The bike was about 85% assembled out of the box. All that was required on my end was installing the handlebars, pedals, and battery. The trouble with ATVs is of course the amount of noise they make when you are using them. With that in mind, we started looking at alternative travel methods that would have a little bit more stealth for our early morning approaches to our tree stands. The other half of this is getting the bikes to the place they wanted them. Hyper offered mountain bikes at Walmart back in 2011, but they were missing the higher level bikes and the riders to add brand credibility. Eric, who was a Hyper sponsored rider from 1992 to 1995, came back on board and together with the owner formed an initial plan to buy off the shelf, catalogue frames, rebrand them and then push them out into shops. However, the quality fell below what the pair wanted. The Hyper e-ride electric bike is a pretty good option for your daily commutes. It costs less than most electric bikes and a fraction of the cost of most other ebikes. This allows you to keep a vigilant eye on the traffic and watch out for pesky cyclists who ride like they’re blindfolded. Added benefits include better stability and posture. If you ever wish to go exploring to the country side, a 24-speed gear with the Shimano EZ-Fire trigger gear shifters allow you to seamlessly adapt to the changing terrain. The GTX3 comes with 700cc tires that give you a firm grip, regardless of whether its pavement or a dirt trail. Hyper Bikes is a catchall phrase used to describe Hybrid Bicycles, which are preferred by urban cyclists for their ability to tread effortlessly on city trails and off-road ones. Beyond the rider weight, you can also use a trailer to take the strain off of your back and pull your gear behind you. Department store bikes have provided affordable and easily accessible mobility for decades now. Available in all shapes and sizes, Walmart bikes certainly get the job done, so long as that job is simply getting you from point A to B. Sure, more performance-oriented options are available, but they’ll set you back a pretty penny. In recent years, the retail megachain has dipped its toes into the electric bike market, with some super cheap models selling for less than $500. Enjoy all the benefits of a light and strong carbon frame. Buyers GuidesWinter Gear Reviews Our team of experts is bringing you the best winter gear reviews and buying guides. Other than that, the Hyper packs an SR Suntour 120mm front fork with a lockout, as well as front and rear disc brakes, albeit non-hydraulic units. A Shimano 1x7 drivetrain comes standard, too. You have to click on Pro Shop to see the slightly nicer bikes they make. Also the video on Tom Van Steenbergen's page under team is pretty interesting. I've been avoiding adding any more $$$ to the Walton empire. But good for Eric Carter and Hyper bikes...the bike industry still needs price correction. 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. That's how I am and find it easier to give'r on left-handers, which I think is typical, but I could be wrong. We are still a ways out from hunting season, so to test this bike out I threw on my 30lb ruck plate and headed over to some of the more steep inclines my city had to offer. I was able to easily make it up each hill with little effort and this is exactly what I was looking for from a budget Ebike. Watch as this bike hits the singletrack and reveals its strong points and cost-cutting low points. If you select Site to Store delivery, you can call your local store as complimentary assembly may be offered at that location. I’ve yet to see a shop support a NICA team with anything more than a few water bottles, expired granola bars, and 15% off parts that are 25% overpriced. I am not to go to shop at discount stores but socially...they are the worst. My Viathon m1 XX1 is one of the best bikes I have ever owned, and I have owned more bikes than I care to admit. So basically the end user will only have to attach the handlebars and install the wheels. We'll update you with more details of Hyper's production frames as and when we get it. Some orders are inelligible for delivery discounts. A few years later my local Canadian Tire had a bike prominently displayed in a special stand above the bargain bins down the centre aisle as you came into the store. 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. With new headset he upgraded to tapered fork just fine. This was before he cracked the frame so he did get some riding in. Come ride time, the 20-inch wheels with the 1.5” tires bring comfort and stability that are generally not the USP of folding bikes.