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Thank you for your time...

FrenchFit 

I think the price tells the story. Making a hi-ten frame? I didn't think anyone has done that the last 30 years. Probably a smooth rider; starting, stopping, climbing, decending and changing gears - those might be the problem areas.

shopan

I know it is cheap but the bike I have now I have never been able to change gear....

monsterpile

Is that the most you can spend? Can you do any work on your own bike?

greyghost_6

Well its a budget bike, (well its shaped like a bike) and will probably last a year or so before needing some new parts. I used to build bikes for a DSG outlet, never built DBX but similar models and a lot of these bikes didn't tune up well out of the box. I actually like that the frame is steel and will likely last a while. Well it has 1 good review...but its by someone who spells far "fare". I would just keep your expectations to getting from pt. A to pt. B on the cheap, and not go to fare from home

cyccommute 

Go here. No bike, no matter how cheap or old, is that hard to make work correctly. If you can't change gears, it's probably a $20 fix involving cables. Unless you really want a new bike, it's better to at least try to fix the old one. If you want a new bike, save your money, get the old one working properly and set your sights a little higher.

Surrealdeal

If you already know what frame size fits you and you are patient, you can find a lot more bike for your money by buying second hand. You might start by combing through the trade-ins at your LBS - They will be able to help fit you to the right size frame, too. I've never bought a bike from Dick's so I cannot speak to how well they would do that.

canyoneagle

+1
The linked bike is pretty much a Chinese made junker, and would be a maintenance and operating nightmare compared to something of better quality.

What is the nature of your commute? Distance, terrain, etc? These factors can make a difference on what kind of bike might work for you.

I'm with cycocommute - see if you can fix your present bike to be somewhat functional while saving some dough for a decent used (or new) bike. Depending on your location, Craigslist can be a really good source for used bikes (or it can be a clearing house for junk).
If you have basic mechanical aptitude, your current bike may offer an opportunity to learn a few things about basic bike maintenance - there is a plethora of information on the 'net, and the mechanics subforum on these pages offers a place to seek advice for specific issues.

EKW in DC

Are there any bike coops near you that sell refurbished bikes? Bike coop where I've been here does. All are tuned up and checked over thoroughly and cheaper than BSOs like the one you linked to. If you just need something to start riding with, I'd say you'd be better off with something like that or a name brand (i.e., not Magna, Next, Roadmaster, recent Schwinn) craigslist bike in good repair. Just my $0.02.

You may also be able to get help and hands on bike repair experience if you work on your current bike and fix it up at a coop.

shopan

there is no local CoOp and I do want to fix my bike but know I am over my head at the moment as to how to fix my center and rear derailer....the cable tention seems to be my problem getting my head around....I plan on putting a rack on the new one (have the bag ).

SouthFLpix

You could take your old bike into a local shop and ask for a 'tune-up'. That will likely fix your derailer - shifting problems and should cost you around $35.

You could also upgrade some of the components of your old bike if you are not happy with something in particular.

canyoneagle

Agree - it is amazing what some lube and new cables can do to give new life to an old ride.

shopan

Well I guess I will take the roadmaster into the LBS...

commo_soulja

Big box store bikes SUCK!

you asked...

shopan

Well...I called the LBS and they charge 50 dollars plus parts for a tune up will need new cables for sure...so I figure at least $75 to get the walmart special up to snuff....

Fairmont

As if they aren't made in the exact same place as the LBS bikes.

Come one. Do the research. They're all made in China and Taiwan, with only a few exceptions.

The Dicks Diamond Backs are probably made in the Giant factories. Giant makes more bikes than anyone else, and doesn't care what you paint on the side of the frame.

Unless you can actually tell us precisely where your frame was made, right down the the building, you don't know much about it.

igknighted

Just because something was made in the same country, or even the same factory, doesn't really mean anything about its quality. A department store bike that uses plain, untreated steel for every part and bolt is in no way the equal of even a $300 Trek 700. Even if it came out of the same factory. You are not paying the extra for the trek name, you are paying the extra for quality lighter weight and more corrosion resistant parts (and more precise adjustability).

shopan

Alrighty....I have a bike frame that I really like and I want to fix the shifters and was wondering what 7 speed combo would work with a Torque Drive System (TD one) rear derailer....I have a Brand new one sent from the Company...Thank you for your time...


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