрын

The s works would probably be 3k because it would have a different carbon lay up and be 10 grams lighter

In 2019 my wife signed my 4 year old up for Strider Bike Nationals race our hometown Charlotte NC, on a used Strider that I got for $20. When we showed up, we were surprised to see that families had flown from Japan, Costa Rica, Columbia, etc. Their kids were riding carbon versions, and absolutely killing it! Some were sponsored and had jerseys. But I can’t read Japanese to tell you by Hu.

@maamrb5

Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there. And I enjoyed it.

@BermPeakExpress

Жыл бұрын

what is this event officially called? Asking for a friend

@jakecalvello8207

Жыл бұрын

@@BermPeakExpress the whitewater center has this and they let adults participate, it's part of tuck fest in april

@eidrag

Жыл бұрын

can see some school around that will buy these for competition

@mrjdubs

Жыл бұрын

@@BermPeakExpress Strider Cup Nationals. 2023 it will be held in Osaka, Japan.

Only youtuber who can have our full attention for 10 minutes with a video on a balance bike. Keep up the good work!

@benlltt

Жыл бұрын

And it wasn’t even a look at what dumb/sick stuff I can do on it, it was a very thoughtful review!

I now wanna see a decked out toddler bike with suspension, dropper post, the whole lot done to it. Is feel like that will be an amazing build to watch!

The fact that this held up to a grown man riding it down the trail is pretty impressive and it totally looks fun.

@BlueTrane2028

Жыл бұрын

You sure we can call Seth “grown”?

@gile4782

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueTrane2028 he is 165lbs so yeah i'd say so

@topspot4834

Жыл бұрын

Go watch Matt Jones' video with him and his brother riding mini bikes. It's hysterical

@bisti1900

Жыл бұрын

And it also means that the bike is way heavier than it needs to be for for a toddler. Is like a normal bike built to support someone that weights 320kg (700lbs).

@jonathankorman4031

Жыл бұрын

@@bisti1900 Or is the bike just made well? (But I will judge you if you buy it.) The bike is lighter than other comparable 'bikes'. The functional point of the bike is that it's lightweight, at 4.6#, so not sure how you'd go about calling that 'heavier than it needs to be'. At some point the tubes need to be thick enough to take a crash, not just handle the vertical loading

My local Specialized dealer has one of these on the wall and told me they’ve sold quite a few of them, mainly as wall art.

@RedStripeMedia

Жыл бұрын

1000$ kids balance bike wall art we really have hit peak mtb.

Can we just appreciate that Tailwhip barspin for a min. Hes got some dope moves on a balance bike for sure. 10/10 editing as always 😆

I work for Specialized, and this is one of the favorite bikes we have because its so ridiculous. I've almost purchased one so many times. One day I'll cave and snag one.

In all fairness, with this bike you are truly emotionally preparing your child for cycling in all of its tech, flashiness and $$$$.

@JB-1138

Жыл бұрын

This comment is moronic.

@Green_stax

Жыл бұрын

What. The. Fuck?

@microwave311

Жыл бұрын

Good biking doesn't cost much.

Shame it doesn’t come with a rear brake! That’s one thing that would sure help the transition to a standard bike! My kids went so fast on balance bikes…😬

@dabigbadwolf5081

Жыл бұрын

Cost saving measures 🙂 The cost of a rear brake would add at least 400$ to the price.

@EmyrDerfel

Жыл бұрын

@@dabigbadwolf5081 Would also add at least 300g.

@Erik-py4jm

Жыл бұрын

I got the woom 1. It has a rear brake and my daughter just started on her peddle bike. She seamlessly transitioned and already knows how to use the brakes. They should really have it on the hotwalk 😅

@arthurcarre1393

Жыл бұрын

@@Erik-py4jm yep woom bike is the way to go. A little more expensive than a strider, but best value IMHO

@NZCUBDRIVER

Жыл бұрын

You should do a review of the Commencal Ramones 14 inch balance bike. Can be upgraded with a SRAM Level hydraulic disc brake for the rear. I’ve got one for my toddler and bang for buck its great, gives my toddler confidence with its real knobbly tyres and it does skids!

