Carter, the Brand Manager, has told Pinkbike that the spec of the bikes has been confirmed and that Walmart has committed to selling the bikes. He was unable to give an exact time scale for the bikes to go on sale due to the lead times being extended due to COVID, but expected it to be Spring 2021 at the earliest. It's worth noting that we've heard from Hyper that they are gearing up to sell these bikes on a number of occasions, but this is the first time we've been given such concrete signs that it is imminent. Made minor adjustments to the brakes, but they work well. But if this is the first time you are going to hop on a bicycle, then there’s a real risk of an injury or a mishap. More and more people are opting to cycle instead of using public transport during the pandemic. This has caused a sudden surge in the number of cyclists on the road. There are far too many cyclists out there who may not be equipped with the skills needed to navigate through bustling streets. I have a full review of the GTX 3; if you want a more in-depth look, you can check it out. When you cycle, you have to account for the additional time needed to prepare for the ride. You wear safety gear, ensure that you park the cycle safely and there’s enough room to tow your bag and sundry details. The Pandemic has single-handedly managed to revive cycling as a mainstream mobility option. Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad. Despite this, having gears is really nice and there is nothing that comes close in price. Wouldnt recommend it if you're over 175lb though. Are you able to peddle this bike when not using power without too much of a struggle. Any tips are appreciated because I just pulled the trigger and purchased it as a Thanksgiving day birthday gift. On the other hand, if you seek a reliable and stable ride for city commutes, there’s no better choice than a hyper bike. Besides, there’s a whole community of cyclists out there which brings this electric vibe to the activity. This move can only end badly for local bike shops . Hyperbicycles.com These bikes look like serious doggy doo. On the other hand, perhaps Walmart want to improve its image, but in doing so it would be ostracizing its core and loyal demographic. How many Pinkbikers shop Walmart for anything other than maybe groceries and household goods? Would you buy a quality bicycle from Walmart? I suspect no, and even more no for the latter. Having said that, the Hyper Bikes that we are discussing may not necessarily be built by Hyper Bicycles though. There are many brands like Schwinn and Liv, which manufacture hyper bikes. Assembled the bike OK, then took it for several test rides, no problems. I have been riding this bike for 50 days straight now, 45 min per day. For regular day riding, pull brakes are adequate. Thus, you may effectively give up your mountain bike while driving without compromising security. A twin suspension fork is provided for the super Mountainbike. He still refuses dropper post or my talk with him about going full suspension. Hyper Bicycles has a long history in the sport of BMX, including a National Pro Championship in 1993, delivered by Eric Carter. This early success helped to establish Hyper as a major player in BMX.