The Hotwalk Carbon is a $1000 balance bike for toddlers. Yes, I tested it.

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The Hotwalk Carbon by Specialized is a race-ready balance bike with no expenses spared. But do we really need a $1000 training bike for toddlers? Today, we'll find out. We'll have a very close look at the Hotwalk Carbon, talk about the pros and cons, and then actually ride it on a real mountain bike trail.
I borrowed this Hotwalk Carbon and will miss it. Given the right discount or used price, I will strongly consider buying one.
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@alikambe8009 Год назад

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

@navnav5338 Год назад

Seth better god damn pin this comment 😂😂😂

@BlueTrane2028 Год назад

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

@YanDoroshenko Год назад

Came here to write this.

@ClarkS963 Год назад

Yes lololol. Perfect comment.

@BermPeakExpress Год назад

185mm of reach doesn’t feel too bad actually

@aarorasilainen Год назад

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 Год назад

Maybe I’ve seen Seth too long…

@brucebenoit6995 Год назад

😅🤣😂

@explorenaked Год назад

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

@Clips.128 Год назад

your 1000th comment . your welcome

@murderdoggg Год назад

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

@Comblux Год назад

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.

@Dorkbike Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@jayzr8938 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@rollinrat4850 Год назад

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!

@smoothisfast6644 Год назад

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

@mistermistero652 Год назад

Yes please. but everything fox kashima or öhlins

@AverageReviewsYT Год назад

Tubless.....

@AverageReviewsYT Год назад

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

@willkizler5118 Год назад

Also needs AXS

@Murray_23 Год назад

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

@mrjdubs Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@BermPeakExpress Год назад

what is this event officially called? Asking for a friend

@jakecalvello8207 Год назад

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

@eidrag Год назад

can see some school around that will buy these for competition

@mrjdubs Год назад

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

@ianthomas3549 Год назад

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

@benlltt Год назад

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

@lukestreet8473 Год назад

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!

@sageoz9886 Год назад

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

@BlueTrane2028 Год назад

You sure we can call Seth “grown”?

@gile4782 Год назад

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

@topspot4834 Год назад

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

@bisti1900 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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

@Al-Gore-ithm Год назад

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

@JB-1138 Год назад

This comment is moronic.

@Green_stax Год назад

What. The. Fuck?

@microwave311 Год назад

Good biking doesn't cost much.

@ddssrr1614 Год назад

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 😆

@imthesnakeking Год назад

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.

@cornish_boy6235 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@stuartmoseley Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@EmyrDerfel Год назад

@@dabigbadwolf5081 Would also add at least 300g.

@Erik-py4jm Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@NZCUBDRIVER Год назад

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!

@louiscormier12 Год назад

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!!

@kyleporche7680 Год назад

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

@Bermpe Год назад

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

@rachaellawley9730 Год назад

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

@markusandersson5099 Год назад

with a full face helmet xD

@sboulba Год назад

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

@widkin Год назад

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.

@Biking4Fun Год назад

That tuck no hander/suicide was amazing Seth 😂

@insanebmxthomas Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@cacosme14 Год назад

these are on sale for 500$!

@Omeiden Год назад

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 Год назад

No downsides? I can think of a thousand.

@jimjohnson3410 Год назад

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

@TraviNomotion Год назад

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

@KermitOfWar Год назад

@@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.

@timothyoakley999 Год назад

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!

@Protoceratops Год назад

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!

@owensnicholas Год назад

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 Год назад

for $500 it is honestly a pretty good deal.

@growlith6969 Год назад

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

@steezosaurusrex Год назад

@@growlith6969 lmao

@Studio23Media Год назад

@@bermchasin No it's not. 🤣

@veronicagilbert660 Год назад

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!!!

@AndreasHappyfarm Год назад

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.

@gerardhall603 Год назад

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!

@Ace-vh3fs Год назад

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

@davemasek Год назад

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.