I'm starting to think Seth and Diamondback ending their sponsorship deal was for the best. Seth is really letting his creativity take over with awesome content like this. Keep it up!!

As a parent of two young kids this is my favorite episode ever. I absolutely love the juice box holder.

@Bermpe

Жыл бұрын

👆👆👆Congratulations fan you've👆👆👆 been selected among my shortlisted winner 🎁🎁🎁.

There’s just something watching Seth speed through the woods on a small ahh bike

@markusandersson5099

Жыл бұрын

with a full face helmet xD

it's just good to know the production process allows for frames forks and wheels to be made for under 1000 dollars. Bet that technology wont trickle down.

@insanebmxthomas

Жыл бұрын

Not trying to be a hater but come on, a carbon rim is almost a 1000. granted its a frame with nothing, easier to produce. Reason it irks me is because labor usually said to be the more expensive part of the CF production process. This makes it seem it really isn't. right?

@harrie205

Жыл бұрын

Size ,certification, quality, precision, margins of safety……

@cacosme14

Жыл бұрын

these are on sale for 500$!

That tuck no hander/suicide was amazing Seth 😂

Seth definitely has a talent for making fun, entertaining videos. As always, very intelligent and informative

i think this is awesome without any downsides! why would anyone ever get mad over this product? The only thing i'm mad about, is that they didn't label it S-works!

@timgarland8619

Жыл бұрын

No downsides? I can think of a thousand.

@jimjohnson3410

Жыл бұрын

@@timgarland8619Sarcasm is a dying art. You killed it.

@TraviNomotion

Жыл бұрын

@@jimjohnson3410 sarcasm doesn’t work too well in text

@KermitOfWar

Жыл бұрын

@@jimjohnson3410 I'm always a sarcastic arseclown & even I didn't read the sarcasm. The text read like a fan who happened to like the product & is actually excited to see Seth do more videos on said product. I could be wrong tho.

When I first saw the Hotwalk Carbon, I had a pretty cynical reaction. It happened to hit the market at a time when bike prices were going insane, so it seemed like an unnecessary cash grab. But, honestly, it shows they have a sense of humor. And I kind of love that. Buy this and a set of Pit Vipers for your toddler.

@bermchasin

Жыл бұрын

for $500 it is honestly a pretty good deal.

@growlith6969

Жыл бұрын

My kid is more of a Heat Wave sunglasses kind of bro.

@steezosaurusrex

Жыл бұрын

@@growlith6969 lmao

@Studio23Media

Жыл бұрын

@@bermchasin No it's not. 🤣

Our first son quickly outgrew his first balance bike, a Stoy, which was this basic thing with foam wheels and no brakes. He started going so fast that we felt a back brake was needed, and good for practice. We then got the Early rider big foot 12, for about 200 Euro. This bike also has air filled, large and grippy rubber tyres, a rear brake and is in aluminum that is still light, but way more sturdy. The lowest seat height of the Early rider is also lower than the Stoy, no problem for even a 1 year old to fit over. Our son rode it hard on tarmac and trails. The grip from the knobby and soft tires was a game changer. No front wheel slips on corners and a softer ride over bumps helped build his confidence. So specs does make a difference, but there's no need for the high price Specialized are asking for. Especially for a carbon bike that might not survive more than one or two kids (resell value?). I know the Early riders has good second hand value.

My son started on a Strider at 1.5 years old. It was the perfect start and he got really comfortable on it. We got him a Frog 40 for his 4th birthday and he was pedaling and ripping around on the first day! He just turned 5 and we got him the Specialized Rip Rock 20 and it has been so amazing to see what he can ride now that he has gears and bigger wheels. I'm just stoked on balance bikes in general (carbon or not!) and how training wheels are not needed anymore. Thanks for this video Seth!

