For years, they focused solely on BMX Bikes and racing bike components. Eventually, they veered into mountain bikes and commuter-specific bikes, which are now sold through Walmart in the USA & Canada. Hence the ‘Walmart’ halo that surrounds them. I bought a brand new KHS bike and my buddy bought brand new Walmart bike. We both did a trail together and I was ready to keep doing laps. When did the lbs put other local small businesses out of business? I happen to the know the wages my lbs guys make and maybe your lbs pays much less but not the case in my community. I know they ride Hyper DJs and BMX (they were all here in Bentonville for a Walmart/hyper deal at one of our pump tracks a year or so ago) but they may have a deal with Giant for MTB. Multiple times I've seen Travis and others from the Nitro crew on Giant bikes. I have a feeling that even though they are just using Walmart as a distribution channel , that people are going to have a tough time getting past the whole "Walmart bike" thing. Besides the big high end bike companies are going to make their money from Ebikes now. Hyper Bicycles, Inc. was established in 1990 by former BMX Pro Clay Goldsmid. Initially the company produced high end BMX Racing frames and components. Hyper Bicycles also established an ongoing commitment to supporting riders and the sport through sponsorships of individuals and teams. You can currently buy the dirt jump frame, however this will be the first time a full suspension team bike has gone on sale from the brand. Has anyone done the Hyper - Samsung 35E upgrade into an original battery case and, if so, how difficult was the process? My Hyper eride has degraded down to a 17 miles range and I'm thinking of doing the battery swap, but don't want to get into it if it's above my skill level, i.e., plug-and-play replacement of the batteries. 10 minutes to unpack and 20 minutes to assemble. One company, Hyper Bike Co., aims to increase market access to e-biking by providing reasonably priced and decently equipped electric bikes. We previously talked about its E-Ride eMTB, which retails for just $1,500 USD. Now, it's entering the world of urban commuting with the Ultra 40. Hyper Bikes are lightweight and feature moderately good components. With 5 different levels of pedal assist, plus a walk mode, you can choose when and how much power... Chimacum Tack is a family owned and operated business, known for our high-quality harness and driving equipment. We specialize in hard-to-fit sizes such as mini, donkey and draft, and are known for our old-fashioned customer service. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Easy to use start by adjusting breaks, tighten bolts replace tubes after purchase, a good all rounder for a novice. Expert E-Bike Assembly service at your home upon delivery of your bike. Here, myself, and a team of specialist aim to provide the most accurate, and actionable information possible in hopes to help foster the fitness community forward. But don’t expect to climb a mountain with these. A tool is set up to find a bike as easily as possible, in a store near you or directly, if this service is available, in your mailbox . I think it's more that you missed my point while ranting about some garbage. The bike lacks the features that interest me, so I'm uninterested. One day we were out for a ride and we thought, You know what would be great? And then we thought, Someone should make that. And then we thought, Wait, we could make that. We like the feel of the wind through our helmet hair. Surly is a leading manufacturer of bicycle frames, and was one of the first Fat Bike manufacturers. All Damon motorcycles are powered by HyperDrive™ - the world’s first monocoque-constructed, all-electric, multi-variant powertrain.