Just purchased 150$ road bike from Walmart. (Genesis)

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02-11-15, 08:55 AM

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So you could set it on fire & send it careening over a cliff in a spectacular fashion?

If so, please video & share here.

I think they pretty much do that spontaneously......

02-11-15, 09:06 AM

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I purchased a Viking Jetstream last summer... Similar sort of price range.. Just don't put the bike on it's side or you'll end up bending the cranks! Also, you're brake callipers will most likely end up being bent!

02-11-15, 09:10 AM

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Have fun in your Adult Literacy courses! I know you can do it!!!!1

(I don't post in the 41 too often - how am I doing?

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Well, I don't think that was necessary.

Okay...

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Have fun in your Adult Literacy courses! Although I doubt you can do it!!!!1

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Is that better?

02-11-15, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BikeBeagle;17541208I couldn't resist buying one at that price...

[URL="https://mobile.walmart.com/ip/700c-Genesis-RoadTech-Men-s-Road-Bike-Black-Red/22899845?type=search"

Walmart: 22.5" Genesis 700c Men's RoadTech Road Bike, Black/Red[/URL]

Assuming you're not troll, why didn't you go to one of the several LBS in Philly that sell quality used bikes that have been checked over instead of buying a piece of junk from Walmart? For $150 I am sure you could have gotten something better from somewhere like Via Bicycle or Fairmount Bicycles.

02-11-15, 09:18 AM

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The Genesis is what we call a "BSO" [Bicycle-Shaped Object]- it looks like a bike; and you may be able to ride it until the parts start breaking or falling off...but it is to a real bicycle what Gilligan's palm-frond pedal car is to a Porsche.

Which parts specifically do you mean? Personally, I doubt that the low end Shimano parts are that unreliable. Nor the brakes (normal Tektro low end brakes if I'm not mistaken).

I don't think there's a stone's throw difference between that bike and the cheaper Bikes Direct bikes.

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After a few months, parts will start breaking; the manufacturer [from what I've read] NEVER ever has spare parts available for warranty coverage or sale; and you probably don't want to replace those parts with standard bike parts, as they often won't fit without significant modification/or at all- and they'll cost more than the bike is worth.

They are standard bike parts, and replacements are inexpensive and easy to find on Amazon.

02-11-15, 09:27 AM

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My son lives in the Bronx and owns a Cervelo P3, Trek Madone 6.7 and a Gary Fisher cross bike. He picked a 80's 14 speed out of the trash and fixed it up with new tires and tubes and spend a few hours fixing it up. It's his commuting bike since getting to work was faster than taking public transit.

If he spent $50 that would surprise me. He specifically wanted a crappy looking bike so it would not be stolen.

I bet it works better than the Walmart bike.

Yeah. I addressed that option in another post. Off the top of my head I can think of three LBS in Philly where $150 could have gotten him a used "beater" for city riding that would have been better than the Walmart bike.

02-11-15, 02:19 PM

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Me too. What's wrong with the OP's CAAD8??

Perhaps he doesn't want to run errands on it and keep a CAAD8 locked up outside a store.

02-11-15, 02:42 PM

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sorry for your loss.

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Any idea if these bikes are any good ? I couldn't resist buying one at that price... if anything i'll use it just to ride around the neighborhood/running errands. Anyone on this forum own one of these ? suggestions on what to swap out ??

Walmart: 22.5" Genesis 700c Men's RoadTech Road Bike, Black/Red

02-11-15, 05:32 PM

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My son lives in the Bronx ......

Does anyone really live in the Bronx?

02-11-15, 07:20 PM

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I am interested in hearing from the OP half a year to a year from now about how well this bike has held up. It's probably going to require disassembly and proper rebuild to be in the best condition for riding, but if taken care of and not ridden like Danny MacAskill would ride his bike, maybe it will be OK for intended purpose.

02-11-15, 07:42 PM

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My friend said he'd like to see Martyn Ashton do his next Road Bike Party on one of these bikes!

[My friend HATES Martyn Ashton!]

02-11-15, 08:16 PM

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Okay, this bike has an aluminum frame and 21 speed. It looks like a good bike for the new rider. Good investment. I know that the LBS can't sell a bike a like this and make money, but it's decent bike.

02-11-15, 08:43 PM

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Does anyone really live in the Bronx?

He lives in Riverdale. Joe Lieberman lives across the street and Jack Lew lives locally also.

02-11-15, 08:46 PM

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He lives in Riverdale. Joe Lieberman lives across the street and Jack Lew lives locally also.

I have no idea who those people are....

02-11-15, 08:50 PM

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I have no idea who those people are....

Joe Lieberman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia former US Senator from Connecticut and Vice Presidential candidate

Jack Lew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia US Secretary of the Treasury

02-11-15, 10:20 PM

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Honestly its all about just going out there riding and enjoying yourself. A 150 dollar bike can provide just as much fun as a bike for 3k.

I personally picked up a cheap bike too to start off as I did not know if I will stick with it coming from mtb world. Amazon.com: Giordano Libero 1.6 Men's Road Bike-700c: Sports & Outdoors

Well I put over 700 miles on is and its still doing great and is keeping up fine with expensive bikes on local rides when riding with riders of similar level.

02-11-15, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by milkbaby

My guess if he is still riding he will upgrade in a year or so. But if you think that he spend the same amount on this bike that some people spend on a set of tires its a damn good deal.