Seth, there are a few carbon balance bikes out now. I’d love to see a comparison of them! Thanks man. Fun video!

@gospodinkenobi9903

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and torture test 👀

@bermchasin

Жыл бұрын

the content we need!

Love this!!!! Perfect way to bring in some toddler, child content and keep it fun!!! More please Seth!! Also ... while not in the league of this.. the striders real competition is the Woom balance bikes!!!

The peak of biking youtube just happened. I'm glad I was here to see it. I was laughing the whole way through this video, thanks Seth!

Thank you Seth, this is the review we've all been waiting for you.

Can't wait for more kid content, if its in the cards. I went with the GT Shuffle for my 2-year-old now 4-year-old who's on a 12-in kids bike pedalling like crazy.

Mrs. Bikehacks definitely didn’t approve this at first but seth talked her into it so he could make a cool video about it :)

@spyder027

Жыл бұрын

They probably sent it for free

@nickbrandon6808

Жыл бұрын

@@spyder027 could be but it was a nice thought :)

Great video! The little details make this a Seth video! The juice box in the bottle cage, the full face going down the trail, the bike hanging off the back of the truck tailgate, the barspin! I could go on! Very entertaining! Great work Seth!

My son got one at 10 months old. He has used it pretty much every day for two years and loves it. Worth it to me. Ready for his first real bike at 3 years old.

Love your vids Seth!!!

I worked are a specialized dealer and we had one of these in the shop. What was mind blowing was someone actually bought it for their kid

@mitsuracer87

10 ай бұрын

Never spent $500 on your kid?

Genuinely one of the best videos you've made.

The juice box strapped to the frame was a brilliant move. I’m sold 😂

sure the price might be steep, but sponsors are always scouting out the best of the best in the toddler division

Damn this bike fits Seth like a glove

@spyder027

Жыл бұрын

Yea idk what he was talking about when he said his titanium bike fit him this fits him perfectly

An instant classic! Well done, Seth and team

I got lucky and found a woom bike 2nd hand for my son. Best investment for getting my kid outdoors. Aluminum frame, rubber air filled tires, rear brake & steeeing limiter. He picked up two wheels faster then my nephews and nieces who had striders, and amazon bikes. So, i see the value of these... higher quality bikes. It's got my boy that much closer to a hobby I love so much. Strapping his woom balance bike to my backpack, and riding to our local park on his Thule nexxt mini is memory for life. 👍🏻

Hi bro, you don't know how much you have done for me. My father died in 2018 and your videos helped me to not fall in depression. Really man, thank you. I wish i could see you one day, me and father used to ride bikes togheter, you always made me think that you are a part of him. Thank you again. All your videos are terapeutic for me. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart.

As usual, specialized will always be the most expensive thing on planet earth when it comes to bikes

@willshawyer7280

Жыл бұрын

And they’re not even good 😂

@sepg5084

Жыл бұрын

@@willshawyer7280 and nobody is forcing anyone to buy them 👍

@ZF_Aspiris

Жыл бұрын

@@willshawyer7280 not exactly, their road bikes are fire just can’t believe a bloody toddler’s bike is almost 3x the price as my mtb

@SimonBauer7

Жыл бұрын

​@@ZF_Aspiris id assume much of the bikes price also comes from the low market for these and the rnd involved. remember you need custom everything whereas on a normal mtb you just need to design the frame and if it is a full sus the rear linkage.

@ZF_Aspiris

Жыл бұрын

@@SimonBauer7 I suppose so, but still super overkill

Please make this a series, this was both hilarious and weirdly informative. My sons are riding beginner trails and pump tracks on early rider (big foot and seeker), so far pretty much indestructible and actually feels like a tiny mountainbike

I don't think I have laughed out loud while watching a video as much as I did with this vid. You are my hero.

