Especially when it came to outdoor or action sports. I've pulled major name brand bikes out of the box to assemble them and found the same front/back stickers on them. Its part and parcel in the industry now given how many hack job "bike mechanics" exist out there. Same with lawyer tabs on forks basically being everywhere now in the bike industry, not merely on bikes sold in the USA. From a bike of this range, the models are really correct for their price. I am a bike aficionado who researched for you the important information about the brand to help you know if Hyper bikes are good bikes. I am kinda surprised that Walmart hasn't gone all-in on its outdoor offerings in their stores. When I retire from the service, I will gladly put together some Walmart bikes part time. Once I put the joint down, I will without a doubt , make sure your bars are on straight and your brakes are right rear/left front. I have a hyper dirt jump frame and the rear tire clearance is horrible, it barely fits a 2.1 maxxis dth which is basically a slick tire, it rubs every time theres any side load on the wheel. Its like they just used the same clearance from the bmx race frames that run like 1.5” tires. “To be handed the keys to the castle with the task of building a high end line of mountain bikes for the Hyper brand is both a big responsibility and honor. I will still be on the bike at all scheduled events but my role will be more directed toward educating riders about our products and growing the brand at a grass roots level, rather than focusing solely on results”. Absolutely if we are talking base model GOOD components with decent enough geometry for $1500. Also, no mtber shops at walmart for mtb parts because they dont carry mtb parts. If they had real tires, pedals, multitools, sealant for a competitive price im sure many would be all over it. BUT, this would essentially be the end of local bikeshops as they likely just wouldnt be able to compete with the prices. 20mm difference in fork length is about a 1 degree change in head angle on a 42 inch wheelbase bike. A 490mm length is basically an 80mm travel 29er fork. The Kona Mahuna 2020 lists a 68 angle with a 506mm length fork and the spec is a Judy Silver TK Air 100mm. Now going to the RS dealer manuals, which show the fork length as actually being 510mm for that model. Now searching that manual for 506 we find the Reba 29er 100mm is that length in the 15x110 thru-axle version as is the SID but no other 29er model they offer is that length. In Store orders usually ship the same or next business day. Their BMX bikes, which are at the origin of the company, are of superior quality. Good components, efficient and with a good longevity, perfect bikes for their price.