Who makes mass market bikes? It is only Pacific co.?
08-01-03, 01:52 PM
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Who makes mass market bikes? It is only Pacific co.?
Checking at K-Mart, Wal-Mart or Sears all what I can see are Huffys, Mongoose or Schwinns, all owned by Pacific. Is that the only company making mass market bikes?
I'm not going to buy one of those bikes, I'm just curious.
I'm not going to buy one of those bikes, I'm just curious.
08-01-03, 04:16 PM
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What makes you think Huffy is owned by Pacific?
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I would say huffy...as Pacific doesn't own them...here is what pacific owns
https://www.pacific-cycle.com/brands/other.php
Including GT, Schwinn and Mongoose
https://www.pacific-cycle.com/brands/other.php
Including GT, Schwinn and Mongoose
08-01-03, 04:31 PM
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Other brands I've seen are Motiv, MGX, Vertical and Next.
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i'm just wondering what's so bad about Pacific bikes...? i mean for a hundred dollars i guess they're ok... unless they're really bad that they're not even worth that...
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The bikes themselves are not bad for inexspensive bikes, the problem is that they are usually set up shoddy bordering on dangerous by guys that often don't really know what they are doing.
If you want to get one stay away from the full suspension models, they cost more, weigh more, and the suspension is just awful.
If you want to get one stay away from the full suspension models, they cost more, weigh more, and the suspension is just awful.
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And they only come in one size. A bike that doesn't fit won't get ridden, and that's no bargain no matter how cheap it is.
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Commuting/Daytripping: 2001 Airborne Carpe Diem (Ultegra/XTR, touring wheels)
Commuting/Touring: 2000 Novara Randonee (Sora/Tiagra/LX, fenders, lights)
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08-01-03, 08:49 PM
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Pacific bicycles (www.pacific-cycle.com) are positioned for fitness, fun and family enjoyment and have a reputation for high quality and value.
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