Originally Posted by
grafsk8er
why is bikes direct so cheap? like 50-60% off dealer prices for brand new bikes.
The MSRP listed is an illusion to create a perception of value. You will not find those bikes at any "dealer" at 50-60% more than on b'd'.com. They're not "on sale". That said, getcherself one.
The frames appear to me to be generally old-tech, but work fine.