Ranger, I just bought a Schwinn Sidewinder from Wal-Mart. Paid $130.00 for it and am very impressed. I had a Roadmaster 18 speed that was nice but much heavier. It has the Shimano 7 speed rear index and the 3 chain rings that are also index shifting. My Roadmaster had index shifting but wasn't the best, the Schwinn is much easier to shift and much better. It has front suspension that is a bit stiffer than my Roadmaster was. The top mounting bracket for the front beefier and I trust it much more. They had another bike almost exactly like it but it had a different Shimano system, and looking at the rear derailure the two very small gears almost looked plastic. I'm sure they weren't but the price is what sold me on the Sidewinder. I'm very pleased and it's got more sturdy parts than the Roadmaster that I had. I ride quite frequently on trails the only thing I am planning on changing is my tires asap. I'm getting used to the riser handle bars but if I really want to I'll change them.