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Originally Posted by VegasTriker
Here's a list of Shimano MTB components in order of quality (and price of course) Sram and Shimano Component Rankings for Mountain Bikers. Alivo is at the very bottom of the list.
Shimano, of course, has components that didn't make the list. For example I purchased a bike with a RD-TZ31 derailleur, which is about a half a dozen steps below Alivo. Tourney???

Anyway, what remains of Schwinn is little more than a brand name, which is being capitalized on by importers.

The classic Schwinns from the 70's and 80's... well, they were robust, but not necessarily "quality". And not realizing this distinction in part contributed to the company's downfall.

Anyway, I'd encourage judging the bike for what it is, and not for the brand name. As mentioned, there is a lot more to a bike than just the frame.
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