Just a guess, but maybe the redders dont like the bike. I dont care either way, but it doesnt make sense to buy a dual-suspension bike of $69 WalMart quality, since you should never, ever ride it on serious mtn trails that demand a rear-suspension. And since you're only riding it around town as a beater bike, you might as well go with a lighter-weight hardtail. Catch-22: the hardtail costs almost 2x this one.
I got this bike a couple of weeks ago. I really dig it. It's aluminum but just as heavy as my last bike cuz of the extra reinforcements. The frame sits a lot lower than my 26" old (and busted) Magna "Exciter" mountain bike. It also handles MUCH better than the Magna. Recommend.
Message edited by: PresidentTaft on 2009-08-16 23:41:34 CDT
PresidentTaft said:I got this bike a couple of weeks ago. I really dig it. It's aluminum but just as heavy as my last bike cuz of the extra reinforcements. The frame sits a lot lower than my 26" old (and busted) Magna "Exciter" mountain bike. It also handles MUCH better than the Magna. Recommend.
So your last bike was old and busted? Is this the new hotness?
Don't. Don't want to start a fight but there is no reason not to spend the $69 plus tax on something else. There is no purpose for this bike at all. Unless it is free, it is not a good deal.
clearanceman said:Don't. Don't want to start a fight but there is no reason not to spend the $69 plus tax on something else. There is no purpose for this bike at all. Unless it is free, it is not a good deal.Is it OK for city riding?
zapjb said:41 lbs. Shouldn't this weigh less than 30 lbs?
That's one reason why it isn't worth anything. It's too heavy for the street, the tires are awful for the street, and it's too heavy and weak for the dirt. For the street, buy at least a low end specialized, giant, trek, etc. hybrid, $250-$300 minimum. For the dirt, you are looking at $400 plus minimum on sale for an adult. $700 is the sweet spot on sale. Kids can get by with a $300 mountain bike because they don't weigh as much, but if you are 150 plus pounds, you are going to break a $300 mountain bike and the WalMart bike in the deal is going to break you when it breaks. It won't break on the street, but who wants to ride a 41 pound street bike? Oh well... fatwalleteers can understand how a Honda Fit is worth more than an Chevy Aveo, but not how a real bike is worth more than a toy bike.
Message edited by: clearanceman on 2009-08-17 09:47:07 CDT
dkong said:clearanceman said:Don't. Don't want to start a fight but there is no reason not to spend the $69 plus tax on something else. There is no purpose for this bike at all. Unless it is free, it is not a good deal.Is it OK for city riding?
It's ok if you want to drag around an extra 12 pounds and you like losing energy fighting that rear suspension all the time. Rear suspension eats energy, it is ridiculous on the street. Seriously, this is a complete waste of money. Plus those tires will suck on the street. Apply the money toward a low end hybrid.
Message edited by: clearanceman on 2009-08-17 09:43:15 CDT
shinsa said:goat6500 said:Weight = 41.85 lbs. That sux.
That's shipping weight, not the actual bike weight.
Doubt it. These cheap WalMart bikes are heavy, especially the full suspension "mountain bikes." WalMart does sell decent bikes but they are almost $300 and you might as well go to a bike shop where they know what they are doing and throw in a year of free adjustments and a lifetime of free advice.
I bought this Polaris Ranger bike from Sports Authority last week for ~$125 shipped (needed to use some giftcards). All these negative comments about weight, suspension, tires, etc. would apply to the bike I bought, too. I just wanted something to ride on easy dirt and paved trails with my kids. Did I get the wrong bike, too?
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