@OhioMTBTrails Год назад

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

@drjoeperform Год назад

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

@ZF_Aspiris Год назад

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

@willshawyer7280 Год назад

And they’re not even good 😂

@sepg5084 Год назад

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

@ZF_Aspiris Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@SimonBauer7 I suppose so, but still super overkill

@TreyOutdoors1 Год назад

Love your vids Seth!!!

@z383tpi Год назад

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. 👍🏻

@meikgeik Год назад

Genuinely one of the best videos you've made.

@nuschger2 Год назад

Damn this bike fits Seth like a glove

@spyder027 Год назад

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

@nickbrandon6808 Год назад

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 Год назад

They probably sent it for free

@nickbrandon6808 Год назад

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

@CrossoverDayPackReviews Год назад

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.

@hershlawfirmpc Год назад

An instant classic! Well done, Seth and team

@Bobo-ym1df Год назад

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 Год назад

Never spent $500 on your kid?

@d0t81 Год назад

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.

@Schloppknat Год назад

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

@joegon76 Год назад

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

@tombergman3904 Год назад

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

@gospodinkenobi9903 Год назад

Yeah, and torture test 👀

@bermchasin Год назад

the content we need!

@good_deed Год назад

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.

@Lolo-un6cl Год назад

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

@CaptainCanada92 Год назад

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.

@dobeeeeval Год назад

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

@ryuseikiriya9608 Год назад

this by far, the most entertaining RU-vid video seth's ever made!

@timfoster268 Год назад

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.

@ericsleeth Год назад

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

@DavideArena89 Год назад

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

@MASTERoQUADEMAN Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@JB-1138 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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..

@worthtryingonce Год назад

The level of detail in this video is amazing

@DartyFL Год назад

Okay, the juice box holder was comedy GENIUS!

@kayakjack1987 Год назад

Fun fact it is the lightest bike ever made

@JuanWay2Rock Год назад

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.

@RedRockCrawlers Год назад

Glad to see you found a bike that fits!

@DaveMustaine. Год назад

Love the 80's background sound!!!

@hobblyjig Год назад

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

@gnydick Год назад

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

@bkayak Год назад

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.

@andy888008800 Год назад

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

@TheWeardale1 Год назад

just your size :)

@johnholloway691 Год назад

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

@Dy1pickel Год назад

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

@sk8xaq Год назад

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

@blzt3206 Год назад

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

@vadominiqueenpunkt6589 Год назад

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

@isaaclockyer8977 Год назад

Keep up the good work, Seth

@neopentan1686 Год назад

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

@scottstocum3158 Год назад

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

@adamneulander Год назад

I got a full carbon bike at age 15 earned it going around fixing bikes for people when all the bike shops were booked months out from covid

@mrcs22 Год назад

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

@martinschmidt1652 Год назад

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

@ride6884 Год назад

By far the best edit!

@jay_pozz4222 Год назад

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.

@bmarsico123 Год назад

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

@TGormania Год назад

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

@johnkrzywicki7469 Год назад

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.😂

@JFTM_ Год назад

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 😂

@whereisgeo Год назад

Seth is the most entertainment on two (12 inch) wheels!

@iamsmashy Год назад

Videos like this are why you’re awesome

@hodgestryan Год назад

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.

@timmyj2366 Год назад

That iPad analogy is spot on. Nobody blinks at putting one of those evil devices in front of their kids face all day nor is concerned about the price.

@1geniusl Год назад

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.

@aidanduffy1593 Год назад

Your content never fails to entertain!

@tomy2t0ne3 Год назад

You've created a new race series!!

@paullmight42 Год назад

can we just applaud that Seth fits damn near perfectly on it...

@flagjones Год назад

oh man, the use of slow motion made this video, thx Seth for your athletic devotion

@mikeaaronnewman1305 Год назад

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 Год назад

Perfect, I done the same

@jacobg130productions Год назад

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

@14DAVEYO Год назад

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!!