Why not a $55 rigid roadmaster bike? Much better deal IMHO. BTW many U-Locks you can get at bike shops will warrantee a stolen bike. You can also stick your bike on an insurance policy for a few bucks a year.
This comparison is not fair
You are comparing to one of the most expensive game out there. If you play golf, the clubs are only a fraction of the price of this game. The green fee alone will cost you a lot in a year.Alright it was the first example that came to my head. But in any case, can you think of very many things as complicated as a bike that cost $60? It costs more than that to get your transmission flushed. Go out and buy a new front door for your house, see how much that comes too. Fact is to get to a price point like that they have to cut every corner they can, plus have them built in east asia for 10 cents an hour. But this is going into why I dont think you should buy any bike from them, but I am not saying that. I am saying THIS IS NOT A GOOD DEAL! The $55 rigid bike on their website is close to a good deal, but the real good deal is go to your local police auction and pick one up for $1.00. My friend got 2 rigid Huffy for a Dollar last year at a police auction, he could've bought a full suspension bike from them for $2 but he didnt want all that extra weight. Or just stop at a bike shop and give them 10 minutes of your time to show you the cheapest bike they got, even a used one would be better.
Must be a bunch of whining yankees on this board. All I can say, is AMEN for Wal-Mart!
I have three kids, two have been riding there Wal-Mart specials for 3 years daily, I have had to only replace the rear rubber on there bikes, and the third has had her Wally special for 2 years.
There is nothing wrong with owning/riding a Wal-Mart bike if you are using it for it's intended purpose. My oldest boy raced BMX years ago on a GT Mini, his daily ride was the Wally bike. Big difference? Yes. It is supposed to be.
Spend your money where you see fit, but for under $300 I outfitted my entire family on Wally bikes and we all ride together in the evenings.
I have three kids, two have been riding there Wal-Mart specials for 3 years daily, I have had to only replace the rear rubber on there bikes, and the third has had her Wally special for 2 years.
There is nothing wrong with owning/riding a Wal-Mart bike if you are using it for it's intended purpose. My oldest boy raced BMX years ago on a GT Mini, his daily ride was the Wally bike. Big difference? Yes. It is supposed to be.
Spend your money where you see fit, but for under $300 I outfitted my entire family on Wally bikes and we all ride together in the evenings.
Yes, my U lock has a $3000 warrantee on it. I also paid about $100 for my locks though. Most insurance policies insure bikes up to $500 automatically.
Both were stolen? What were you using to lock them up? I have a Krypotonite Evolution 3000 NY Lock and Kryptonite Locking skewers and occasionally when I leave my bike out at night I will use a cable through the wheels as well. I still have my bike...
I have this bike,
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...ct_id=1647008&path=0:4125:4178:4180:4181:5305
i have it for a year now and its awesome.
Mongoose XR-100 26-inch Mountain Bike
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...ct_id=1647008&path=0:4125:4178:4180:4181:5305
i have it for a year now and its awesome.
Mongoose XR-100 26-inch Mountain Bike
Diamondbacks - If its the same diamondback of years ago at that time it was a premium bike (like 20 years ago). Only specialty shops carried them. I think they got cheaper when the market started to get intrested in other things. But it still should be no worse than the Next bike, and most likly a little better.
I my experiance with off the shelf bikes, you can tell allot of the build quality by carefully looking at the welds and paint. If the welds are smooth and continuous and the paint is the same. Smooth and all of the same color covering all the metal. Then you have a bike that was at least desently built. Better bikes may even polish out most of the weld line so that you can not see where the joint is. Then next look at the way the individual parts fit together. Look for inconsistant gaps or mis-aligned parts. Most of these bikes come 80% pre-assembled, so if they took care and built the bike properly you can see it in the details. Lastly make sure the seat stem and neck have enough length to adjust to your liking.
Lastly, for everyday riding around town, you are no where near the limits of even a poorly built bike. Don't worry about which bike to get. They are all in the same boat at this end of the price range. Worth every penny!
BTW - Just came back from my workout ride. I had my cyclo-computer working and I could ride as fast as 28 mph before the frame started to really float & bob. I think the bike had more left in the gears but my legs are not the same as they where years ago. Though I could still wistle even after a mile at this speed. The lungs seem in better shape.
I my experiance with off the shelf bikes, you can tell allot of the build quality by carefully looking at the welds and paint. If the welds are smooth and continuous and the paint is the same. Smooth and all of the same color covering all the metal. Then you have a bike that was at least desently built. Better bikes may even polish out most of the weld line so that you can not see where the joint is. Then next look at the way the individual parts fit together. Look for inconsistant gaps or mis-aligned parts. Most of these bikes come 80% pre-assembled, so if they took care and built the bike properly you can see it in the details. Lastly make sure the seat stem and neck have enough length to adjust to your liking.
Lastly, for everyday riding around town, you are no where near the limits of even a poorly built bike. Don't worry about which bike to get. They are all in the same boat at this end of the price range. Worth every penny!
BTW - Just came back from my workout ride. I had my cyclo-computer working and I could ride as fast as 28 mph before the frame started to really float & bob. I think the bike had more left in the gears but my legs are not the same as they where years ago. Though I could still wistle even after a mile at this speed. The lungs seem in better shape.
