I Bought the Bike the Internet Loves to HATE

Is the Carrera Vengeance really as bad as the internet says? After seeing countless comments online claiming this entry-level mountain bike is unreliable and rides terribly, I decided to buy a used Carrera Vengeance 27.5 from Facebook Marketplace and ride it exclusively for 30 days to find out for myself. Over the course of 30 days and roughly 150km of trail riding, I discovered that some of the criticism is justified... but not always for the reasons people think. In this video you'll see: Trails and tribulations of buying a used Carrera Vengeance from Facebook Marketplace, Diagnosing and fixing hidden mechanical problems, Riding in real UK trail conditions for 30 days, Servicing and improving an entry-level mountain bike, My honest verdict after a month of riding. 👉 Grab your own bike maintenance poster to print: https://www.djfxc.com/l/Bikeposter Note: These links are to Amazon affiliate, meaning I get a small commission on the sales made. Disc Brake Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4weKsuN Starter Bike Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/43Zgy23 If you're considering buying a Carrera Vengeance, a Halfords mountain bike, or any entry-level MTB, I hope this gives you a realistic idea of what to expect—especially if you're buying second-hand. If you enjoy mountain bike restoration, bike repairs, bike flipping, honest MTB reviews and UK trail riding, consider subscribing for more videos! What do you think? Is the Carrera Vengeance unfairly criticised, or does it deserve its reputation? Let me know in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - The 30 day challenge 1:24 - Buying the bike second hand 3:27 - Week 1: First Impressions and Problems 7:52 - Week 2: The Brakes 12:58 - Week 3: The Tune Up 13:47 - Week 4: Cosmetics 16:20 - My Verdict 22:36 - Is the hate justified?