Hi Seth. I’m expecting my first child in June and this just made me so excited to get her into riding! I mean, I won’t be buying this 1k carbon balance bike 😂 but still.

If only the wheels were high profile… Fantastic video as always 🤟🏻

I went with a strider for my kids and then went up to more expensive bikes once they could peddle. When my son was 4 we got him a Trek pre caliber and I truly believe the almost 10 pound weight difference between it and department store bikes helped him go directly from the strider to the peddle bike with no training wheels. And I've now got him his first bike with gears and suspension for next summer a Giant XTC. He's very excited.

While I wouldn't buy one for my nephew, it is pretty sweet. But you are right Seth, probably for the those who only buy the best no matter what the age . Great video as always man. Keep them coming, always a joy to watch.

this by far, the most entertaining KZread video seth's ever made!

Some pegs on the back tire would really open up some possibilities.

This is the best/funniest video you have made by far. Incredible job 👏

This was hilarious man great video and glad to see you’re enjoying fatherhood

Awesome video Seth. Would I buy a $1000 dollar Balance Bike for a toddler...probably not. Kids, are like sponges, and they learn very fast. My nephews kids started off on a basic Balance Bike and outgrew them pretty quick. Today, they are riding Diamondback mountain bikes to commute from one place to another.

Its good to hear that the bike is more than just a carbon flex, its actually a really nice bike.

I have to admit that looked fun ! I’m ready for spring riding already

one of the best video from Berm Peak Express in a while

Yeah this hurts man. $1000 could come in handy currently for a lot of folks. The fact these products exist is a swift gut slam.

@connor1586

Жыл бұрын

I mean you can say that about literally anything "nice". Posh watches, TVs, Cars etc.

@JB-1138

Жыл бұрын

Spending that kind of money on a kid's toy, that they're going to outgrow in a couple of months? 👎🏼 It's just not necessary. This is purely a status symbol for the parents. Because no toddlers going to give a shit what bike they are riding as long as they're having fun. Might as well get a t-shirt for your kid that says "my rich parents spoil me."

@slowcyclist4324

Жыл бұрын

Tbh, what’s wrong with their parents doing that if they want? I would buy that for my kid if I could stretch my dollars a bit more. While I settled for the cheaper aluminium hotwalk, I’m still regretting not getting the carbon one instead.

@slowcyclist4324

Жыл бұрын

You guys have a problem if you don’t realise that it’s the parents money, and they can spend it in any damn way as they please, even if it means throwing it into a lake.

@bmxscape

Жыл бұрын

​@@JB-1138 you pay top money for the best. in this case you are paying for the best materials made by one of the best(most expensive, innovative, high-end) bike manufacturers. If you want cheap, there are cheap alternatives everywhere. But if you want the best, you pay top money for the best..

Fun fact it is the lightest bike ever made

Great work Seth, this is the most biking I’ve seen on the channel in a long time. lol

Okay, the juice box holder was comedy GENIUS!

The biggest problem is that there is no padding on the handlebar.

just your size :)

Great discussion Seth and gotta love the bourgeoise balance bike. Carbon is labor intensive and therefore expensive weather balance, bmx, or full squish.

This is the premium quality content that I subscribed to this channel for.

another video by seth that is absolutely fire, and i have only watched 41s so far

Love the 80's background sound!!!

So entertaining. Thanks for your sacrifice, Seth! My face went through 7 expressions on this one.

Got my kids a "littlebig bike" when they were 2. The balance bike grows with them till about 6 years old, adding pedals when they are ready. Awsome big.

Seth knows how to make content interesting. I thought back then GMBN is all there is for good MTB stuff. BP is gold entertainment.

Glad to see you found a bike that fits!

These would, and will, sell very well in my hometown of Bentonville, AR. Bikes are everything around here and people got the cash to spend. We have a large Strider store downtown on the square but i fully expect to see these rolling around downtown and on the Slaughter Pen trails soon.