Umm no offense, but as someone who does mild mountain biking, (nothing too technical) I would say that the Dual Suspension advertised on this bike is less like a *feature and more like added weight to an already heavy steel frame
Not to say it isn't a bad price for what it is, would be good for riding around campus, but dont take it on the trail, if You fall off it on a hill IT MIGHT COME DOWN AND CRUSH YOU
Not to say it isn't a bad price for what it is, would be good for riding around campus, but dont take it on the trail, if You fall off it on a hill IT MIGHT COME DOWN AND CRUSH YOU
Nice, quikie...about to pick up two of those XR-100's for my wife and I to get ready for the Tour de France...screw local bike shops
I was looking at a nice Inferno Mongoose, but can't justify the $399 price tag...get 2-for-1 at $149 for the XR-100
I've always felt buy quality and you won't regret it... I may have paid A LOT of money for my Moab 3 ($700) but it rocks whether I'm off the trail or dowtown chicago (anyone else do the late ride this year?).
For $700, it better be self-propelled, have On-Star built-in, and be able to drive me home just by thinking about it.
I waited and bought a 1 season old Moab 2 for $400 Schwinn moabs were good bikes, its too bad they got bought out by Pacific, I shed a tear evertime I see a Schwinn in Walmart
Schwinn moabs were good bikes, its too bad they got bought out by Pacific, I shed a tear evertime I see a Schwinn in WalmartTekkie: How the heck did you come up with "mongoloid" as a racial slur? Somebody is WAY to sensitive here.
On to the topic at hand - I have a small stable of bikes, all above $1000, and commute (on nice days) 40 miles to work, but I don't consider myself a "biker snob". But if you just knew the facts!!!
Shimano makes 30 levels of components. Bike shops will generally only deal with the top 5 or 6. Walmart bikes scrape the bottom levels. This means that you are geting parts that will not stay in tune, and will probably break, as they are made of the lowest quality plastic and heavy steel. Parts that don't stay in tune tend to make riding a chore, and not fun. Why spend $70 on something that will become a chore?
Secondly, it looks like it has a suspension, but it really isn't... The reason? It is such a lightweight spring that you compress it all the way when you get on the bike - it is completely bottomed out on an average sized person. It only starts with 2 or less inches of travel in the first place, which is not really enough to notice. All the "suspension" is doing is adding unnecessary weight.
Finally, one of the reasons that bike shops prices are so high is all of the engineering that goes into making the bike. As opposed to Walmart/Target/Toys-R-Us bikes that are only "engineered" to look cool on the sales floor so people will buy them. This becomes readily apparent when you ride a "full-suspension" Walmart bike. It will have a tendency to "bob" with each pedal stroke. When you push down on the pedal, the "suspension" soaks up some of the energy that should be moving the bike forward. Combined with an incredibly heavy steel frame and components, you will find yourself walking the bike up most inclines, as opposed tp riding it. Like cars, it's all about horsepower to weight ration. The average 0.3 horsepower that a person can put out is totally negated by the bobbing and weight penalties of this bike.
$70 for crap is a just lot of crap.
Look on ebay or any used bike shops in your area. Pawn shops are also a good place to look. Find some bikes that look good to you, then research them on http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/. (It's like epinions, but it's just for bikes).
Bikes can be great fun, and one less car on the road has to be a good thing. But don't buy a toy bike like this.
On to the topic at hand - I have a small stable of bikes, all above $1000, and commute (on nice days) 40 miles to work, but I don't consider myself a "biker snob". But if you just knew the facts!!!
Shimano makes 30 levels of components. Bike shops will generally only deal with the top 5 or 6. Walmart bikes scrape the bottom levels. This means that you are geting parts that will not stay in tune, and will probably break, as they are made of the lowest quality plastic and heavy steel. Parts that don't stay in tune tend to make riding a chore, and not fun. Why spend $70 on something that will become a chore?
Secondly, it looks like it has a suspension, but it really isn't... The reason? It is such a lightweight spring that you compress it all the way when you get on the bike - it is completely bottomed out on an average sized person. It only starts with 2 or less inches of travel in the first place, which is not really enough to notice. All the "suspension" is doing is adding unnecessary weight.
Finally, one of the reasons that bike shops prices are so high is all of the engineering that goes into making the bike. As opposed to Walmart/Target/Toys-R-Us bikes that are only "engineered" to look cool on the sales floor so people will buy them. This becomes readily apparent when you ride a "full-suspension" Walmart bike. It will have a tendency to "bob" with each pedal stroke. When you push down on the pedal, the "suspension" soaks up some of the energy that should be moving the bike forward. Combined with an incredibly heavy steel frame and components, you will find yourself walking the bike up most inclines, as opposed tp riding it. Like cars, it's all about horsepower to weight ration. The average 0.3 horsepower that a person can put out is totally negated by the bobbing and weight penalties of this bike.
$70 for crap is a just lot of crap.
Look on ebay or any used bike shops in your area. Pawn shops are also a good place to look. Find some bikes that look good to you, then research them on http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/. (It's like epinions, but it's just for bikes).
Bikes can be great fun, and one less car on the road has to be a good thing. But don't buy a toy bike like this.
Since most of the bicycles are made in mainland China what do you expect? Now a lot when people vote with their wallets and always buy the cheapest piece of $h!t in the market. When you vote for "Made in China" you are responsible for your fellow americans being out of work and it will eventually come around to you. So sad is the immediate future of this country... Sorry for being negative, but realistic.
Sorry for being negative, but realistic.Don't blame others for what's happening in this country. It's our President and Corporate America that bring us this future. Blame it on the one you had voted for.Originally posted by: Richardito
Since most of the bicycles are made in mainland China what do you expect? Now a lot when people vote with their wallets and always buy the cheapest piece of $h!t in the market. When you vote for "Made in China" you are responsible for your fellow americans being out of work and it will eventually come around to you. So sad is the immediate future of this country...
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