Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike

In reference to German prices, I found them cheaper for everything bicycling related while living there from 1986-91 and 1997-2002. To include Brooks saddles, Marathon tires, complete bikes and every kind of accessory that a cyclist could dream of for a city commuting bike.

See http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post16147190 Every bike I bought in Germany for my family was far better for daily all weather commuting, as well as being less expensive in U.S $ equivalent, than the high priced so-called BSO bought by the O.P. He already has spent more time on maintenance just trying to get it into running order than I ever spent on maintenance of any the basic German bikes I own or ever did own.