The level of detail in this video is amazing

It was the trail riding that had me grinning and chuckling. Would never buy one but extremely entertaining. Cheers from New Brunswick Canada.

When my oldest was a toddler, balance bikes were just becoming more mainstream. I don't think Strider was really on the map, just Skuut (wooden balance bike). But they were still expensive so I made one for my kiddo. I took a 12" wheel kid bike and just removed the pedals, chain, 1 piece crank, bearings, etc. I wiped away the grease and it was awesome. It wasn't as light as this carbon bike, but had 12" pneumatic tires at least. When, just before their 4th birthday, I watched my kiddo coast on the sidewalk the entire width of the house, I slapped those parts back on and the rest is history. So yeah, I'd not be the target audience for this bike, but it is pretty rad.

@bikelad

Жыл бұрын

Perfect, I done the same

The tire on the tail gate! *Chefs Kiss* 😂

Amazing that u had the bike hanging out of the truck like a real one

Does KZread have an awards like the Emmys? Because this video's editing and scripting deserve to win!

Your content never fails to entertain!

I'll wait for the next generation, that surely will have a dropper post 🙂

Now *this* is five star content. Salute.

Videos like this are why you’re awesome

By far the best edit!

I enjoy this video alot. I was laughing my head off throughout out this video! Thx for the laughs!

My local shop had one of these when they dropped. Just to pick up and have a look at it was a wild experience. To be honest though, I don’t think I’ve ever been so stoked to see a bike in a shop 😂

If they make a thousand dollar balance bike then there MUST be a keen interest in a balance bike toddler division!!!! Seth your the greatest! Keep it up.😂

Keep up the good work, Seth

I get it. I went to the upper end with my sons first pedal bike and got him a prevelo Zulu. Was totally worth it.

So Seth I’ve been watching your channel since the darker days of Covid and found myself entertained, and I learned some thing too. Your review of the hotwalk, carbon balance bike seemed to me a bit of a stretch, but to your credit and talent as an entertainer and cinematographer, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. But best of all is your honesty and your sense of humor. I believe in everything you say, and would purchase anything that you recommend. Keep on peddling! Petr

Would've loved this for my 3 year old he got a Giant Pre. It's awesome! It helped him move on to a regular bike! Riding a 16!

thanks it looks really well made, keep sake for kids.

My 2 kids just walked up while I was watching this. I said come see this cool bike they looked at it for 2 seconds then went back to blippi lol. Proof of concept.

This video has some pretty funny bits in it that I got a chuckle out of

HAHA i needed that, it was both informative, but seeing the slow motion trics... mate that was brilliant.

Alaskan bike shop owner here - You nailed it with the avocado analogy. My wife comes back from the store and I can't even look at a receipt. It's like 10$ an avocado, and they seem to last about 8 hours before they turn brown. Anyways I digress, fun video!

Hey Seth I love the channel and have been following you for a few years now! I was wondering if you could do an experiment with different carbon handle bars (cheap and expensive) with the SMASHER to test strength. Also maybe a way to measure the vibration dampening of them. I think it would be a super successful video. Thanks

I started my twins with Gt balance bikes x-mas 2020, then woom 3 Christmas 2021...now they bike trails on specialized rip rock 20" they got this past Christmas! They are 5!!

Just the video of you riding was worth the price of admission! Seriously though, I would view this as an exercise in how far they can go with something that is the simplest form of bicycle in existence. They have balance bike competitions for kids? Never knew. Anyways, I actually appreciate the engineering that went into this... except that they nailed everything but getting the seat low enough 😉

Now it's just stupid, HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!

My daughter has ridden the Chillafish Charlie ($50) for two years now and it has been more than sufficient. 10/10 recommend as a cheaper alternative to the Stryder!

Thanks a lot, I feel better about the Orbea one I bought last year for my kid. Just as good and 1/4 of the price. I managed to stay in the proletarian class after all !